Author Archives: odeboyz

Pete Hegseth ~ Devout Christian?

Posted on May 6, 2026 by odeboyz

Pete changed his job title from Secretary of State for Defence to Secretary of State for War so as to be in tune with his beliefs. He identifies as a * Crusader Christian*. His body is covered with crusader tattoos. … Continue reading →

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Tommy Cooper meets Queen Elizabeth

Posted on May 2, 2026 by odeboyz

Tommy: ‘Do you think I was funny?’ Queen Elizabeth: ‘Yes Tommy.’ Tommy: ‘You really thought I was funny?’ Queen: ‘Yes of course I thought you were funny.’ Tommy: ‘Did the Queen-Mother think I was funny?’ Queen: ‘Yes, Tommy… we both … Continue reading →

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Iran and the Bible: Podcast

Posted on May 1, 2026 by odeboyz

The Bible seems like an unlikely place to find good advice on the conduct of a war in 2026 but nonetheless it is valuable. The David and Goliath story, 1 Samuel 17: 1-58, explains why the weak sometimes beat the … Continue reading →

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A time for brutal honesty?

Posted on April 29, 2026 by odeboyz
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80 years of American military failure: Podcast

Posted on April 28, 2026 by odeboyz

Since 1945 the Americans have fought a number of significant wars and either lost or drawn them all. There is no reason to believe that the war against Iran will have a different outcome. This podcast is about 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Bombing always fails ~ Iran 2026: Podcast

Posted on April 24, 2026 by odeboyz

This podcast discusses the attempt by Israel-USA to bomb Iran into acquiescence  Bombing always fails It is 3 minutes long Addendum: Tokyo, March 1945 The ultimate example of failure was the obliteration of a major part of Tokyo. If you … Continue reading →

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The Land of the Free?

Posted on April 22, 2026 by odeboyz
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Black Lives Matter: Mississippi 1955

Posted on April 22, 2026 by odeboyz

On April 5, 1955, four months before that petition was filed in Yazoo City, Mississippi Governor Hugh White signed the bill into law. It made it a crime for any white student to attend a public school alongside a Black … Continue reading →

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Bombing Always Fails: Tokyo 1945 ~ No Surrender

Posted on April 17, 2026 by odeboyz

In March 1945 the USA bombed Tokyo. They used incendiary bombs on a wooden city purposefully creating an inferno. The Japanese didn’t surrender. In August ‘A’ bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Pacific War ended shortly afterwards. “Bombs … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan on politics and morality

Posted on April 17, 2026 by odeboyz
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