Category Archives: Politics

All Political Careers -End in Tears

Posted on June 27, 2017 by odeboyz

Arrogance, surrounds her, ambivalence blinds her Ignorance dogs her, whilst her Ministers plot Some say weeks, others a month or two – all the while, With no mandate, no authority, little if any support. How to regain the high ground, … Continue reading →

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Nice people don’t become Nazis: Dorothy Thompson 1941

Posted on June 6, 2017 by odeboyz

Kind, good, happy, gentlemanly, secure people never go Nazi. They may be the gentle philosopher whose name is in the Blue Book, or Bill from City College to whom democracy gave a chance to design airplanes—you’ll never make Nazis out … Continue reading →

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Donald J Trump: The ego has landed

Posted on June 6, 2017 by odeboyz
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The Theresa May Dream Team 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by odeboyz

Del/Chris

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The Meaning of Wealth

Posted on May 25, 2017 by odeboyz

“The great weakness of the West is that it has nothing with which to inspire loyalty except wealth. But what is wealth? Another washing machine, a bigger car, a nicer house to live in? Not much to feed the spirit … Continue reading →

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Theresa May: Money+Power=Irresistible

Posted on May 23, 2017 by odeboyz

Chris

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What you need

Posted on May 23, 2017 by odeboyz

What you need, is her Strong and stable leadership- willing to make the difficult decisions Just read MY manifesto, I have been very clear I am the only safe pair of hands For this country to trust I’ll do what … Continue reading →

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George Osborne, VAT and Conservative Extremism

Posted on May 19, 2017 by odeboyz

On 4th January next year (2011), the main rate of VAT will rise from 17.5 to 20 per cent…. This single tax measure will by the end of this Parliament generate over £13 billion a year of extra revenues. That … Continue reading →

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Lenin’s cushy exile in Siberia 1897-1900

Posted on May 16, 2017 by odeboyz

He… received a steady stream of books on extended loan from libraries in St Petersburg and Moscow, via the good offices of his sisters, to supply his voracious appetite for reading. Despite his frustrations with the speed of the postal … Continue reading →

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Theresa May: Running for president

Posted on May 16, 2017 by odeboyz

The ‘C’ word is missing! Chris PS I did of course mean Conservative

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