Do you want a picture od the motorcycle endorsement on my license or one of my bike? Will that make my opinion valid?

If you really do support the military, why aren't you concerned that they have been given a mission that they are not equipped for by leaders who failed to justify sending them into combat? doesn't support for the military mean that we should make sure they asren't misused by politicians.

A war based on lies, ignored recommendations, politicalintervention in the conduct of the war. Lack of support from the population of the country in question. A war with no end in sight and no exit strategy. Sound familiar?

For the record, I ride a 1984 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster Touring edition with fat bob tanks and a 1200cc bore. I've been riding over 20 years. (although I hate to date myself!)

I've never cared much about political party affiliations, and have always voted with whomever I thought would do the best job. (Isn't that the way it's supposed to be?)

I did not know that Rolling Thunder had endorsed anyone (See "Mission Statement" under Rolling THunder home page) until I was looking for pics from the ride.

I've got something better to wonder about my friend.....how many of the leadership of this lame organization are combat veterans?? I don't care if the posters to this forum are bikers or not (and I'm quite sure I've been riding a hellavu lot longer than you have) but I do care that the people who run ANY organization professing to represent my interests (an 11 1/2 month combat vet in VN in 1967) know what the hell they are talking about - I've yet to see any evidence that they do!! Although I respect any one who has served their country in the military I don't think I want a bunch of stateside pencilpushers speaking for me.

Since U question if I'm a Vet - Let me assure U I am -- I served in VN with the 173d Abn Bde and "N" Co 75th Rangers (68-69) I earned a CIB, PH, and 3 Bronze Stars for Valor and retired a Command Sergeant Major after 27 years -- I've been riding Harleys since 69 -- - I have too many Friends name on the "Wall" for their sacrifice to be tarnished by a Liar for political gain !

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Jim,

read my post - I didn't question whether you are a vet or even whether you are a combat vet. I was questioning the credentials of the officers of Rolling Thunder as to their combat experience...."ask the man who's been there" what it's like. I don't talk up my medals cuz that's an ego game but if one earned them then they are entitled to do whatever they want with them - including John Kerry, he earned them! I also have the names of many friends from VN on the Wall - as does John Kerry, he earned the right to speak his feelings and ideas about that absurd war. Just for the record - how about some documented proof of his supposed "lies"? Are you one of those who spreads the BS about the faked picture of him with Jane Fonda? If so, what other crap have you fallen for?

Also, just for the sake of my enlightenment - what do your Georgia biker buds have to say about the most disgraceful senate campaign in American history run against Max Cleland? Did you vote for that scumbag, Saxby Chambliss? He should be ashamed to show his face in public for his twisted, baldfaced lies about Mr. Cleland. In the old days (I grew up in Louisiana) no southern gentleman would have perpretrated such a campaign and if he had Mr. Cleland would have called him out on it. That campaign was a stain on the proud history of Georgia and should make any clearminded person sick to their stomach!

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Since U question if I'm a Vet - Let me assure U I am -- I served in VN with the 173d Abn Bde and "N" Co 75th Rangers (68-69) I earned a CIB, PH, and 3 Bronze Stars for Valor and retired a Command Sergeant Major after 27 years -- I've been riding Harleys since 69 -- - I have too many Friends name on the "Wall" for their sacrifice to be tarnished by a Liar for political gain !

Rangers Lead The Way!!
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