Monthly Archives: May 2012

Far-right Farrago

Posted on May 5, 2012 by twitmericks

There once was an ultra-right sect/ That voters refused to elect/ They gave such a stiffin’/ To Mr Nick Griffin/ The BNP’s chances are wrecked. /// http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hkuL68O6He1P_D99mr88he3hNc7Q?docId=N0103061336149146847A

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Bojo Keeps his Mojo

Posted on May 5, 2012 by twitmericks

There once was a bloke with big hair/ An untidy mop, very fair/ Who acted the clown/ But in London town/ The people elected him Mayor.

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Lions and Penguins and Bears, Oh My!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by twitmericks

The UK election for mayors/ Is a curious state of affairs/ With odd little stories/ Where Lib Dems & Tories/ Get beaten by penguins & bears.  // Disclaimer: I can find no reference to the polar bear meant to have … Continue reading →

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Night Mayor Scenario

Posted on May 4, 2012 by twitmericks

The battle of Boris & Ken/ Drags on as of 20 past 10/ It’s too close to call/ It’ll go to the wall/ For chrissake if not now then when?  

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Coalition Attrition

Posted on May 4, 2012 by twitmericks

The 2012 local election/ Swung left, towards Labour’s direction/ For Lib Dem and Tory/ Things got a bit gory/ As voters expressed disaffection. /// http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/may/04/david-cameron-apologises-local-election?newsfeed=true

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Scream Goes Like a Dream

Posted on May 3, 2012 by twitmericks

There is an old man with a scream/ Who resembles a very bad dream/ He’s one of a bunch/ All created by Munch/ And is worth a few quid, it would seem. /// http://www.metro.co.uk/news/898031-iconic-edvard-munch-painting-the-scream-sells-for-record-74m

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No Newt Axis

Posted on May 3, 2012 by twitmericks

There is an old fellow named Newt/ Who’s ended the futile pursuit/ Of his nomination/ For world domination/ His judgment, for once, is astute. // http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/newt-gingrich-pulls-plug-on-wild-ride-white-house-bid-7710968.html

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Open and Shut Case?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by twitmericks

In the case of an MI6 spy/ A coroner can’t explain why/ He was found in a holdall/ For spooks haven’t told all/ About how the man came to die. // http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/may/02/gareth-williams-coroner-never-solved  

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Open and Shut Case?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by twitmericks

In the case of an MI6 spy/ A coroner can’t explain why/ He was found in a holdall/ For spooks haven’t told all/ About how the man came to die. // http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/may/02/gareth-williams-coroner-never-solved  

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P-p-pick up a Penguin

Posted on May 2, 2012 by twitmericks

Two Welshmen in Brisbane to work/ Were arrested for acting the jerk/ After excess libations/ They swam with cetaceans/  Then kidnapped a penguin named Dirk. // http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/penguin-pinchers-were-blind-drunk-court-20120502-1xyd9.html

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