Bicycels better than cars: part two

My current mindset is that I will live my entire life without ever owning a gas or diesel operated vehicle. This is simply because I know that with a little time, effort, and cash I can own a bicycle that will get me 60, 80, or maybe even 100 mph. I know that 80 mph is possible because that is the current record in place for a human powered bike. Click the link above, check out the site and brows around a bit; you'll be surprised, I know I was. With a little searching I found some funny concepts like a bike powered washing machine or bike powered couch, put also some amazing ones: bike powered blimps, planes, and chargers.

With a combination of pedal power, engineering, solar power, aerodynamics, and good old fashion human perseverance, I know anything is possible. As consumers we have the power to influence the actions of the elite through our cash. As long as we continue to buy cars and consume coupes amounts of fossil fuels the corporate and government elite will continue to supply our hunger in exchange for money. They could care less if this trend is unsustainable, or if it does more harm than good because as long as they are wealthy it's not their problem. But if enough people come together and speak the language that they understand, that is the language of money, we can change the status Que.

For years the oil companies have been lying to people and exploiting them and because of this we all are suffering. The current economic crisis would be none existent if not for the disingenuous actions of big oil. They are literaly profiting off of our blood, sweat, and tears not to mention billions of crushed dreams. I hope people realize exactly how important this is because as long as people choose to remain ignorant, choose to do nothing, and follow instead of lead we are doomed.

So we've got to ask ourselves: what does the future hold for me?

If you continue down the same path you are on today where will you be 5, 10, or 15 years from now? Will you be happy? Will your dreams be fulfilled? Or will you continue to be unhappy and economically depressed? As you ask yourself these questions take a look at your car, or that car you were thinking about getting. It may be fun and convenient for a while but how much do you have to actually give up for that car. Gas money, car payments, insurance, maintenance, hundreds of dollars out of your pocket monthly and thousands yearly. Furthermore what about the unseen consequences? The pollution, the support of a corrupt and broken system, the failed diplomatic relations between increasingly hostile countries and the list goes on.

All and all I take pride in what I'm doing because for once I have a chance to spit in the eye of those who would oppress me, and that I think is the most kick ass thing of all.