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Moss The Ex-Boss

Posted on May 8, 2012 by twitmericks

  There is an old fellow named Moss/Who’s quit as Aviva’s top boss/His remuneration/Provoked consternation/Till shareholders got a bit cross.

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Exploding Underwear 2.0

Posted on May 8, 2012 by twitmericks

A man of extremist beliefs/ Planned to carry a bomb in his briefs/ New ways to enhance/ Global terrorist pants/ Were discovered, say FBI chiefs. /// http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/08/uk-usa-security-plot-idUSLNE84700Q20120508

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Prehistoric Wind of Change

Posted on May 8, 2012 by twitmericks

A great many eras ago/ According to those in the know/ A dinosaur farted/ And climate change started./ Now that was a serious blow. /// http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/05/07/us-climate-dinosaurs-flatulence-idUKBRE8460PB20120507

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Putin on The Ritz

Posted on May 7, 2012 by twitmericks

The inauguration of Putin/ Was lavish & most highfalutin/ A million-pound dinner/ To honour the winner/ Whose forces outside put the boot in.   /// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/vladimir-putin-sworn-in-as-russias-president-amid-protests-7720453.html  

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Greeks Speak

Posted on May 7, 2012 by twitmericks

There is an old people from Greece/ Who voted for early release/ From conditions on debt/ Many feel can’t be met/ They are hoping repayments decrease. // http://www.euronews.com/newswires/1507832-greece-faces-dangerous-turmoil-after-election/

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Hollande Wins in France

Posted on May 6, 2012 by twitmericks

The French presidential election Has led to Sarkozy’s rejection As Francois Hollande Won the deuxieme ronde Proposing a change of direction.

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Far-right Farrago

Posted on May 5, 2012 by twitmericks

There once was an ultra-right sect/ That voters refused to elect/ They gave such a stiffin’/ To Mr Nick Griffin/ The BNP’s chances are wrecked. /// http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hkuL68O6He1P_D99mr88he3hNc7Q?docId=N0103061336149146847A

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Bojo Keeps his Mojo

Posted on May 5, 2012 by twitmericks

There once was a bloke with big hair/ An untidy mop, very fair/ Who acted the clown/ But in London town/ The people elected him Mayor.

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Lions and Penguins and Bears, Oh My!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by twitmericks

The UK election for mayors/ Is a curious state of affairs/ With odd little stories/ Where Lib Dems & Tories/ Get beaten by penguins & bears.  // Disclaimer: I can find no reference to the polar bear meant to have … Continue reading →

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Night Mayor Scenario

Posted on May 4, 2012 by twitmericks

The battle of Boris & Ken/ Drags on as of 20 past 10/ It’s too close to call/ It’ll go to the wall/ For chrissake if not now then when?  

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