As Chumbawamba sang, "I get knocked down, but I get up again. You are never gonna keep me down." - Let's wipe the orange stain off ourselves and get back up again. We've got work to do and time is against us! Welcome to your Monday morning links, Crooks and Liars.

The Psy of Life discusses the stages of grief.

Margaret and Helen reminds us that this is OUR country, too!

Every Goddamn Day replies to letters.

Bonus Track: Fritinancy wonders when this ad campaign was dreamed up.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Twitters, too. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).