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Clitoral Translation

Posted on November 4, 2015 by twitmericks

When plugging fiestas beware:/ Use online translation with care./ In Spain’s far northwest/ A turnip top fest/ Was billed as a clitoris fair. ///http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/03/google-translate-error-as-pontes-spain-clitoris-food-festival-grelo-galicia When plugging fiestas beware:Use online translation with care.In Spain's far northeastA turnip top feastWas billed as … Continue reading →

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Mainly on the Plane

Posted on June 19, 2014 by twitmericks

The footballing champions Spain/ Encountered an end to their reign/ To Spanish distress/ As others progress/ They’ll mainly go home on the plane. The footballing champions SpainEncountered an end to their reignTo Spanish distressAs others progressThey'll mainly go home on … Continue reading →

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Spain’s Unpopular Party

Posted on February 3, 2013 by twitmericks

Prime Minister Rajoy of Spain/ Denies any personal gain/ But if his accounts/ Contain large amounts/ I wonder how long he’ll remain. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21313211 Prime Minister Rajoy of Spain/Denies any personal gain/But if his accounts/Contain large amounts/I wonder how long he'll … Continue reading →

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Spain Under Strain

Posted on November 26, 2012 by twitmericks

There was an election in Spain/ Or not, as some voters maintain/ They’d have Catalonia/ Go-it-alonia/ As per the leader’s campaign. ///http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/11/26/uk-spain-catalonia-idUKBRE8AP0EJ20121126

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King of the Jungle Dethroned

Posted on July 21, 2012 by twitmericks

There was an old monarch in Spain/ Who went for a hunt on the plain/ He’s now being shunned/ By the wildlife fund/ For causing poor elephants pain. /// http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/spains-king-juan-carlos-ousted-as-honorary-world-wildlife-fund-president-after-elephant-hunt/2012/07/21/gJQAsyAC0W_story.html

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The Pain in Spain… Again

Posted on July 11, 2012 by twitmericks

Thousands of miners in Spain/ Went up to Madrid to complain/ They marched from Asturias/ To show they were furious/ At cuts and austerity pain. /// http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Spain-police-miners-clash-in-Madrid-protest-3698540.php

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Banking on the Taxpayer

Posted on May 26, 2012 by twitmericks

A bank in Madrid known as Bankia/ Got bigger & richer & swankier/ Enjoying a bubble/ And when it hit trouble/ Said “taxpayer bailout? Why Thankya”. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18213848

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The Reign in Spain Is Causing UK Pain

Posted on May 17, 2012 by twitmericks

A queen named Sofia of Spain/ Has made it abundantly plain/ As she wants to alter/ The state of Gibraltar/ She won’t come and cheer Liz’s reign. /// http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/9270896/Queen-Sofia-to-snub-Diamond-Jubilee-lunch-over-Gibraltar-row.html  

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The Reign in Spain Goes Hunting on the Plain

Posted on April 18, 2012 by twitmericks

There was an old monarch from Spain/ Who found conservation a pain/ But he injured his hip/ On a game-hunting trip/ And swore not to do it again. // http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17752983

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Arraigned In Spain

Posted on February 25, 2012 by twitmericks

The arraignment of reigners in Spain Falls mainly on Palma, it’s plain The Duke is accused Of having misused His position for personal gain. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/02/25/uk-spain-corruption-idUKTRE81O08N20120225

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