I don't believe being an economist is easy, but it has never taken much education to see that the U.S.economy is now based around making sure you don't make a living wage.
Eclectablog: Sally Ride died an American hero. But DOMA doesn't care who you are.
Buzzflash: Apparently, HSBC is too big a bank to have to worry about consorting with terrorists.
Political Ruck.us: Remember, Sarah Palin beat out Mitt Romney for John McCain's VP spot. Sarah Palin.
The Impolitic: Say what you will of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, but those folks make some serious money.
Round-up by Bill Wolfrum of William K. Wolfrum Chronicles and on Twitter: (@Wolfrum). Send Tips to MBRU (at) crooksandliars (dot) com