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ComandanteBanana
Guest
(Hey, this is getting political, but anyway the solution lies in
politics)
This is a statement I put in my webpage. I saw it all from the inside,
both in the presidential campaigns of 2000 and 2004, living close to
an older community, where the issues were Elian Gonzalez (remember
him?), Cuba and terrorism... And I argued with them, "Are you crazy?
We need other issues: Peace, Global Warming, BIKE FACILITIES, so the
younger generations can have a chance!" But the elderly, on cue from
the radio, which made up the issues, and influenced by some hotdogs,
voted for the "tough candidates." People as old as 90 plus! And when I
pressed them hard, they would often shrug their shoulders and reply,
"I'm gonna die tomorrow, so who cares!"
So, would a younger voter care about bicycling for peace and the
environment?
"I'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to
die in." -George McGovern
A REVOLUTION FOR THE YOUNG?
Sorry, guys, but this revolution is for the young --or at least for
the young at heart-- who care about the future, and about a quality of
life surrounding their needs.
Regrettably, they are not being enticed into politics. Important
issues like TRAFFIC SAFETY and BIKE FACILITIES are kept out of the
political discourse. Simply, cunning politicians lure the elderly, who
are easily duped with the politics of fear. Remember the 2000
elections in Miami-Dade County. In other words: the Banana Republic
relies on the old and ignorant, while the Banana Revolution appeals to
the young and hopeful...
FACT: 80% of the young who don't vote do not live in democracy.
WHY THE BANANA REVOLUTION?
(because the lion is hungry)
http://webspawner.com/users/bananarevolution
politics)
This is a statement I put in my webpage. I saw it all from the inside,
both in the presidential campaigns of 2000 and 2004, living close to
an older community, where the issues were Elian Gonzalez (remember
him?), Cuba and terrorism... And I argued with them, "Are you crazy?
We need other issues: Peace, Global Warming, BIKE FACILITIES, so the
younger generations can have a chance!" But the elderly, on cue from
the radio, which made up the issues, and influenced by some hotdogs,
voted for the "tough candidates." People as old as 90 plus! And when I
pressed them hard, they would often shrug their shoulders and reply,
"I'm gonna die tomorrow, so who cares!"
So, would a younger voter care about bicycling for peace and the
environment?
"I'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to
die in." -George McGovern
A REVOLUTION FOR THE YOUNG?
Sorry, guys, but this revolution is for the young --or at least for
the young at heart-- who care about the future, and about a quality of
life surrounding their needs.
Regrettably, they are not being enticed into politics. Important
issues like TRAFFIC SAFETY and BIKE FACILITIES are kept out of the
political discourse. Simply, cunning politicians lure the elderly, who
are easily duped with the politics of fear. Remember the 2000
elections in Miami-Dade County. In other words: the Banana Republic
relies on the old and ignorant, while the Banana Revolution appeals to
the young and hopeful...
FACT: 80% of the young who don't vote do not live in democracy.
WHY THE BANANA REVOLUTION?
(because the lion is hungry)
http://webspawner.com/users/bananarevolution