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10/26/2003 Archived Entry: "Fat Mike is a smart dude."
Fat Mike is a smart dude.
A while back, we had a link up for PunkVoter.com, started by NOFX' Fat Mike. Here's the next chapter.
Good Charlotte, Pennywise and Sum 41 have always been known more for their practical jokes than their practical advice. That may soon change.Next year these bands, Green Day, NOFX, Alkaline Trio and others will unite to raise political awareness and encourage pop-punk fans to vote in the next presidential election — against George Bush. The groups will each contribute a track to the compilation Rock Against Bush and take part in at least one show on a tour organized and funded by NOFX singer/bassist Fat Mike, who also owns the label Fat Wreck Chords.
"About a year ago I decided to use my influence to get bands together to speak out about the president," Fat Mike said. "I think it's our responsibility as citizens and musicians to do so. He's wrecking the country and the world. He's starting wars for no reason, our economy is in the toilet, he's ruining the environment, and he does things like cut taxes when we need money."
You go, you punk bastids.
Replies: somebody speaks up.
fe real. now is the time to get started, esecially at local level. I know y'all have SOMEBODY getting elected in 5 days - do you know who's the incumbent and who is running - can you argue for the best choice and against the bad ones? Have you done that by public comment in forums, by getting flyers around your ward, or at least spoken with everyone in your direct neighborhood to see who is registered and will be voting on the 4th? getting people just to register and actually show up at the polls will be the biggest challenge for the upcoming presedential election.
Posted by selah @ 10/30/2003 08:20 AM NY
