Open Mic SUNDAY 16th AUGUST + Political Caption Competition
POLITICAL FACT OF THE DAY: Ancient Athens used a system of direct democracy where eligible citizens voted directly on laws, though women, enslaved people, and foreigners were excluded.
POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:“If you go on with this nuclear arms race, all you are going to do is make the rubble bounce.”
― Winston S. Churchill
POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY:
Trump declares victory
Iran still stands, flags flying
Truth ducks the headline
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