If you know enough *bikers, then you know this.
- They are the personification of Patriotism.
- The majority of them are military Veterans. You’ll know where they fought and who they fought with by the patches they proudly wear on their vests.
- They are overwhelmingly Conservative.
So, it’s no wonder that Sen. John McCain was enthusiastically greeted with roaring engines and loud pipes when he made a campaign stop in Sturgis:
STURGIS, S.D. — If there was any question whether this is John McCain country, that doubt ended Monday as thousands of motorcycle riders repeatedly revved their Harleys upon his arrival here, creating a massive roar of approval and a cloud of exhaust fumes.
“This is my first time here,” McCain told the crowd of about 20,000 at the Sturgis Rally, an annual motorcycle event in the western part of the state. “But I recognize that sound. It’s the sound of freedom.”
McCain told the group of leather-clad, bandana-wearing, long-haired riders that his rival, Barack Obama had recently spoken to 200,000 people in Berlin.
“I’ll take the roar of 50,000 Harleys any day. Any day,” he said, prompting another round of engines revving.
No way, not in a million years does Obama make a campaign appearance in front of this group. He wouldn’t be very welcomed even if he could find the nerve to give it a try.
What are the odds that Barry O has never even ridden a motorcycle? I’d put the odds at “pretty damned certain” that he hasn’t. He can barely pull off riding a bicycle without looking like an idiot.
*And by bikers, I mean the guys who truly embody the Live to Ride, Ride to Live lifestyle. Not the kids pulling wheelies down the interstate on their rice rockets. Not the guy on his BMW touring bike wearing a complete set of synthetic riding gear from head-to-toe. Not the guy who puts 1000 miles per year on his $30K Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle Road King (with matching trailer). I’m talking about bikers.
“And by bikers, I mean the guys who truly embody the Live to Ride, Ride to Live lifestyle. …”
Is that McCain or Robbie talking there?
So how much boobage got flashed at Mc?
I’ll stick with my sport bikes, but I do like those BMW K1200LT tourers. Even though, it’s too much work to get the front wheel off the ground, and they won’t do a “standie” for shite.
More of that infamous Liberal tolerance for groups, cultures, and people you disagree with.
You’re as much of a parody as you try to make Toby Keith out to be.
For those not familiar with the various of tribes that constitute the motorcycle community, here’s an example of a ‘real biker’:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44mu5Ck8AA4
Not one of those Nancy-boys on their BMWs with their silly synthetic riding gear from head-to-toe.
Isn’t it funny how people with so much in common and so many common interests (‘real bikers’ v. BMW Nancy boys) can still split up in to little waring tribes?
You’re right, Jim. The tribalism makes no sense. Four wheels suck!
Yet, when one wishes to ride a bike that is fast, or brakes good, or handles, or is quiet and smooth, they get called all sorts of names.
I’ll never understand it.
The tribalism makes no sense
Sage words from a guy who calls himself ‘no2liberals’….
You might like this…
If Obama went to Sturgis:
http://exurbanleague.com/2008/08/05/exlg-exclusive-obama-visits-sturgis.aspx
Context is everything, Preston.
And you being the commenter who proclaims to others, “don’t be so judgemental.”
LOL!!!!!
Context is everything, Preston.
So unity between guys that ride different types of motorcycles is natural but unity between Americans with different opinions is nonsensical?
Whatever.
Preston, you really are a dim bulb.
I refuse to live under a Marxist government, and as long as you and your lefty colleagues support that effort, we will always be at odds.
Got it now?
You need to read Dr. Walter E. Williams post.
Yeah, whatever, you value unity with a guy that rides a different bike more than with fellow Americans. You get to choose your own priorities, I guess.
As do you, self-righteous without cause, as do you.
I know what bipartisanship means to a lefty, when the right gives in to the left. Ain’t gonna happen with me. The left has already caused far too much damage to society, in the last forty years, and I won’t stand by and allow the leftards in this country to go unchallenged.
The fact that I am a law abiding citizen, that recognizes the right of leftards to exist, should be enough tolerance for you. Unlike leftards, I don’t try and squelch their free speech with pies, or disturbing peaceful assembly with disruptions and agitprop, or making death threats. The left in this country is the enemy within, and any that support them, are my enemy.