No More Mister Nice Blog: Scott Brown is still a douchebag.

Shakesville: States are still enacting abortion restrictions at record rates.

Liberal Values: Some conservatives are still trying to redefine paranoia as orthodoxy.

Naked Capitalism: Some in the U.S. media are still joining the Latvian Orthodox Church of Austerity.

Political Wire: John Boehner is still afraid of his House Republican colleagues.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: "That would be a financial disaster, not only for our country but for the worldwide economy…you can't create jobs if you default on the federal debt.” (John Boehner, January 30, 2011)

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.