Echidne of the Snakes: In Europe and the United States, the “austerians” are making bad economies worse.

The Political Carnival: Jon Huntsman calls Mitt Romney a “perfectly lubricated weather vane.” Rick Santorum has no comment.

Off the Kuff: The Justice Department is having none of the Texas Republicans’ redistricting scheme aimed at eviscerating Hispanic voting power.

Off the Charts Blog: Proposal from debt “super committee” Democrats is to the right of the Simpson-Bowles and Gang of Six recommendations.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: “Reagan proved deficits don’t matter.” (Vice President Dick Cheney, 2002)

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.