Author Archives: odeboyz

Relative Income and Personal Happiness

Posted on April 11, 2019 by odeboyz

Sara Solnick and David Hemenway found that most people would prefer (pdf) an income of $50,000a year when everybody else get $25,000 than an income of $100,000 a year when everybody else has $200,000. If all of us become worse … Continue reading →

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Britain Ceases to be a World Power, December 1943

Posted on April 11, 2019 by odeboyz

The USA entered the European theatre following Hitler’s unbelievable declaration of war in December, 1941. Over the next two years, huge numbers of American troops entered Britain. Dwight D Eisenhower became Supreme Commander in Chief of Allied Forces, December 1943, … Continue reading →

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Books! Do you remember them?

Posted on April 8, 2019 by odeboyz
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An honest judge

Posted on April 8, 2019 by odeboyz

Taking his seat in his chambers, the judge faced the opposing lawyers. “So,” he said, “I’ve been bribed by both of you.” Both lawyers squirmed uncomfortably. “You, attorney Leon, gave me $15,000. And you, attorney Campos, gave me $10,000.” The … Continue reading →

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Theresa May really, really needs Tony Blair to rescue her

Posted on April 8, 2019 by odeboyz

“Tony Blair did not sit at the pinnacle of power for double-digit stretch without having a first-class capacity to master any brief, however dodgy, mount any argument, however specious, slide past any question, however difficult, parry any critique, however piercing, … Continue reading →

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That’ll teach them

Posted on April 4, 2019 by odeboyz
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Hard Work in the 1970s

Posted on April 3, 2019 by odeboyz

Bob died some years ago and was a formidable builder. He and I gravitated together. We teamed up on small construction projects, with the occasional larger job. Once we were in The George, just off of Lea Bridge Road, Hackney. … Continue reading →

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Being a Chinese billionaire isn’t all glamour

Posted on April 1, 2019 by odeboyz

Mortality rate notwithstanding, what’s more disturbing is how these mega wealthy souls met their demise. According to China Daily, 15 were murdered, 17 committed suicide, seven died from accidents and 19 died from illness. Oh, yes, and 14 were executed. … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to go to school

Posted on April 1, 2019 by odeboyz

“I don’t want to go to school today mum.” “Well you’ve got to. And that’s that.” “The boys hate me and the teachers hate me. And I don’t want to go.” “Well you have to. And that’s that.” “But why?” … Continue reading →

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Chaotic Farce

Posted on March 31, 2019 by odeboyz

“Let me be clear, said the silver haired leader, This is no democracy, I don’t care what you think I’m right, well I always am, don’t think me neurotic My brilliance is clearly underrated as your cheerleader”. “I’m not so … Continue reading →

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