Author Archives: odeboyz

A philosophical question updated

Posted on July 21, 2022 by odeboyz
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Bertrand Russell on Controversy

Posted on July 21, 2022 by odeboyz

“If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, that is a sign that you are subconsciously aware of having no good reason for thinking as you do. If someone maintains that two and two are five, or that … Continue reading →

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A Geopolitical Joke

Posted on July 18, 2022 by odeboyz

A worldwide survey had only question which was: “Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?” The survey was a huge failure. In Eastern Europe they didn’t know what … Continue reading →

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 Book Review: Nigel Williams ~ R.I.P. (2015)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by odeboyz

Williams is the king of the suburban black comedy. He dives into the sheer nastiness of family life amongst the well-heeled with enthusiasm. This book is superb example of his genre.  George Pearmain is a bank manager with a 99 … Continue reading →

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Vox Populi

Posted on July 16, 2022 by odeboyz
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This must be true

Posted on July 14, 2022 by odeboyz

Psychic Wins Lottery

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Britain’s Nuclear Deterrent, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022 by odeboyz

Ben Wallace’s1 belief in Britain as a global military power is reflected in his justification for nuclear weapons. “It is vital for our national security and your safety that the UK continues to be an independent global actor, able to … Continue reading →

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Economic thinking in all its glory

Posted on July 11, 2022 by odeboyz

A cyclist is a disaster for a country’s economy. They don’t buy cars or borrow money for a new one. Or, pay crash insurance policies. They don’t use paid parking and don’t cause major accidents. Because they’re fit and healthy … Continue reading →

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I blame the parents

Posted on July 11, 2022 by odeboyz
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A layabout’s interview in a Job Centre

Posted on July 8, 2022 by odeboyz

Layabout: I’m looking for a job. Anything will do but it’s got to be well paid and not too strenuous. Clerk: Perfect timing. We’ve just had a request for a minder for a billionaire’s nymphomaniac teenage daughter. £100k pa and … Continue reading →

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