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Saturday: Protest Ford Motor Company
Saturday, 31-May-2003, Noon, Ford Dealership at Market and Dolores, San Francisco
No MORE Blood For Oil!
Protest Ford Motor Company
Saturday, May 31 12:00 Noon Ford Dealership at Market and Dolores, San Francisco
Our addiction to oil is deadly. It contributes to rainforest destruction, human rights abuses, the loss of good-paying union jobs, and childhood asthma. And of course our oil addiction is also largely responsible for the war in Iraq: If broccoli were the number one export from the Middle East, we never would have invaded Iraq.
To have a safe planet, a secure nation and a strong economy, we need to kick the petroleum habit. That means limiting our demand for oil. The best way to do that is to dramatically increase the fuel efficiency of our vehicles, which consume 40 percent of all the oil we use.
It's time to take the slogan "No Blood for Oil" straight to Detroit. This June Ford Motor Company is going to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Ford likes to think of itself as an innovator. But in fact this is a dinosaur company that produces primitive, gas-guzzling vehicles. Many Ford vehicles on the road today get fewer miles per gallon than did the Model-T 80 years ago!
Help us break the oil addiction. Demand that Ford clean up its
cars.
For more information, contact: Jason Mark, 415/558-9490:
mailto:jason [at] globalexchange.org
Or Christine Corwin, 415/398-4404
mailto:ccorwin [at] ran.org
Protest Ford Motor Company
Saturday, May 31 12:00 Noon Ford Dealership at Market and Dolores, San Francisco
Our addiction to oil is deadly. It contributes to rainforest destruction, human rights abuses, the loss of good-paying union jobs, and childhood asthma. And of course our oil addiction is also largely responsible for the war in Iraq: If broccoli were the number one export from the Middle East, we never would have invaded Iraq.
To have a safe planet, a secure nation and a strong economy, we need to kick the petroleum habit. That means limiting our demand for oil. The best way to do that is to dramatically increase the fuel efficiency of our vehicles, which consume 40 percent of all the oil we use.
It's time to take the slogan "No Blood for Oil" straight to Detroit. This June Ford Motor Company is going to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Ford likes to think of itself as an innovator. But in fact this is a dinosaur company that produces primitive, gas-guzzling vehicles. Many Ford vehicles on the road today get fewer miles per gallon than did the Model-T 80 years ago!
Help us break the oil addiction. Demand that Ford clean up its
cars.
For more information, contact: Jason Mark, 415/558-9490:
mailto:jason [at] globalexchange.org
Or Christine Corwin, 415/398-4404
mailto:ccorwin [at] ran.org
For more information:
http://www.topica.com/lists/sfbike/
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How does our "addiction to oil" affect union jobs? Isn't the automotive industry highly unionized?
no wonder, antizionist-racism and capitalism go
hand-in-hand.
Because of "jewish competition".
yesterday - henry ford,
today - greta duisenberg, a richest woman in europe, dutch banker, who supports hamas and other baby-killers
at last u doing a good protest.
hand-in-hand.
Because of "jewish competition".
yesterday - henry ford,
today - greta duisenberg, a richest woman in europe, dutch banker, who supports hamas and other baby-killers
at last u doing a good protest.
I keep hearing about "gas guzzlers", but dont the people burning that extra gas also buy it - and with that, pay a host of direct and indirect (through the refineries, shippers, and retailers) taxes, permits, licenses, and environmental impact fees?
Aren't gasoline refineries forced to donate tons of money to the govt for environmental programs and other green charities?
If you really want to hit the oil companies, look into the collusion between the EPA and the gasoline refiners.
For example, some of the "clean-burning additives" that we have mandated by the EPA, are specifically designed *by the refiners* to thwart new fuel efficiency technologies like ultra-sonic atomization of fuel.
The oil companies have been using environmentalism against itself. If you studied technology instead of hating it, you'd learn about these things.
Cars aren't the problem. Evil oil companies, a corrupt EPA, and short-sighted, reactionary, easily-manipulated environmentalists are the problem.
I had a Volkswagon once that ran uber-clean (above average) at the smog check, but failed because I'd removed a bunch of Kalifornia's stupid "smog equipment". I re-installed the stupid parts, and not only did engine performance suffer - it now made average smog levels.. which was 30% MORE than it had made with that crap off!
Now I have a sports car that gets 12MPG. As an engine tuner, I could and would love to increase that mileage *and* get more power out of the motor. But as a victim of Kalifornia environmentalism, I'm barely allowed to change my own spark plugs anymore.
-L
Aren't gasoline refineries forced to donate tons of money to the govt for environmental programs and other green charities?
If you really want to hit the oil companies, look into the collusion between the EPA and the gasoline refiners.
For example, some of the "clean-burning additives" that we have mandated by the EPA, are specifically designed *by the refiners* to thwart new fuel efficiency technologies like ultra-sonic atomization of fuel.
The oil companies have been using environmentalism against itself. If you studied technology instead of hating it, you'd learn about these things.
Cars aren't the problem. Evil oil companies, a corrupt EPA, and short-sighted, reactionary, easily-manipulated environmentalists are the problem.
I had a Volkswagon once that ran uber-clean (above average) at the smog check, but failed because I'd removed a bunch of Kalifornia's stupid "smog equipment". I re-installed the stupid parts, and not only did engine performance suffer - it now made average smog levels.. which was 30% MORE than it had made with that crap off!
Now I have a sports car that gets 12MPG. As an engine tuner, I could and would love to increase that mileage *and* get more power out of the motor. But as a victim of Kalifornia environmentalism, I'm barely allowed to change my own spark plugs anymore.
-L
check out Roger and Me by Michael Moore to chronicle the loss of union jobs.
Ford has a very disturbing history when it comes to fuel efficiency and other trans issues, not to mention Henry Ford's pro-eugenics (Nazi ethnic cleansing) politics and his support for Hitler (along with Prescott Bush, the American fuhrer's grandfather)..
Much of the reason LA has some of the worst air quality from fossil fuel smog emmisions (NOx, CO and ozone) is because of strong pressure from Ford and GM, also Chrysler during the time after WW2 when the automobile was given divine status. LA actually had a really good public transit system, electric trolleys and trains were efficient and fun, you could meet people and socialize..
Ford did not like this because the profits from transit were not good enough, so all the newly found petroleum was processed and the byproduct asphalt was paved over wildlife habitat and clear cut forests. The trolley tracks were also paved over, and now LA is a traffic nightmare thanks to the greed and short sightedness of Ford and his ilk..
This process is continuing today, with Ford still the leaders of the largest gas guzzling vehicles around. The economics is irrelevent, worrying about who's paying for what tax is just more bullshit distraction from a dying system with it's robot claws sunk deep into our flesh..
The petroleum being burned in these ineffeicient vehicles is a wasted resource, simple as that. Money being funneled into highways instead of public trans, bike trails and alternative fuel is doing the future generations a disservice. Ford doesn't care about the future, only their own pocketbooks. Thisa is what happened to LA, and will continue to happen as long as Ford is operating..
SHUT FORD DOWN!!
Much of the reason LA has some of the worst air quality from fossil fuel smog emmisions (NOx, CO and ozone) is because of strong pressure from Ford and GM, also Chrysler during the time after WW2 when the automobile was given divine status. LA actually had a really good public transit system, electric trolleys and trains were efficient and fun, you could meet people and socialize..
Ford did not like this because the profits from transit were not good enough, so all the newly found petroleum was processed and the byproduct asphalt was paved over wildlife habitat and clear cut forests. The trolley tracks were also paved over, and now LA is a traffic nightmare thanks to the greed and short sightedness of Ford and his ilk..
This process is continuing today, with Ford still the leaders of the largest gas guzzling vehicles around. The economics is irrelevent, worrying about who's paying for what tax is just more bullshit distraction from a dying system with it's robot claws sunk deep into our flesh..
The petroleum being burned in these ineffeicient vehicles is a wasted resource, simple as that. Money being funneled into highways instead of public trans, bike trails and alternative fuel is doing the future generations a disservice. Ford doesn't care about the future, only their own pocketbooks. Thisa is what happened to LA, and will continue to happen as long as Ford is operating..
SHUT FORD DOWN!!
No cars and the loss of efficient rail transport ARE the problem.
CARS SUCK
http://www.baycrossings.com/Archives/2003/04_May/paving_the_way_for_buses_the_great_gm_streetcar_conspiracy.htm
CARS SUCK
http://www.baycrossings.com/Archives/2003/04_May/paving_the_way_for_buses_the_great_gm_streetcar_conspiracy.htm
No cars and the loss of efficient rail transport ARE the problem. CARS SUCK
public transportation was made for pepole of limited inteligence. "rejoice" you have found your place in life!
public transportation was made for pepole of limited inteligence. "rejoice" you have found your place in life!
I'm a member of the UAW. I work for an environmental non-profit. A lot of UAW members aren't even working in the auto industry. You know, it takes just as many union members to produce a clean and fuel efficient car as it does a sprawling, inefficient SUV. UAW members actually supported higher CAFE standards, it was management that refused to support them.
Dear Bikes and Busses...
You try to connect Bush to the Nazi's via his grandpa is very selective...
Ford has a very disturbing history when it comes to fuel efficiency and other trans issues, not to mention Henry Ford's pro-eugenics (Nazi ethnic cleansing) politics and his support for Hitler (along with Prescott Bush, the American fuhrer's grandfather)..
You forgot to add JFK's father and his deals with Hitler.
Sorry, but some of us are educated on some forgotten facts...
So why are you even hinting that for some reason there even was a connection in the first place?
To somehow gather more support for the protest against Ford?
Instead you stray from the message, you are trying to make it seem that Ford is the worst than other auto makers by injecting Hitler and Bush's grandfather.
Silly and Sad.
You try to connect Bush to the Nazi's via his grandpa is very selective...
Ford has a very disturbing history when it comes to fuel efficiency and other trans issues, not to mention Henry Ford's pro-eugenics (Nazi ethnic cleansing) politics and his support for Hitler (along with Prescott Bush, the American fuhrer's grandfather)..
You forgot to add JFK's father and his deals with Hitler.
Sorry, but some of us are educated on some forgotten facts...
So why are you even hinting that for some reason there even was a connection in the first place?
To somehow gather more support for the protest against Ford?
Instead you stray from the message, you are trying to make it seem that Ford is the worst than other auto makers by injecting Hitler and Bush's grandfather.
Silly and Sad.
That's a fact. Significant portions of the Anglo-American ruling class backed Hitler. So did the Vatican
the song of the truly desperate........to come down to playing racecards and mud slinging..at the first sign that your agenda is seen for what it is...so tipical for the san francisco mentality
(or the lack there of...)
the song of the truly desperate........to come down to playing racecards and mud slinging..at the first sign that your agenda is seen for what it is...so tipical for the san francisco mentality
(or the lack there of...)
A rebuttal would proof that the Vatican and significant portions of the Anglo-American ruling class hat *not* backed Hitler.
Feel free to present such proof.
Or, if you choose, present no proof and look the fool, instead. It's your choice. Make it wisely.
Feel free to present such proof.
Or, if you choose, present no proof and look the fool, instead. It's your choice. Make it wisely.
"debate coach"
we are a little full of our selves this morning aren't we!
we are a little full of our selves this morning aren't we!
Without taking up too much more energy on cyberspace, i'd like to elaborate on the history of Ford and Bush's grandfather supporting Hitler, and why this is relevent to the discussion..
We are dealing with an overall pattern here, the creation of an obvious monster (Hitler) by more secretive monsters (Ford, Bush and others) so the secretive monsters can later take out the more obvious monster and look like heroes. This relates to the same behavior of GW Bush and Saddam..
Why are 10,000 Shi'ite Muslims protesting in the streets of Baghdad while holding posters of the Ayatollah Khomeini, the former leader of Iran? One theory is that when the Ayatollah overthrew the Shah in a popular revolution, he represented the greatest threat to American Oil at that time (70's-80's). So to counter this, America helped Saddam by giving him high tech weaponry, allowing him to build up military might and oppose the Ayatollah of Iran. After the Ayatollah's demise, Saddams power grew until he became the next greatest threat to America's Oil. He was a monster that we created, and the people of Iraq know this, that is why they are protesting America's Oil Occupation of Iraq. (Not to mention the killing of Iraqi civilians from fallign bombs)..
Back to Hitler, someone mentioned the book "Crimes and Punishment of IG Farben", this covers the German chemical conglomerate IG Farben that manufactured chemical weapons for WW2, and also traded info on fluoridation of drinking water with American corportion Alcoa aluminum. These toxins (fluoride compounds are waste products of aluminum manufacturing) had effects on the brain and were used in concentration camps to keep people docile. Anyway this is just one example of the industries in America and Germany collaborating, until the eventual overthrow of Hitler that left America and Britian looking like heroes..
The facts point to Bush's grandfather, Prescott, and Ford having directly funded Hitler and helping him gain power quickly. This same pattern in visible now. Saddam was funded years ago to fight against the Ayatollah, as the Taliban were praised as heroes by Ronald "McDonald" Reagan because they were fighting the Soviet Union. The Taliban became the protectors of the passage in Afganistan so the Russian Soviets would not be able to gain access to the Middle Eastern Oil via land. They were abusing women back then also, but Reagan chose to overlook this because they were fighting the communist Soviet Union. Bush was involved with the CIA at some time also, and was directly involved in this behind the scenes. If we recognize the crimes of the Bush family, and i've completely left out daddy Bush and the first war with Iraq, but clearly the Bush family is power obsessed and will do anything to maintain their hold on the American Oil monopoly..
We are dealing with an overall pattern here, the creation of an obvious monster (Hitler) by more secretive monsters (Ford, Bush and others) so the secretive monsters can later take out the more obvious monster and look like heroes. This relates to the same behavior of GW Bush and Saddam..
Why are 10,000 Shi'ite Muslims protesting in the streets of Baghdad while holding posters of the Ayatollah Khomeini, the former leader of Iran? One theory is that when the Ayatollah overthrew the Shah in a popular revolution, he represented the greatest threat to American Oil at that time (70's-80's). So to counter this, America helped Saddam by giving him high tech weaponry, allowing him to build up military might and oppose the Ayatollah of Iran. After the Ayatollah's demise, Saddams power grew until he became the next greatest threat to America's Oil. He was a monster that we created, and the people of Iraq know this, that is why they are protesting America's Oil Occupation of Iraq. (Not to mention the killing of Iraqi civilians from fallign bombs)..
Back to Hitler, someone mentioned the book "Crimes and Punishment of IG Farben", this covers the German chemical conglomerate IG Farben that manufactured chemical weapons for WW2, and also traded info on fluoridation of drinking water with American corportion Alcoa aluminum. These toxins (fluoride compounds are waste products of aluminum manufacturing) had effects on the brain and were used in concentration camps to keep people docile. Anyway this is just one example of the industries in America and Germany collaborating, until the eventual overthrow of Hitler that left America and Britian looking like heroes..
The facts point to Bush's grandfather, Prescott, and Ford having directly funded Hitler and helping him gain power quickly. This same pattern in visible now. Saddam was funded years ago to fight against the Ayatollah, as the Taliban were praised as heroes by Ronald "McDonald" Reagan because they were fighting the Soviet Union. The Taliban became the protectors of the passage in Afganistan so the Russian Soviets would not be able to gain access to the Middle Eastern Oil via land. They were abusing women back then also, but Reagan chose to overlook this because they were fighting the communist Soviet Union. Bush was involved with the CIA at some time also, and was directly involved in this behind the scenes. If we recognize the crimes of the Bush family, and i've completely left out daddy Bush and the first war with Iraq, but clearly the Bush family is power obsessed and will do anything to maintain their hold on the American Oil monopoly..
is this the new conspiracy theory for to day?
are you kidding??? this is funny!
it is in no way real but it is funny keep trying
are you kidding??? this is funny!
it is in no way real but it is funny keep trying
If that's true, you should be able to prove it. Where's your proof?
DEBATE.
YOU MADE THE CLAIM YOU MORON !
PUT UP OR SHUT UP, YOU HAVE MADE RIDICULES CLAIMS AND PLAY HIDE AND GO SEEK WHEN ASKED FOR PROOF. THIS BEHAVIOR IS FITTING FOR ....MAY-BE A SPOILED TEN YEAR OLD. JUST A JIVE PUNK.
debate coach seems to have problems relating to grown ups, go back to the kiddy pages
nessie supplied more than enough proof. Scroll back up and read it.
that is not proof
that is unsubstantiated, unverified drivel, marketed to generate donations to "bikes for boobs" which really started out as a joke between several Berkeley students. they set out to see how gullible liberals can be, the funny part is most of you never figured it out. you just marched in lock step without thinking as usual.
We believe in a completely Paved Earth.
Earth is cursed with trees, shrubs, grass,
and scurrying creatures. With every breath
We act to right this terrible wrong.
We believe in The Plan .
The Plan ( is the final word; it brings us
the knowledge of the twin pleasures:
Speed and Convenience.
We believe food should be enjoyed.
"Nutrition" is an aberration of human nature.
The juicy Burger and hearty Beer are Our sacrament.
We believe in the Depletion of scarce natural resources.
Some see the vessel as half full; others see it as
half-empty; We pour it out on the floor and laugh.
We believe in a sky roiling with Smog.
The color blue should appear nowhere but the paint
on Our Cars
Mountains will be levelled, oceans and seas will either be frozen or filled in and then paved over.
Cities will all move underground into the parking garages.
All that will be left is endless, smooth, black asphalt.
One world, one people, one slab of asphalt.
Earth is cursed with trees, shrubs, grass,
and scurrying creatures. With every breath
We act to right this terrible wrong.
We believe in The Plan .
The Plan ( is the final word; it brings us
the knowledge of the twin pleasures:
Speed and Convenience.
We believe food should be enjoyed.
"Nutrition" is an aberration of human nature.
The juicy Burger and hearty Beer are Our sacrament.
We believe in the Depletion of scarce natural resources.
Some see the vessel as half full; others see it as
half-empty; We pour it out on the floor and laugh.
We believe in a sky roiling with Smog.
The color blue should appear nowhere but the paint
on Our Cars
Mountains will be levelled, oceans and seas will either be frozen or filled in and then paved over.
Cities will all move underground into the parking garages.
All that will be left is endless, smooth, black asphalt.
One world, one people, one slab of asphalt.
And you intend to prove this, how?
Sorry, but I'm much too simpleminded to understand your post. I am but a conservative. Please don't ever ask me to think for myself.
Mountains will be levelled, oceans and seas will either be frozen or filled in and then paved over.
Cities will all move underground into the parking garages.
All that will be left is endless, smooth, black asphalt.
One world, one people, one slab of asphalt. the time is now....
2 wheels = evil
Cities will all move underground into the parking garages.
All that will be left is endless, smooth, black asphalt.
One world, one people, one slab of asphalt. the time is now....
2 wheels = evil
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