Tag Archives: hong kong

Lam Bested

Posted on November 25, 2019 by twitmericks

The people in charge in Hong Kong,/ Perceived to have handled things wrong,/ Lost out in a vote/ From which one may note/ Support for democracy’s strong./// https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/1198935334337306629

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Carrie on regardless

Posted on June 19, 2019 by twitmericks

The woman in charge in Hong Kong/ Admitted she got some things wrong/ And shelved extradition,/ And now her position/ Is not looking terribly strong./// https://www.vox.com/2019/6/18/18683582/hong-kong-extradition-bill-protests-china The woman in charge in Hong KongAdmitted she got some things wrongAnd shelved extradition,And … Continue reading →

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Xi Said

Posted on July 1, 2017 by twitmericks

Said Xi on a trip to Hong Kong/ One country, two systems is strong/ But if you protest/ You’re under arrest,/ As challenging China is wrong./// https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/chinas-president-tells-hong-kong-not-to-cross-red-line-by-challenging-beijing/2017/07/01/fa6f3860-5c17-11e7-aa69-3964a7d55207_story.html?utm_term=.f48a6e07fd1a Said Xi on a trip to Hong KongOne country, two systems is strongBut … Continue reading →

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Checking the Pigeonholes

Posted on October 1, 2014 by twitmericks

In China, a land in the East,/ Some 10,000 doves were policed./ Security checked ’em,/ Inspecting each rectum,/ Before they were safely released./// http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/reports-of-beijings-cavity-search-of-10000-doves-ruffle-feathers-in-china/article20873756/ https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/517331518025261056

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Where are the Snowdens of Yesteryear?*

Posted on June 10, 2013 by twitmericks

There is a young man in Hong Kong Who may not be there very long The USA seeks To punish his leaks Though Snowden denies doing wrong. ///http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-surveillance https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/344080175316729858   *cf Catch-22.

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Hong Kong Hooey

Posted on May 16, 2013 by twitmericks

There was an old man from Hong Kong Who tended to speak thru his dong Saying rapists abuse Because women booze A comment demonstrably wrong. ///http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1238303/women-shouldnt-drink-too-much-avoid-being-raped-says-hong-kong https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/334947219079843840

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