I just wish we had politicians of the calibre of the military running the war in Iraq. The aim is clearly to minimise the loss of life of both the Iraqis and the coalition troops. Unfortunately it appears that war could get nasty as there appears to be plans to fight a guerilla and urban war. This will inevitably mean the loss of civilian and Continue Reading

Now let's see if we can save the lives of the American troops. The weapon inspectors are beginning to succeed in neutralising the weapons of Saddam Hussein. However it is clear that Bush and his cronies still want war. Why? I still cannot figure it - Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 attack - or - what was the war with Iran about - why is Saddam Continue Reading

OK I have been tempted back to watch the Bill - but - maybe not. One of my favourite characters is Sargeant Boyden. His character was one of the most beleiveable. On the whole likes an easy life - but - when in the mood - or angered - is one of the most effective at catching the criminal. A recent example was when a purse snatcher hid in a Continue Reading

The Odtaa files have been offline for a time as we are sabotaged by a person who is all brilliant - obviously intellectual - and clearly has women fighting to get near him - with his stories of how intelligent he is - a real puller. The hassle have been primarily sending viruses from different accounts - which has meant that I have had to update Continue Reading

A soldier requested a two-day leave, as he was to become a father in the near future. When he returned to the base one week later, a sergeant asked: Was it a boy or girl? I don`t know yet. I`ll let you know in about 9 months. Continue Reading

Basil goes to a department store. Do you have colour TVs? Yes, of course. All right. I`ll take a green one. Continue Reading

A soldier keeps a mug upside down and tells the sergeant: I can`t drink from this mug. It has no opening. The sergeant examines the mug and says: You are right. And look at this - its got no bottom Continue Reading

"Mary! I didn`t know you smoked. When did you start?" "That night my husband came home early and found a cigarette butt in the ashtray." Continue Reading

During the United States and Russian Space Race, it was discovered that in the absence of gravity, normal pens did not function correctly. The ink would not run out of the pen. The United States spent millions of dollars developing a pen that would work in space. The Russians used pencils. Continue Reading

This picture should shame the British government. Here is a picture of our front line troops and it is quite obvious that they are not being supplied with proper boots or uniforms. Still these Wrens - that's English English for female soldiers - are putting on a brave face and eager to get into action - their only thought being of Continue Reading