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100 Days That Failed to Shake the World

Posted on April 29, 2017 by twitmericks

The POTUS’s first hundred days/ Saw many Trump plans hit delays,/ His ban at the border/ Held up by court order,/ The wall by the snag of who pays./// https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/04/28/trumps-first-100-days-what-has-president-trump-done-so-far/?utm_term=.3734179c9b0e The POTUS's first 100 daysSaw many Trump plans hit delays,His … Continue reading →

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Mared to the Mob

Posted on April 10, 2017 by twitmericks

A White House adviser named Jared/ Had power through who he had mared/ A rival named Steve/ Just couldn’t believe/ The weight his opinion cared./// https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/apr/08/donald-trump-steve-bannon-jared-kushner-power-struggle A White House adviser named JaredHad power through who he had maredA rival named … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Hair on, Don

Posted on September 27, 2016 by twitmericks

The candidates Clinton and Trump/ Faced off one-to-one on the stump/ Debating her emails/ And him dissing females,/ Which put Donald into a grump./// http://www.vox.com/2016/9/27/13067822/debate-clinton-trump-sexism The candidates #Clinton & #TrumpFaced off one-to-one on the stumpDebating her emails& him dissing females,Which … Continue reading →

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Swimmers’ Tale Doesn’t Hold Water

Posted on August 19, 2016 by twitmericks

Old Jimmy, Jack, Gunnar and Ryan/ Are under suspicion of lyin’ – Inventing a robbery/ To cover their yobbery,/ Which Rio police are not buyin’./// http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/18/ryan-lochte-swimmers-fabricated-story-robbed-gunpoint/88946508/ Old Jimmy, Jack, Gunnar and RyanAre under suspicion of lyin' –Inventing a robberyTo cover their … Continue reading →

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With God On His Side?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by twitmericks

A Right-wing American pastor/ Who blames any natural disaster/ On God hating gays/ Saw flood waters raze/ The house of which he was the master./// http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tony-perkins-lgbt_uk_57b57280e4b003ab6d0b53e3 A Right-wing American pastorWho blames any natural disasterOn God hating gaysSaw flood waters razeThe … Continue reading →

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Taking Exception

Posted on May 10, 2016 by twitmericks

The Trump said Sadiq is OK/ To enter the US of A/ As non-Muslims do,/ But Khan said screw you -/  I hope you get trounced, by the way!/// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36256087 The #Trump said #Sadiq is OKTo enter the US of … Continue reading →

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Our Man in Havana

Posted on July 21, 2015 by twitmericks

Today, after decades, two nations/ Restored diplomatic relations/ So as of mañana/ DC and Havana/ Can rebuild intelligence stations./// http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/19/politics/cuba-u-s-embassies-opening/ Today, after decades, two nationsRestored diplomatic relationsSo as of mañanaDC and HavanaCan rebuild intelligence stations. — Mick Twister (@twitmericks) July … Continue reading →

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St Louis Blues

Posted on November 25, 2014 by twitmericks

The news that a cop in Missouri/ Is not to be charged by a jury/ For having shot down/ Unarmed Michael Brown/ Has led to explosions of fury./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30190224 The news that a cop in MissouriIs not to be charged by … Continue reading →

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Summit for Nowt

Posted on March 31, 2014 by twitmericks

In Paris high-level discussions/ Between the US and the Russians/ Concerning #Ukraine/ Have failed yet again/ With globally felt repercussions. ///http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304886904579471933179823314?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304886904579471933179823314.html In Paris high-level discussionsBetween the US and the RussiansConcerning #UkraineHave failed yet againWith globally felt repercussions. — Mick Twister … Continue reading →

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Gatesgate

Posted on January 8, 2014 by twitmericks

There is an old fellow named Gates/ Who used to be big in the States/ He caused a big drama/ By slamming Obama/ Who’s no longer one of his mates. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25645855 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/420936788044443648

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