Hey,
This is the first of the new Sunday Post regime. It was 90 degrees in my shop today, and I was going to say that Bikernet was taken over by a massive Chinese conglomerate of corporations. They own half the world. But Bikernet would still be assembled in the United States. And we would be just as cool as before.
How much bullshit is that? I don’t know about you, but kids all around the vast Bikernet Ghetto on the port of Los Angeles are struggling to find direction in life. They only find drugs. We talk about enabling a lot, but it must be way beyond being too lenient. I tell kids life is all about choice, but they don’t make any good ones, just easy ones.
Life is nuts, then you die. Let’s hit the new Sunday Post with a passion and the code of the West, goddammit.
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WEEKEND FAILURE RATE—
Submitted by Simon Black of Sovereign Man blog
From August 19, 43 BC until his death (which coincidentally was also on August 19th) in 14 AD, Gaius deftly increased his authority until he wielded total control over Rome.
Of course, Gaius ultimately became known as Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire. So one could argue this was the day the Republic ‘officially’ died and was replaced with a succession of incompetent megalomaniacs.
This includes an infamous cast of characters, from the morally depraved Caligula to the certifiably insane Nero, to the tax-mongering Vespasian, to the oppressive tyrant Domitian.
This trend continued for hundreds of years. Tyranny. Oppression. Overspending. Hyperinflation. Civil war. External war. Debilitating taxes. Punitive regulations. And a terminal decline in people’s freedom and standard of living.
And the salient points are almost always the same– out of control government spending, a rapidly debased currency, costly foreign military campaigns, burdensome regulations, etc.
More importantly, in almost every instance, there’s always been a tiny elite who think they should control the entire system.
Yet history is very clear: societies that organize themselves in this way suffer a 100% failure rate, without exception.
Curiously, these same mistakes are repeated over and over again. There’s always a new elite showering themselves with unchecked dictatorial powers– from control of the money supply to control of the military.
For example, four men control over 70% of the world’s money supply in our modern central banking system. They have the power to conjure unlimited quantities of currency out of thin air at their sole discretion.
Meanwhile, the “richest” countries in the world (US, Europe, Japan, etc.) are so deeply in debt that they have to borrow money just to pay interest on the money they’ve already borrowed.
This isn’t rocket science. Predicting the end of this system is not attention-seeking sensationalism; it’s just common sense.
During the housing boom just a few years ago, everyone thought that home prices would go up forever. Then suddenly it all crashed. And afterwards, everyone said, “Duh, it doesn’t make sense to loan millions of dollars to dead people.”
This too will seem obvious in hindsight. And even the staunchest advocates of the system (like Paul Krugman) will look back and say, “Sure, I knew that would happen. Obviously you can’t spend and print that kind of money without consequence.”
Meanwhile, the controlling elite will keep careening towards its historical destiny. That’s because today’s system shares similar fundamentals [with] nearly every other case of failed empire. And it’s foolish to think that this time will be any different.
CHANGES TO THE SUNDAY POST–
Yes I read it every Monday morning before work
It is always excellent, may be do it on a Monday and enjoy your week like you used to .
Enjoy your weekends my friend. Sounds like the new Monday Post!
Ride Safe.
–Tripp
Yes I read the Post. Have been since the start.
I like the pic. of da Whimin..
Although you need a weekend 2. So keep da
Whimin. Get weekends off. I’m happy ,your
Happy.
–PSD
Yes, I follow the Post’s…. I read the post as often as possible and even when I am unable to log in, I generally read the posts past.
Would it ruin your life if we changed it up so we can ride on the weekend?
No. it wouldn’t ruin a thing…… I agree, I support, and I am in favor of you writing a Post whenever you can… subscribers should recognize and understand that you live a real life too….
To add comment… In the most humble way, I and all the viewers and subscribers, have the unique privilege to see what you see and share with us. And the big thing here is PRIVLEGE… and in so, I realize and understand that the news and the time to edit and produce it, is a task. In my humble opinion, the freebie stories, the weekly updates, the multiple posts and stories you give away for free are the proof you are here for the riding people…. and goodness… have you seen the subscription rates for the rider magazines these days?
–TGF
Good grief man.
Wouldn’t you’re life be better if you rode Sundays?
Thus your ride column would be better, if your life was better?
WGAF what day you write it. Ride first. Write last.
–John Talbot
Civil Planner
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY WILD WORD FOR SUNDAY—
habiliment huh-BIL-uh-muhnt, noun:
1. Usually, habiliments. a. clothes or clothing. b. clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life, etc. 2. habiliments, accouterments or trappings.
At this very moment, perhaps, Toad is busy arraying himself in those singularly hideous habiliments so dear to him, which transform him from a (comparatively) good-looking Toad into an Object which throws any decent-minded animal that comes across it into a violent fit.
It deepened; it purified. It lost its previous comedic habiliments, its air of shtick, and became unadulterated, lethal, pure despair.
Habiliment comes from the French word of the same spelling. It’s from the root habiller meaning “to dress.
ANOTHER GODDAMN SURVEY—
I am doing a recap on the 110th and want to see how we can improve the show for you, Harley and the enthusiast. Please take a few minutes and let us know what you think. Here is the link:
http://bikerpros.com/110th-survey/
Next Series
The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is just about ready to kick off on its 12 city tour. Here is the schedule:
http://custombikeshows.com/ultimatebuilder/2013/07/23/2013-14-ultimate-builder-dates/
–Jeff
919-450-5060
WEEKEND GUN NUT REPORT–Obama Misses the Mark with Overbroad NFA Background Check Proposal– On August 29, the White House announced what it claimed was a “common sense” executive action to “keep the most dangerous firearms out of the wrong hands.” According to the official press release, prohibited persons are able to avoid background checks on machine guns and other classes of firearms heavily regulated under the National Firearms Act by registering those firearms to trusts or corporations. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was therefore said to be issuing a proposed regulation to close this supposed loophole and require “individuals associated with trusts or corporations that acquire these types of weapons to undergo background checks, just as these individuals would if the weapons were registered to them individually.”
Unfortunately, the proposed rule now posted on BATFE’s website is hardly “common sense” and instead displays the Obama administration’s typical knee-jerk anti-gun bias and instinct to further burden and discourage lawful gun ownership. The firearms at issue in the rule are already covered by stringent federal regulations that require federal authorization, and special taxes for manufacture and transfer.
While they can be registered to trusts or corporations (just as any lawful property can be owned by a trust or corporation), this does not change the fact that people who are prohibited from possessing firearms cannot receive or handle NFA firearms without violating current law.
The idea that someone who wishes to obtain firearms for criminal purposes would pay for the creation of a trust, spend $10,000 or more to obtain any of a dwindling number of machine guns already in the NFA registry and available for civilian transfer, pay a $200 transfer tax on that firearm, register it with the federal government, and wait six or more months to take delivery is simply laughable.
The White House press release attempts to justify this proposal by asserting that in 2012 alone, BATFE “received more than 39,000 requests for transfers of these restricted firearms to trusts or corporations.” Yet BATFE does not cite even one instance in which any of those registered firearms was used to commit a crime.
Instead, BATFE’s proposal cites a case in which it denied a transfer of a silencer to an individual who it determined was ineligible to possess a regulated firearm and then denied a subsequent transfer to a trust created by the same person.
This near miss (which obviously was caught under existing regulations and resulted in harm to no one—unlike the Obama-Holder Justice Department’s own activities in the “Fast and Furious” operation) is the pretext on which the administration now proposes to enact far-reaching requirements that by its own reckoning would affect tens of thousands of other transfers that did not raise any red flags whatsoever. Simply requiring more red tape, as the proposed rule would, does not address the reality that the most dangerous and determined criminals will always be one at least step removed from whatever process is imposed upon the law-abiding.
The NRA will be releasing a more detailed response to BATFE’s proposed rule once the formal comment period is underway. In the meantime, we strongly support the right of peaceable, law-abiding persons to acquire these highly regulated firearms in the way that best suits their particular circumstances, whether through individual transfers or the registration of the firearms to a legal entity such as a corporation or trust.
We look forward to working with the NFA community in the long process of changing or stopping this proposal. Finally, we urge the Obama administration to rethink its misguided policy of gun control by any means possible, and instead seek real solutions to real dangers by focusing on those who actually commit crime.
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A new study released by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory tested E15’s effects on snowmobile engines. The study raises additional concerns for motorcyclists as the new fuel blend becomes more widely available at retailers across the country.
The impartial DOE study concluded that the effects of fueling snowmobiles with an E15 fuel blend (15 percent ethanol by volume) were not immediate; however, additional studies that focused on engine durability were needed to determine long-term effects.
The American Motorcyclist Association agrees. This is why it is so important that H.R. 875 be quickly passed and signed into law. H.R. 875 would require that E15 be tested on numerous small engines to determine the short- and long-term effects of E15. The AMA has asked that
motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines be part of this study.
If you have not done so, please send a prewritten message to your representative urging them to support H.R. 875. You can do so by clicking the “Take Action” button above.
In fact, the exhaust gas temperature increased when using E15.
The EPA has not approved E15 use for any of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and ATVs in use.
The AMA’s concern is that since motorcycles and snowmobiles have similar engines and exhaust systems, motorcycle exhausts will experience the same outcomes as the snowmobile exhausts tested. (pictured here).
The bottom line—the AMA wants access to safe fuels for motorcycles and ATVs. Given marketplace realities, wherever E15 is sold there will very likely be inadvertent misfueling issues. Motorcycles and ATVs are not approved for E15 use, and inadvertently misfueling a motorcycle or ATV has the potential to not only damage the machine but also to void a
manufacturer’s warranty.
The loser of any inadvertent misfueling is the motorcyclist and ATV rider. The AMA stands behind not only its members, but all riders, in calling for more extensive testing for E15 and more thorough misfueling safeguards.
Get the facts on this important issue with the AMA’s E15 and Motorcycles Q&A.
For details on how the AMA has you–the motorcyclist–in mind concerning the untested effects of E15 fuel on your ride, see
www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/amafuelforthought.aspx.
A QUIET MOMENT OF REFLECTION IN THE CANTINA CATHERDAL— There was a Scottish painter named Smokey MacGregor who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often thinned down his paint to make it go a wee bit further.
As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the local church decided to do a big restoration job on the outside of one of their biggest buildings. Smokey put in a bid and, because his price was so low, he got the job.
So he set about erecting the scaffolding and setting up the planks, and buying the paint and yes, I am sorry to say, thinning it down with turpentine………
Well, Smokey was up on the scaffolding, painting away, the job nearly completed, when suddenly there was a horrendous clap of thunder, the sky opened and the rain poured down washing the thinned paint from all over the church and knocking Smokey clear off the scaffold to land on the lawn among the gravestones, surrounded by telltale puddles of the thinned and useless paint.
Smokey was no fool. He knew this was a judgment from the Almighty, so he got down on his knees and cried:
“Oh God, Oh God, forgive me; what should I do?”
And from the thunder, a mighty voice spoke.
(you’re going to love this)
“Repaint! Repaint! And thin no more!”
“Blessed are the cracked, for they are the ones who let in the light.”
Under state law, local governments prosecute first-time marijuana possession offenses involving 25 grams or fewer. Repeat offenses, or any offense involving a quantity of marijuana over 25 grams, is prosecuted in state court at the discretion of the District Attorney. Senate Bill 150 and its companion bill (AB 164) would allow local jurisdictions to enact ordinances allowing for municipal courts to prosecute repeat cannabis possession offenders and/or those charged with possession more than 25 grams of cannabis in cases where the District Attorney has explicitly declined to do so.
At a time when many states and local jurisdictions are moving away from spending limited resources to target minor marijuana offenders, it makes little sense to enact legislation allowing for the continued prosecution of such persons in instances where the District Attorney has decided to forgo such actions.
Additional information about this legislation and efforts to oppose it is available from Wisconsin NORML here.
AND YET IN ANOTHER STATE…Kentucky Legislature to Hold Informational Hearing on Medical Marijuana
Kentucky lawmakers will hold an informational hearing on Wednesday, August 21, at 12 pm to discuss the issue of legalizing the therapeutic use of cannabis. The hearing will set the stage for a serious legislative push to legalize the plant in 2014. It will be held at the Capitol Annex building, 700 Capitol Avenue Loop, Frankfort, KY 40601, in room 129.
You can also contact your state lawmakers in support of medical marijuana law reform.
TV IN LA IS LOOKING FOR BIKERS–Casting Call Information
City: LA and Surrounding Areas
State: CA
We are a major TV production company currently looking for car or motorcycle related businesses for a new show.
We’re looking for owners or employees with BIG personalities. If you’ve always wanted to be on camera, send us your information!
http://www.realitywanted.com/call/26300-now-casting-automotorcycle-or-related-businesses#.UiqYVLzaju5
NEW JUNKYARD SALES SITE— Tired of ebay fees and Craigslist scams? For auto parts….there is an alteranative!
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LOOK OUT FOR PREDATOR MOTORCYCLE HELMETS—
Eye-catching motorcycle helmet designed for people who want to stand out and get noticed on the road. Made by Russian company Nitrinos, unique helmet offers great protection for your head. Handcrafted out of composite materials and carbon fiber. Inspired by the look of iconic creature from the Predator movie. Available in various colors and designs.
BANDIT’S QUOTE OF THE WEEK—ALL helmets are dangerous except beanie helmets and they are illegal. Amazing!
READER PROJECT BIKE FINISHED–Doug Coffey wrote:
New bike almost done Keith. You were following it when I started. Thought you’d like to see how it turned out.
—Mistress Chris
We are reaching out to Doug to put a feature together.—Bandit
On their quick quote from Zone 5 (Dakotas/Montana) to Zone 8 (LA) is $585 +
Fuel Surcharge is $760.50. The buyer would have to contact them directly for an exact quote. The best drop off point for me would be
1) Portal, North Dakota, 58772
2) Any where along Hiway 2 from Williston, North Dakota to Havre, Montana,
3) Great Falls, Montana, 59401
–Wayne
NOT BAD—For our first effort to grab Sunday back, and devote more time to writing my screenplay. Lots of the credit goes out to Mistress, Chris Kranzler and her husband Richard for lending a hand.
Ray Wheeler talks about how lucky we are to share our fun with the rest of the world. Ray shares healing Kangen water with folks all over the southland. We are thankful for all the motorcycle opportunities we stumble on each week, and for all the fun we can have.
We bitch and moan about the government, but there’s so much bitchin’ stuff to do. Hell, even the government could learn from the Code of the West, help more folks and have more fun in the process. I keep fighting for more freedom.
Let’s keep the faith and the spirit alive. Plus the girls just get better looking every day. Good God.
Ride Forever
–Bandit
