Author Archives: odeboyz

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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A demanding interview

Posted on September 9, 2026 by odeboyz
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Pete Hegseth: Fake warrior

Posted on September 5, 2026 by odeboyz

Hegseth lives in a delusional fantasy world. His world is populated by warriors, of which he is one. He indulges in extreme (for a 46 year old man) physical activities with young men. He body shamed generals and proposed testosterone … Continue reading →

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Nationalist geography teachers hate this

Posted on September 2, 2026 by odeboyz
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Three Geriatrics ~ Three Forever Wars

Posted on September 2, 2026 by odeboyz

Benjamin Netanyahu (76) He’s Israel’s longest serving prime minster and has turned war into a core activity for Israelis. The wars are quasi-colonial. The forever wars in Gaza, south Lebanon and the West Bank have colonial attitudes towards local populations. … Continue reading →

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Getting value for money from the defence budget

Posted on September 1, 2026 by odeboyz

The £300bn the government will spend between now and 2030 will largely be wasted because warfare has changed. Using the two current wars as a blueprint the suggestion is that the defence budget (in part) be used to pivot Britain … Continue reading →

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