That’s ‘ow to Oldham

Posted on December 5, 2015 by twitmericks

Electors on Thursday in Oldham/

Rejected what UKIP’d told ’em/

Despite what some wrote/

The popular vote/

Showed Labour still able to hold ’em.///

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/elections/2015/12/why-did-result-oldham-west-come-such-surprise

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Erdogan Gets Precious

Posted on December 3, 2015 by twitmericks
Old Erdogan’s ever so solemn/
He won’t stand for any 5th column/
Compare him to Smeagol/
For that may be legal/
But never compare him to Gollum.///
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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 this.  http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/correct-pronunciation-daesh-98243202

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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 this was inappropriate as it concerns a young man who killed himself. I held off until the point when the case triggered a ministerial resignation, then felt it was fair to comment, but apologies if anyone feels otherwise.]

 

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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.///

 

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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

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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.///
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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

 

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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

 

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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

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