Author Archives: odeboyz

Royal Navy Punishments in the 18th Century

Posted on May 19, 2022 by odeboyz

“…naval authorities sought to attain social control by normalizing flogging as a form of deterrent punishment….[captains] were permitted to flog at their own discretion.”1 Shipboard punishments were inflicted by captains who had absolute authority. Only a sentence of capital punishment … Continue reading →

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The American Dust Bowl: It gave birth to Woody Guthrie

Posted on May 16, 2022 by odeboyz
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Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie

Posted on May 16, 2022 by odeboyz

People have told me that they’ve heard a song of mine and it’s changed their lives. Now I can only believe that or disbelieve it, but I know what it is to feel that, because I’ve felt that way myself … Continue reading →

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The Sycophant

Posted on May 15, 2022 by odeboyz

I lay panting on the altarOf his ego, waiting forHis lacerating wit to disembowel meSo, his hangers-on can laughThey lurk around the great manHoping they’ll be the one that’sGoing to be his museBut they don’t know him. The four o’clock … Continue reading →

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A #Me Too Conversation

Posted on May 12, 2022 by odeboyz
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A John Wayne quip

Posted on May 12, 2022 by odeboyz

Alcohol doesn’t solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk.

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Bertrand Russell on Warlike People

Posted on May 9, 2022 by odeboyz

“People who are violent, brutal and heartless often find war enjoyable, provided that they are involved in a victorious war and that there is not too much interference with rape and plunder. Needless to say, this is a great help … Continue reading →

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A Church message I can understand

Posted on May 7, 2022 by odeboyz
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Fighting Boredom

Posted on May 5, 2022 by odeboyz
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Rishi Sunak: Scourge of the Middle Classes

Posted on May 5, 2022 by odeboyz

Chancellor Sunak has increased taxation from income, which will alienate Conservative middle-class voters. Problem? No way. Adroit political footwork and the magic of inflation will square the political circle. Quietly, without fanfare, and with deadly efficiency Sunak created additional income … Continue reading →

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