Bill Clinton famously told us that it was about The Economy, stupid. The 2012 election is said to be about The Economy, too. Some smart people have some smart things to say about it, and we conclude today's links with a splash.

The Mahablog gets to the heart of Libertarianism and gives us the textbook definition.

Real Economics welcomes us to the new normal.

William K. Wolfrum Chronicles distills Mitt Romney's "get as much education as you can afford" down to its essence.

Bonus Track: Archie out of Context goes to a pool party!

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