Category Archives: History

Socrates and Assisted Suicide: Podcast

Posted on May 5, 2026 by odeboyz

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Iran and the Bible: Podcast

Posted on May 1, 2026 by odeboyz

The Bible seems like an unlikely place to find good advice on the conduct of a war in 2026 but nonetheless it is valuable. The David and Goliath story, 1 Samuel 17: 1-58, explains why the weak sometimes beat the … Continue reading →

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80 years of American military failure: Podcast

Posted on April 28, 2026 by odeboyz

Since 1945 the Americans have fought a number of significant wars and either lost or drawn them all. There is no reason to believe that the war against Iran will have a different outcome. This podcast is about 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Why Japan became an economic superpower: Podcast

Posted on April 27, 2026 by odeboyz

Japan was crushed in in 1945 and the Americans turned it into a colony. Douglas MacArthur became, in essence, a dictator. He wrote the Japanese constitution which included clauses enforcing pacifism. This had the unintended consequence of releasing capital for … Continue reading →

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Bombing always fails ~ Iran 2026: Podcast

Posted on April 24, 2026 by odeboyz

This podcast discusses the attempt by Israel-USA to bomb Iran into acquiescence  Bombing always fails It is 3 minutes long Addendum: Tokyo, March 1945 The ultimate example of failure was the obliteration of a major part of Tokyo. If you … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter: Mississippi 1955

Posted on April 22, 2026 by odeboyz

On April 5, 1955, four months before that petition was filed in Yazoo City, Mississippi Governor Hugh White signed the bill into law. It made it a crime for any white student to attend a public school alongside a Black … Continue reading →

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The strategic use of ‘Fear’: Iran 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by odeboyz

The USA is spending billions of dollars in the Iranian war.1 Strategic fear comes more-or-less free. Like all strategies it requires management. The Mafia knew this long ago, and immortalized it in the phrase, “I’m going to make you an … Continue reading →

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The Murder of King George V, 1936

Posted on April 15, 2026 by odeboyz

“…..in the diary of his physician, Lord Bertrand Dawson. Dawson had written about the night of January 20: “I therefore decided to determine the end and injected ….morphia gr. 3/4 and shortly afterwards cocaine gr. 1 into the [king’s] distended … Continue reading →

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War Studies: Two Wars of Choice, Poland 1939 and Iran 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by odeboyz

Hitler’s ‘War of choice’: Poland 1939 Hitler’s invasion of Poland was a masterclass. It was thoroughly prepared making victory certain. Every key metric was in place before the invasion began. Geography Poland has no natural barriers, which meant the Wehrmacht … Continue reading →

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War Studies: Iran-Israel-USA 28th February 2026

Posted on March 25, 2026 by odeboyz

Terrorists and politicians love pre-emptive attacks. They are spectacular hits on an enemy’s leadership. Despite 400 years of failure the passion hasn’t cooled. In January 2026 the USA kidnapped Venezuela’s president. Maduro’s party remains in power. The USA had a … Continue reading →

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