While BREXIT has dominated global media attention, West Berkeley’s declaration of independence (known as “WeBeXIT”), has been largely ignored by mainstream news sources. Even more disconcerting, neither the local establishment media (i.e. Berkeleyside, SF Examiner, SF Chronicle), or even the Mayor’s Office, have made any official comment on WeBeXIT … brazenly suppressing the will of the people! A coincidence … or a cover up? You decide!
A WeBeXIT spokesperson commented, “today is the culmination of WeBe’s struggle for independence, heroically sustained since the City of Ocean View, and our identity, were ignominiously erased from the map in 1878 as part of the incorporation of Berkeley”. WeBe artist, resident, and activist Stan Huncilman welcomed the news, pointing out that “while WeBe is home to all of the prime waterfront real estate, the vibrant 4th Street shopping district, and most of the coolest characters in town, cries for critical infrastructure improvements, like railroad crossing upgrades, have fallen on the deaf ears of a centralized authoritarian city government; more focused on the downtown.” City officials could not be reached for comment.
Yes, my Recalcitrant Rabble-rousers, Cocktail Hour is on for this evening. Cocktails will be served at 7.30pm. Though they be shaken, or stirred, we will not relent in the pursuit of our alchemical objectives until the final garnish has been secured upon the transparent vessels of Liberty … and the people's thirsts are properly satisfied! To show your solidarity, please feel free to march by for a quickie on route to your primary demonstration … or sit in defiantly and indefinitely!
Yours,
Los Cabañeros
!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation !! . . . your well-being is our first priority!
P.S. This week's Haberdashery Flashback takes us back to June 29th, 2001; CAYA - Our Solemn Pride
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