Monthly Archives: March 2017

Brex Appeal

Posted on March 31, 2017 by twitmericks

The EU draft programme for Brexit/ Once every member state chexit/ Is do it in stages/ Don’t let it take ages/ And hope that no bugger rejexit./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39453338 The EU draft programme for BrexitOnce every member state chexitIs do it … Continue reading →

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Divorce Clause

Posted on March 30, 2017 by twitmericks

King Henry VIII had a clause/ For swift proclamation of laws/ It’s now back in force/ In Britain’s divorce/ To further the Brexiteers’ cause./// http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/30/europe/great-repeal-bill-henry-viii-clauses/ King Henry VIII had a clauseFor swift proclamation of lawsIt's now back in forceIn Britain's … Continue reading →

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That Brexit Letter in Brief

Posted on March 29, 2017 by twitmericks

As Prime Minister of the UK/ I’m writing this letter to say/ I want to break free/ It’s not EU, it’s me./ Sincerely, Theresa M. May./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39422353 As Prime Minister of the UKI'm writing this letter to sayI want to … Continue reading →

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Daily Male Fail

Posted on March 28, 2017 by twitmericks

A Daily Mail headline on Brexit/ Was widely derided as sexist – / A dubious rhyme/ But more of its time/ Than equally spurious Legs-it.///  https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/mar/28/daily-mail-legs-it-front-page-sexist https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/846692009398226944

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WhatsApp Doc?

Posted on March 27, 2017 by twitmericks

  The messaging network WhatsApp/ Is one secret agents can’t tap;/ The government’s sore,/ And wants a back door,/ Or maybe some kind of cat flap./// http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/27/15070744/encryption-whatsapp-backdoor-uk-london-attacks The messaging network WhatsAppIs one secret agents can't tap;The government's sore,And wants a … Continue reading →

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Rome FOMO

Posted on March 26, 2017 by twitmericks

While EU top brass met in Rome/ And popped a few bottles of foam/ To drink and carouse,/ Renewing their vows,/ Theresa stayed quiet at home./// http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/25/rome-treaty-jean-claude-juncker-says-tragedy-eu-celebrating/ While EU top brass met in RomeAnd popped a few bottles of foamTo … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were None

Posted on March 25, 2017 by twitmericks

The member for Clacton-on-Sea/ Resigned as a UKIP MP/ Which leaves them with none/ Instead of just one/ With whom no one else could agree./// https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/25/ukips-only-mp-douglas-carswell-quits-party The member for Clacton-on-SeaResigned as a UKIP MPWhich leaves them with noneInstead of just … Continue reading →

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Trump Stumped

Posted on March 24, 2017 by twitmericks

  Republican President Trump/ Made quite a big deal on the stump/ Of health reform plans/ Which, finding few fans,/ He ended up having to dump./// Republican President TrumpMade quite a big deal on the stumpOf health reform plansWhich, finding … Continue reading →

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Mubarak Out

Posted on March 24, 2017 by twitmericks

Mubarak the former dictator,/ Imprisoned for being a hater,/ Now finds himself freed -/ For Sisi the need/ Of cells for protesters is greater./// https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/24/hosni-mubarak-returns-to-cairo-home-after-six-years-in-custody #Mubarak the former dictator,Imprisoned for being a hater,Now finds himself freed –For Sisi the needOf … Continue reading →

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Prize Limerick Competition Results

Posted on March 24, 2017 by twitmericks

Well, aren’t you a talented bunch. Lots of good ideas, with a high standard of use of rhyme and metre. In fact, you’re so good that I’ve decided to give two more copies of There Once Was a Man with Six Wives … Continue reading →

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