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What an interesting weekend. Friday after the News I called my State Farm agent and told him about the new 19?? Panhead. The California title arrived. I made up a year. Who knows what it is. Sheri emailed my insurance card.
I took the title and the card to my AAA office and ultimately had a plate and stickers. I was golden to go for a ride. It was one of those days. All the accomplishments were checked off. So, I decided to roll over to George the Wild Brush’s Lakewood hideout. He’s been pinstripping and painting cars, boats and mortorcycles since the ‘60s. He’s beginning to look a little long in the tooth, but he keeps chugging along.
He’s going to paint the plate old California plate colors, yellow with black letters. I also gave his a beanie helmet to help out with 5-Ball colors. This helmet came from another story.
Also, on Friday I finished my first draft of my report to the California Air Resources Board around new motorcycle rules. I sent the first draft to Tony Sanfelipo for his masterful touch. I hope to start sharing it in the very near future.
I started watching a lecture series on Amazon last night about the brain. Here are two tips: If you have a to-do list start with the toughest one first. You don’t want to deplete your battery with little shit.
Let’s hit the news, and then I will give you the other tip.
EATERY NEWS--Famous restaurant chains that are surprisingly failing today
Casual dining, which once was a robust and profitable industry, has been on the decline for some time now. That means that many of those ubiquitous restaurant chains you’d find in every shopping and strip mall are no longer feeding throngs of hungry shoppers like they used to. So which chains have fared the worst in an industry that’s exceedingly cutthroat? And what efforts are these chains making to get diners back on their barstools? Here’s a list of famous restaurant chains that, surprisingly, are struggling to hold on
Do you like baby back ribs? Whether you do or don’t, chances are you’re familiar with their famous Chili’s earworm that sings their praises. But Chili’s isn’t doing so hot lately, and has seen declining business for some time now. Additionally, their stock plummeted 40 percent in 2017. After implementing a slew of menu rebrandings and other promotions, including a loyalty program that would end up eating into their profits, they recently slashed about 40 percent of their entire menu in an attempt to streamline and simplify operations. They’ve also ramped up an aggressive marketing campaign to try and get more people through the door.
Appleby’s is also struggling. What’s the deal? There was more to this story, but I can’t find the link…
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–By CAT Lafuente
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The Millennial Question
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Very well written article. Worth reading
— Robert Conrad
Grantville , PA
NMA ALERT–The Court Stands Up For Motorists
“Few protections are as essential to individual liberty as the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. The Framers made that right explicit in the Bill of Rights following their experience with the indignities and invasions of privacy wrought by ‘general warrants and warrantless searches that had so alienated the colonists and had helped speed the movement for independence.’”
Those words are from the majority opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court as delivered by Justice Anthony Kennedy in the Fourth Amendment case, Terrence Byrd v. United States. The NMA weighed in with an amicus brief in support of petitioner Byrd but more specifically addressed the key issue contested by the U.S. Government-whether a driver in lawful possession or control of a rental car, even if his/her name is not on the rental agreement, has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the car.
The facts of the case are these: Byrd’s girlfriend rented a car and handed the keys to him for a trip from Paterson, New Jersey to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During the trip, a state trooper watched as Byrd drove past and became suspicious because the driver held his hands at “10 and 2” on the steering wheel, sat far back from the steering wheel, and was driving a rental car as evidenced by a sticker on one of its windows. The pretext of the ensuing stop is certainly questionable but the reason the case made its way to the Supreme Court is because of what happened next.
Another trooper joined the first and they asked Byrd for his driver’s license and a copy of the rental agreement. When it was discovered that Byrd’s name wasn’t on the agreement, one trooper noted to the other that “he has no expectation of privacy.” They then conducted a search of the vehicle over Byrd’s objections, found illegal contraband in the trunk, and arrested him.
The District Court denied Byrd’s motion to suppress the evidence, noting that the defendant lacked standing to contest the unwarranted search. The Court of Appeals upheld that decision which led to Byrd’s petition to the highest court.
This was not a typically narrow 5 to 4 ruling among the Supreme Court justices; it was a unanimous decision in favor of upholding an authorized driver’s Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure. Observed Justice Kennedy, “There may be countless innocuous reasons why an unauthorized driver might get behind the wheel of a rental car and drive it — perhaps the renter is drowsy or inebriated and the two think it safer for the friend to drive them to their destination . . . the government fails to explain what bearing this breach of contract, standing alone, has on expectations of privacy in the car.”
Byrd is the second Supreme Court Fourth Amendment case in the past six years where the NMA has successfully supported the vital constitutional protection with an amicus brief, the other being United States v. Antoine Jones in 2012. (See the cover story of the Winter 2018 issue of Driving Freedoms for more on both cases.)
In deference to the National Hockey League playoffs currently in full swing, is it too much to hope for an NMA hat trick in court decisions? Antoine Jones. Check. Byrd. Check. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission excessive tolling and revenue diversion class action complaint? Pending.
THE TEXAS CYLINDER RIDE REPORT–Getting the Trunk Monkey ready for camera protection duty, for the 8th Annual Iron Cylinder Ride on the 27th. Last 2 years I had to take the Big Black Bagger, but not this year!
She had developed a miss, like someone hitting the kill switch really fast. Found the trigger wire to the Dynatek loose on the coil and now the S&S has 32/72 jets. She likes it more better!
–RFR
AUSTRALIAN CLUB REPORT–Tasmanian bikers fight back – submissions revealed
Tasmanian outlaw motorcycle clubs and their supporters are fighting back against a government proposal to toughen anti-biker laws in the state, with one submission to Tasmania Police warning: “When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes our duty”.
In the lead-up to the state election, the Liberals pledged to ‘crack down’ on clubs in Tasmania by introducing legislation to stop members from displaying their colours and associating with each other.
The pledge was part of their 100-day plan, which sought to outline what the Liberals would endeavour to achieve in the first 100 days of their second term.
New consorting laws would prohibit a person aged 18 or more with a criminal conviction for a serious offence from “habitually” consorting with another like individual.
The state government also intends to adopt laws similar to ones in Queensland which make it an offence for someone to wear or openly display patches, insignia or logos of a prohibited /declared organisation.
It has been said the proposed legislation will stop Tasmania from becoming a “safe haven” for clubs, which the government and Tasmania Police say are known for ‘acts of violence and their links to the illicit drug trade in the state’.
It comes after the Bandidos recently established a presence in the state and both them and the Rebels motorcycle club held their annual runs on the island in 2017.
Now that Premier Will Hodgman’s Liberals have been re-elected, the public consultation process for the proposed bill has commenced.
On Friday, Tasmania Police published the 103 submissions they received from members of the public – almost all of which were staunchly opposed to the legislation.
Tasmania Police said the lack of submissions in support of the anti-biker laws was due to members of the public fearing retribution !!!
“We know that people are afraid of outlaw motorcycle gangs,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Cerritelli said.
The Bandidos motorcycle club and members of the Devil’s Henchmen were among those who made submissions.
“It is our view that motorcycle clubs will never be legislated out of existence,” the Bandidos’ submission read.
“This proposed legislation by state authorities does not address the issues for which it claims to support and will simply drive motorcycle clubs further into obscurity.”
Devil’s Henchmen member Josh Faulds said neither he nor many of his “brothers” had a criminal history.
He objected to he and his peers being “labelled” and having their “basic human rights” taken away.
“We are like minded motorcycle enthusiasts we are NOT criminals, drug dealers, extortionists, thieves, murderers, etc.,” Mr Faulds’ submission read.
“We are working class people, all workers who pay our taxes.”
An submission from a person who chose to remain anonymous said police posed a “larger threat to the safety and freedoms that our forefathers died for.”
“When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes our duty,” the submission read in conclusion.
In its submission, the God’s Squad Christian motorcycle club acknowledged Tasmania Police’s efforts to fight criminal activity and “drug problems within the community”.
But God’s Squad took issue with the potential ban on wearing club colours in public.
“We dispute that the wearing of club colours or paraphernalia in public is in any way intimidating or threatening to the majority of people, and that it is in any way intended to be so by the majority of clubs or club members,” the club’s submission read.
The Law Society of Tasmania said it was not in a position to either support or oppose the government’s proposal but expressed concern with some aspects of it.
Law Society executive director Luke Rheinberger noted that other jurisdictions had banned wearing club colours on licensed premises only.
“The society urges the department to consider whether this restriction might be more appropriate,” Mr Rheinberger wrote.
The Police Association of Tasmania’s submission was one of the few that voiced its support for the proposed legislation.
“There is no doubt that the failure to have legislation in place is tantamount to sending an invitation to all OMCGs throughout the country that they are welcome here and that Tasmania is open for their business,” it read.
“There are enough checks and balances in the [proposed] legislation.”
The anti-biker legislation is expected to be tabled in Parliament in June.
–from Anonymous Bikernet Undercover agent Down Under
NEWS FROM THE GEARHEAD–I just saw a photo of a Marine who lost both legs by a IED bomb on his third tour in Afghanistan.
The story Nacho gave me is this Marine got rehabbed and retrofitted with metal legs. Sometime later he was around some HAs and they ask him to get on and tilt up a late model Dyna. He said of course to the challenge and did it, as any good Marine would do.
Short story shorter there will be an unveiling somewhere in Southern Cali. The soldier was given a new two-wheeled chopper with hand controls . More to come…
–Gearhead
FIRST JOE DIFFIE SINGLE IN FIVE YEARS–GRAMMY and CMA-winning country music legend Joe Diffie is back with his first single in five years from Silverado Records with “I Got This,” a ‘boisterous new song, chock full of clever lyrics, killer guitar licks and a rock solid rhythm section’ (Parade). CLICK HERE to download “I Got This.”
Reviewers across the country are ecstatic about new Joe Diffie music:
The beat on “I Got This” has as much muscle as anything on the air today, but Joe Diffie’s blue collar fans will definitely find a theme and a message that is familiar!
– Chuck Dauphin, Billboard Contributor
In a way that only Joe Diffie can, “I Got This” combines the traditional country music sound that Diffie does so well, while making it still sound fresh and relevant for today’s music scene. It’s songs like “I Got This” that are a reminder of why Joe Diffie will always be one of country music’s greatest singers and storytellers.
-Gayle Thompson, PopCulture Country
The Oklahoma Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member of more than 20 years continues a heavy tour schedule while fine-tuning a new album slated for release this summer. Diffie co-penned “I Got This” with Tate Stevens, Wade Kirby and Phil O’Donnell.
“This one’s dedicated to all the hard workin’ guys and gals out there. I’m a guy that played football and worked in the oil fields as a young man and, when I’m singing ‘I Got This,’ I’m taken back to those days. I’ve been playing it at my shows recently and so far the reaction has been great!” Diffie shared.
JOE DIFFIE ON TOUR:
May 19 Musikk Fest – Spring Grove, Minn.
June 02 Bok Center – Tulsa, Okla.
June 08 Stampede – Houston, Texas
June 09 Sugar Creek Casino – Hinton, Okla.
June 10 CMA Fest – Nashville, Tenn.
June 22 Country Fest – Cadott, Wisc.
June 23 Moondance Jammin Country Fest – Walker, Minn.
June 29 The Bluestone – Columbus, Ohio
June 30 Streator’s 4th Celebration – Streator, Ill.
July 12 La Porte County Fair – La Porte, Ind.
July 21 Anderson Music Hall – Hiawassee, Ga.
July 25 Vanderburgh County Fair – Evansville, Ind.
July 26 Wapsi Willy’s – Long Grove, Iowa
July 27 Guthrie’s River Ruckus – Guthrie Center, Iowa
July 28 Horny Toad Entertainment Complex – Lake Ozark, Mo.
Aug. 04 Braxton County Fair – Sutton, W.Va.
Aug. 10 Mercer County Fair – Celina, Ohio
Aug. 11 Celebrate Virginia – Fredericksburg, Va.
Aug. 17 Ogemaw County Fair – West Branch, Mich.
Aug. 18 Wetzel County Fair – New Martinsville, W.Va.
Aug. 30 Ellensburg Rodeo – Ellensburg, Wash.
Aug. 31 Nugget Casino – Sparks, Nev.
Sept. 08 New England Ribfest – Bangor, Maine
Sept. 09 Tennessee Valley Fair – Knoxville, Tenn.
Sept. 29 The Kern County Fair – Bakersfield, Calif.
Oct. 13 My Shrimp Fest – Gulf Shores, Ala.
With chart-toppers like “Pickup Man,” “Third Rock from the Sun,” and “John Deere Green,” Diffie’s reign includes 13 albums and more than 20 Top 10 hits to his credit. A renowned songwriter in his own right, Diffie penned hits for artists like Tim McGraw, Conway Twitty, and Jo Dee Messina to his credit.
Be sure to follow Joe Diffie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and visit JoeDiffie.com.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY STATISTICS CLASS–Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes or shark attacks. (So, watch your Ass)
–Sidehack Jerry
FUTURE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR RIDES–
Hey she rides motorcycle and carries guns I LIKE THAT.
I am leaning towards that should help with changing some laws.
She has to win the primary then the Governor position.
The current governor sucks so it is a good move to let people know about her.
Did I tell you she also owns a gun range and Muslims are not allowed.
This is going to be interesting
–Rogue
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NEWS FROM THE BUFFALO CHIP–HOT DAMN! Five Fiery Photos of Poster Model Alexa
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 By Jeff Smith 1594 Views
We hope you’ve got a fresh set of batteries in your smoke detector because the lively and lovely Miss Alexa, winner of the 2018 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search presented by Rebel Yell, finished her photo shoot with Henry Roy Photography and, well… HOT DAMN! The results are stunning, but don’t take our word for it. Check out the behind-the-scenes videos from her shoot and the sexy shots below to see for yourself!
Alexa is one classy babe, but she doesn’t need a highfalutin fancy affair to have a good time. She says, “Any karaoke bar will do the trick!”
Would you duet with Alexa?
Alexa definitely isn’t afraid of fun, so it’s no surprise she’s rocked out to her fair share of killer concerts at The Best Party Anywhere®, like Tesla, John Fogerty, Blue Öyster Cult and Kid Rock, to name a few.
You could be partying with her at Eric Church, Kid Rock, Foreigner or one of the other great concerts happening at the 2018 Best Party Anywhere.
She considers herself a rebel. “Good girls don’t have any fun,” she says, “and I like fun.”
Hanging with Alexa in a bikini and a bottle of Rebel Yell Bourbon sounds like fun to us.
Alexa’s nickname, “Face,” originated in high school because of the animated expressions she made while telling stories.
She was cracking us up during her photo shoot with Henry Roy Photography.
Alexa’s spirit animal is an otter because “they’re playful, engaging, social, inquisitive and spontaneous.” Want to learn about her? “Just go watch an otter for awhile,” she says.
She did a solid otter impression onstage at the Poster Model Search Finals.
Want to see more of Alexa? Stay tuned for a second batch of sneak peek photos with from her shoot that include an insane bike reveal!
Hungry for a second helping now?
See Alexa and the rest of the Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search finalists reveal a whole lot more in the Sturgis Rider News Blog article Meet the 2018 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search Finalists.
The article includes fun details about all the finalists, as well as beautiful boudoir shots and one seriously sexy behind-the-scenes video of the finalists in their cocktail dresses taken during the photo shoot.
Special thank you to Rebel Yell Bourbon, KSKY, Henry Roy Photography, Black Rifle Coffee Company and The Freckled Fox for their contributions to the 2018 Poster Model Search.
BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE DAY–
At my age “Getting lucky” means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for.
LESSON IN POLITICS,
*DEMOCRATS and REPUBLICANS *
*We read all the jokes and forward the good ones *
*But I just wonder who will pass this one on?*
*How about you sending it on, and back to me, *
*If you have enough ‘chutzpah’ to do so.*
*I do And I wonder just how many I will get back?*
*Someone please tell me what the HELL’s wrong with*
*All the people that run this country!!!!!! *
*Both Democrats and Republicans **Say*
*”We’re broke” And can’t help our own*
*Seniors,*
*Veterans,*
*Orphans,*
*Homeless,*
*Etc.,?????*
*But, over the last several years THEY*
*Have provided **direct cash**aid to….*
Hamas – $351 M,
Libya – $1.45 B,
Egypt – $397 M,
Mexico – $622 M,
Russia – $380 M,
Haiti – $1.4 B,
Jordan – $463 M,
Kenya – $816 M,
Sudan – $870 M,
Nigeria – $456 M,
Uganda – $451 M,
Congo – $359 M,
Ethiopia – $981 M,
Pakistan – $2 B,
South Africa – $566 M,
Senegal – $698 M,
Mozambique – $404 M,
Zambia – $331 M,
Kazakhstan – $304 M,
Iraq – $1.08 B,
Tanzania – $554 M,
.*..with literally billions of dollars and they still HATE US!!!! *
*But on the other hand, *
*Our retired seniors, living on a ‘fixed income,’*
*Receive NO aid! *
*Nor do they get any breaks, while our government *
*And religious organizations will pour *
*Hundreds of Billions Of $$$$$$’s*
*And Tons of Food to Foreign Countries!*
*Someone needs to explain to them that*
*Charity* *BEGINSAT HOME!!!*
*And another atrocity….*
*We have Hundreds of adoptable *
*American** Children who are shoved aside*
*To make room for The adoption of Foreign orphans.*
*AMERICA *
*A country where we have*
*Countless Homeless without shelter, *
*Children going to bed hungry, *
*Elderly going without needed medication *
*And the Mentally ill without treatment — etc.*
*YET…..*
*They will have a ‘Benefit’ Show*
*For the people of Haiti, on 12 TV Stations;*
*Ships and planes lining up with food, water, tents *
*Clothes, bedding, doctors and medical supplies. *
*Now Just Imagine if *
*Our own *GOVERNMENT**
*Gave ‘US’ the same support they give to foreign countries. *
*I say, STOP FOREIGN AID AND PAY DOWN OUR NATIONAL DEBT*
*Sad, isn’t it?*
*99% of people won’t have the ‘chutzpah’ to forward this. *
*WELL, I’m one of the 1% who Just Did.*
–from Bobby Stark
QUICK, KEEP THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY WIDE OPEN–
as an Irishman I say,’Cheers’ and HAHAHAHAHHAHAAHA
THE IRISH NEVER HESITATE TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR FELLOW MAN, AIR PASSENGERS, IN THIS CASE.
SHORTLY AFTER TAKE-OFF ON AN OUTBOUND, EVENING AER LINGUS FLIGHT FROM DUBLIN TO BOSTON, THE LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANT NERVOUSLY MADE THE FOLLOWING PAINFUL ANNOUNCEMENT IN HER LOVELY IRISH BROGUE:
“LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I’M SO VERY SORRY, BUT IT APPEARS THAT THERE HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE MIX-UP BY OUR CATERING SERVICE. I DON’T KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED, BUT WE HAVE 103 PASSENGERS ON BOARD, AND UNFORTUNATELY, WE RECEIVED ONLY 40 DINNER MEALS. I TRULY APOLOGIZE FOR THIS MISTAKE AND INCONVENIENCE.”
WHEN THE MUTTERING OF THE PASSENGERS HAD DIED DOWN, SHE CONTINUED, “ANYONE WHO IS KIND ENOUGH TO GIVE UP THEIR MEAL SO THAT SOMEONE ELSE CAN EAT, WILL RECEIVE FREE AND UNLIMITED DRINKS FOR THE DURATION OF OUR 10 HOUR FLIGHT.”
HER NEXT ANNOUNCEMENT CAME ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER:
“IF ANYONE IS HUNGRY, WE STILL HAVE 40 DINNERS AVAILABLE.”
–El Waggs
NCOM CONVENTION MOBILIZES BIKERS RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN MOBILE
The National Coalition of Motorcyclists was founded over three decades ago during the turbulent formation of the bikers’ rights movement to foster unity among diverse segments of the motorcycling community in order to advance a more cohesive political agenda. Unity and cooperation were the buzzwords at this year’s 33rd annual NCOM Convention in Mobile, Alabama as hundreds of representatives from Motorcyclists Rights Organizations (MROs), clubs and associations from across the country came to listen, learn and share information on a variety of issues important to today’s riders.
“While not the largest attendance at an NCOM Convention, those who were there had a good time and the Convention was a success,” notes Convention Committee Chairman David “Animal” Reid, who says “Attendees at the various seminars and presentations were attentive, asked pertinent questions and left with current information on a wide range of subjects and issues.”
Among the many meetings, seminars and breakout sessions conducted throughout Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-13, 2018 at the Renaissance – Riverview Plaza Hotel, were seminars on civil rights, profiling, RICO, veterans affairs, motorcycle insurance, and featured a Mock Legislative Session presented by the NCOM Legislative Task Force. “The Mock Committee Hearing went over very well,” says NCOM-LTF Chairman Frank Ernst, adding that “Those in attendance gave our committee much positive feedback and they appreciated the information provided by the LTF,” including a new “Biker’s Guide to Making Law” free informational brochure on how to impact the legislative process.
Spreading some good news finally, after more than three years in litigation, A.I.M. Attorney Bill Smith of Texas gave an update on the deadly Waco shootings and reported that most of the nearly two hundred bikers arrested and charged under RICO with murder have now had their cases dismissed, including longtime bikers rights activist Paul Landers, former NCOM-LTF Chairman who had to resign due to the miscarriage of justice that cost many innocent Freedom Fighters their jobs, homes, relationships and even children taken from them.
During the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, several honorees were recognized for their contributions to “Improving The Image of Motorcycling”, including; GOVERNMENT: New Hampshire State Rep. Charlie St. Clair, Executive Director of Laconia Motorcycle Week; MEDIA: Vernon & Melanie Schwarte of Thunder Roads Magazine – Iowa; LEGAL: Michael DeKruif, AIM Attorney—California; ENTERTAINMENT: Stunt Rider Bubba Blackwell; and NCOM’s highest honor, the Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Charlie Boone of CBA/ABATE of North Carolina, member of the NCOM Board of Directors.
Next year’s 34th Annual NCOM Convention will be held May 9-12, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Orlando, Florida. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
Read the whole report in Biker’s Rights on Bikernet. –Bandit
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY–A FATHER’S WISH
A father told his 3 sons when he sent them to college, “I feel it’s my duty to provide you with the best possible education, and you do not owe me anything for that. However, I want you to appreciate it and, as a token, please each put $1,000 into my coffin when I die.”
And so it happened….. His sons became a doctor, a lawyer and a financial planner, each very successful financially. When their father’s time had come, they all remembered his wish.
First, the doctor put 10 $100 bills onto the chest of his father. Then came the financial planner who also put in $1,000. Finally, it was the heartbroken lawyer’s turn. He reached into his pocket, took out his checkbook, and wrote a check for $3,000, put it into the coffin, and took the $2,000 cash. He later went on to become a member of Congress.
–from Sidehack Jerry
TWIN PEAKS CASES UNRAVEL–Three years ago on May 17, 2015, the bodies of nine dead bikers lay in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks restaurant in the infamous Waco shootout as the District Attorney had police round up and arrest everyone there to attend a Confederation of Clubs meeting.
Many of the nearly two hundred bikers arrested that night would spend the next several weeks jailed on million-dollar bonds. It was a risky legal strategy, one that had never been tried on this scale: Throw a wide net around a complicated crime scene and charge everybody involved with engaging in organized criminal activity.
Now, with the 3rd anniversary of the cases upon us, the failure of that audacious strategy has become clear as prosecutors dismiss most of the cases, the district attorney lost re-election by a landslide, and 130 bikers line up to sue over civil rights violations. The only case that has gone to trial ended in a hung jury and mistrial in November.
“In the last three years, the 192 bikers arrested in the Twin Peaks shootout have lived under a cloud,” reports the Waco Tribune. “Some have languished in jail, lost jobs, lost vehicles or lost spouses. In some cases, ex-wives used their arrests to seek modifications in child custody or visitation orders. Most were under strict bond conditions that restricted their travel and freedom to associate with their friends.”
The Twin Peaks debacle may also have ended a promising political career for D.A. Abel Reyna, who suffered an overwhelming defeat in the March primary in which his opponent accused him of corruption and prosecutorial overreach. Since the electoral loss, Reyna’s office has dismissed 124 cases en masse, and has re-indicted 24 remaining defendants on a variety of charges including riot, murder and tampering with evidence, superseding the original organized crime charges.
“Meanwhile, the raft of civil lawsuits stemming from the Twin Peaks cases leaves the city and county in potential financial jeopardy,” according to the Waco newspaper, noting that the massive volume of cases had put a severe strain on court operations and on county resources already.
–Bill Bish
NCOM
Publisher of Ride On Magazine
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THE TWISTED BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for May 17, 2018
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=13650
If you are from Arkansas or within range go out and check out Jan Morgan and hangout with Bikers For Trump. Most everyone knows Jan from being a big time national spokesperson for the NRA for many years..
She is also an avid rider and owns a her own Harley V-Rod.. She has always been a great friend and supporter of Bikers For Trump. She rode with us in Atlanta, Georgia as we were knocking on doors for Karen Handel..
She has always been a huge champion for the 2nd Amendment and has stood with President Trump since day one.. Everyone come out, ride with Bikers For Trump, and give some support..
–Shawn Johnson
Sjohnsonbft@yahoo.com
Gadsden, AL
TEXAS SWAPMEET REPORT–
Working the gate so I may send a few filler images if you need any. The built not bought bike left but I get a side view when he comes back?
–RFR
Texas Corresponent
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BIKERNET UNIVERSITY UNDERCOVER WORD OF THE DAY–
sub rosa
[suhb roh-zuh]
adverb
1.
He was too impatient. He should’ve worked sub rosa, built a wider network of supporters; and he should not have struck openly.
The English adverbial phrase sub rosa comes directly from the Latin phrase sub rosa “under the rose,” from the use of a rose suspended from the ceiling of the council chamber during meetings to symbolize the sworn confidence of the participants. This use of the rose is based on the Greek myth that Aphrodite (Latin Venus) gave a rose to her son Eros (Latin Cupid); Eros then gave the rose to Harpocrates, the god of silence and secrets, to ensure that Aphrodite’s dalliances remained hidden. Sub rosa entered English in the 17th century.
WHAT A MORNING—We kicked-off a new eating program called the Plant Paradox. There’s something going on in our food and I’m trying to get to the bottom of it. When I drive down the street, folks are obese and not happening anymore. Small kids are obese. Anyway, I’m trying. Several years ago I cut way back on crap, processed foods and fast foods. It started to help.
Okay, the other brain-tip. If you have a major goal don’t tell folks about it. Somehow by sharing it, it depreciates the desire to accomplish. I’m going to watch this lecture again tonight. I’ll find out more.
The Redhead works at a marina in the Wilmington ghetto. Their marinas aren’t what you would expect, sorta like the dark side of mobile home parks. One particular tenant is sorta old, not doing well health wise and is drinking and doing drugs. He’s stopped moving in any positive directions.
The Redhead asked me to check his storage locker, since he spends half of his income paying the storage bill. I went over with Jeremiah and my grandson and we scored lots of tools, but he still had a bunch and we set up a garage sale for this weekend on Craigs list.
For some reason it didn’t click and no customers arrived, but it allowed us to organize, clean and collect the stuff he wanted to keep. It’s fascinating what I learned about George The Wild Brush and this guy, who will remain nameless. At one time they were both highly creative and intelligent. George is still chugging along, but it’s getting tougher. The Marina guy has almost shut down. It’s sad. I try to help wherever I can on the very positive side, and stay away from the negativity.
Bikers are like that.
Ride free forever,
–Bandit
