Politicus USA: The West, TX explosion is a textbook case of the consequences of too-weak regulation.

The BQ Brew: A look at corporate colonization of public schools -- and the groups that are fighting back.

Buzzflash: The supposed case for austerity is now utterly in shreds.

Mad Kane: Inhofe thinks Obama wants all the bullets.

Blog round-up by Infidel753. Tips to mbru [at] crooksandliars [dot] com.