Today wraps up my week here. There's some crazy cold weather here, and some violent storms overseas. Hoping everyone is safe and warm this Sunday morning!

Booman Tribune: GOP's Irrational Exuberance

Talk Left: Obama Announces Proposed Rule Changes for Gun Background Checks

Pando Daily: Is the NSA Spying on Congress?

Chicago Reader: Plenty of Time to Consider the Times

All Polytics Now: Everybody knows you never go full Teabagger!

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