POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Should any political party attempt to abolish social security unemployment insurance and eliminate labor laws and farm programs you would not hear of that party again in our political history. ― Dwight D. EisenhowerPOLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY:Trump plays checkersIran quietly plays chessThe board waits, tense still– 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.