Monthly Archives: January 2017

Long Elbow of the Law

Posted on January 31, 2017 by twitmericks

The DOJ head Sally Yates/ Was chaperoned out of the gates/ For saying Trump’s orders/ Relating to borders/ Broke one or two laws in the States./// https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/30/justice-department-trump-immigration-acting-attorney-general-sally-yates The DOJ head Sally YatesWas chaperoned out of the gatesFor saying Trump's ordersRelating … Continue reading →

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Theresa the Appeaser

Posted on January 31, 2017 by twitmericks

Petitioners urging Theresa/ To stop being such an appeaser/ Are asking why is it/ She wants a state visit/ For such an obnoxious old geezer?/// http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/theresa-may-donald-trump-refugee-ban-united-kingdom_us_588e2d42e4b0b065cbbca885 Petitioners urging TheresaTo stop being such an appeaserAre asking why is itShe wants a … Continue reading →

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Our Arse-Faced Ancestor

Posted on January 30, 2017 by twitmericks

Our ancestor lived in the sea/ Around half a billion BC/ Its one single hole/ Performed a dual role/ A pain in the arse, you’ll agree./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38800987 Our ancestor lived in the seaAround half a billion BCIts one single holePerformed … Continue reading →

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French Toast Hamon

Posted on January 30, 2017 by twitmericks

Monsieur Benoit Hamon of France/ Is leading the left-wing advance/ To run for the Elysée;/ Pundits on telly say*/ Hamon does not stand a chance.// French Toast with Ham On *My Francophone daughter suggests ‘Pundits on TV say’, which rhymes … Continue reading →

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Lunatics Take Over Asylum Policy

Posted on January 28, 2017 by twitmericks

There was a bright orange big cheese/ Who ordered an immigrant freeze,/ As those coming from/ States US jets bomb/ Don’t qualify as refugees./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38783512 There was a bright orange big cheeseWho ordered an immigrant freeze,As those coming fromStates US … Continue reading →

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And He Would Ride 500 Miles…

Posted on January 27, 2017 by twitmericks

A cyclist began in Shandong/ A journey 1000 miles long/ Although with persistence/ He did half the distance,/ Alas, the direction was wrong. A cyclist began in ShandongA journey 1000 miles longAlthough with persistenceHe did half the distance,Alas, the direction … Continue reading →

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Special Measures

Posted on January 27, 2017 by twitmericks

When British Prime Minister May/ Met Trump of the U.S. of A/ He said “Our two nations/ Have special relations -/ As long as you do as we say”./// http://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/27/politics/donald-trump-theresa-may-news-conference/index.html When British Prime Minister MayMet Trump of the U.S. of … Continue reading →

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Foggy Bottom Wipe-out

Posted on January 26, 2017 by twitmericks

The top team at State have all quit/ One after another they split/ Preferring to jump/ Than serve under Trump,/ So Tillerson’s left in the shit./// https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/josh-rogin/wp/2017/01/26/the-state-departments-entire-senior-management-team-just-resigned/?tid=ss_fb&utm_campaign=buffer&utm_content=buffercb848&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=.8e77fba5f1a8 The top team at State have all quitOne after another they splitPreferring to … Continue reading →

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Little Big Man

Posted on January 26, 2017 by twitmericks

The President wants a big wall/ Gigantic and massive and tall/ Along a vast border/ But signed his huge order/ With hands inexplicably small./// http://www.ibtimes.co.in/donald-trump-moves-ahead-mexico-wall-puts-stamp-us-immigration-security-policy-713632 The President wants a big wallGigantic and massive and tallAlong a vast borderBut signed his … Continue reading →

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50 Ways to Leave the EU

Posted on January 24, 2017 by twitmericks

The London Supreme Court agrees/ Our leaders can’t do as they please/ For it would be shifty/ If Article 50/ Went through with no vote by MPs./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38720320?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-38723261&link_location=live-reporting-story The UK Supreme Court agreesOur leaders can't do as they pleaseFor it … Continue reading →

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