all card-carrying members of the revolution in cycling rush to embrace the three primary virtutes: people, power and pedals.  however, there is a fourth virtue which is more subtle than other three.  pravda.  our ministry for the propogation of message works tirelessly to help bring the glorious word of the revolution to the people.  by continuously repeating the message that all citizens must participate in this voluntary endeavor, we move forward in our work to reshape local cycling activities and social structure and governance.  these comunciations, whose consumption is compulsory, make clear to all citizens how wonderful the mandatory choice of the union is.

when it comes to bringing the word to the people, the union takes second chair to no entity.  period.  however, recently, a dangerous shot was flung across the prow of the s.s. racing union.  at the annual easter egg roll, a number of children were suited up and sang several verses of a new patriotic ditty:

“Our country’s stood beside us
People have sent us aid.
Katrina could not stop us, our hopes will never fade.
Congress, Bush and FEMA
People across our land
Together have come to rebuild us and we join them hand-in-hand!”

while not choosing to contest the facts that are asserted in this jingle, at this time, the union takes this gratuitous use of children singing smarmy propoganda as a direct challenge to its clear superiority in pravda and pravda-related activities.  (technical note: the supreme council for propogation of message and truth doesn't so much object to the gratuitous use of children singing smarmy propoganda as to the fact that we didn't come up with the idea first) 

an immediate gathering of the supreme council for propogation of message and truth was called at the racing union command bunker to map strategies for countering this potent new mind control weapon communication tool.  various options were considered.  plans are currently being put in place to better understand this new offensive and how it can be countered and it's power can be brought to bear for our the purposes of enhancing the revolution in cycling.

unbeknownst to us, at the same time, a parallel front was emerging.  it began with various public officials and private citizens making misleading characterizations of our manifold and benevelont educational materials.  regrettably, this soon evolved into a full frontal attack on our very ideology. 

this will not stand.  the union accepts this challenge, this direct confrontation.  the supreme council for propogation of message and truth hereby solicits suggestions for a patriotic anthem celebrating the revolution in cycling.  all contributions are encouraged and those cyclist/citizens whose contributions are incorporated into the final product will receive an extra ration of cytomax by order of the supreme council.  video will be produced of young children, dressed in uniforms, celebrating the message of the union and singing the anthem.  the union wishes to complete this endeavor by may day so that children can participate in the patriotic activities celebrating our glorious cause.  all responsible citizens must comply with this voluntary edict soliciting suggestions.  the future of the union may be at stake.  the revolution calls all it's children to their very best efforts.

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