Author Archives: odeboyz

Nice people don’t become Nazis: Dorothy Thompson 1941

Posted on June 6, 2017 by odeboyz

Kind, good, happy, gentlemanly, secure people never go Nazi. They may be the gentle philosopher whose name is in the Blue Book, or Bill from City College to whom democracy gave a chance to design airplanes—you’ll never make Nazis out … Continue reading →

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Donald J Trump: The ego has landed

Posted on June 6, 2017 by odeboyz
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EVENTUALLY, IT COMES TO US ALL.

Posted on June 6, 2017 by odeboyz

Rat-A-Tat the door knocker sang The Caretaker, looked concerned Can you come with me I think we have a deaden? Eight thirty, the flats were quiet Where to I asked? – Eighth floor, Was his simple reply -we got to … Continue reading →

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The MCC, social-class and English Cricket in the 1960s

Posted on June 2, 2017 by odeboyz

The MCC* ruled English cricket with an iron fist in the 1960s. County cricket administrators were a version of the MCC, using their social-class and status as Gentlemen to control cricket. Professional cricketers were regarded as social inferiors because they … Continue reading →

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The Theresa May Dream Team 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by odeboyz

Del/Chris

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The Meaning of Wealth

Posted on May 25, 2017 by odeboyz

“The great weakness of the West is that it has nothing with which to inspire loyalty except wealth. But what is wealth? Another washing machine, a bigger car, a nicer house to live in? Not much to feed the spirit … Continue reading →

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William Tyndale School: Returning after 64 years

Posted on May 25, 2017 by odeboyz

On the 16th of May 2017 I returned to the brick lined alleyway, which led to the school building. There were two entrances one for boys and the other for girls. This was historically true but obviously, in 2017, sexual … Continue reading →

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Theresa May: Money+Power=Irresistible

Posted on May 23, 2017 by odeboyz

Chris

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What you need

Posted on May 23, 2017 by odeboyz

What you need, is her Strong and stable leadership- willing to make the difficult decisions Just read MY manifesto, I have been very clear I am the only safe pair of hands For this country to trust I’ll do what … Continue reading →

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An Outraged Husband in the Wild West

Posted on May 19, 2017 by odeboyz

A guy walked into a crowded bar, waving his pistol and yelled, “I have a .45 calibre Colt 1911 with a seven round magazine plus one in the chamber. I want to know who’s been sleeping with my wife.” A … Continue reading →

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