Posted on 05/25/2008 5:36:27 AM PDT by kellynla
"Rolling Thunder" is a most fitting motto.
Indeed, thousands of bikers are rolling along the Washington area's roadways today with plenty of gumption and an unabashed carbon footprint. Exhaust pipes are vibrating, pistons are pumping, and it is, well, thunderous.
For the 21st year in a row, the two-wheeled crusade called Rolling Thunder has taken over the capital of the free world. An estimated 350,000 motorcyclists — plus their intrepid passengers, activists, organizers, fans and awestruck spectators — have assembled here to draw America's attention to fallen soldiers, lost warriors, prisoners of war, honored veterans and military families.
The mighty take notice. In past years, President Bush himself has twice greeted a select group of Rolling Thunder riders, who piloted their massive machines right up the White House driveway, then stuck out their hands for a regulation high-five.
"First thing, this is about supporting America and our folks in the military, past and present. It's about love of country, love of bikes. People have a calling to be here," said Pete Ries, a detention officer from Fredericksburg, who has ridden "Old Blue" — his spotless, chrome-crowned Harley-Davidson — in the annual event a half-dozen times.
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350,000 people and you guys are sure you have never seen them doing anything positive for the troops because they didn't ride their Harley?
How many of these folks do you think have served? My guess would be at least half of them.
Sounds like envy to me.
I tried to guide him,but Buptkis!
Thread restored.
They were In Stuart, Florida Yesterday and were met by 1500 Vets and Bikers. :-)
Love hearing the opposition to Phelps! lol Thanks
Going for the flame bait award are you?
I believe today should be the professor’s last day. ZOt meister save us! We can do with out this sort of stuff.. and get back to something worthwhile to talk about.
He is already gone.
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