Joe My God: Read the Pentagon’s official letter announcing the end today of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Good riddance.

Smart Politics: Here are the ten House freshmen – all Republicans - getting the most media coverage.

Brains and Eggs: Redistricting and other messes in Texas.

My Left Nutmeg: Joe Lieberman may betray Democrats. Again.

Mark Cuban: This Maverick agrees with Joe Biden that wealthier Americans paying more in taxes is patriotic.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: “The really rich people figure out how to dodge taxes anyway.” (President George W. Bush, 2004)

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