POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Republicans stand for raw, unbridled evil and greed and ignorance smothered in balloons and ribbons.” ― Frank ZappaPOLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY:Free words now heldBomber’s voice meets the gagSilence fights the state– Advertisement –TDB Open Mic is The Daily Blog’s community noticeboard. Each day, the Editor posts a new Open Mic message at the top of the comments. Readers should reply directly to that daily Open Mic comment with links, political chatter, breaking observations, media tips, and what they’re seeing on the ground. Open Mic is moderated.