"I've always viewed the Lenin statue as trophy of our victory in the Cold War."
I seem to recall that the original guy up in Issaquah had that in mind when he boiught it. I still get a kick out of seeing Lenin in front of shops where people make money selling whatever they want, and people passing out fliers denouncing the "regime" of President Bush. Capitalism and Free Speech. In your face Vladimar. I like driving by there better now after the election and seeing all the Kerry stickers and beret-headed liberals!
I also think it's an interesting time to honor a controversial head of state.
Protest President Bush and honor Vladmir Lenin.
I also love the irony of it. The Fremont Chamber of Commerce views the statue as a conversation piece and a trophy of our victory. But the inhabitants of Fremont look at it completely without irony and with a sense of genuine devotion. They don't know that those of us who appreciate commerce and respect a dollar are pulling their little red legs. At least we understand that they're being ridiculous, and we're making capitalistic bucks off their silliness.