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Media Advisory: April 1st, 2004
For Immediate Release CAC Announces Ford Conversion Van as New Headquarters
"Capitalism is the only social system dedicated to justice; it is the only social system that acknowledges man's independent mind and his right to its unshackled use," says Nicholas Provenzo, CAC chairman. "For over five years, the Center has helped policymakers, the judiciary and the public understand the moral case for rational-self interest that underlies capitalism though our legal filings, comment letters and other analysis. As committed intellectual activists, we are always looking to expand the vehicles we use to transmit our message to the public," says Provenzo. "This year, we specifically found such a vehicle in the form of a 1966 Ford Econoline van." The vehicle is currently parked in a small wooded area on the banks of the Potomac river, and boasts high-speed internet access and seating for six. "Given the inspiring success of the Center's monster truck, it was only a matter of time before we were able to raise enough funds for a new addition to our fleet," says Provenzo. "This Ford has a 240-6 engine that develops 150 horsepower at 4000 RPM, a three speed manual transmission with ten-inch clutch plate and a fully functional AM radio with mechanical station preset capability. The starter currently does not work, but as long as you remember to park it on an incline, you usually don't have to worry too much about push starting it." "When you consider that this van is three years older then me and that I personally can not afford a car, a burnt-out starter, missing hubcap and a little rust hardly seems worth noticing," says Provenzo. "I'm just glad the previous owner threw in a half a tank of gas." As the Center's new headquarters, Provenzo plans to use the vehicle to train a new generation of intellectuals to be motivational speakers and advocates for capitalism. "I'm particularly taken by the large windows on the van and camper kit," says Provenzo. "We use the camper top as our boardroom and library, and when we park the van down by the river, it affords us a breathtaking view of the surrounding area." "It sometimes makes me feel like singing Paul Robeson's "Old Man River," but with the words changed to reflect a pro-capitalist philosophy." Provenzo acknowledges that some may condemn the Center for its unorthodox methods, but he remains defiant nevertheless. "The Ayn Rand Institute may have "non-mobile" office space," says Provenzo, "but do they have a 1976 3/4 ton Ford Highboy monster truck and do they have a 1966 Ford Econoline van? No, they do not. Just how do they propose to reach the millions of Americans looking for the intellectual leadership necessary for a new Enlightenment?" "Cleary not by automotive means," says Provenzo. "Few can dispute the efficient practicality of the Ford Econoline series," says Provenzo. "Especially as the organizational headquarters of a group dedicated to revolutionary cultural change." "You'll know Objectivism is winning when we run over the anti-capitalists with our van," says Provenzo. "Intellectually speaking, that is." Skip Oliva, former CAC senior policy fellow, is not allowed in the van, according to Provenzo. "I have agreed to let Oliva stand outside the van however, on the grounds that although he is no longer associated with the Center, he is still somewhat vaguely associated with me and my philosophy," says Provenzo. # # # The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Capitalism is to present to policymakers, the judiciary and the public analyses to assist in the identification and protection of the individual rights of the American people. The Center undertakes projects and activities central to a moral defense of laissez-faire capitalism. Copyright © 2004
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