Zandar Versus the Stupid: The Republicans’ very hostile environment. Literally.

Brad Delong: The “It’s all Fannie Mae’s fault!” meme is back on the menu, but it shouldn’t be.

The Reaction: Peter King takes a break from his Muslim-bashing to call for a probe into News Corp hacking into voicemail accounts of 9/11 victims.

Minnesota Progressive Project: Governor Mark Dayton tries to deal with the devil.

Burnt Orange Report: Rick Perry’s shorter 2012 Republican platform, “God, You're going to have to fix this.”

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: “It would be wise of us to start seeking some divine intervention again in this country, so that we can be safe and secure and prosperous again.” (Sarah Palin, 2010)

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.