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David, Host of The Cold War

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Host of the Cold War Channel in YouTube. Independent Historian 20th Century, military, and Soviet and Post-Soviet spaces. Lifetime Spurs sufferer/supporter. He/him History exists in shades of grey and yet so many seek only black or white

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Scotch (Dalmore, Port Wood expression)

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Fallout S2E8

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Escapism

05.02.2026 00:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man is playing a guitar in front of a microphone on a stage . ALT: a man is playing a guitar in front of a microphone on a stage .

Take a bow for the ...

04.02.2026 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Soviets organized most of these "peace" protests and other anti capitalist aka anti American activities. My old friend had an inside access investigating where the money came from. Today it's famous liberal leftist business investors funding anti Trump โ€œprotestsโ€.

Soviets organized most of these "peace" protests and other anti capitalist aka anti American activities. My old friend had an inside access investigating where the money came from. Today it's famous liberal leftist business investors funding anti Trump โ€œprotestsโ€.

YT Comments...this type is always fascinating in its underlying assumptions. There seems to be no concept that people have agency, that they can do things of their own individual free will; instead everything has to be paid for by an external agitator.

Every post is a confession, right?

04.02.2026 10:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pie Chart; most in blue, one slice in yellow

"Does the United States of America need a new constitution?"

blue = yes
yellow = yes but in yellow

Pie Chart; most in blue, one slice in yellow "Does the United States of America need a new constitution?" blue = yes yellow = yes but in yellow

just a thought...

04.02.2026 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Saab Sees Potential Canada Production Line Serving Other Gripen Buyers | Aviation Week Network A Saab official says it is looking at a potential Canadian Gripen E/F production line also serving other buyers should it convince Ottawa to buy the fighter.

and here we go!

aviationweek.com/defense/airc...

04.02.2026 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes.

04.02.2026 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

yup! also helps slow overall cognitive decline that is exacerbated by the social isolation that a hearing loss can create.

04.02.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
04.02.2026 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 193    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

just the dumbest people

04.02.2026 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A pair of trebuchets

A pair of trebuchets

I, like other I have seen, have made jokes and comments about using guillotines to 'solve' the billionaire problem.

I no longer support using a guillotine against the ultra-rich. Especially not when trebuchets exist.

02.02.2026 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 107    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

yup! my wife does it to me from time to time ๐Ÿ˜…

04.02.2026 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hearing Aids: A Life-changing investment for you AND the people around you.

04.02.2026 17:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tell me how old you are without telling me how old you are.

The UN was a moral authority.

04.02.2026 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If only DoFo was literate.

04.02.2026 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wonder how much lower my 'lectric bill would be if i just remembered to make my tea the first time the kettle boils

04.02.2026 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Simpsons, ahead of its time yet again.

04.02.2026 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

activities as well as deportation to Northern Ireland to face trial in the Special Criminal Courts.

04.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In Britain, the M62 coach bombing had the long-term effect of the strengthening of anti-terrorism laws, including the ability of the police to hold anyone for a maximum of seven days with no charges if suspected of terrorist

04.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

convicted of the bombing and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The IRA released statements taking responsibility for the bus bombing but also clearly stating the Judith Ward had no affiliation to the IRA. Her conviction was overturned in 1992, being called "a grave miscarriage of justice".

04.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The British public and politicians were quick to condemn the bombing and all called for swift justice to be enacted. A woman, Judith Ward, was arrested for the bombing and, despite a history of mental health issues as well as substantial gaps in her testimony and an irrefutable alibi, she was

04.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

both soldiers and their families. The bomb detonated at midnight, while most passengers were sleeping, destroying the back of the bus and immediately killing 11 of those on board; the 12th person died several days later from sustained injuries.

04.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

3 civilians onboard the bus while injuring a further 38 people.

1973 had seen the Troubles extend beyond Ireland to mainland Britain. The bus was selected as a target as IRA intelligence had indicated that it would only be carrying military personnel. In fact, it was carrying

04.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
B&W photo of a motocoach. Severe damage has destroyed one end of the vehicle

B&W photo of a motocoach. Severe damage has destroyed one end of the vehicle

Memorial plaque honouring those killed in the bus bombing

Memorial plaque honouring those killed in the bus bombing

Judith Ward

Judith Ward

OTD February 4 1974 a 25-pound bomb placed in the luggage locker of a bus explodes while the bus is travelling on the M62 motorway near Oakwell Hall, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The bomb, placed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army, kills 9 soldiers and

04.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There HAS to be repercussions from this from the UK, Australia, Commonwealth and other former members of the Empire.

There has to be, right...?

04.02.2026 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Divine Right of Office.

04.02.2026 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Zuck drinking a glass of water. His eyes have been modified to look like yellow lizard-type eyes

The Zuck drinking a glass of water. His eyes have been modified to look like yellow lizard-type eyes

It'll be the Zuck. Unless of course this picture has been altered. which is *highly* unlikely ๐Ÿ˜…

04.02.2026 13:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aircraft industry watchers...is Comac setting themselves up to replace Boeing as a preferred supplier on the international aviation market?

04.02.2026 13:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Exactly this. They have zero concept that some people are motivated by more than just greed and self-interest

04.02.2026 13:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Soviets organized most of these "peace" protests and other anti capitalist aka anti American activities. My old friend had an inside access investigating where the money came from. Today it's famous liberal leftist business investors funding anti Trump โ€œprotestsโ€.

Soviets organized most of these "peace" protests and other anti capitalist aka anti American activities. My old friend had an inside access investigating where the money came from. Today it's famous liberal leftist business investors funding anti Trump โ€œprotestsโ€.

YT Comments...this type is always fascinating in its underlying assumptions. There seems to be no concept that people have agency, that they can do things of their own individual free will; instead everything has to be paid for by an external agitator.

Every post is a confession, right?

04.02.2026 10:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's the nice thing...it CAN apply to pretty much anybody.

But it doesnt ๐Ÿ˜…

04.02.2026 10:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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