Author Archives: odeboyz

Warfare changed forever

The Iran War and the Ukraine War have changed warfare forever. This means that the entire arms Industry is now obsolete. The F-35 costs about $70m each and they are useless in the current war environment. British contracts for new … Continue reading

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Cunk at her sparkling best

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Delusions!

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An Irishman eats potatoes

“…theirs are so strikingly good: fire-smoked and bathed in butter, sweet and soft beneath their crunchy skins, their flesh perfectly waxed and salty. To eat one is to immediately know, deep in your bog-brained heart, that you will soon be … Continue reading

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Israel loses the Iranian War: podcast

The Iranian war seems to be ending. This is a short (3 minute) discussion of the possibility that Israel is the principal loser politically speaking. They had pre-eminent status in Washington prior to Feb 28th 2026 but it has waned. … Continue reading

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Grace Dent reviews Oudh 1722 London SE1

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Need I say more?

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Trump’s Foreign Policy is *Normal*

Trump is not an exceptional in his foreign policy. He is normal. The USA has spent trillions of dollars trying to impose their will on countries round the world. The litany of shame began in Iran in 1953, then Vietnam, … Continue reading

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Perfect Pitch?

Q) What is ‘perfect pitch’?  A) It’s when an accordion is thrown into the skip and lands on a banjo!  David A.

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Why I (sort-of) Prefer Medieval Astronomy

Introduction Medieval astronomy is uncomplicated. The Church told people what to think and that’s what they did. Medieval people believed in a static geocentric universe. They said, ‘The sun rises and sets.’ So do I. Discussion The Bible was their … Continue reading

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