Well, that's it for me. See you again in September. In the meantime, have a great summer.

(And, as always, you're welcome to come check out my place, including "The mythical political center" and "The 12% Congress.")

The Galloping Beaver: A future of "enhanced" humanity (and unhappiness/helplessness).

Alternate Brain: Republican health care panic.

Fruits and Votes: Constitutional monarchy and democracy.

The Impolitic: Obamacare lowering insurance rates.

Outside the Beltway: Japan reassessing its military policy.

Round-up by Michael J.W. Stickings of The Reaction (Twitter: @mjwstickings).

Send requests and suggestions to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.