It's 2013 and the dirtiest thing in Washington is a clean debt limit. I'm pretty sure this isn't progress.

Sandi Behrns: What's the budget and debt deal really about?

Field Negro: The lies are offensive and endless.

Doctor Cleveland: The Tragedy of the will.

Frankly Curious: Seriously, if I hear that both sides are to blame again, I am officially lodging a protest. Letters shall be written..

Finally, what say we apply government shutdown logic to the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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