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Spreading the Word

Posted on February 18, 2018 by twitmericks

The church is to rent out its spires/ To boost broadband speeds in the shires,/ And feed, through the steeple/ The souls of the people/ As well as more earthly desires./// The church is to rent out its spiresTo boost … Continue reading →

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Without Prejudice?

Posted on February 18, 2018 by twitmericks

When UKIP’s head honcho disgraces ’em/ The party just goes and replaces ‘im,/ But oh what a bind -/ It’s so hard to find/ A leader untainted by racism./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43098646 When UKIP's head honcho disgraces 'emThe party just goes and … Continue reading →

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For Whom the Shill Trolls

Posted on February 17, 2018 by twitmericks

We know 13 Russians played roles/ In hacking American polls/ To badmouth and pillory/ Candidate Hillary,/ But who was controlling the trolls?/// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43095881 We know 13 Russians played rolesIn hacking American pollsTo badmouth and pilloryCandidate Hillary,But who was controlling the … Continue reading →

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No Sex Please, We’re Australian

Posted on February 16, 2018 by twitmericks

The sex life of one politician/ Provoked a restrictive condition/ On pols in Australia/ And their genitalia/ That bans staff-related coition./// https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/feb/15/australia-bans-ministers-having-sex-with-staff-barnaby-joyce-malcolm-turnbull The sex life of one politicianProvoked a restrictive conditionOn pols in AustraliaAnd their genitalia:No staff-related coition.#BarnabyJoyce #Turnbull #Australia … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Tsvangirai

Posted on February 15, 2018 by twitmericks

A fellow named Morgan from Zim/ Crossed swords with Mugabe the crim;/ He saw the dictator/ Fall sooner or later/ But in the end, too late for him./// https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/14/morgan-tsvangirai-zimbabwe-opposition-leader-dies-aged-65 A fellow named Morgan from ZimCrossed swords with Mugabe the crim;He … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Snakes and Ladders

Posted on February 15, 2018 by twitmericks

South Africa’s President Zuma,/ A luxury fittings consuma,/ Reluctantly quit/ When knee-deep in shit,/ But did so with very bad huma./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-43066443 South Africa's President Zuma,A luxury fittings consuma,Reluctantly quitWhen knee-deep in shit,But did so with very bad huma.#Zuma #ZumaExit … Continue reading →

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Dare to Bare!

Posted on February 14, 2018 by twitmericks

Though sleevelessness may have its charms,/ Kim Campbell considers it harms/ TV women’s gravitas;/ Others would have it as/ Asserting one’s right to bare arms./// Though sleevelessness may have its charms,Kim Campbell considers it harmsTV women's gravitas;Others would have it … Continue reading →

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Received with Fangs

Posted on February 12, 2018 by twitmericks

A clerk who was caught on the take/ Said: Come on guys, gimme a break/ Although it sounds funny/ You’ll find all that money/ Inside the Nigerian Snake!/// A clerk who was caught on the takeSaid: Come on guys, gimme … Continue reading →

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Rabbit in the Headlines

Posted on February 12, 2018 by twitmericks

A cartoon that features a bunny/ Made allergies out to be funny/ Without a redaction,/ The adverse reaction/ May cost the producers some munny./// https://news.sky.com/story/calls-to-boycott-peter-rabbit-film-amid-food-allergy-bullying-claims-11247224 A cartoon that features a bunnyMade allergies out to be funnyWithout a redaction,The adverse reactionMay … Continue reading →

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Golden Shakedown

Posted on February 11, 2018 by twitmericks

The Riyadh Ritz-Carlton Hotel/ Served Saudi Arabia well/ As somewhere to rinse/ The odd corrupt prince/ Detained in a luxury cell./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-43024160 The Riyadh Ritz-Carlton HotelServed Saudi Arabia wellAs somewhere to rinseThe odd corrupt princeDetained in a luxury cell.#SaudiArabia #Saudi … Continue reading →

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