After seeing the GOP consistently hold the economy hostage and Mitt Romney politicizing an American's death without even knowing the details, it's time to start asking just how much damage the Republican Party is willing to put the United States through in order to regain power.

Brad DeLong: Paul Ryan calls for a chicken in no one's pot and higher unemployment.

Litbrit: For all the chaos "Innocence of Muslims" has caused, there really is no proof the actual movie exists outside of a 13-minute Youtube clip.

Jesus' General: Sure, the polls say that Obama would whip Romney in a fistfight, but what about some good, old-fashioned stick pulling?

Richelle Carey: A loud and abrasive woman isn't "asking for it." Abuse is still abuse.

Round-up by Bill Wolfrum of William K. Wolfrum Chronicles. Send tips to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.' Please donate whatever you can to our Fall Fundraiser.