From the Corner of Veteran’s Drive and Patriot’s Way – By Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley

Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots: As I write this article it’s shortly after the national election. Many game changing reports of election fraud and corruption are being reported. Law suits are being filed, the news media is suppressing reports of fraud and declaring Joe Biden the next President of the United States. It won’t be surprising if the election is still undecided when this edition of our magazine is distributed and you read it. My sincere hope is that all of the fraud and illegal activity will be discovered and those responsible will be indicted, tried and confined. It is hard for me to understand how President Trump could have massive election rallies before the election, the Republicans could pick up seats in the house and, as of today, do so well in the Senate and President Trump could lose the election. I don’t believe there has ever been an election when the president’s party does so well and the president doesn’t win. Where is our justice department??

I’ve been predicting what will happen if the Marxist Democrat Party wins and as of today they are openly talking about tribunals and retribution against those who supported President Trump. The news media, including FOX, is openly censoring those who attempt to inform the public about election fraud in any way. The number of media outlets that are being open and honest are dwindling. I’m sure when I have talked about re-education camps, imprisonment and executions of the opposition many thought I’m from an alternate universe but all of this is becoming more possible by the day.

Several weeks ago, someone put a Black Lives Matter sign on the door of the football coach for Illinois State University. He took the sign down and put one up that said “All Lives Matter to Christ.” The school fired the football coach for that. That’s political oppression of religious freedom and freedom of speech. The social media outlets have taken over compiling information on you from the NSA. The NSA is still doing it but social media is now the primary source for the Marxists. Over the coming years anyone who has been vocal in supporting the constitution as written, is for the first and second amendment, supports our system of government as founded or is vocal in opposing Marxist domination of our country will suffer in some way. Major corporations will deny jobs, promotions and opportunity to patriotic Americans. Many good Americans will be fired and restricted from various stores, services and programs. Mortgage loans, health care, child care and insurance will be manipulated to punish those who don’t go along with permanent Marxist domination. Speech will be restricted to what is allowed by the government. Your neighbors will be rewarded for spying on you, schools will be rewarded for spying on you through your children. The government will convince your children to spy on you. America will likely become the nightmare that the people of China, the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Laos, Venezuela, the Middle East and many African countries have lived through or are living with after Marxist and dictator coups.

The only answer to this outcome is resistance, self-reliance and truth. If the government comes after you in contradiction to the constitution you must fight it. If you have children is school you need to consider home schooling to stop them from being brain washed by teacher’s union Marxists. If you don’t have a garden or some way of making your own food you may want to start one. Marxists will ensure food goes to Marxists and not to patriots. Decide if you are willing to go to jail for supporting the constitution of the United States. As the Marxists suppress religions and churches you should consider holding services for your family at home and keep religion alive. Not sure what to tell you about money because the Marxists will do away with hard currency and convert to controllable electronic means of transferring funds and purchases. That gives them the power to turn off your money and bring you to your knees. The black market and barter will naturally become more important but will carry harsh penalties. Make no mistake, this Marxist movement is getting massive support from China and we may well become a substate of the Chinese government. The light of the world may well be extinguished beginning in January of 2021 if the Marxists win the presidency. I am not advocating armed rebellion against what is coming but our founding fathers knew this day would come and gave us the first and second amendments to the constitution. These two amendments stand against the oppression of a free people but they are just words on paper if not supported and exercised. Every American must choose – Domination or Freedom!!! What will your legacy be to America and your descendants? Will you give them over to enslavement and oppression??

Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those who can’t. You can comment at bousle19@comcast.net - Bulldog

* My monthly column reflects my personal point of view and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publishers of this magazine, but they, like me, acknowledge the sacrifices made for the privilege of Freedom of Speech, therefore, they gratefully let me rant. Thank you for reading my rants. Hope my opinions don’t offend anyone, but we all should be grateful for the right to have free opinions.

Xtreme Hooligan Races – Shelbyville TN

On Saturday, October 17, Patrick Bedford and Celebration of Speed produced the Xtreme Hooligan races, including the Tennessee Hooligan Final State Championship at the Celebration Arena in Shelbyville. Classes included all racers from Youth and Beginners to Mad Dog Pro, Open Expert and Xtreme Hooligan. As usual, there was lots of good racing, crashes and lots of fun for racers and spectators alike. Rich Heaverly took home the title and prizes as the Hooligan State Champion. The flat gravel track is normally used for Tennessee Walking Horse Shows and can prove to be a challenge for motorcycle racing. The following is a list of all of the day’s winners: 50cc Beginner 65cc

50cc Advanced

85cc

140cc Youth

Mad Dog Pro Mad Dog Am Open Expert 200cc Lincoln Maszrangelo Braxton Ragan Cameron Shanks

Walker Porter

Maston Snider

David Kilkenny Scott Oldfield

Chase Saathoff

Braxton Ragan 250cc

Light Vintage 450cc Am

Heavy Vintage 50+ Age Group Hooligan Xtreme Hooligan Street Hooligan Hooligan Champ Carson King Jarret Naas

Chase Saathoff

Denne Williams

Robert Lewis

Tyler Abney Ben Ludlow

Richard Brodock

Rich Heaverly

Thanks to the Celebration of Speed, Wolf Pack Lawyers (Phillip S Georges), Boswell’s HarleyDavidson, other sponsors, participants and spectators for making these events possible. Also, thanks to all of the Celebration of Speed All Star Speedway participants and event sponsors who put on the previous day’s racing at the Celebration Grounds. Tennessee is becoming a hub of flat-track racing. There is no need to drive miles out of state to watch first class events. Let’s get behind these events to help them grow while having a great time. Relive your days watching dirt track auto racing, except with bikes. Maybe you want to find yourself a 1200 Harley and give it a go as a Hooligan!! Ride Safe and Have Fun!! Cooper

NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

DESPITE PANDEMIC, MOTORCYCLISTS MEASURE SUCCESSES “Even in the middle of a global pandemic, we’ve succeeded in getting pro-motorcycle legislation passed and advanced our political agenda,” said National Coalition of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force Chairman Frank Ernst to open the LTF Meeting during the recent NCOM Convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 16-18, 2020. In reviewing a legion of legislative victories over the past year, Ernst highlighted the fact that determined and resourceful bikers successfully lobbied to repeal a mandatory helmet law in Missouri and passed anti-profiling in Idaho, all the while dealing with the worldwide spread of Coronavirus and subsequent lockdowns, social distancing, travel restrictions, and related complications. On March 18, Idaho became the fourth state since 2011, behind Washington, Maryland and Louisiana, to pass a law (S.B. 1292) restricting law enforcement from discriminatorily profiling bikers for traffic stops and investigative measures. A few months later, on July 14, the “Show-Me” state showed the biker world how persistence and perseverance pays off by passing H.B. 1963 to repeal their helmet requirement for most adult riders 26 and older, on their fifth attempt since 1999. Additionally, the biker lobby worked with Congress to include several motorcycle-friendly provisions in the massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, H.R.2 “Moving Forward Act,” including further prohibitions against motorcycle-only checkpoints, expanding profiling restrictions based on mode of transportation or style of dress, and furthering riders’ future advisory role with Congress. While this legislation will need a reboot with the new Congressional Session, bikers also succeeded in getting many key legislators re-elected to make the mission easier to accomplish with the new Senate and House. Riders’ rights activists from across the country went on to present the gathering with their own examples of legal and legislative accomplishments despite the odds and obstacles. “If we can rise above a deadly plague to effectively promote our issues, imagine what we can accomplish when life gets back to normal,” summed up Ernst to conclude the productive Convention forum. Stay tuned to www.ON-A-BIKE.com for details on next year’s 36th annual NCOM Convention.

MOTORCYCLE SALES CONTINUE TO ROLL The good times keep rolling, as the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reports a new-model sales increase for the third quarter this year. Yearto-date sales of new motorcycles and scooters through September increased 10.2% compared to the same period last year. Erik Pritchard, MIC President and CEO, directed a message specifically to the thousands of people who work in powersports across the nation: "Many of us have faced tremendous challenges and genuine hardship," he said. "Think back on all the ways you've adapted your business to meet this crisis and get through the pandemic. Think back to how quickly you adapted to online commerce. Think back on your first home delivery. Recall all of your hard work. Recall the relief when the MIC's government relations team persuaded the federal government to declare dealership employees essential. Our industry is enjoying the results of those efforts and you should enjoy the moment." RIDER FATALITIES CONTINUE DECLINE Preliminary estimates of 2019 highway crash data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in October indicate that motorcyclist deaths continue to decline even as vehicle miles traveled or VMT increases. Motorcyclist fatalities fell 0.5% to 5,014 last year, a third consecutive year of declines in rider road deaths, amid an overall 2% decline in vehicle fatalities in 2019 (from 36,835 in 2018 to 36,096 in 2019). So far for 2020, data indicates a 3.3% decrease in motor vehicle fatalities through the second quarter, though notably total traffic volume decreased by more than 16% in the first half of the year during the Coronavirus pandemic. RIDING OFF-ROAD BIKES ON ROAD While some jurisdictions across the U.S. are developing new laws to allow the use of off-road vehicles on city streets, police in New Haven, Connecticut have launched a new task force specifically to identify people illegally riding dirt bikes, ATVs, or other “motorized recreational vehicles” on any public property within city limits. That includes streets, sidewalks, parks, and playgrounds. The new ordinance increases fines for illegal riding to $1,000 for a first offense, $1,500 for a second violation, and $2,000 for a third conviction. In addition, the new law includes a $100 fine for service stations that sell fuel to anyone who arrives riding an off-road vehicle.

WILL RIDE TO EAT

SOUTHERN COMFORT RESTAURANT WESTGATE SMOKY MOUNTAIN RESORT

By Ron Giddis

We’re always on the lookout for new and unusual places to grab a meal. So when I saw there was a new restaurant in the area called Southern Comfort, I just had to give it a try. I was not disappointed. Being there early, my wife and I ordered off the breakfast menu. So many choices, it was hard to choose. We both chose the Two Egg Platter with two eggs any style with your choice of country sausage, turkey sausage, Applewood smoked bacon or Benton’s country ham and served with your choice of toast or a freshly baked biscuit. Southern specialties breakfasts are served with country cinnamon apples and your choice of southern grits or home fries. There are also omelets, pancakes and French toast. On my next breakfast visit I will try a Breakfast Cocktail. The one that caught my eye was Southern Sunrise; Tequila, orange juice and grenadine and for breakfast, Savannah Praline Pancakes.

They also have a great dinner menu. Of course being in the south, they have barbeque. The Smokehouse Platter comes with pulled pork, ribs and Andouille sausage. Barbeque orders come with a signature order of their sweet potato fritters and a side of your choice. For starters you might try the fried okra followed by Creole Jambalaya or Carolina Shrimp and Grits, or maybe the Texas Chicken Fried Steak with your choice of redeyed or southern pepper cream gravy. Whichever you choose for your entree’, rest assured you’re in for a true taste of Southern Comfort food.

Top it off with a peach cobbler with house-made vanilla icecream, pecan pie, banana cream pudding, Southern Comfort Beignets with house-made vanilla ice-cream. Wash it all down with a selection of their huge drink menu.

After eating breakfast there and having a chance to look over their dinner menu, I know I’ll be going back. Southern Comfort is located at 915 Westgate Resorts Road in Gatlinburg TN. If you would like to know more you can look them up at resort.to/soco

If you are out riding to eat and see us, please come up and tell us your favorite places to go when you’re hungry and thirsty. “Will Ride to Eat” will be an ongoing article in Thunder Roads® Magazine of Tennessee and we want to put the spotlight on the great history and variety of Tennessee’s biker friendly establishments.