Tag Archives: Boris Johnson

Len Deighton on Etonians

Posted on October 10, 2019 by odeboyz

Eton, Oxbridge, Buddha class: sadistic, self-sufficient apparatchiks who controlled Whitehall by stealth, wealth and consanguinity and — no matter how friendly — inevitably closed ranks against intruders like me. Len Deighton. Hope (1995) (Kindle Locations 1945-1947). HarperCollins UK. Chris

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Woefully Inadequate

Posted on July 28, 2019 by odeboyz

Woefully inadequate. A fool can pretend,to hold wisdom Bamboozle the masses, aping charm Sucker the brainless, he’ll do no harm Relying on clichéd aphorism. A lazy fool,is even worse Refusing advice well given Always judging what’s perverse When his reason … Continue reading →

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“I want my cake and I want to eat it.” Boris Johnson 2019

Posted on July 25, 2019 by odeboyz

    Peggy

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Brash Machismo

Posted on July 14, 2019 by odeboyz

A male politician Poorly served by an absent beautician Strutted his flamboyance Much to every ones annoyance. His behaviour toward others Especially young Mothers Only added more pain To his Marley formed chain. Words truly unbalanced Judiciously ungallant Never his … Continue reading →

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International Trade: Neither Trump or Johnson understand this

Posted on June 28, 2018 by odeboyz
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The Political Ambition of Boris Johnson- British Foreign Secretary

Posted on December 20, 2016 by odeboyz

“Why should we not form a secret society with but one object, the furtherance of the British Empire and the bringing of the whole world under British rule, for the recovery of the United States, for making the Anglo Saxon … Continue reading →

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The Core Philosophy of Brexiteers

Posted on October 18, 2016 by odeboyz

Boris Johnson                                          Liam Fox                                                 David Davis Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life. (Cecil Rhodes: 19th Century Imperialist) Chris

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A Boris Johnson-Michael Gove Conversation

Posted on July 12, 2016 by odeboyz

Boris Johnson I’m so glad that we’re friends after all this time, Michael Michael Gove If you want a friend buy a dog. (Trad.)  

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Sleaze: a wordless poem

Posted on September 23, 2014 by odeboyz

  (Chris)  

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