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Nike takes the knee

Posted on September 4, 2018 by twitmericks

The Kaepernick advert for Nike/ Has got right-wing critics all spiky;/ They’re torching their shoes/ And lighting a fuse/ Right under Trump’s volatile psyche./// https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/45407340 The Kaepernick advert for NikeHas got right-wing critics all spiky;They're torching their shoes And lighting … Continue reading →

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Briefs in a Twist

Posted on August 22, 2018 by twitmericks

A man representing as brief/ A future Commander-in-chief/ Broke rules on elections,/ But on whose directions?/ The candidate’s – Hail to the Thief!/// A man representing as brief A future Commander-in-chief Broke rules on elections,But on whose directions?The candidate's – … Continue reading →

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Last Respects

Posted on August 17, 2018 by twitmericks

Farewell Queen of Soul, RIP/ A true R&B VIP,/ So let’s give Aretha,/ Great music bequeather, Our R-E-S-P-E-C-T./// I am grateful to my nearest and dearest for the helpful advice that ‘Ibiza’ was not really a relevant reference despite being … Continue reading →

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Right to Bear Alms

Posted on August 5, 2018 by twitmericks

Oh pity the poor NRA-ers,/ Those well-armed political players/ Who love all things gunny/ Are clean out of money/ So shoot them a few #ThoughtsAndPrayers./// Oh pity the poor NRA-ers,Those well-armed political playersWho love all things gunnyAre clean out of … Continue reading →

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More Trumpery

Posted on July 27, 2018 by twitmericks

An ex-Trump attorney named Cohen/ Denies Donald’s claims of not knowin/’ Of campaign discussions/ With prominent Russians;/ Trump’s nose, like the scandal, keeps growin’./// An ex-Trump attorney named CohenDenies Donald's claims of not knowin'Of campaign discussionsWith prominent Russians;Trump's nose, like … Continue reading →

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Upper Case for Treatment

Posted on July 23, 2018 by twitmericks

The Potus suggests that perhaps/ Rouhani should stop picking scraps,/ Not rouse U.S. ire,/ Or else he will fire/ MORE TWEETS THAT ARE WRITTEN IN CAPS!/// https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44919772

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Retreat from Moscow

Posted on July 17, 2018 by twitmericks

A small-handed Russophile bloke/ Declared that he kinda misspoke,/ And meant to say ‘wouldn’t’,/ A story that shouldn’t/ Convince many rational folk./// A small-handed Russophile blokeDeclared that he kinda misspoke,And meant to say 'wouldn't',A story that shouldn'tConvince many rational folk.https://t.co/9Hx0AvoOaC#TrumpPutin … Continue reading →

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Flying Visit

Posted on July 13, 2018 by twitmericks

There is a big empty balloon/ That looks like a total buffoon;/ With bright yellow hair,/ Chock full of hot air,/ And so is his airborne lampoon./// https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-politics-44820849/trump-baby-blimp-launched-in-london There is a big empty balloonThat looks like a total buffoon;With bright … Continue reading →

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Family Values

Posted on June 21, 2018 by twitmericks

Addressing his policy fail/ The child snatcher POTUS turned tail/ By signing an order/ So kids at the border/ Can also be slammed into jail./// Addressing his policy failThe child snatcher POTUS turned tailBy signing an orderSo kids at the … Continue reading →

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Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead Stupid

Posted on June 3, 2018 by twitmericks

An FBI fool out for fun/ Was dancing while packing a gun/ But as the Fed flipped/ His firearm slipped/ And wounded a man as it spun./// An FBI fool out for funWas dancing while packing a gunBut as the … Continue reading →

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