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Book Review: Peter Oborne ~ The Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the emergence of a new moral barbarism (2021)

Posted on April 26, 2021 by odeboyz

Peter Oborne’s book has the passion of someone seeking revenge for a bitter disappointment with a feckless lover. Try this: “He [Johnson] was a joy to work for, a fine editor and a loyal colleague with the quickest mind I’ve … Continue reading →

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How to have a really good weekend

Posted on June 28, 2018 by odeboyz

An elderly man with his trophy girlfriend walked into a jewellers and asked to see engagement rings. The jeweller showed him rings priced at about £4,000. He was astonished when the man turned up his nose and asked to see … Continue reading →

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Some things never change: Ancient Rome

Posted on January 17, 2017 by odeboyz

Promises will cost you nothing. Everyone’s a millionaire where promises are concerned. Hope, if only she is duly fostered, holds out a long time. She’s a deceitful goddess, but a very useful one…. The really great problem, the problem that … Continue reading →

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