if you could get that together and actually get executives(not the average large business worker who may already have the need for a bike and have the mentality to see its benefits) to come into a workshop and get greasy, i would commend you. in a lot of ways people have an antiquated view of class struggle, there is a need now to effect change on all levels. i would love to see executives get rid of their hummers that almost run me over.
From: letlovein2@msn.com To: thethinktank@bikecollectives.org Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:06:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] The Build-A-Bike Team Building Workshop
Seriously, I might start a business hosting bike building for corporate executives. It could make the world a better place, especially my world, where I need to make money to support my special needs daughter. Let the Marxists and deconstructionalist sneer and give condescending remarks. I do not care. If a sense of self righteous self satisfaction makes you ride harder or faster, go ahead! Here, Ill get you started, I WEAR DOCKERS! Go to town!
How much should (could ) a person charge to help a bunch of CEOs get along well and build some bikes? Sounds like a nice way to spend the day to me, Art
I took my daughter out for a ride today. Nice Winter ride, Ohm Shanti Shanti Shanti snow
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:07:27 -0600 From: undercovercop@riseup.net To: thethinktank@bikecollectives.org Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] The Build-A-Bike Team Building Workshop
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| Attacking my point as corporate sellout-ish feels offensive to me, and | inappropriate to post anonymously (undercovercop?) on this list serve.
yo, ed, sorry for the offense. apparently i've been a little punchier lately than usual. i *did* take you at face value in responding to your post, and i *do* have serious reservation with corporate-for-profit-collaboration. every shop has its own situation and has to work out the compromises it is and isn't willing to make for itself. i can't imagine offering the sweat of my brow to a corporate team-building retreat. huh, guess my knee's still jerking a bit. sorry.
as for the email address, well, it's a bit of a joke... riseup.net being know for hosting radical websites and giving email services to various assorted radicals, i find it hilarious to have undercovercop@riseup.net.
name's ben. i help organize the chicago community bike project. if you need me, i'll be in the bathroom, extracting my foot from my mouth.
- -bB
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