Presidential Politics–Into the Mud

With all due respect to one of my favorite bloggers (Vivian Berryhill of “Soul Voice Blog“), I really enjoy this roll in the mud ... (for the present?). In mocking Obama, McCain told a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D.: “My opponent doesn ... National Committee widely distributed tire pressure gauges labeled “Obama energy plan” [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 23:39:38

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May 2010 should be a calm month in these parts

Today's editorial predicts the likely effects of the new Myrtle Beach motorcycle ordinances: ... path to passage Tuesday of 15 ordinances aimed at squelching the May motorcycle rallies. Critics ... the mother of all civil rights violations in singling out Harley-Davidson and Bikefest motorcyclists [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 13:09:25

John McCain in Biker Country

Barack Obama may be the coolest presidential candidate to ever come down the pike, but he is not hip to the wild, sexy, obnoxious motor-revving type of highway freedom, that is as big as this great country:The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew over fifty thousand bikers to Buffalo Chip Campground outside Rapid City [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 13:56:00

File This Under "WTF?"

By Carl Now, admittedly, the demographics in this Presidential race make small niches groups key in any McCain victory, ... recent polls). But this? Here at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the annual gathering of all things ... on in years. This was the 68th Sturgis and the atmosphere was suitably respectful (give or take a few [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 16:00:00

File This Under "WTF?"

Now, admittedly, the demographics in this Presidential race make small niches groups key in any McCain victory, ... recent polls). But this?Here at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the annual gathering of all things leather ... on in years. This was the 68th Sturgis and the atmosphere was suitably respectful (give or take a few [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 06:15:16

Southwest adventures part 1

Though I fear that my luxuriously long summer vacations are nearing an end ( ... Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This is a pretty crazy time to be out in the Hills–hundreds of thousands ... . My middle name is Sturgis, by the way. I’m not kidding! We spent the night in the historic Bullock [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 11:00:35

Southwest adventures part 1

Though I fear that my luxuriously long summer vacations are nearing an end ( ... Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This is a pretty crazy time to be out in the Hills–hundreds of thousands ... . My middle name is Sturgis, by the way. I’m not kidding! We spent the night in the historic Bullock [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 12:00:35

Bikes, Blues, and BBQ...

... Motorcycle Rally, 9th Edition, is in full swing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this weekend, so we went to check it out. The local news claimed it is 3rd largest biker rally in the country after Sturgis and Washington ... shell was cracked by a passing car.It felt good to get out on the bikes again after a month of camping [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 21:16:00

Conversation

We're doing good with modeling language and asking What is that? or Where are the socks? and getting accurate responses ... at the motorcycle rally. Lots of people were drinking so she had a water bottle and was careful not to put [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 18:13:00

The Top 10 Motorcycle Rallies

My first ride on a motorcycle scared the living daylights out of me ... and 400,000 bikers attend the weeklong event for camping, vendors, racing, and so much more! The 2008 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 06:35:48

MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” Welcomes Keith Urban   PICKERINGTON, OHIO - “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles, ... Sturgis Rally in 2006.   Urban will join a group of more than 100 prominent personalities [more...]

Date: 2008-05-30 16:12:28

McCain rallies bikers at Sturgis

STURGIS, SD — An extremely enthusiastic Sen. McCain stressed energy independence during brief remarks before more than 20,000 bikers Monday night at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “This is my first time here ... speech–to paint him as an out-of-touch celebrity–and today was no different. “As you may [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 03:13:21

Checking Out the Road Rage Show

If you’ve surfed around the Passes and Canyons website you know that I have a page listing upcoming motorcycle rides, rallies, and other events. One recurring event that has moved around the metro area week to week all summer is the Road Rage Car, Truck & Bike Show, put on by Pro Players Association as a fund [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 23:25:31

Firefighters have limited gun right

How many think that it is OK for the government’s law enforcement have gun rights, but its firefighters don’t, just like the rest of us: A judge has ordered that concealed weapons charges be dropped against four off-duty Washington police officers who were charged in a shooting at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The judge says [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 13:00:00

A Harley backlash for McCain?

By Denise Ross GOP prez candidate John McCain enjoyed the loud accolades of Harley riders last week during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. Today, he’s probably not enjoying an ad the Dem candidate Barack Obama’s campaign is running against him in Milwaukee. (Listen here.) Milwaukee is home to Harley-Davidson HQ, and folks there might [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 20:09:51

It’s Birthday Month

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. . . at least for the women on my side of the family.  That’s right folks: it’s Birthday Month! ... t be the same without you! 2.  The Sturgis motorcycle rally is held every year the first week in August in Sturgis, South Dakota!  Whoo-hoo! Maybe I’ll buy myself a Hog for my BIRTHDAY (which just so happens [more...]

Date: 2008-08-01 19:27:14

John McCain And The Heavy Metal Thunder

Senator John McCain spent what turned out to be an enjoyable day campaigning at a world famous American tradition today - the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the Buffalo Chip campground in South Dakota. “As you may know,” he told the tens of thousands gathered at the 68th annual Sturgis Rally at Buffalo Chip campground, “not long ago [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 17:34:25

What is a biker (a real one)?

If you have to ask (what is a real biker,) then you wouldn't understand ... lacking in civilian life. Organized motorcycle rallies naturally attracted this new group of adrenaline junkies. It was at one of these early rallies, The 1947 Gypsy Tour in Hollister, California [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 12:35:56

Because Alaska is Close to Russia

This is simply beyond hilarious. Watch as Cindy McCain bends herself into a pretzel suggesting to George Stephanopoulos that Sarah Palin has ... campaign might consider keeping their prospective First Lady at motorcycle rallies and NASCAR races where [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 07:28:43

Obama Targeting McCain On Harley Comment

Recently during a speech at the Sturgis motorcycle rally McCain told the crowd that he’d rather talk over the roar of 50, ... speaking to motorcycle enthusiasts in Sturgis, South Dakota, on Tuesday. McCain: Not long ago a couple ... the roar of the strong American economy again—and stop John McCain from shipping our jobs overseas [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 00:23:42

WILK Today: Dumb and Dumber cover Miss Buffalo Chip 2008.

  Talk about not being able to identify a joke, the morning WILK liberals teed off on John McCain for “offering his wife up to be Miss Buffalo Chip” ... night. Many of those who come to the annual Sturgis Bike Week are veterans and active duty ... and Active Duty Servicemen on Monday, Aug. 4 during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Sturgis [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 22:46:14

This post is what it is

Let me pivot here and talk not about how well or poorly Obama is maintaining his brand or about the optics of John McCain's recent appearance at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but about three political buzzwords that are really starting... [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 22:56:00

Bikers For McCain

Let's Roll!!! Welcome to Bikers for McCain-Palin 2008, a campaign authorized coalition in support of John McCain and Sarah Palin ... participants will get either a rMcCain-Palin flag, t-shirt or sticker. Lead organizers will get a Bikers ... rally!)DearFellow Riders,After being greeted by the roar of 50,000 motorcycles at the Sturgis Rally [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 16:14:00

Barack Obama…tit for tat! Buy American, McCain…

McCain’s sweet ride just hit bump in road… When Barack Obama was off in Germany wowing European trash, ... again - and stop John McCain from shipping our jobs overseas.” Ouch! ... , the Republican candidate’s impromptu stop-over at a rally for a Hell’s Angels motorcycle convention in Sturgis [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 22:27:19

McCain's problem with women

John McCain's cynical ploy to pursue the votes of "Hillary voters" (is there anyone out there still planning to vote for Hillary?) ... at the Sturgis motorcycle rally. Given McCain's resume, he's better suited to run for President ... charged rape victims for their own forensic exams, commonly known as rape kits. Sarah Palin's policy [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 03:45:52

S.D. lawmakers oppose protecting Bear Butte

“South Dakota lawmakers continue to oppose efforts by the state to protect sacred Bear Butte from continued encroachment. Gov. Mike Rounds (R) proposed to buy an easement to prevent development near the butte. Tribal practitioners are worried about biker bars and development related to the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally. Lawmakers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 14:20:45

Obama Responds to McCain’s Backfiring ‘Tire Gauge’ Attacks

When Obama recommended conserving energy through measures like keeping tires inflated as an alternative to offshore drilling, he was ridiculed by the McCain camp, who then distributed tire gauges labeled “Barack Obama’ ... mate. In mocking Obama, McCain told a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D.: “My opponent doesn’t want [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 15:30:43

First lady and Miss Buffalo Chip

On Monday, John McCain appeared at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a veteran-friendly event that featured Kid Rock, Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon (?!) ... . "I told her that with a little luck, she could be the only woman to serve as both the first lady ... . His little joke is: Possible future first lady and biker beauty queen = one and the same! Yar [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 11:40:43

Sensory Overload!

WOW! Today was day two of the Texas National Motorcycle Rally. It could not have been a more perfect day for an outdoor event ... . They all had custom paint jobs and were drop dead beautiful! They weigh out at 764 pounds. I thought [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 05:23:00

Too Much of a Bad Thing.

When even Maureen Dowd is saying that McCain is overplaying the POW thing as a get-out-of-jail-free card, ... the joke McCain made at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally encouraging Cindy to enter the topless Miss Buffalo Chip contest. The McCain spokesman Brian Rogers brought out the bottomless excuse, responding [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 07:03:06

Long-Suffering Wives Club

. In Ohio, some say the tide will be tipped toward Obama because of John McCain's role in the outsourcing of DHL jobs ... response from the bikers in the audience at Sturgis. Surely John McCain realized something wasn’t quite right when a bunch of the patriotic fellows he was addressing at the Sturgis (S.D.) Motorcycle Rally [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 02:16:17

Harley-Davidson Sponsors Nation's Largest Latino Motorcycle Rally

July 1, 2008 Via PRNewswire Harley-Davidson is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) ... in Fontana Dam, N.C. and continue through Saturday followed by a motorcycle run to Ghost Town Harley ... of ongoing support of the organization. Harley-Davidson has sponsored the motorcycle club's annual officers [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 04:47:11

Cindy McCain Gone Wild? [Politics]

John McCain told a crowd of tattooed bikers at the Sturgis motorcycle rally that his wife, Cindy, would make an excellent candidate for the local beauty pageant, Miss Buffalo Chip. What does he think her strongest event would be? The wet t-shirt contest or the pickle licking demonstration [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 15:05:00

Garmin zumo 550 Designed With Bikers In Mind

By Andrew Liszewski What is this, unofficial ‘biker day’ here at OhGizmo? ... with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally which makes sense given the new device is specifically designed ... is readable even in direct sunlight. Other biker-friendly features include a motorcycle console screen [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 16:04:01

Maureen Dowd finally takes on the McCain trump card. His POW excuse.

The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, the pastor who married Jenna Bush and who is part of a new Christian-based political action committee supporting Obama, recently criticized the joke McCain made at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally encouraging Cindy to enter the topless Miss Buffalo Chip contest. The McCain spokesman Brian Rogers brought [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 16:56:55

John McCain and Sarah Palin get special biker offer

MEDIA, Pa. -- When Sen. John McCain campaigned at a motorcycle rally last month in Sturgis, S.D ... squabbling stars of Orange County Choppers, a custom motorcycle company based in central New York ... , McCain offered to pack his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, onto a custom chopper and drive [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 04:23:19

UNC students, twins pose for Playboy magazine

Natalie and Jennifer Campbell tend to do things together ... . They took their clothes off. The identical twins, natives of Greeley, appear as Misses December in next ... in the Rockies, an annual motorcycle rally at the Budweiser Events Center. “When they approached [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 11:47:32

Can you guess what monument to the American spirit of sweet, sweet industrialism and capitalism was introduced to our nation back in the year 1885? ... . At the Sturgis motorcycle rally, McCain mocked his opponent's recommendation, exclaiming, "Barack Obama [more...]

Date: 2008-08-10 04:00:45

The Loud Family Pays a Visit to Myrtle Beach

Moriarty and I drove into Myrtle Beach today to pick up a bed. We got most of the bed into a U-Haul we rented ... were cruising up and down The Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach is known for its motorcycle rallies. This one started Wednesday and runs thrugh tomorrow. Picture this. All these tattooed Harley guys [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 22:20:51

Princes Willaim, Harry Begin Motorbike Rally For Charity

Port Edward,  Britain’s Prince William and Prince Harry have set off on an endurance motorcycle rally for charity in South Africa. The princes are among more than 80 riders taking part in a grueling eight-day, 1,610-kilometer adventure. Dressed in helmets, goggles and protective gear, the princes revved the engines [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 13:40:15

I Never Thought it Would Happen to Me!

I Love To Ride! I mean, to US….NOT here, not in my state!   It happened at the Sturgis South motorcycle rally in Sturgis, Mississippi the weekend of August ... , and “Baptist Biker Mission” pins for the leather vest that bikersloveto wear.  Get the drift [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 09:10:22

America, You’re Beautiful!—Part 3: Murdo, SD

Fresh from the funk and culture of Louisville, KY, I continued my search for “genuine America” as I headed back west along the Interstate 90—and found it in the lazy town of Murdo in South Dakota. Located 173 miles east of Rapid City and Sturgis, the site of an annual motorcycle rally (August 4-10, 2008) [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 21:53:00

From the Writers of The Daily Show: Inflate Your Tires!

This week, Barack Obama publicly suggested making sure tires are properly inflated as one way of dealing with the rising price of gas. At the Sturgis motorcycle rally, McCain mocked his opponent's recommendation, exclaiming, "Barack Obama wants you to inflate your tires!" He added... * "We should be able to inflate our tires [more...]

Date: 2008-08-10 18:00:25

Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy tell Princes to get on their bikes

Sort of. Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy will be without the company of Prince William and Prince Harry for eight days as the boys head off on a gruelling 1,000 mile motorcycle rally in the South African wilderness "to raise ... . That bevy of blondes will be unrecognisable under their big biker helmets. And good luck, boys. Happy [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 10:12:17

B&M Custom Cycles to close

After seeing slow retail sales this year, B&M Custom Cycles has decided to close shop, citing the rough economy and efforts the Myrtle Beach City Council has made to curb local motorcycle rallies. The store, which has been in that spot at 508 N. Kings Highway for eight years [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 22:39:26

Obama Camp Focuses On IA, WI

Permalink | Email Author While Barack Obama vacations in advance of the fast-approaching Democratic convention, ... the ad). McCain had recently appeared at a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. The campaign announced ... defeated in 2006, will be featured as the campaign announces its group of "Republicans for Obama [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 15:17:26

McCain Volunteers Wife For Topless Contest

ABC News' Gregory Wallace and Sara Just Report: On Monday, Sen. John McCain, R-Az ... features contestants topless -- and, occasionally, without any decency -- at the Sturgis, South Dakota, motorcycle rally. "I was looking at the Sturgis schedule, and noticed that you had a beauty pageant [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 21:31:13

New Obama radio ad calls McCain a Harley-Davidson hypocrite

John McCain’s recent appearance in South Dakota at the Sturgis Rally, America's largest motorcycle convention, ... up the biker vote without a fight. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle made in the USA At Sturgis ... : "It's time to hear the roar of the strong American economy again -- and stop John McCain from shipping [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 14:10:58

McCain Offers Wife for Biker Babe Nudie Event

Somebody needs to wing a buffalo chip off his shiny, asymmetrical head. Yes, John McCain offered his wife up for the Sturgis, South Dakota Motorcycle Rally “Miss ... that way. McCain allowed that “with a little luck,” Cindy might be both First Lady and Miss Buffalo [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 04:11:55

South Dakota Casinos

South Dakota Casinos Posted in September 30th, 2008 Category:Casino Gambling A sparsely populated state of just about 750,000 people, South Dakota is usually known for its natural beauty, historic destinations, and for the large motorcycle rally that takes place every year in Sturgis. Yet, South Dakota casinos must also [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 13:00:09

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