Open Mic SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER + Politic al Caption Competition

POLITICAL FACT OF THE DAY:
Switzerland makes extensive use of referendums and popular initiatives.

POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“He who has great power should use it lightly.”
– Seneca

TDB POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY:
Foreign plots proclaimed
No proof found, the claims retreat
Blame the press instead

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