cmoosego Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-oped0528keillormay28,0,2312511.column read this link and tell me whatcha think , I was beside myself when I read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 i agree with some points, disagree with others...in no way is riding a harley around DC "patriotic"...I ride my motorcycle because i enjoy it, and i'm glad i have the freedom to do so, but that doesn't make me patriotic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Only douchebags think riding around DC on Memorial Day weekend is patriotic. It's actually a pretty un-patriotic thing to do. Disturbing those visiting the memorials is a pretty dick thing to do. I can only imagine the amount of noise generated by those blowhards. If you've ever traveled down through that area it's already a PITA as it is, I can't imagine having to deal with thousands self absorbed riders traveling in giant circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarhonda Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Riding the bikes may not be patriotic, but i have been in dc during the rolling thunder tour and alot of those guys are war vets and i am sure they know what its like to face death for there country. whoever wrote that column has probably never been on a motorcycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 sooo.... I say we get about 1000 Jap-Crap bikes and go down there and follow them. maybe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Only douchebags think riding around DC on Memorial Day weekend is patriotic.I was there and I was in the parade. You may say it's not patriotic but say that to the vet that lost both of his legs over seas out in the heat waving a flag and soluting every bike that drove by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I am a combat veteran and wanted to go… not so much is the riding through the capital a patriotic event but it is the sacrifice to ride all the way there….. just the display and support for our troops, alive, missing, and dead is a great respect in my opinion. As long as they are there for the right reasons it is a great show of respect for those who have served. It’s the ones that sit at home and forget why they have the freedoms that they do that are the ones that are really un-patriotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Riding the bikes may not be patriotic, but i have been in dc during the rolling thunder tour and alot of those guys are war vets and i am sure they know what its like to face death for there country. whoever wrote that column has probably never been on a motorcycleBeing a vet doesn't excuse you from being a douchebag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I was there and I was in the parade. You may say it's not patriotic but say that to the vet that lost both of his legs over seas out in the heat waving a flag and soluting every bike that drove by.I would be more than happy to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Being a vet doesn't excuse you from being a douchebag.I dont believe they were saluting the person.... but maybe their service.... regardless if there a "douchebag" or not they have made a sacrafice that most people will never have to endure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I would be more than happy to.That right there shows you shouldn't be one talking about what is and is not patriotic. I rode 1k miles in a weekend to show my support. You ride 30 minutes to enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 That right there shows you shouldn't be one talking about what is and is not patriotic. I rode 1k miles in a weekend to show my support. You ride 30 minutes to enjoy yourself.I served four years for no other reason than to serve my country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I served four years for no other reason than to serve my country.Feel free to suck my nuts.Being a vet doesn't excuse you from being a douchebag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 statement retracted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Being a vet doesn't excuse you from being a douchebag.yeah and I edited my post right away realizing how bad it was. Hope you enjoyed your little bike ride around DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 boyscouts doesnt countAh see I'm not a big enough dick to say your service didn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ah see I'm not a big enough dick to say your service didn't count.But you are a big enough dick to say that vets that left body parts behind aren't patriotic enough for your taste. That's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ah see I'm not a big enough dick to say your service didn't count.posted before your retraction, that was a little bit much, I just dont see what is so bad about people riding together for something they believe in (if thats what they went for) most people on here love to go and tear the roads up regardless of the noise it creates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 But you are a big enough dick to say that vets that left body parts behind aren't patriotic enough for your taste. That's better.and now you're full of shit. I never said that. Feel free to spin my posts however you like. I said the ride that's performed is un-patriotic of them. I never once said they aren't patriots or aren't capable of be patriotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Point 1: Riding around DC does NOT make you patriotic, regardless of what bike you ridePoint 2: Anyone who served for the purpose of serving deserves my respect...regardless of how many body parts they left behindPoint 3: long lines of motorcycles clogging up traffic is annoying regardless of what city you're in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fusion Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 posted before your retraction, that was a little bit much, I just dont see what is so bad about people riding together for something they believe in (if thats what they went for) most people on here love to go and tear the roads up regardless of the noise it creates.Yeah but it's crowded there on other weekends as it is and is even more so on Memorial Day weekend when a huge number of people walk through the mall area and the other sites to remember and reflect on the sacrifices that have been made. This is one of those times where it's appropriate to have quiet moments of remembrance at the different memorials. Try having that when you have thousands of rather loud pipes rumbling around constantly. Hell sitting next to just a couple of HDs is annoying enough, I can't imagine having to deal with the number that were there and trying to pay respects.For what its worth, I have been down there when larger group rides have gone through the area and even then it's more than noticeable.Also, you can be as big a dick as you want and I would never discount your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 this thread is going places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 all in all its just a different type of parade..... it may be loud yes but its still just a parade.... regardless of how much traffic it blocks, alot of people complain when it doesnt fall into the catagory of what they think is the "correct way" to remember the fallen ( and Im not pointing fingers at you Fusion)FYI I salute all who have served and respect whatever way people like to celebrate remembrance. That is one of the freedoms we enjoy because of those who have served and died for this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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