Bikes Against Bush

[SoCalDem]

http://www.bikesagainstbush.com/

One box of spray-chalk
costs $32.50, that's roughly FIVE city blocks of patriotic
anti-Bush messages

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How can I send a message to the bicycle?

The performance will be "live" during each day of the Republican National Convention, from August 30 to September 2, 2004. Exact times will be announced on the website soon. During the performance, online participants may submit messages to the Bikes Against Bush bicycle using a text input box similar to the one above.

Submitted messages must be less than 120 characters, and may not contain profanity or obscene language. Though all submitted messages will be archived and available for viewing online, the cyclist will have the final say over when and where messages are printed.

Where will you be riding the bicycle?

Exact routes in New York City will be determined as the convention approaches.

How many printing bicycles will be on the streets?

Though there is currently only one printing bike, the Bikes Against Bush bicycle will ride with a posse, or gang, of cyclists.

How will I know if my message is printed??

Each message printed by the Bikes Against Bush bicycle will be uploaded to the front page of the website with a webcam snapshot and a GPS generated map image marking its location.

WIll you print pro-Bush messages as well??

No. Bikes Against Bush, as the name implies, intends to promote a political dialogue contrary to the agenda set forth by the GOP and the Bush administration. The Republicans will have plenty of other opportunities, and millions of dollars at their disposal, to communicate their message.

Hey, isn't this graffiti?!

Bikes Against Bush will utilize water-based spray-chalk. It is the same material used for marking athletic fields. It is environmentally safe and removes easily with water, or naturally biodegrades within 15-30 days. Thus, while the messages may have the appearance of graffiti, this is certainly not an attempt to damage or deface property.

Who are you?

Bikes Against Bush is produced by Joshua Kinberg, an emerging-technology artist and activist based in New York City. Joshua creates contagious media and politically expressive art pieces engaging a wide array of technologies from web development to reverse-engineered consumer electronics.

[flamingyouth]

1. There's also runagainstbush.com for runners!

I'm registered there, and if anyone would be so generous as to sponsor me, please send me a PM! :hi:

Thanks!

[VoteDemocratic2004]

2. This message thread needs a

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