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Mitt Throws Punch

Posted on March 3, 2016 by twitmericks

A former contender named Mitt/ Condemns Donald Trump as unfit:/ A fraud and a phony/ Who peddles baloney,/ Dishonest, mysogynist shit./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2016-35717888 A former contender named MittCondemns Donald #Trump as unfit:A fraud and a phonyWho peddles baloney,Dishonest, mysogynist shit.#Romney — … Continue reading →

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To EU or not to EU

Posted on February 21, 2016 by twitmericks

The terms of the June referendum/ Leave Boris a choice to defend ’em/ Despite major qualms/ Or else to take arms/ And so by opposing to end ’em./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35625037 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/701374876892921856

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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 Electors on Thursday in OldhamRejected what UKIP'd told 'emDespite what some wroteThe popular voteShowed Labour … 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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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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Barmy Army

Posted on September 21, 2015 by twitmericks

A general felt he should mention/ The army top brass’s intention,/ If Corbyn wins power/ To capture the hour/ By means of an armed intervention./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ministry-of-defence-condemn-army-general-behind-jeremy-corbyn-mutiny-threat-10510353.html A general felt he should mentionThe army top brass's intention,If Corbyn wins powerTo capture … Continue reading →

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Ahead by a Whisker

Posted on August 17, 2015 by twitmericks

There was an old man with a beard/ Who said it is just as I feared/ Because I’m a red/ And pulling ahead/ Another grandee’s interfered./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-miliband-intervenes-in-labour-leadership-with-warning-of-toryonly-rule-while-ed-miliband-remains-silent-10459147.html There was an old man with a beardWho said it is just as … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Lead Bleeds Away

Posted on August 10, 2015 by twitmericks

Republican wannabe Trump/ Finds backers are taking the hump/ Because the old bleeder/ Who wants to be leader/ Persistently speaks from his rump./// http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/08/donald-trump-roger-stone-megyn-kelly Republican wannabe TrumpFinds backers are taking the humpBecause the old bleederWho wants to be leaderPersistently speaks … Continue reading →

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Rich Pitch

Posted on June 17, 2015 by twitmericks

The toupeed tycoon Donald Trump Has outlined his pitch on the stump: I’m a billionaire From my platinum hair Right down to my gold-plated rump. ///http://www.wsj.com/video/highlights-from-donald-trump-campaign-announcement/FFA6C054-D049-4BDA-AA5B-A73E63C593F0.html The toupeed tycoon Donald TrumpWho plans to go out on the stumpIs a billionaireFrom … Continue reading →

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Polling Stones

Posted on May 3, 2015 by twitmericks

Ed Miliband’s pledges are shown/ Upon a great tablet of stone/ With echoes of Moses/ But this presupposes/ That Labour can govern alone./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/generalelection/ed-miliband-unveils-stone-carved-with-labour-pledges-to-be-placed-at-downing-st-if-he-wins-10221946.html Ed Miliband's pledges are shownUpon a great tablet of stoneWith echoes of MosesBut this presupposesThat Labour … Continue reading →

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