Open Mic THURSDAY 6th AUGUST + Political Caption Competition

POLITICAL FACT OF THE DAY: The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 and limited the power of the King of England.

POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Republicans stand for raw, unbridled evil and greed and ignorance smothered in balloons and ribbons.”
― Frank Zappa

POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY:
Free words now held
Bomber’s voice meets the gag
Silence fights the state

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