Independent?...You're A Jackhole By Default

It's almost the 4th of July! (or already is for some of you.) Independence Day! I figured there were going to be a whole lotta folks sporting Red, White & Blue. This is all good and more power to those who shamelessly expose their patriotism today. Flash the world baby!



Hmmm...This gets me thinking. Whether you realize this or not, bikers are patriotic every day. Let me hip you to this best kept secret.

This country was born in rebellion. It was forged by those who did not want to go along with the current system. It was formed by those who wished to be free from those who would oppress them. They wanted to pursue freedom of religion. Freedom of speech. Freedom from tyranny. Freedom from taxation without representation. Freedom to do your own thing and pursue happiness. Freedom to expect fairness. They were the true rebels. They were the shit disturbers. They were the ones that the powers wanted squashed and silenced because it meant the end of their reign and corruption.

Hmmm...the biker. Why are bikers usually so damned patriotic? Because most of us, not all of us, understand that the only way to keep balance and freedom alive is to constantly keep an eye on what's going on and keep the threat of rebellion alive and well. We are not afraid to question authority to keep the peoples bestowed power honest. Oh yeah...this country needs a Jackhole. (Ok, ok...say asshole if you need to.)

I have come to the conclusion that the "true" biker will always and forever be viewed as an asshole. Why? Because anyone who defies the norm, the trend or the authority currently in place is considered to be an outcast, rebel or just a plain ole' jackhole. Maybe this would explain society's fascination with the whole outlaw mystique. Most people wish they could do something about whatever it is that is gettin' their panties up in a bunch...however they can't for one reason or another...or simply because they want to fit it. Bikers? heh, we don't give a crap about fitting in. (I'm a reformed conformist. We were all there until we woke up.)

"But V.D., I'm not an outlaw...I'm a good person!" you say.

Yes,...yes you are. But if you stand up against anything, even when it's just plain wrong or corrupt in the eyes of the masses, you are an outlaw or asshole to some other group of people. You are also a hero in the eyes of another. You don't have a choice about that and there is no avoiding it. A rebel is a patriot if he believes in the "Laws of Nature and Nature's God"...Yeah, it's right there in the "Declaration Of Independence". The founding fathers of this nation were considered outlaws. Only when they achieved the idea they fought for were they considered noble. Hmmm...

The founding fathers were not perfect...oh no. They liked to booze it up. George Washington had the largest whiskey distillery in the country during the 1800's. Old Ben Franklin loved women...more than most. Nope, they were no saints if you look at the factual history. Even though these guys were no dipshits, by todays standards, they would have been thrown out of office. "It was only a blow job...I swear!" But these guys have my respect because "THEY HAD THE BALLS TO PUT THEIR ASS ON THE LINE AND RISK IT ALL SO THAT I CAN SIT HERE AND SAY WHAT I'M SAYING RIGHT NOW."

Do you think the founding fathers broke any laws? You are damned right they did! Did everyone approve of their ideas? Hell no! It was the only way to secure freedom from persecution. The openly defied it and they stood directly in the path of conflict to make it happen.

Ride hard and ride free. Not all bikers have single cell grey matter. As a matter of fact, some of the most colorful, intelligent, passionate and interesting people I have ever met are the ones that the masses perceive as being the lowlife, motorcycle riding, daughter raping rebellious dirtbag. This simply isn't the truth. The fear of the biker is simply that...self inflicted fear. Sure there are some truly "bad guys" in that circle but don't you have them in all circles? (Enron?) I'm not going to stand amongst those who take advantage of others or who doesn't understand that respect and fear are completely two different things so don't get me wrong here. Bikers in general are more honest about who they are and what they stand for than any other group I know of.

Our government today doesn't control the country by oppression...they have managed to make us all so soft and comfy that we don't want to revolt because we want to maintain our current cushy lifestyle. Keep us chasing the dream and we won't have time to look into the keyhole. We don't want to give up "the good life" by speaking out. It's eroding our true freedom and making us into drones. Screw that.

Here is a tribute to my brothers and sisters. Thank you for standing out from the crowd. Thank you for being different. Thank you for stroking the pussy in the wrong direction at times. Thank you for speaking your mind even though it would be much easier and convenient to avoid conflict. Thank you for helping those who can't help themselves. Thank you for being generous. Thank you for donating to worthy causes. Thank you for kicking ass for those who have become victims. Even if I have never met you before, you will know which of you I am speaking of here. All you have to do it take a good look at yourself. What do you stand for? Are you who you appear to be. Yeah...it hurts sometimes doesn't it when you are honest with yourself.

Now don't go thinking that I am not for law and order but authority needs to be tested and questioned in order to keep it pure and uncorrupted. The so called "outlaws" are a different breed from the criminal. The outlaw retains respect and honor while the criminal is only out for himself and can only command respect from other criminals. There is a difference as far as I am concerned.

Who is the Patriot and who is the Outlaw? I guess it all depends on which idea you are going to support. Make sure the cause is for the good of everyone and not just for yourself. Someone is gonna spark the powder keg...who do you think is going to do it? Yup...an "outlaw" brothers and sisters. There is not other way it's going to get done. I'll stand with an outlaw who knows what is right before I'll stand with a king who is corrupt.......The key words to me are "The Laws of Nature and Nature's God".

Happy Independence Day all! "Live To Be Free, Be Free To Live"