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Do or Die Dies a Death

Posted on October 28, 2019 by twitmericks

The British Prime minister guy/ Said no-ifs-no-buts, do-or-die,/ No trace of a doubt,/ October we’re out -/ Another Johnsonian lie./// https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-deal-extension-boris-johnson-news-eu-2020-flextension-latest-a9173941.html on twitter

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The langouste goodbye

Posted on July 18, 2019 by twitmericks

De Rugy protested in vain/ He hadn’t a head for champagne/ And didn’t like lobster -/ Like Macron gives jobs to/ Old killjoys whose tastes are so plain!/// De Rugy protested in vainHe hadn't a head for champagneAnd didn't like … Continue reading →

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Brex-tension

Posted on April 11, 2019 by twitmericks

Theresa May’s stated intention/ Was seeking a short-term extension;/ Though Merkel, Macron/ And others said ‘Non’,/ They threw her a bone of contention./// https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47889404 Theresa May's stated intentionWas seeking a short-term extension;Though Merkel, MacronAnd others said 'Non',They threw her a … Continue reading →

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Macron Villages

Posted on March 6, 2018 by twitmericks

Emmanuel Macron says wine/ As alcohol goes, is benign/ Though doctors are anti,/ He says for the santé/ A bottle of claret is fine./// Emmanuel Macron says wineAs alcohol goes, is benignThough doctors are anti,He says for the santéA bottle … Continue reading →

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Entente Commerciale

Posted on January 18, 2018 by twitmericks

In Britain, the leader of France/ Set out what would greatly enhance/ His cooperation/ To block immigration -/  A sizeable sterling advance./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42723401    

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Macron Marches On

Posted on June 19, 2017 by twitmericks

Emmanuel Macron’s advance/ Continued on Sunday in France/ Though rates of abstention/ Are worthy of mention/ As many, it seems, looked askance./// http://www.aljazeera.com/video/news/2017/06/france-macron-eyes-parliament-sweep-turnout-170618165726384.html Emmanuel Macron's advanceContinued on Sunday in FranceThough rates of abstentionAre worthy of mentionAs many, it seems, looked … Continue reading →

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National Affront

Posted on May 7, 2017 by twitmericks

The far-right contender Le Pen/ Has lost an election again,/ Most voters in France/ Rejecting the chance/ To put her in power. Amen./// https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/07/emmanuel-macron-wins-french-presidency-marine-le-pen The far-right contender Le PenHas lost an election again,Most voters in FranceRejecting the chanceTo put her … Continue reading →

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Right Turn

Posted on April 23, 2017 by twitmericks

Another Le Pen has a chance/ Of being next leader of France;/ Fillon and Hamon/ Are backing Macron/ To head off the far-right advance./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39686993 Prompted by @ArmandDAngour on Twitter to do one on Mélenchon too, I decided this was … Continue reading →

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