Sounds like organized religion to me. You know, "Think like me, act like me and you will be saved." The very opposite of "FREEDOM"

 

I dunno; thinking for yourself is a favorable trait, 'specially when riding a harley. acting like and being like, are total opposites. Being ''saved'' only pertains if one is beng spent. The opposite of freedom is imprisonment. I'm not knocking the post, just reflecting how I see it.

 

I was reflecting on this.

 

you're obviously one of the guys Frenchman referred to. You've written in so much that the article did NOT say, but your mindset won't let you see out of the box. There was no "code", no "regulation" per se insinuated, but a different mindset that defines a biker, if biker is something that actually can be defined.
I thought it was one of the better ones I've read, and I allow that there are a few businessmen, LEO's, youngsters, or generally straight-looking cleancut average looking folks that get it and live it.
You just tried to put everybody back in the Hollywood box.

 

One difference between a PHer and Non-PHer is we (Patch Holders) know what is like to not be in an MC. No one is out there forcing Joe citizen to prospect or put on a patch. Joe citizen seeks us out and wants to be part of our brotherhood. I picked my path, don’t follow me, follow your individual route.

For those that say, “I’m not gonna prospect” or whatever, good for you. You are not someone that wants to be part of something greater than self, fine. Not everyone can be a Patch and for those of us up for the challenge the Patch is very heavy. I am a 20 yr Army Vet with 3 tours in the Box, at no time have I ever felt like someone’s bitch including when I was a prospect, NEVER! It’s a rite of passage, a time honored tradition in the MC world.

For those that say they are not gonna be told where and when to ride and blah blah blah, cuz it about freedom. Really? Lets see, I ride where I want, with who I choose and when I want. I can go into your Mall, Starbucks or local watering hole. You cannot come into my clubhouse without an invite. I can also take off by myself or with the OL and go on a trip, do it often. Just like in my Military career, I can live in the toxic environment of combat and back in the world. I can exist wherever. Freedom? Restriction? REALLY?

Well I don’t give a ****, I’ll put on whatever patch I want? Sure go for it, make sure you have a business card that you can whip that says “I don’t play that game”. It should work. I didn’t write the traditions, so if you want to challenge, do it! Why is it that you guys are always telling someone ELSE to wear what THEY want? Where are all the stories about how you made your own MC patch and told the 1%er, PHer or whoever to go to hell and it worked? You are just setting someone else up for failure…PERIOD. That is complete opposite of brotherhood. You can keep your “Lone Wolf” mentality if that’s what it is about.

 

Good post with good points.

 

"Sometimes it's heaven, sometimes it's hell, sometimes I don't even know." (Willie Nelson)

 

Got your back on that one , well said .

 

Twistey, I think we need to grab Alkay, bjewell and a few others here and go to pick up our puppy quadancer for a ride. That bro has potential. We'll just take him for a classic little afternoon stroll.
Something like having a quick dinner in Denver/CO or something.

God, his wife would hate our very bones, but it would be fun as heck.

 

I'm considering a drop in on Gypsy sometime , I like that gal she's got more chops than 3/4 of this place stacked . I decide to make that real I'll put the word out .