Mad Kane: An ode to karmic justice.

Zandar Versus the Stupid: A warning about the majestic mountains of West Virginia and the not-so-friendly skies of United.

Shakesville: A helpful backgrounder on the failed coup in Turkey.

Economist’s View: On the lookout for helicopter money.

Speaking of which, your quotes of the day:
"There is nothing more insidious that a country can do to its citizens than debase its currency." (Paul Ryan, February 2011)
"I think the Federal Reserve has done more." (Paul Ryan, asked if President Obama deserves any credit at all” for economic improvements, January 2016)

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