The USA’s $40tr debt burden

Posted on October 2, 2026 by odeboyz

President Xi insulted Trump last week and he wasn’t only thinking of Iran. He was also thinking of the USA’s $40tr debt burden. This debt is negatively viewed by the world’s bankers. They have increased interest rates on USA debt as their credibility has decreased. The debt repayment is now $1.1tr per year. The economic consequences are dire but this also impacts on the military. The USA’s military ability is reduced by this debt burden and the USA’s decline as a super power accelerates

The video is 3 minutes long

America’s $40tr debt burden – YouTube

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Michele Obama’s put-down

Posted on September 30, 2026 by odeboyz

The Obamas were dining at a restaurant when they learned that the owner was Michelle’s high school boyfriend. Barack joked, “…if you were still with him, you could’ve been the owner of a nice restaurant.”

Michelle replied: “No. If I were still with him, he would be the President of the United States.”

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Eat your heart out Trump

Posted on September 26, 2026 by odeboyz
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China and Cuba

Posted on September 22, 2026 by odeboyz

The October 2025 UN meeting condemned the USA’s blockade of Cuba. 167 countries voted for the proposition including the UK. Trump’s reaction was to boost the blockade in January. The Chinese broke the blockade in May 2026. There were no repercussions. Meanwhile Britain stands on the sidelines and keeps silent. They keep silent about a crime against humanity because it’s the USA that’s doing it.

China and Cuba A three minute video

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The Good Life

Posted on September 19, 2026 by odeboyz
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The USA has lost the Iran War

Posted on September 18, 2026 by odeboyz

By denying the Saudi government vital help in their war against the Yemeni Houthi the USA has admitted defeat. There was no fanfare but that’s what it amounts to. Abandoning the Saudi at this moment sends a catastrophic signal to all of the USA’s allies.

America loses the Iran War – YouTube 3 minute video

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Chinese Economic Warfare

Posted on September 16, 2026 by odeboyz

The USA is spending billions of dollars trying to achieve regime change in Iran. The Chinese are fighting a different sort of war. Their war is based on economic domination. The targeted use of aid, soft loans, disaster relief, infrastructure projects and education is altering the world’s diplomatic alliances.

Chinese economic warfare – YouTube A 3 minute video

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The multi-talented Usain Bolt

Posted on September 16, 2026 by odeboyz
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Finn McRedmond reviews Vespers Restaurant, London

Posted on September 12, 2026 by odeboyz

“I will start with the euphemistically named ‘pizzette’ – it topped with Straciartella (tick) and mortadella (tick) and then? Mostarda. That is pineapple jam, between you and me. And I can tell you this: jam belongs on rice pudding, which then belongs in the bin.”

Source: New Statesman 14th August 2026 pp55-6

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A demanding interview

Posted on September 9, 2026 by odeboyz
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