DastardlyDebonaire

I like to read, write, play billiards and video games. Student of history, especially WW2 era and the Cold War. I hate ideological echo chambers.

[Hoover Institution @HooverInst]

Historian Frank Dikötter argues that the CCP did not rise on popular support alone. The decisive factor, he says, was Soviet control of Manchuria, where the Red Army transformed Mao's forces into a formidable military power.

@UncKnowledge @P_M_Robinson:

https://t.co/QQB9HUQff6

[James Lindsay, anti-Communist @ConceptualJames]

Unbelievable, really. We owe these brave souls so much.

[DastardlyDebonaire @OneOnTheWire]

@ConceptualJames Photojournalist Robert Capa had over 100 photos of the D-Day landings but unfortunately all except 11 were ruined because an assistant used an overheated drying cabinet.

Capa was later killed by a landmine in 1954 while on assignment with the French in Vietnam.

[Matt Taibbi @mtaibbi]

It may be that none of Joy Reid’s black friends are excited about the 4th — there are plenty of good reasons why that would be true — but this revisionist history that the revolution was about protecting slavery is madness.

[DastardlyDebonaire @OneOnTheWire]

@JumbleStil63602 @oJARDINEo I’ve heard great things about it.

[DastardlyDebonaire @OneOnTheWire]

@oJARDINEo I just realized you’re in the UK, I’m not sure if they release the same games monthly if you’re in a different country. If so, it’s worth checking.

[DastardlyDebonaire @OneOnTheWire]

@oJARDINEo Warhammer 40k: Darktide is free this month if you have PlayStation Plus. It’s really fun if you enjoy cooperative first person shooters.

[🇯🇵SAIGOU🇯🇵郷田剛士🇯🇵 @oidonhagouda]

Hey America! 🇺🇸

Japan is playing today in the World Cup, so if you’re watching, come cheer for us too!

We’re gonna give it everything we’ve got 🔥

Let’s enjoy the match together! 🇯🇵❤️

[Oliver Henry @oliverhenry]

American hospitality has blown me away.

I cannot believe the generosity of the American people.

Thank you to everyone

[DastardlyDebonaire @OneOnTheWire]

@daisakusaku105 As an American I will root for America and also Japan

[だいごろー @daisakusaku105]

日本代表がんばっ

[可愛くノ一 🇯🇵🌸 @hokkori_buzz]

Hey Americans, good evening! 🇺🇸

You’re leading Group D in the World Cup!
Keep that momentum going and aim for the championship! 🏆

Japan plays Tunisia today in a big, important match.

So please cheer for us too! 🇯🇵

[Matt Taibbi @mtaibbi]

“They talked… about abolishing the army and navy… about the abolition of inheritance, the family, children, and priests…”

[Yui @yuichan_ai]

USA!!USA!!

#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup

[Matt Taibbi @mtaibbi]

Go team USA