Happy Overthrow-the-Government Day

On July 4th, we commemorate the overthrow of the government by our ancestors. That–despite neocon lies–is also the obvious meaning of the Declaration. We do not need to tolerate a long train of abuses and usurpations. Of course, for moral and practical reasons, our resistance must be peaceful. But we should also keep in mind the minimalist rule of George III as compared to the decidership of Bush.

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9:59 am on July 3, 2008