Squi
23-07-2004, 23:16
So I came across this press announcement http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040723/cgf034_1.html of new zones in Boston where politics will be banned during the DNC's stay. I am not sure how I feel about this sort of thing but wonder if anyone else has any thoughts on the subject.
Americans for a Better Party Challenges the Political Establishment to Step
Off the Podium and Party!
BOSTON, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding a place in the greater Boston area
next week to escape the Democratic convention (and all the political hot air
that's going to blow into town along with it) is going to be more difficult
than riding 'sidesaddle' on a democratic donkey. Fortunately, in Boston and
across the country between now and the November election there are going to be
Politics Free Zones, events put together by Americans for a Better Party that
provide safe 'a-political' havens to escape to -- places where political views
are checked at the door and nobody knows your name or cares about your game.
Hosted by Americans for a Better Party, the new a-political grassroots
organization fighting to bring partying back into Americans' lives, Politics
Free Zones will be oases of immediate relief -- no matter one's tax bracket,
or opinion of Van Halen's "Right Now" (currently being used as John Kerry's
theme song) -- for those who think the real moral breakdown in this country
could be fixed if we'd all just get along and party more.
Statistics show Americans agree. Results from a recent national poll
commissioned by Americans for a Better Party found that Americans between the
ages of 21-39 would rather party with friends (46%) than talk about or listen
to politics (8%).
"It's hard to ride an elevator in this town without overhearing someone
rant about Bush, Kerry, or Nader," says Jeff Grace, Americans for a Better
Party co-founder and former political analyst. "We just want our 'peeps' to
represent and party without the politics."
Americans of all political persuasions are invited to seek immediate
relief and entertaining distraction from the political talk of the day at the
two-hour a-political parties, which include politics free cocktails,
unilateral appetizer offerings, party-neutral live music and entertainment for
friends and foes alike - as long as they're 21 and older. The mere mention of
tax cuts, healthcare or social security will require a $1 contribution to the
Americans for a Better Party's donation jar to help fund and spread the need
for more bashes along the campaign trail.
"We more or less respect your opinions, we just want you to keep them 'in
the vault,' while we party 'in the zone'!" proclaims Americans for a Better
Party co-founder and vacuum cleaner salesman, Matt Wentland. "Understanding
Politics Free Zones doesn't require a masters degree in political science from
Harvard, but rather a dose of common sense -- we urge the people to take a
break from everyday work demands, relax and have some fun."
The first Politics Free Zone will debut during the Democratic National
Convention, Tuesday, July 27 (6-8pm) and tickets to attend will be publicly
distributed in "politically-active" metro areas. Delegates of all political
persuasions, who hold one of the coveted tickets and can prove they are age 21
or older, will gain access to the private event to be held in the Boston area.
Americans for a Better Party Challenges the Political Establishment to Step
Off the Podium and Party!
BOSTON, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding a place in the greater Boston area
next week to escape the Democratic convention (and all the political hot air
that's going to blow into town along with it) is going to be more difficult
than riding 'sidesaddle' on a democratic donkey. Fortunately, in Boston and
across the country between now and the November election there are going to be
Politics Free Zones, events put together by Americans for a Better Party that
provide safe 'a-political' havens to escape to -- places where political views
are checked at the door and nobody knows your name or cares about your game.
Hosted by Americans for a Better Party, the new a-political grassroots
organization fighting to bring partying back into Americans' lives, Politics
Free Zones will be oases of immediate relief -- no matter one's tax bracket,
or opinion of Van Halen's "Right Now" (currently being used as John Kerry's
theme song) -- for those who think the real moral breakdown in this country
could be fixed if we'd all just get along and party more.
Statistics show Americans agree. Results from a recent national poll
commissioned by Americans for a Better Party found that Americans between the
ages of 21-39 would rather party with friends (46%) than talk about or listen
to politics (8%).
"It's hard to ride an elevator in this town without overhearing someone
rant about Bush, Kerry, or Nader," says Jeff Grace, Americans for a Better
Party co-founder and former political analyst. "We just want our 'peeps' to
represent and party without the politics."
Americans of all political persuasions are invited to seek immediate
relief and entertaining distraction from the political talk of the day at the
two-hour a-political parties, which include politics free cocktails,
unilateral appetizer offerings, party-neutral live music and entertainment for
friends and foes alike - as long as they're 21 and older. The mere mention of
tax cuts, healthcare or social security will require a $1 contribution to the
Americans for a Better Party's donation jar to help fund and spread the need
for more bashes along the campaign trail.
"We more or less respect your opinions, we just want you to keep them 'in
the vault,' while we party 'in the zone'!" proclaims Americans for a Better
Party co-founder and vacuum cleaner salesman, Matt Wentland. "Understanding
Politics Free Zones doesn't require a masters degree in political science from
Harvard, but rather a dose of common sense -- we urge the people to take a
break from everyday work demands, relax and have some fun."
The first Politics Free Zone will debut during the Democratic National
Convention, Tuesday, July 27 (6-8pm) and tickets to attend will be publicly
distributed in "politically-active" metro areas. Delegates of all political
persuasions, who hold one of the coveted tickets and can prove they are age 21
or older, will gain access to the private event to be held in the Boston area.