"I'm not blaming or pointing fingers but riding a bike has or never will have anything to do with politics."

You are sorely mistaken about Critical Mass not ever having been political before the RNC. For one, every CM rider defines the meaning of the event individually. In an case, there is a political aspect to everything we do. Politics means making choices and we make choices every day. I don't just choose to ride my bike, I choose to ride my bike instead fo driving a car. It's a choice with meaning to the world hence a political one.

By the way, check out the Freewheels website for more NYC Critical Mass info.
http://www.bicycledefensefund.org