Constantine McMahon
@constantinemcm.bsky.social
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The harrowing story of the Nagasaki bombing mission
(From 2015)
thebulletin.org/2022/08/harr...
#Nagasaki #80thAnniversary #nuclearweapons #nukesky
(From 2015)
thebulletin.org/2022/08/harr...
#Nagasaki #80thAnniversary #nuclearweapons #nukesky
The harrowing story of the Nagasaki bombing mission
A typhoon was coming, the fuel pump failed, they had to switch planes, things were wired incorrectly, they missed their rendezvous, they couldn't see the primary target... Then the atomic bomb that wa...
thebulletin.org
August 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The harrowing story of the Nagasaki bombing mission
(From 2015)
thebulletin.org/2022/08/harr...
#Nagasaki #80thAnniversary #nuclearweapons #nukesky
(From 2015)
thebulletin.org/2022/08/harr...
#Nagasaki #80thAnniversary #nuclearweapons #nukesky
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Extreme skydiver Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
Extreme skydiver Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident – DW – 07/17/2025
Austrian skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident in Italy, according to local media. The 56-year-old shot to global fame in 2012 with his record-breaking free-fall from space.
www.dw.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Extreme skydiver Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
Donegal through to the All-Ireland Football final against Kerry. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
Donegal cruise past Meath to set up All-Ireland decider with Kerry
Jim McGuinness saw his side account for the Royals at Croke Park.
www.irishexaminer.com
July 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Donegal through to the All-Ireland Football final against Kerry. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
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The old nuclear rules won’t stop proliferation https://on.ft.com/461MbtI | opinion
The old nuclear rules won’t stop proliferation
So long as nuclear fuel-making is permitted and NPT violators can easily exit the treaty, more nations will seek the bomb
on.ft.com
July 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The old nuclear rules won’t stop proliferation https://on.ft.com/461MbtI | opinion
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Opinion: Inspecting cages that would spark outrage were zoos to put apes in them, Donald Trump last week expressed delight with Florida’s new deportee camp. https://on.ft.com/40DuY64
July 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Opinion: Inspecting cages that would spark outrage were zoos to put apes in them, Donald Trump last week expressed delight with Florida’s new deportee camp. https://on.ft.com/40DuY64
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Also at Glastonbury last weekend, Fontaines DC whose frontman Grian Chatten does the incredible vocals on Kneecap’s Better Way to Live below
June 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Also at Glastonbury last weekend, Fontaines DC whose frontman Grian Chatten does the incredible vocals on Kneecap’s Better Way to Live below
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Strongly recommend spending time listening to my conversation with journalist @mattbinder.bsky.social about the evil that is Palantir.
It's worse than you can imagine.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/say-goodby...
It's worse than you can imagine.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/say-goodby...
June 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Strongly recommend spending time listening to my conversation with journalist @mattbinder.bsky.social about the evil that is Palantir.
It's worse than you can imagine.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/say-goodby...
It's worse than you can imagine.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/say-goodby...
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🇫🇷🇺🇦 French carmaker Renault plans to produce drones in Ukraine, collaborating with a French defense SME. The production lines will be located far from the front line, — FranceInfo
June 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🇫🇷🇺🇦 French carmaker Renault plans to produce drones in Ukraine, collaborating with a French defense SME. The production lines will be located far from the front line, — FranceInfo
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🇸🇰🤝🇺🇦 Slovak company Deftech has delivered to Ukraine the first Wolf 25 AD armored vehicle, modified specifically to counter drones.
🫡 This version of the 4x4 armored vehicle is equipped with four Rheinmetall radars and a 25 mm cannon with a remote detonation system.
🫡 This version of the 4x4 armored vehicle is equipped with four Rheinmetall radars and a 25 mm cannon with a remote detonation system.
June 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🇸🇰🤝🇺🇦 Slovak company Deftech has delivered to Ukraine the first Wolf 25 AD armored vehicle, modified specifically to counter drones.
🫡 This version of the 4x4 armored vehicle is equipped with four Rheinmetall radars and a 25 mm cannon with a remote detonation system.
🫡 This version of the 4x4 armored vehicle is equipped with four Rheinmetall radars and a 25 mm cannon with a remote detonation system.
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New post just out from @ldfreedman.bsky.social
On the Defence Review and Operation Spiderweb
And how the war in Ukraine is informing the future of UK defence.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
On the Defence Review and Operation Spiderweb
And how the war in Ukraine is informing the future of UK defence.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
The Defence Review and Operation Spiderweb
Politics, policy analysis, and foreign affairs from Sam and Lawrence Freedman
open.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
New post just out from @ldfreedman.bsky.social
On the Defence Review and Operation Spiderweb
And how the war in Ukraine is informing the future of UK defence.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
On the Defence Review and Operation Spiderweb
And how the war in Ukraine is informing the future of UK defence.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
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🇳🇱✈️ Under the watchful eye of Dutch Defence Minister Brekelmans, the final F-16's have departed Dutch airspace en route to Ukraine. With this, the Netherlands has fulfilled its commitment to deliver 24 F-16s in support of Ukraine’s defence.
May 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🇳🇱✈️ Under the watchful eye of Dutch Defence Minister Brekelmans, the final F-16's have departed Dutch airspace en route to Ukraine. With this, the Netherlands has fulfilled its commitment to deliver 24 F-16s in support of Ukraine’s defence.
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Trump proudly claims that his friends made billions during the tariff panic.
For context: In 2024, Charles Schwab, founder and chairman of the Charles Schwab Corporation, was worth $10.78 billion. By early 2025, Forbes had him at $11.2 billion, comfortably sitting at 203rd on the world’s rich list.
For context: In 2024, Charles Schwab, founder and chairman of the Charles Schwab Corporation, was worth $10.78 billion. By early 2025, Forbes had him at $11.2 billion, comfortably sitting at 203rd on the world’s rich list.
April 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Trump proudly claims that his friends made billions during the tariff panic.
For context: In 2024, Charles Schwab, founder and chairman of the Charles Schwab Corporation, was worth $10.78 billion. By early 2025, Forbes had him at $11.2 billion, comfortably sitting at 203rd on the world’s rich list.
For context: In 2024, Charles Schwab, founder and chairman of the Charles Schwab Corporation, was worth $10.78 billion. By early 2025, Forbes had him at $11.2 billion, comfortably sitting at 203rd on the world’s rich list.
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Curious if ARNE still is a suspect ship in Irish eyes?
Today IE authorities can just stroll up to her along the pier of the Russian owned alumina plant by Foynes, Ireland.
This is her 4th visit last 12 months.
She ships cargo for a Russian business in Ireland, but somehow that is not the issue.
Today IE authorities can just stroll up to her along the pier of the Russian owned alumina plant by Foynes, Ireland.
This is her 4th visit last 12 months.
She ships cargo for a Russian business in Ireland, but somehow that is not the issue.
March 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Curious if ARNE still is a suspect ship in Irish eyes?
Today IE authorities can just stroll up to her along the pier of the Russian owned alumina plant by Foynes, Ireland.
This is her 4th visit last 12 months.
She ships cargo for a Russian business in Ireland, but somehow that is not the issue.
Today IE authorities can just stroll up to her along the pier of the Russian owned alumina plant by Foynes, Ireland.
This is her 4th visit last 12 months.
She ships cargo for a Russian business in Ireland, but somehow that is not the issue.
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What a crazy story.
powerful detailed account of ICE captivity
"To put things into perspective: I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family and even politicians advocating for me...Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"To put things into perspective: I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family and even politicians advocating for me...Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What a crazy story.
"In War: Resolution
In Defeat: Defiance
In Victory: Magnanimity
In Peace: Goodwill"
Never thought I would find a resonance with Winston Churchill. Unprecedented times, unprecedented bedfellows.
In Defeat: Defiance
In Victory: Magnanimity
In Peace: Goodwill"
Never thought I would find a resonance with Winston Churchill. Unprecedented times, unprecedented bedfellows.
March 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"In War: Resolution
In Defeat: Defiance
In Victory: Magnanimity
In Peace: Goodwill"
Never thought I would find a resonance with Winston Churchill. Unprecedented times, unprecedented bedfellows.
In Defeat: Defiance
In Victory: Magnanimity
In Peace: Goodwill"
Never thought I would find a resonance with Winston Churchill. Unprecedented times, unprecedented bedfellows.
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights progress and challenges in troop mobilization training #Ukraine
Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights progress and challenges in troop mobilization training
In a Facebook post, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has highlighted significant strides in the training of mobilized troops, citing "positive changes" in their preparation following a recent meeting. While there is noticeable progress, Syrskyi acknowledged ongoing concerns regarding the psychological readiness of the recruits and revealed plans to …
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February 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights progress and challenges in troop mobilization training #Ukraine
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A "doomsday plane" was spotted in the skies over Moscow today, it also flew before the previous launch of "Oreshnyk" - putin's hazelnut rocket.
It is an Il-96-400VPU - it acts as an air control point.
Bluff, or does putin want to launch the second rocket?
It is an Il-96-400VPU - it acts as an air control point.
Bluff, or does putin want to launch the second rocket?
December 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM
A "doomsday plane" was spotted in the skies over Moscow today, it also flew before the previous launch of "Oreshnyk" - putin's hazelnut rocket.
It is an Il-96-400VPU - it acts as an air control point.
Bluff, or does putin want to launch the second rocket?
It is an Il-96-400VPU - it acts as an air control point.
Bluff, or does putin want to launch the second rocket?
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I watched Putin’s ridiculous speech. All I could think of:
November 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I watched Putin’s ridiculous speech. All I could think of:
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April 13, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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Mike Johnson Gets Dragged For "Disgraceful" Leadership youtu.be/IiGbpaS9zmk?... via @YouTube
#MikeJohnson #HouseRepublicans #MAGA #MAGAMike #StenyHoyer #Ukraine #GOP #Republicans #Putin #Russia #PutinsPuppet #USHouse #HouseGOP
#MikeJohnson #HouseRepublicans #MAGA #MAGAMike #StenyHoyer #Ukraine #GOP #Republicans #Putin #Russia #PutinsPuppet #USHouse #HouseGOP
Mike Johnson Gets Dragged For "Disgraceful" Leadership
Rep. Steny Hoyer drags and rips apart MAGA Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson for his "disgraceful" leadership n epic fashion. He blasts Johnson and the G...
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March 12, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Mike Johnson Gets Dragged For "Disgraceful" Leadership youtu.be/IiGbpaS9zmk?... via @YouTube
#MikeJohnson #HouseRepublicans #MAGA #MAGAMike #StenyHoyer #Ukraine #GOP #Republicans #Putin #Russia #PutinsPuppet #USHouse #HouseGOP
#MikeJohnson #HouseRepublicans #MAGA #MAGAMike #StenyHoyer #Ukraine #GOP #Republicans #Putin #Russia #PutinsPuppet #USHouse #HouseGOP