Ah, James Gandolfini, thank you for a job well done. You will be missed.

Polymic: More than anyone, Congress is to blame for the surveillance state.

Feminista Jones: A guest blogger details some every day sexism she wouldn't stand for.

Balloon Juice: Republicans: Loving the fetus, but hating the woman it's in.

Egberto Willies: Is Edward Snowden a reason to get rid of government contractors?

Finally, let's all remember the Greatest Generation by screwing them over..

Round-up by Bill Wolfrum of William K. Wolfrum Chronicles. Send tips to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.