Author Archives: odeboyz

Black Lives Matter: Schools in 1940s south Carolina

Posted on August 15, 2026 by odeboyz

The local white schools had brick buildings, running water, flushing toilets, and strict bus routes. The schools for Black children were wooden cabins without electricity or indoor plumbing. Heat came from a single wood stove. Books were hand-me-downs from the … Continue reading →

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Zelenskyy has redefined warfare

Posted on August 14, 2026 by odeboyz

Zelenskyy ahs redefined the battlefield. The 12 years of attritional warfare in the Donbas is now a strategic sideshow. The battlefield is Russia’s equivalent to Amazon, transport hubs and oil refineries. Zelenskyy is trying to destroy the quality of life … Continue reading →

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Gervais on science and religion

Posted on August 12, 2026 by odeboyz
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Book Review: Roberto Saviano ~ ZeroZeroZero (2013) (Translator Virginia Jewiss)

Posted on August 12, 2026 by odeboyz

I recently read Oliver Bullough’s Everybody Loves Our Dollars (2026), which describes the *Money Laundering Industry*. The city of London’s finest feature: Banks, financial professionals, high price lawyers, estate agents, stock market and subsidiary organisations. He said: The amounts involved … Continue reading →

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What is a soldier in 2026?

Posted on August 11, 2026 by odeboyz

The nature of war has changed beyond recognition. This implies that the concept of a soldier has also changed. However, looking at the Army Recruitment website this is denied. They are very traditional about fitness. Modern armies should be able … Continue reading →

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Are tanks mobile coffins?

Posted on August 8, 2026 by odeboyz

Britain is budgeting about £2bn on new tanks – Challenger 3 – over the next few years. The Ukraine-Russia war suggests that they are useless. Britain hasn’t got a conceivable enemy where tanks could be used. And even if they … Continue reading →

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How China rates Trump’s USA

Posted on August 8, 2026 by odeboyz

“[Xi Jinping] saw the United States as a declining power, progressively ungovernable, and dangerous on the way down in terms of Chinese interests.” Source Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Regime Change (2026) p179

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Is Pete Hegseth Gay?

Posted on August 7, 2026 by odeboyz

Hegseth is so bizarre that an explanation is needed. He thinks that he is a warrior. He produces videos of himself doing Marine type physical exercises. And he tells off Generals and Admirals about their appearance. He’s a deeply conflicted … Continue reading →

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£28bn on nuclear war before 2030: Good Value?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by odeboyz

Vast amounts of money are being spent on nuclear warheads. But who are they going to drop them on? It seems ridiculous to believe that we could attack the USA, China or Russia. But who else is there? £28bn on … Continue reading →

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Fine Dining?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by odeboyz
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