Goblinbooks: Paul Ryan's still not sure he wants to be kicked in the crotch by lunatics for several years.

The Debate Link: Rawls on the human good of instrumental value.

Echidne of the Snakes: The market gods in education.

The Consumerist Manifesto: Volkswagen compensation for Americans.

Equitable Growth: The Trekonomics panel.

This installment by Batocchio. E-mail tips to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.