Informed Comment: Key American assumptions about the Middle East are wrong.

Brad Delong: Conservative admits his argument--and his douchebaggery--were wrong.

Joe.My.God. Federal judge strikes down Arkansas same-sex marriage ban.

PoliticsUSA: President Obama will veto GOP’s $400 billion, budget-busting, business tax break giveaway.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day:
“You should never have to offset cost of a deliberate decision to reduce tax rates on Americans.” (Arizona GOP Senator Jon Kyl, 2010)

Guest blogging Mike's Blog Round this week is Jon Perr from Perrspectives. Send your tips, recommendations, comments and angst to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.