If you thought a little Secret Service investigation or a $10,000 bear hunting fine would tame the “Motor City Madman,” well, you’ve probably never had a chat with Ted Nugent. The rocker and Second Amendment advocate, who has a ranch in Texas, sat down with The Tribune to talk about his comments on President Obama that prompted a Secret Service visit, the lead-up to his presidential endorsement of Mitt Romney and more.

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