Lotsa Limericks - It Couldn'T Be Verse

1. Big Brother
Big Brother's protecting his mice
with a secret eavesdropping device.
          If you hang up the phone
          he'll just send in a drone
when a warrant won't really suffice.

		2. Neutrality
The internet's meant to be free,
yes for all, such as you, such as me.
          But now there's some doubt -
          will it lose all its clout
with the death of neutrality's spree?

		3. Privacy
'twas surely our forefather's dread
all our emails would someday be read.
	Now that push comes to shove
	by the powers above,
private thoughts must now stay in our head.

		4. Guantanamo 
Guantanamo bay's a resort
where the fishing's a fabulous sport -
	with your back on a board
	tepid water is poured
spawning tales for a kangaroo court.

		5. Banks
To bountiful bailouts give thanks
for there's nothing much richer than banks -
	making money galore
	taking homes from the poor
while they're managing mortgaging pranks.

		6. Health
If you live in the States don't get sick
(lest a cut of the upper class clique).
	Whether injured or ill
	all they'll give you's a pill -
if you're lucky you'll surely die quick.

		7. Economy
Our economy's doing just fine
lying dead with a slug in the spine.
	So come follow the call
	where there's money for all
and pure profit's the bottom-most line.

		8. Safety
Vigilantes and cops are wide spread -  
as for justice… not even a shred.
	The avengers of right
	score when stalking the night 
so beware of a cap in the head.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 11/11/2015 7:57:00 PM
Terry, these are an account of the state of affairs we have. And this is just what we know about. You have done very well here. It's tough when you have an inkling of the truth, so we shall do the best we can every day, try to change things and laugh as much as we can in the process because the truth is just crazy.
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Date: 4/7/2015 4:39:00 AM
Number 3 and 8 are my favorites from the list here, though all of these limericks are gold!!! Very witty and quite humorous! Beautifully written once again. I have really enjoyed reading tonight. Always, Laura
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Date: 12/27/2014 8:07:00 AM
I'll be back you crazy coot. Wot Sean Keely said times a hundred.
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Date: 12/24/2014 6:57:00 PM
Terry,, Stopping by to say Hello, and Wish you a very Merry, Merry Christmas!!! May it bring you joy, happiness and everything else you deserve. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 12/21/2014 5:48:00 AM
Terry , 8 of the best Limericks ever posted on this site . You have them nailed with perfect count/timing and wicked wit . Write onnnn ...
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Date: 12/10/2014 5:17:00 AM
6. Health--this limerick is not so funny "If you live in the States don't get sick" it arouses feelings of intense fear, horror, insecurity and distress.My God. Who says limericks are funny. Terry gives to it a new definition. Love XXX rajat
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Date: 12/7/2014 12:02:00 PM
This was very funny Terry.... enjoyed ..5 & 6 were my favorites
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Date: 12/3/2014 8:49:00 AM
Great writing, especially enjoyed your "managing mortgaging pranks," that was killer!
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Date: 11/24/2014 2:56:00 PM
Ha, ha.... Very well written! Words from my own mind. :o)
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Date: 11/19/2014 5:27:00 PM
You da man, man. Peace. :)
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Date: 11/17/2014 4:40:00 PM
Terry, these were certainly a treat for the head, and I agree with the things that you said. That the people, we, can surely agree, we've been had by the elites and the Fed. Loved the topics and your writing.
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Date: 11/13/2014 1:08:00 PM
Loved numbers 3 and 5. You have the style down pat and make us want more. Blessings. Edith
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Terry O'Leary
Date: 11/15/2014 12:13:00 PM
Thanks Edith... maybe there's more to come... ;-))
Date: 11/13/2014 8:28:00 AM
Great to re read these - why not enter a limerick in Roy Jerden's clean limerick contest? Hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/15/2014 12:13:00 PM
Thanks, Jan... I will... ;-))
Date: 11/8/2014 5:55:00 AM
very f-ing good mate you have me laughing:}
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Date: 11/15/2014 12:11:00 PM
Thank you Don... your laughs make me smile... ;-))
Date: 10/29/2014 6:03:00 PM
Fantastic! each and every one hits the mark. I like your sense of irreverant humor.
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Date: 10/25/2014 10:33:00 AM
Laugh......I really did!!!!!! Superb...
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Date: 11/15/2014 12:10:00 PM
Thanks!I'm pleased to have been of service... ;-))
Date: 10/22/2014 12:17:00 PM
Your political statements echo mine in these satirical limericks. You hit so many nails on the head you might as well have built a house. World is getting more and more insane by the minute... excellent, excellent!
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Date: 10/24/2014 3:01:00 AM
Thank you, hank you, Timothy... You're right about the insanity... :-((
Date: 10/21/2014 7:06:00 PM
The health one sure touched a nerve with me. It is funny but at the same time so sadly true.
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Date: 10/24/2014 2:59:00 AM
They are 'funny' because of the irony... they're all sadly true... I hope your health issues are resolved soon...
Date: 10/21/2014 7:05:00 PM
wow, terry, you are STILL GREAT with limericks. What marvelous limerick beat and also messages done so cleverly. I FAVE this one.
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Date: 10/24/2014 2:56:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea! I appreciate your appreciation... ;-))
Date: 10/21/2014 1:39:00 PM
Great write! Tehehehe! Very funny, clever Limerick! Excellent pieces! I very much enjoyed them! Pandita
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Date: 10/23/2014 4:58:00 AM
Thank you, Pandita... happy you enjoyed!!
Date: 10/21/2014 1:29:00 PM
I agree with Barbara's comment - very cutting edge humour:-) Hugs jan xxx
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Date: 10/22/2014 5:03:00 AM
Thank you, Jan... I'm glad they had an effect on you too, humorous and/or otherwise... ;-))
Date: 10/21/2014 9:37:00 AM
I enjoyed each one..The are funny , but oh do they cut like a knife. BG
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Date: 10/22/2014 4:53:00 AM
Thank you, Barbara... I'm glad they had an effect, humorous and/or otherwise... ;-))
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