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Brexit Strategy

Posted on February 24, 2016 by twitmericks

A party divided on Brexit/ Finds Europe continues to vex it/ As colleagues campaign/ To leave or remain/ While hoping this isn’t what wrecks it./// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/feb/23/cameron-smooths-over-rift-with-boris-johnson-as-party-tensions-rise https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/702568619947982849

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To EU or not to EU

Posted on February 21, 2016 by twitmericks

The terms of the June referendum/ Leave Boris a choice to defend ’em/ Despite major qualms/ Or else to take arms/ And so by opposing to end ’em./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35625037 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/701374876892921856

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Going Straight

Posted on February 20, 2016 by twitmericks

A popular pastry that curled/ Was eaten all over the world/ Till Tesco said Wait,/ They have to be straight/ And so the croissant was unfurled./// http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/feb/18/tesco-bows-to-customer-demand-in-selling-straight-croissants A popular pastry that curledWas eaten all over the worldTill @Tesco said Wait,They have … Continue reading →

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God Hates Walls

Posted on February 19, 2016 by twitmericks

Republican wannabe Trump/ Likes using his faith on the stump/ The Pope says it’s balls/ Because God hates walls/ So now Donald’s taken the hump./// http://edition.cnn.com/2016/02/18/politics/pope-francis-trump-christian-wall/ Republican wannabe TrumpLikes using his faith on the stumpThe Pope says it's ballsBecause God … Continue reading →

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Possession of an Offensive Attitude

Posted on February 18, 2016 by twitmericks

A judge known as Beverley Lunt/ Has punished for utter affront/ Two men she’d let off/ Who went on to scoff/ And call the poor woman rude names./// Now, I was nudged into this one by @callummay, who posted as … Continue reading →

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Gold Digger

Posted on February 16, 2016 by twitmericks

A popular artist named West/ Admits he’s unusually blest/ With wealth in great store,/ But hankers for more -/ Please Zuckerberg, Kanye invest?/// http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/35576432/kanye-west-really-wants-1-billion-from-mark-zuckerberg https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/699528039647068160

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Bra-smugglers lifted

Posted on February 15, 2016 by twitmericks

This story’s a bit of a must:/ Australian cops were nonplussed/ At bras they found padded/ With liquid meth added/ In what was a sizeable bust./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-35576136 This story's a bit of a must:Australian cops were nonplussedAt bras they found … Continue reading →

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What’s Up Doc?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by twitmericks

Health minister Jeremy Hunt/ Is currently bearing the brunt/ Of doctors’ displeasure/ For his latest measure,/ Regarded as one massive stunt./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/bma-says-it-will-stop-jeremy-hunts-forced-junior-doctor-contract-using-all-options-available-to-it-a6867301.html https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/698254119048445952

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Making Waves

Posted on February 11, 2016 by twitmericks

A LIGO astronomer, Dave/ Said how we see space-time behave/ As black holes connect/ Means we can detect/ The odd gravitational wave./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35524440 I also felt this story made it worth an outing for one from the book (slightly tweaked) on … Continue reading →

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Crazy In Lobster Love

Posted on February 10, 2016 by twitmericks

Demand for Red Lobster crustaceans/ Has spiked after new revelations/ Re Beyoncé’s menu/ And favourite venue/ For dining, post-sexual relations./// http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/02/09/beyonces-formation-helps-boost-sales-at-red-lobster/80055898/ Demand for Red Lobster crustaceansHas spiked after new revelationsRe Beyoncé's menuAnd favourite venueFor dining, post-sexual relations. — Mick Twister … Continue reading →

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