Who?

A moderated distribution list made up in majority of bikers concerned with motorcyclists' rights, but also containing the names of other individuals who believe in individual freedoms.

When?

Mail gets sent out whenever we receive information from a motorcycle rights organization or a member who has something worthwhile to pass along or when we find something really so outrageous that we just can't resist spreading it around. Hardly a day goes by that something isn't happening that needs to get around.

What?

Usually motorcycle rights information and other freedom issues that we think the group should know about. In the past we've mailed information on MTBE (concerning what this gas additive is doing to people's health), gun laws, government abuses of individuals (like forfeiture laws), the bizarre waste of taxpayer funds dubbed "The War on Drugs" and from time to time we send out stupid stuff we think is just plain funny. We're pretty much Libertarian. We are not primarily a forum similar to a bulletin board. Everything you send won't be posted. If it is posted, it could be subject to edit; i.e., we will do our best not to change the idea you are putting forth; however, in the interest of brevity (which we are not always guilty of), decorum (likewise), and good taste (of which we have very little) your message could get parts chopped, including your name.

How?

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Honesty is the best policy!

Some of the information sent is something motorcycle rights activists need to know. Some of it is not motorcycle related at all. We editorialize a lot which means we have a tendency to either make you smile that someone else out here agrees with you or piss you off to the point that you can't see straight because our opinion is completely counter to your own. Hey, we respect that. Everybody has a right to their opinion and a right to express it. If you think we've made a mistake or we're just completely off base, let us know. Mistakes we admit to....if you're very persuasive we might accept your point of view. If your intelligence quotient can be likened to that of an ice cube and you feel the need to insult us when you disagree rather than offering a viable alternative, we're not above acting equally ignorant in responding. If you get so mad you want to fight, just ask for directions to the ranch. But don't bring your knife to a gun fight. We've forgotten almost all of that hand-to-hand shit they taught at Benning and Bragg, but we haven't forgotten "breathe & squeeeeze". - Cowboy

Notes from our adoring fans!

"Thank you, thank you, thank you. I needed a mental fix to help me start the New Year; your last post provided that. It is comforting to know that there are those among us that continue to think and are not afraid to voice those thoughts. Once again thank you. - Roger B. (THANK YOU! - Cowboy)

"...you have made a difference. I have no doubt your actions and others that have opened the situation to the press have helped in this politically correctness nonsense.... Your words are from the heart, and from the soul of America." - Dave Coe (uh....well, fuck being politically correct - Cowboy)

"Please remove me from your mailing list. 9 out of 10 messages you send are obnoxious, crude and insulting." - Josie Gangloff (To whom??? This is the thanks I get after she tolerated me for over two years - Cowboy)

"I always look forward to your columns. This one, however, hits new peaks as the best you've ever done. Damn, I enjoyed this, especially all the Libertarian coverage." - SoftailTed@keepandbeararms.com (Writing about freedom has its rewards - Cowboy)

"Your newsletters are some of the best reading I get . You are doing a GREAT service!!! Keep on keeping on ......" - Kenbe44 (Aw shucks! Now I'm feelin' all warm and fuzzy - Cowboy)

"I want to be informed in an even-handed and unbiased way. If you actually disseminated information in such a manner, your newsletter would be a helpful resource. I have come to realize that I need to view your on-sided ramblings with the same distrust that I place on government-issued information. There is no balance to the things you say. You are as far off base on your side of the fence as the government is on theirs. Those of us in the middle marvel at both of you and wonder how you can expect us to swallow that crap coming at us from both sides." - Lee Roller (To which I replied: "Our intent has never been to offer equal time to divergent philosophies, but we have always taken the position that we are willing to listen to the truth and will gladly retract anytime we can be shown the error of our ways. Simply calling it "crap" doesn't cut the mustard. Besides, it lacks careful thought and imagination plus an apparent unwillingness to take an arguable position. People must stand up for what they believe - even if it's embarrassing. - Cowboy)

"I'm not surprised a few readers will assume you wrote the item in question, by the way; I've had several of my readers ask me if HD Cowboy & I are the same person (I can see a certain similarity in our writing styles myself--does that mean we're both good, or we both suck? Who knows?)" - Savage Williamson, "Biker" Magazine (I'm so impressed with me now I could just shit - Cowboy)

"This was one of your best ever! If anyone could read this day's messages and not get pissed off they deserve the role the government has planned for them. Keep up the good work!" - Terry Cook, AMA

"I'm through with this unenlightened BS, I remember a time not to long ago that the biker community called an treated their own with at least that due a fellow Bro / Sis of the road. I guess that the internet has it's advantages in being able to put a person with a need to be ( in your face ) the ability to do so, without fear of getting to know said person as a true BROTHER so their able to PREACH with the so called wisdom of the ages without having had to walk with or be with those that they slay. Well I done trying to seek wisdom from anyone that I can't break bread with or at least a road. I'm not pist at anyone nor am I making a stand to be followed, I'm just going to do and act as I would like my BROTHERS to act. aka...JP (What you really mean is "I want my brothers NOT to disagree with me." Personally, I hate "yes" men. Just a bunch of wimps with no balls. I'm not 'pist' either, but I will be if someone breaks my road - Cowboy)

"I've always considered reading your correspondence time well spent. Keep stirring the rattlesnakes!" - Tiger Mike, Pres., ABATE of OK

"Have I told you lately how much I enjoy your work? I really do. There's an admirable style to what you do." - Quig, U. S. Freedom Fighters

"Just wanted you to know how incredibly important you are to our ABATE of California Local #36 Palm Springs newsletter. Without you....there would be no newsletter. Thanks so much for all you're doing." - splatt!

"God damnit cowboy, haven't you ever heard that ignorance is bliss? I was perfectly happy not knowing about all this crap, but now that I do, I'm irritated as hell. Thanks for keeping the common man informed if not irritated." - Uncomfortable with the truth, Desertpekerwood (Irritation with the status quo is what fuels our determination to spread it around. - Cowboy)

"Read the Constitution butt-head!!" - <Richard> actionsystems@earthlink.net (Based on the rest of this, uh, gentleman's note; I think he meant for me to read the Bill Of Rights - Cowboy)

"You're doin' a super job of keepin' us informed out here! I'm a region and county legislator for ABATE here in Ohio, and about 50% of the things I bring to the attention of the membership comes from your mailers. Thanks! - Duke

"I enjoy your articles very much. Our legislative person, Kay, reads them to our members on the last Sunday of the month. It has really boosted interest in membership and awareness and that is right up ABATE's alley. Keep it coming! - Ghost (Interesting guy, Ghost. This week he wrote and suggested we have no common ground and I should unsubscribe him. He didn't appreciate our view of Army training as "sorry". That'll teach me! - Cowboy)

"That was a GREAT issue. You have a nose for news." - Marc Montoni, Staff Assistant, Libertarian Party Headquarters

"I want to say thank you for all your efforts in keeping me, along with countless others, informed of the efforts of some, to take away the rights that many Americans have fought and died for. I believe that your opinions represent a large number of Americans. Although it may seem that you are sharing only your opinion, you are doing and saying what many people out there wish they could do or say. Some people do not have the know how, others don't have the guts to allow others to view what they feel. Hooray for you, because not only do you have both, you actually are doing it. I realize you are not seeking a pat on your back nor do you probably care what others think of you, including me, but I felt I needed to let you know that I appreciate all your efforts." - Miguel

"Please stop sending your mindless drivel to me!!" - harley@whidbey.com (Gosh, he did say "please". That's refreshing - Cowboy)

"As an active MRO type person I genuinely appreciate all postings. The less serious ones remind me to stay focused and maintain that all important sense of humor. You do a fantastic job, not too biased, and give me some great rabbits to chase. Yes, I am guillty of verifying reports before passing them along." - Pathfinder

"We all love you on the West Coast. Regards from 314 of us at Chemstone Products." - Barbara

"Thank you for the vision and the outrage." - Kurt

"Nina and I truly enjoy what you write and the style in which you write it! Keep up the GREAT work ... and thanks! Live free. . ." - Kelly

"DEAR ASS HOLES, TELL THIS HDCOWBOY IN PA TO QUIT SENDING ME ALL HIS IRRELEVENT SHIT" - Bill Isennock, "Private Fucking Citizen"(Ah...Ignoramous be thy real name - Cowboy)

" oh happy day.... the Hard Cowboy has returned! Your humour and sense of perspective on the nonense of daily living has been sorely missed. " - Terri

"Although we have never met THANK GOD I am on THE LIST.... I would first like to thank you for including me in this most worthwhile undertaking. I am with ABATE of Ohio Inc. Region 5 and find the information most useful in reporting to my fellow members the events in a very timely manner. I owe much of my capability to do that well to you. - Wizard

"Bravo brother! Freedom of speech means that everyone gets to speak. Freedom of choice means that everyone has the right to choose what they ride. Intolerance of our basic rights by brothers of the wheel is inexcusable behavior." - Lee (Couldn't have said it better myself - Cowboy)

"Keep up the good work. I like reading how stupid most of the folks are that live amongst us!" - Jon Flick

"You're a conservative asshole. Remove me from your list." - vw66 (I had to paraphrase the message to keep it short - Cowboy)

"Don't get to give ya much feed back here from Ky (helmet required state), but pass on alot of info to folks and enjoy some of the humor, thanks" - Baggy (No longer a helmet required state for adults. Hope we helped in some way, but we didn't have a damned thing to do with that insurance stuff. - Cowboy)

"You make me smile, thanks. :-)" - Kayne Strippe

"Lad, you are a hoot!" - Kurt

"I appreciated your note concerning the second amendment...and to preempt anyone who feels that this type of issue doesn't belong on this list... just like riding...it's all about freedom!" - Steve P.

"Stop sending me your crap. I don't want it." - PreRuner13@aol.com (the name tells it all - 13 & not old enough to run with the big boys.. - Cowboy)

"Keep up the great work, and share your news with those of us who are eager to decipher it." - TonyPan (this one I really value -Cowboy)

"...your stuff is useful which is more than I can say about some e-mail lists." - Joe N.

"Y'all take care...ya are providing a great service!!" - Righteous Bob

"Keep up the good work and if there is any way I can help you guys in the future let me know, I get around." - Gregg Daniel

"I am behind you guys all the way." - IronWolf

"Please leave your racist and nationalist agendas out of the politics of motorcycling." - Brian Stovall (Brian didn't think my editorial comments were funny regarding the Vietnamese using water cannons [a true story] on motorcyclists - he thinks I need counseling! He's probably right, but my sense of humor isn't what needs repair. - Cowboy)

"...has been great to see. I get all of your stuff through the ABATE of California web site and encourage you to keep up the good work." - L. Aron, Treasurer, ABATE of California (Aren't ya glad the stuff is free for the taking? - Cowboy)

"Take me off of your list. I am tired of having to delete your mail." - GDOLEBY2@aol.com (sent Feb 2 @ 19:55)

"Take me off of your mailing list. This is your last warning." - GDOLEBY2@aol.com (sent Feb 2 @ 19:53) (This goober sent his/her "last warning" two (count 'em 19:55 - 19:53) minutes before he/she/it sent the first request. Time dyslexia! A terrible mind is a good thing to waste. - Cowboy)

"Just wanted to say thanks for keeping me informed about issues being addressed in your part of the world. Knowing that there is so much activity in the political world of motorcycling, and that we have so many active supporters helps keep me pumped up. Keep up the great work." - Lee Loveall, WARPAC Council President

"misinformed again !" - Elvis (I really got this message, I swear. The King lives; damn I'm happy about that. - Cowboy)

"Keep up the good work. It is comforting that there are dedicated individuals, such as yourself, that make the sacrifices necessary to protect and maintain our Liberty that was so hard won." - Jesse D. McDugald

"Thank you for doing a GREAT job! Please don't let up.... (I) always look forward to seeing you in my mailbox!" - Mike Homa (Hope I'm properly dressed for the occasion. - Cowboy)

"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. STOP SENDING ME E-MAIL" - RDachman@aol.com (I wonder... was he referring to insurance amendments? - Cowboy)

"Hang-in-there and keep the e-mails coming, they are a real help." Rick Gray (Anybody not know Rick is on the AMA Board of Directors? - Cowboy)

"GET MY NAME OFF OF YOUR LIST. PLEASE!!!!" - SoCa4Lthr@aol.com (Polite, sort of. - Cowboy)

"Some of these young biker wantabes don't know what's important to them yet. There heads are filled with last night's fragrance of exhaust and the scent of booze & women. Some of them won't get past it until they are married and past 40. I've read some of the >(I don't have a clue about what Cowboy is sayin' attitude). Some of us old wise Bikers sure in the hell appreciate what Cowboy and the rest of you people are doing. Please keep up the good work and thank you very much for keeping us informed." ST Calif. (Thanks, brother, I needed that. - Cowboy)

"...does anyone take time to "THANK YOU" for being such a diligent sole and keeping the information flowing (and putting up with all this silly shit)? Well, in case I haven't, THANK YOU !!!!!!!!" - K Skorepa, Knowledge is Power!

"Your come across great as far as I'm concerned and your opinion is right on the money, never slanted. Keep up the very fine work and thank you." - Bobby Big Time (and then months later he wrote) "Keep up the fantistic work. You're relentless and very dedicated, we need more like you. (I'm beginning to really like this guy - Cowboy)

"I'm damned glad y'all are on the same side we are. Keep up the neat stuff back there!" - Nina

"From the notes I've read in the past, I enjoy your "in your face" style. There's nothing like sitting down to read
information that tells it like it is. I hate it when news is sugar coated. You certainly have a flair for giving it to us straight up." - Jen, Legislative Coordinator, ABATE of NY, Western Suffolk Chapter (Don't tell your husband about the straight up thing in your face - Cowboy)

"Thanks for all the stuff you send via the Freedom Fighter's update page. It has given me incentive to jump into the political fray again - " Kathleen Brockway (That's part of the reason we do it, darlin. MOTIVATION! - Cowboy)

"I am a member of North Carolina Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE. I am president of the Buncombe chapter, state director emeritus, and former western district coordinator. I am currently on your mailing list and value the info you send very much. You are a great help in keeping our chapter informed politically." - Larry Blankenship

"Love your mail..........have to agree on (almost) everything you say.......keep up the good work - you are one of my few bright spots in the skull drudgery of every day life." - IBA4767@aol.comt

"Outrage is good. Letter writing is good. Riling is Good." - Eric Lundquist, Esq., AMA Government Relations

"I have been reading your motorcycle/political missives with interest for quite some time. I have followed many of your : call... mail to... suggestions. But never have I found it necessary to write to you personally. This time though I must tell you you really moved me. There are really no good words for your eloquent Veterans Day letter other than: Thank You! I was not a Veteran, I am not even an American, but many of my motorcycle friends are . I am an Abate local 6 officer here in San Diego and a Hd Digester. Besides that my FXR just kicked over 114 000 miles since I bought her in 91 and I returned just now from Portland, where I gave a lecture to the Western Humanities Association professors entitled: "The Myth and Reality of the American Biker". Veterans, patriotism and freedom were major features. Thanks!" - Beate

"Once again I must take some time out of my otherwise hectic schedule to thank you sincerely for the service you provide for your country and your fellow man. My children are too young to understand it, but I tell them all the time that the real cowboy fights to keep them free. You sir put your energy where your heart is. Keep it up" - BACABOB (touched my heart, he did - Cowboy)

So.... there you have it. Kind words from folks who want and need to know what's going on. Not so kind words from the wannabes, ice cubes and others whose mothers still dress them in the morning before they face the rigors of their paper routes.

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