The only political statement I care to make is "Ha ha, I'm having fun and you're not!"
I do the commute because I love it. I have so much fun, especially now that I ride a trike. I get to see some beautiful scenery both ways, work off the stresses of the office on the way home, and just enjoy the experience. Driving a car isn't enjoyable. It's frustrating. Why fill your life with frustration when you can have fun instead?
That's my political statement. That, and "I belong on the road."