Author Archives: odeboyz

The importance of the battle of Mukden (1905)

Posted on April 21, 2017 by odeboyz

The carnage of the first world war wasn’t inevitable. The horrendous losses suffered could have been avoided by high commands sensitive to the evolution of warfare techniques. Their ‘war games’ were a hapless iteration of previous obsolete military experiences. Nine … Continue reading →

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Theresa May: will she deliver a Brexit paradise on June 8th 2017?

Posted on April 21, 2017 by odeboyz

“On the day that Theresa May triggered article 50, YouGov published a survey of the things people whould like brought back after Britain has left the EU. Top of the list was the death penalty, with 52% of those who … Continue reading →

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American capitalism at its amoral best

Posted on April 18, 2017 by odeboyz

You can buy prison-cell upgrades in California for $82 a night and purchase the right to immigrate to the United States for $500,000. Susskind, Richard; Susskind, Daniel. The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human … Continue reading →

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A final conversation between husband and wife

Posted on April 18, 2017 by odeboyz

As she sat by him, he whispered, his eyes full of tears, “You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times.  “When I got fired, you were there to support me.  When my business failed, you … Continue reading →

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The way of the world: the Internet

Posted on April 14, 2017 by odeboyz

“…the internet is now a major driver of the growth of cognitive inequality.” Or in simpler terms, “the internet makes dumb people dumber and smart people smarter.” Kevin Drum Mother Jones 27th Dec 2014 Chris

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A lad who had to grow up fast

Posted on April 14, 2017 by odeboyz

Fred Rouse, was a typical Cockney lad. Stroppy at times, a lean, tall, gangling boy. He and my older brother became good friends when they both started senior school together, Queens Head Street School, Islington aged eleven. Over the next … Continue reading →

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Tempest

Posted on April 11, 2017 by odeboyz

The murderous whaler ship Sally Jane stank… As only a whaling ship can! Its cavernous hold The deck winch greased and ready Blubber pots waiting below. Hard sailors signed on to profit share Whittled and bickered The long days out … Continue reading →

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Tiger Woods on white male golfers

Posted on April 11, 2017 by odeboyz

“Hockey is a sport for white men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golf is a sport for white men dressed like black pimps.” Chris

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 Outlines of a Critique of Political Economy, published in 1844: Friedrich Engels

Posted on April 7, 2017 by odeboyz

“Malthus, the originator of this doctrine, maintains that population is always pressing on the means of subsistence; that as soon as production increases, population increases in the same proportion; and that the inherent tendency of the population to multiply in … Continue reading →

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Thomas Malthus and The Andover Workhouse Scandal 1845-6

Posted on April 7, 2017 by odeboyz

Deuteronomy 15:11 “There will always be poor in the land. Therefore I command you to be open handed…. Mark 4:25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even … Continue reading →

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