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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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Tell No Alternative Facts

Posted on January 23, 2017 by twitmericks

The POTUS’s press team reacts/ To unwelcome truth that detracts/ From his greater glories/ With fictional stories,/ Rebranded ‘alternative facts’./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-kellyanne-conway-adviser-lies-alternative-facts-merriam-webster-dictionary-social-media-a7540956.html The POTUS's press team reactsTo unwelcome truth that detractsFrom his greater gloriesWith fictional stories,Rebranded alternative facts. — Mick Twister … Continue reading →

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Trident Tested

Posted on January 23, 2017 by twitmericks

Last year in a submarine test/ A Trident-fired missile went west/ The aim being errant/ On Britain’s deterrent/ Was something the PM suppressed./// https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jan/22/ltrident-malfunction-cover-up-claims-labour-urges-investigations Last year in a submarine testA Trident-fired missile went WestThe aim being errantOn Britain's deterrentWas something … Continue reading →

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Jammeh Dodger

Posted on January 22, 2017 by twitmericks

Ex-Gambian President Jammeh/ A despot and medical shammeh/ Who claimed to cure AIDS/ Has gone, but evades/ A much-deserved spell in the slammeh./// https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/gambias-defeated-leader-leaves-country-ends-standoff/2017/01/21/4e46503e-e037-11e6-8902-610fe486791c_story.html?utm_term=.004f0f7461e1 Ex-Gambian President JammehA despot and medical shammehWho claimed to cure AIDSHas gone, but evadesA much-deserved spell … Continue reading →

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