I tend to read any post written by either of these peace-loving men. Here, Swanson looks at America from “across the pond,” and rejoices that he’s not here to either pretend to celebrate our war-mongering or else hide away from it; and Roland sets the 4th of July into the 9/11 context, where it belongs. BTW: you might want to google “contradictions and NYC 9/11 memorial” — lots of food for thought.

• David Swanson: Celebrating Independence from America Day in England

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• Allen L.Roland: The Empire Is Crumbling — Bring in the Clowns