Author Archives: odeboyz

Operation Barbarossa: The Road to Disaster

Posted on June 19, 2024 by odeboyz

Nazi Germany’s pre-1941 successes were unprecedented. They are epitomised by the 1939 diplomatic coup, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Treaty. The partition of Poland followed immediately. 1940 saw crushing victories in western Europe. Germany’s triumphs weren’t critically analysed by either the political or … Continue reading →

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True Sarcasm

Posted on June 15, 2024 by odeboyz
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Rik Mayal at his finest

Posted on June 12, 2024 by odeboyz

Alan B’Stard: “What is the result of this sloppy socialist thinking? More poor people. In contrast, my policies would eradicate poor people, thereby eliminating poverty. And they say that we Conservatives have no heart.” Note Rik Mayal’s Alan B’Stard’ character … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Richmal Crompton ~ William: The Gangster (1967)

Posted on June 12, 2024 by odeboyz

I read the William books in 1950s Leeds. Leeds was grey, grim and far, far away from William’s world. There were no Vicar’s wives calling round for tea. No maidservants, no summer house, barns or fields. And there definitely weren’t … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damned Lies and Accountancy

Posted on June 8, 2024 by odeboyz

Accountancy Scandal Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over ‘exceptional’ failure – BBC News

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The triumph of capitalism

Posted on June 5, 2024 by odeboyz

Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time, we created a lot of value for shareholders.

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The Gaza Strip: a brief history

Posted on June 5, 2024 by odeboyz

The British Mandate, 1920-48 Palestine was a British quasi-colony after receiving a mandate from the League of Nations. The League expected Britain to train Palestinians for government before the mandate ended in 1948. The plan was for transition to self-governing … Continue reading →

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Buying a Barbie Doll

Posted on June 1, 2024 by odeboyz

Assistant: “We have Barbie goes to gym for £10; Barbie goes to the beach for £10; Barbie goes shopping for £10; and divorced Barbie for £300.”Father: “Why is divorced Barbie so expensive.”Assistant: “Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s house, car, boat … Continue reading →

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Say no more!

Posted on May 29, 2024 by odeboyz
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Book Review: Michael Dobbs ~ The Lords’ Day (2007)

Posted on May 29, 2024 by odeboyz

Michael Dobbs is famous for The House of Cards, which has an international audience. A British and American TV series marks its acceptance as a definitive political novel. This is a red-blooded thriller: A Harry Jones1 novel. Jones has the … Continue reading →

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