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What’s in a Name?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by twitmericks

The self-proclaimed Islamic State/ Was rocked by the MPs’ debate./ It wasn’t the vote/ That got ISIL’s goat/ It’s being called Da’esh* they hate./// http://qz.com/563793/why-more-people-are-calling-isil-daesh-and-why-the-group-apparently-hates-it/ *For the last line to scan, you have to pronounce Daesh as two syllables, like … Continue reading →

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Shapps’s Lapse

Posted on December 2, 2015 by twitmericks

A minister known as Grant Shapps/ Has suffered career collapse/ For failing to handle/ A bullying scandal./ Some others may join him, perhaps./// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/nov/29/grant-shapps-resigned-within-hours-guardian-story-revealing-awareness-alleged-bullying [Reposted from Twitter a few days late as I’ve been away. One commenter on Twitter felt … Continue reading →

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Mao Look What You’ve Done!

Posted on November 26, 2015 by twitmericks

A chap named McDonnell’s in shtook/ For waving the Little Red Book/ And quoting from Mao/ Without grasping how/ His humorous gesture might look./// A chap named McDonnell's in shtookFor waving the Little Red BookAnd quoting from MaoWithout grasping howHis … Continue reading →

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Turkey Shoot

Posted on November 24, 2015 by twitmericks

The loss of a jet by the Russians/ Resulted in urgent discussions/ As Vladimir Putin/ Told Turkey the shootin/ Could lead to severe repercussions./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-34913173 The loss of a jet by the RussiansResulted in urgent discussionsAs Vladimir PutinTold Turkey the … Continue reading →

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Smooth Operators

Posted on November 23, 2015 by twitmericks

A company merger’s been signed/ Creating one big firm behind/ Your botox injections/ And longer erections -/ The solidest assets combined./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34900344 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/668897602511970304

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Wat Da Phuc?

Posted on November 22, 2015 by twitmericks

An Aussie with roots in Vietnam/ Said “Facebook, I am who I am./ My name’s Phuc Dat Bich/ It’s not gonna switch/ As frankly I don’t give a damn”./// http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/phuc-dat-bich-the-australian-man-with-a-name-so-awkward-no-one-believes-him-20151120-gl4egu.html An Aussie with roots in VietnamSaid "Facebook, I am who … Continue reading →

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Undercover Lovers

Posted on November 21, 2015 by twitmericks

The Met now admits it’s improper/ To lie to get sex, as a copper -/ To go undercover/ And when with a lover,/ Come out with an absolute whopper./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34875197 The Met now admits it's improperTo lie to get sex, … Continue reading →

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Fallen Giant

Posted on November 21, 2015 by twitmericks

Farewell to a fellow named Jonah,/ A 6 foot 4 tall 19-stoner/ Who played with great pace,/ With power and grace,/ A towering sporting persona./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34853536 Farewell to a fellow named Jonah,A 6 foot 4 tall 19-stonerWho played with great pace,With … Continue reading →

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Sorry Affair

Posted on November 18, 2015 by twitmericks

Ken Livingstone made an apology/ For using unkind terminology./ Challenged on Trident/ Ken got all strident,/ Dishing out cheap cod psychology./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34853430 Ken Livingstone made an apologyFor using unkind terminology.Challenged on TridentKen got all strident,Dishing out cheap cod psychology. — … Continue reading →

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Cameron’s Anti-Cuts Campaign

Posted on November 12, 2015 by twitmericks

Dave Cameron, MP for Witney/ Took issue with Oxfordshire’s litany/ Of deep spending cuts./ Its leader went nuts/ Said: “PM u gotta be shitt’n’ me!*”/// *Well, it almost rhymes! http://www.witneygazette.co.uk/news/national/14026343.David_Cameron__wrote_to_council_leader_to_complain_about_cuts_/ Dave Cameron, MP for WitneyTook issue with Oxfordshire's litanyOf deep … Continue reading →

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