Author Archives: odeboyz

Jersey’s ultra flexible government, 1935-45

Posted on June 20, 2019 by odeboyz

The resilience of Jersey’s elite is not new (Jersey is perhaps the only place in Europe that had the same government before, during and after Nazi occupation)….. Oliver Bullough Moneyland: Why thieves & crooks now rule the world & how … Continue reading →

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George Orwell and Donald Trump

Posted on June 20, 2019 by odeboyz
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Not everyone is middle-class with assets

Posted on June 20, 2019 by odeboyz

Rachel and Jack1 are in their late thirties, with two young children. Both are immature but have worked hard on their relationship. Jack’s a self-employed window cleaner, odd job man, labourer and gardener. He’s hardly ever in steady full time … Continue reading →

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Not the sharpest pin in the packet

Posted on June 17, 2019 by odeboyz

The Tory’s having ditched May Are still fighting a no win war Among themselves, for now But if Boris does, become P.M. The Buffoon, is dangerous It will be the working class In England and Ireland, will suffer The Scots … Continue reading →

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Flexible Politics

Posted on June 17, 2019 by odeboyz
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CD Review: Alabama 3 ~ Exit on Coldharbour Lane (1997)

Posted on June 17, 2019 by odeboyz

People of a certain age tend to have fixed musical tastes. And I’m no exception. Therefore when I heard this cd it came as a surprise. How did this Acid House cd end up on my deck? (Quaint word heh!) … Continue reading →

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A publicity seeking judge in Hancock’s Half Hour

Posted on June 6, 2019 by odeboyz

Lord Chief Justice Fleming: Well now, you wish to build a road through Mr Hancock’s garden? Sid James: That’s it. Lord Chief Justice Fleming: And he won’t let you because he’s got a marrow growing there. Sid James: That’s right. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Rocketman (Taron Egerton and Jamie Bell)

Posted on June 6, 2019 by odeboyz

Unlike the review cited below1 I consider this biopic in terms of what we’re missing today. Obviously Rocketman is trite depending on a sing-a-long narrative. The recurring thread is Elton in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting coupled with flash backs. This … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump meets British public opinion June 2019

Posted on June 3, 2019 by odeboyz

…..he has no class, no charm, no coolness, no credibility, no compassion, no wit, no warmth, no wisdom, no subtlety, no sensitivity, no self-awareness, no humility, no honour and no grace – all qualities, funnily enough, with which his predecessor … Continue reading →

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Basic humour

Posted on June 3, 2019 by odeboyz

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