Tag Archives: russia

Wada Fiasco

Posted on November 9, 2015 by twitmericks

A damning athletics report/ Found high-level Russian support/ For organised doping/ And nobody coping/ With large-scale abuse in the sport./// A damning athletics reportFound high-level Russian supportFor organised dopingAnd nobody copingWith large-scale abuse in the sport. — Mick Twister (@twitmericks) … Continue reading →

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ISIS Crisis

Posted on October 2, 2015 by twitmericks

The West’s in a bit of a crisis/ Regarding the problem of ISIS/ As Russia drops bombs/ On Hama and Homs,/ Leaving Assad to his own devices./// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/01/russia-targeting-non-isis-groups-syria-airstrikes https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/649962518790733824

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Russian Trans-port Policy

Posted on January 15, 2015 by twitmericks

The Kremlin’s denying it bans/ Vehicular use if you’re trans/ For why interfere/ In who’s in what gear/ Or if parts are woman’s or man’s?/// http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/01/14/russia-not-banning-trans-people-from-driving/ The Kremlin's denying it bansVehicular use if you're transFor why interfereIn who's in what … Continue reading →

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Flawed Fraud Trial

Posted on December 30, 2014 by twitmericks

Navalny was always disputin’/ The power of President Putin/ But such opposition/ Amounts to sedition/ Which plainly demands prosecutin’. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30630635 Navalny was always disputin'The power of President PutinBut such oppositionAmounts to seditionWhich plainly demands prosecutin'. — Mick Twister (@twitmericks) December … Continue reading →

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Bear Facts

Posted on December 19, 2014 by twitmericks

Attempts to remove the bear’s fangs/ Give Vladimir terrible pangs/ But sadly for Putin/ Amid all the shootin’/ He gets fewer bucks for his bangs./// http://www.vox.com/2014/12/18/7414949/vladimir-putins-insane-sounding-bear-quote-is-essential-for Attempts to remove the bear's fangsGive Vladimir terrible pangsBut sadly for PutinAmid all the … Continue reading →

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Rouble Trouble

Posted on December 16, 2014 by twitmericks

The fall in the price of the rouble/ Saw interest rates almost double/ Severe repercussions/ Will follow for Russians/ So Vladimir Putin’s in trouble./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30492518 The fall in the price of the rubleSaw interest rates almost doubleSevere repercussionsWill follow for … Continue reading →

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Abbott Shirt-fronts Koala

Posted on November 16, 2014 by twitmericks

The annual G20 gala/ Was in Tony Abbott’s back parlour/ Where far from disputin’/ With Vladimir Putin/ The two men embraced a koala./// http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/prime-minister-tony-abbott-and-russian-president-vladimir-putin-paws-for-a-cuddle-during-g20/story-fni0cx12-1227124291019 The annual G20 galaWas in Tony Abbott's back parlourWhere far from disputin'With Vladimir PutinThe two men … Continue reading →

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FIFA Madness

Posted on November 14, 2014 by twitmericks

Tho FIFA says nothing’s the matter/ With bidding by Russia and Qatar/ That’s not the idea/ Of Michael Garcia/ Creating a problem for Blatter./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30042309 Tho FIFA says nothing's the matterWith bidding by Russia and QatarThat's not the ideaOf Michael … Continue reading →

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Heir-ing One’s Opinion

Posted on May 22, 2014 by twitmericks

Some FCO people and Russians/ Had rather explosive discussions/ For when Charlie bashes ‘im/ Tainting with fascism/ Putin demands repercussions. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27515086 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/469567457645297664

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Mad About Vlad

Posted on March 31, 2014 by twitmericks

The UKIP boss Nigel Farage/ Has paid an unlikely homage/ Admitting a crush on/ That bare-chested Russian/ The Kremlin’s kick-ass grand fromage. ///http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nigel-farage-vladimir-putin-is-the-world-leader-i-most-admire-9224781.html The UKIP boss @Nigel_FarageHas paid an unlikely homageAdmitting a crush onThat bare-chested RussianThe Kremlin's kick-ass grand fromage. … Continue reading →

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