Muddy Politics worries (correctly) that the Left is letting the Right define issues. Again.

Little Bang Theory says that they don't hate us for our freedoms, and then gives us a root-cause analysis.

Gin and Tacos questions Michele Bachmann's judgement and wonder what it will take for the media to say that the GOP candidates are flat-out wrong, not that "opinions differ."

Bonus Track: PBH Blog explains why we cannot cut defense spending.

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