Monthly Archives: June 2024

Free Thinking?

Posted on June 29, 2024 by odeboyz
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Dorothy Parker on wealth

Posted on June 26, 2024 by odeboyz

“If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.”

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P J O’Rourke’s Holidays in Hell (1988)

Posted on June 26, 2024 by odeboyz

“…Lebanon is notably free of tour groups and Nikon-toting Japanese. The beaches, though shell-pocked and occasionally mined, are not crowded. Ruins of historical interest abound; in fact, block most streets. Hotel rooms are plentiful. No reservation is necessary at even … Continue reading →

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British 2024 General Election?

Posted on June 22, 2024 by odeboyz
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A doctor cures insomnia

Posted on June 19, 2024 by odeboyz

Wife: My husband has trouble getting to sleep Doctor: Have you tried telling him about your day?

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Operation Barbarossa: The Road to Disaster

Posted on June 19, 2024 by odeboyz

Nazi Germany’s pre-1941 successes were unprecedented. They are epitomised by the 1939 diplomatic coup, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Treaty. The partition of Poland followed immediately. 1940 saw crushing victories in western Europe. Germany’s triumphs weren’t critically analysed by either the political or … Continue reading →

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True Sarcasm

Posted on June 15, 2024 by odeboyz
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Rik Mayal at his finest

Posted on June 12, 2024 by odeboyz

Alan B’Stard: “What is the result of this sloppy socialist thinking? More poor people. In contrast, my policies would eradicate poor people, thereby eliminating poverty. And they say that we Conservatives have no heart.” Note Rik Mayal’s Alan B’Stard’ character … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Richmal Crompton ~ William: The Gangster (1967)

Posted on June 12, 2024 by odeboyz

I read the William books in 1950s Leeds. Leeds was grey, grim and far, far away from William’s world. There were no Vicar’s wives calling round for tea. No maidservants, no summer house, barns or fields. And there definitely weren’t … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damned Lies and Accountancy

Posted on June 8, 2024 by odeboyz

Accountancy Scandal Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over ‘exceptional’ failure – BBC News

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