As Doug Larson once said, "Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks."

The BQ Brew is in favor of a living wage and tells us why.

Ramona's Voices isn't buying today's plot twist in an old spy story.

Mister Tristan offers a way out of Syria that saves face.

Bonus track: Alternate Brain reads the headlines.

Round-up by Tengrain of Mock, Paper, Scissors who also blogs at Dependable Renegade. Send tips to: mbru@crooksandliars.com