Liberal Street Fighter

As we eaze into what will likely be an extended five-day holiday weekend for many of you, make a pledge to get in the face of any winger who seeks to sully Independence Day in your presence with some pseudo patriotic right-wing blather he picked up from talk radio. How better to celebrate freedom than to recommit yourself to stand up for the liberal values upon which this country was founded?

However, there is no reason why you can’t do that and still celebrate the better hopes and dreams upon which this nation was founded. Whether you’re picnicking this weekend, having a cookout with friends or family, or enjoying some celebration near where you live, here’s hoping that you have a fun and safe holiday weekend.

Today’s tunes after the jump.

  1. “Happy” – Rolling Stones

  2. “Harvest” – Neil Young

  3. “Human Cannonball” – Webb Wilder

  4. “Revolution Calling” – Queensryche

  5. “Get it On (Bang a Gong)” – Power Station

  6. “4 Degrees” – Tool

  7. “Don’t Do It” – Little Charlie & the Nightcats

  8. “Eye” – Smashing Pumpkins

  9. “Phone Call” – Los Lobos

  10. “(I’m a) Ramblin’ Man” – Waylon Jennings

Is there any good music in your plans for the days to come? Summerfest here in Milwaukee is pretty bland this year, but I might stroll down Sunday for Ray Davies followed by Joan Jett. Have to see how lazy Sunday feels.