Open Mic FRIDAY 17th JULY 2026 + Political Caption Competition

FACT OF THE DAY: Direct Democracy in Switzerland: Swiss citizens vote directly on policy proposals several times a year through national referendums.

POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.”
― Otto von Bismarck

POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY:

Another “last war,”
Politicians shake their heads-
Missiles disagree.

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