Monthly Archives: February 2021

Israel’s Disastrous ‘Six Day War’ 1967

Posted on February 11, 2021 by odeboyz

Background Pre-1948 Jewish immigration into Palestine provoked inter-communal violence. Britain, the colonial power, resisted calls for mass immigration. They ignored the Holocaust. Britain was focused entirely on maintaining peace in the territory. Jewish terrorists created an impossible situation and Britain … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Winter Barbecue

Posted on February 8, 2021 by odeboyz

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Book Review: Graham Greene ~ The Quiet American (1955)

Posted on February 8, 2021 by odeboyz

Famously this novel was about the death throes of France in Vietnam. It predicted the US incursion and their policy mistakes, which underpinned their grotesque escalation implied by fighting an unwinnable war. The French were defeated by asymmetric warfare and … Continue reading →

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President Sarkozy gets an emergency call

Posted on February 4, 2021 by odeboyz

” President Sarkozy this is Paddy from Ireland. I’m ringing to inform you that we’re declaring war on France.” “Well, Paddy, this is important. How big is your army?” “Right now, there’s meself, me cousin Sean, me next door neighbour … Continue reading →

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The Desecration of Oliver Cromwell’s Corpse, 1661

Posted on February 4, 2021 by odeboyz

This day (Oh, the stupendous and inscrutable judgments of God!) were the carcasses of those arch-rebels, Cromwell, Bradshawe (the judge who condemned his Majesty), and Ireton (son-in-law to the Usurper), dragged out of their superb tombs in Westminster among the … Continue reading →

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Which are the Big Three?

Posted on February 1, 2021 by odeboyz

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The great Paul McCartney

Posted on February 1, 2021 by odeboyz

“Paul has been writing songs and performing since 1956, with no real breaks. Perhaps he has written more hit songs than anyone else. He brought the innovations of Cage and Stockhausen into popular music, despite having no musical education and … Continue reading →

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