Everybody seems to have a mental illness nowadays. At some point in time‚ it became trendy. I think we‚ Millennials‚ did that. Ah‚ the good old days when everyone was just perfectly sane‚ and the concept of mental illness was as rare as a unicorn sighting! Fast forward to today‚ where it seems like everyone and their pet rock is […]

2024 Suzuki Motorcycles SV650 ABS Following Suzuki’s announcements earlier this month of the all-new 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ crossover sport-tourer and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R‚ the fully-faired and just slightly younger sibling of the GSX-8S‚ the company has announced more returning 2024 Suzuki motorcycles. Included in the announcement are the returning V-Strom 800DE and 800DE Adventure‚ SV650 ABS naked bike‚ GSX-250R ABS sportbike‚ and Boulevard C50 and M109R cruisers.   See all of Rider’s Suzuki coverage here.  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Adventure  2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and 800DE Adventure  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE in new Pearl Tech White At the beginning of October‚ Suzuki announced two new V-Strom 800 models with a more street-oriented focus: the V-Strom 800 and 800 Touring. Returning for 2024‚ the off-road-ready V-Strom 800DE and 800DE Adventure are powered by the same 776cc parallel-Twin with a 270-degree firing order and Suzuki’s exclusive Cross Balancer system for smooth operation.  Related: 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | First Ride Review  The V-Strom 800DE has a chassis with the most ground clearance and longest suspension travel of any V-Strom‚ and its suspension is fully adjustable. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels are shod with the latest Dunlop ADV tires (tubes required). The V-Strom 800DE Adventure comes equipped with quick-release black-anodized aluminum 37-liter side cases‚ a sturdy accessory bar‚ and a skid pan to further extend riding adventures.  The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) includes traction control with a trail-oriented Gravel mode plus rider-adjustable ABS with two levels of sensitivity and the ability to switch off the rear wheel ABS when riding off-road.  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE in Champion Yellow #2 Other features include a bidirectional quickshifter‚ a full-color TFT instrument panel‚ and mono-focus LED headlights vertically stacked with a position light below a height-adjustable windscreen.  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles V-Strom 800DE Adventure The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is available in either Champion Yellow #2 or new Pearl Tech White starting at $11‚599. The V-Strom 800DE Adventure comes in new Metallic Matte Steel Green starting at $13‚049.  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Street  2024 Suzuki SV650 ABS  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles SV650 ABS The middleweight Suzuki SV650 has a liquid-cooled 645cc 90-degree V-Twin with DOHC. Suzuki’s Low RPM Assist feature adjusts engine speed during takeoff and low-speed operation for smoother power delivery and to help reduce the chance of a rider stalling the motorcycle on difficult starts.  Related: Suzuki SV650 | First Ride Review  The trellis-style frame is constructed of high-strength steel tubes‚ contributing to the motorcycle’s low weight and trim chassis‚ and braking is provided by a pair of Tokico 4-piston front calipers grasping 290mm stainless-steel discs. ABS is standard.    The 2024 Suzuki SV650 ABS has Glass Sparkle Black bodywork‚ a gold frame‚ and matching gold cast-aluminum wheels‚ and pricing starts at $7‚949.  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Sportbike  2024 Suzuki GSX250R ABS  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles GSX250R ABS The fully-faired GSX250R ABS returns with a liquid-cooled 248cc parallel-Twin and offers stellar gas mileage‚ with a claimed fuel economy of 73.6 mpg. The GSX250R ABS’s slim fuel tank helps riders easily plant their feet on the ground when stopped. It features Nissin petal-style brake rotors with ABS‚ KYB suspension components‚ and 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels. The bike has a reverse-lit LCD instrument panel and a bright halogen headlight. The position lamps and taillight use surface-emitting LEDs.  The 2024 Suzuki GSX250R ABS comes in the two-tone Metallic Diamond Red and Pearl Nebular Black paint scheme starting at $5‚099.  Related: Small Bikes Rule! Honda CRF250L Rally‚ Suzuki GSX250R and Yamaha TW200 Reviews  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles: Cruisers  2024 Suzuki Boulevard C50  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Boulevard C50 The 2024 Suzuki Boulevard C50 gives its own style to traditional cruisers‚ featuring a kicked-out front fork‚ valance-style fenders hovering over 16-inch front and 15-inch rear tires‚ each mounted on spoke-style chrome wheels‚ and staggered‚ chromed dual exhausts. The C50’s liquid-cooled 50ci (805cc) 45-degree V-Twin is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. A hidden‚ link-style rear shock smooths the ride while giving the bike an old-school‚ hardtail look‚ and the bike has wide‚ buckhorn-style handlebars‚ forward-mount floorboards‚ a 27.6-inch seat height.  The 2024 Suzuki Boulevard C50 comes in Candy Daring Red starting at $9‚199.  2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R  2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Boulevard M109R The Boulevard M109R’s liquid-cooled 109ci (1‚783cc) 45-degree V-Twin is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and shaft final drive‚ all wrapped with aggressive styling cues like slash-cut mufflers‚ drag-style handlebars‚ a supplied solo seat cowl‚ a 240mm wide rear tire‚ and a distinctively shaped headlight nacelle that is uniquely Suzuki.   Like the brakes from a GSX-R1000R‚ the M109R’s radial-mounted‚ dual-front brake calipers deliver ample stopping performance‚ and suspension comes from a large-diameter inverted fork and a link-style rear shock.  The 2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R comes in Glass Sparkle Black starting at $15‚699.  For more information‚ visit the Suzuki website.  Check out more new bikes in Rider‘s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post Returning 2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Announced appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Suzuki brings us a “sport crossover” in the form of the new GSX-S1000GX+ we tested in Portugal. (Photos by Ula Serra &; Amylee Photography) Suzuki’s new GSX-S1000GX+ is further evidence of the evolution in the sport-touring class. Formerly‚ the class consisted of big‚ heavy machines and sportier but less luxurious ones. Then came the influx of adventure bikes‚ which offered roomier riding positions and have become dominant in the marketplace.  The marketing materials for ADVs regularly show the bikes being ridden in desolate areas on unpaved terrain‚ inspiring our sense of adventure. However‚ ADVs are often used like crossover SUVs‚ with personas of rugged adventure but most often used on paved roads. So now we have crossovers that have spacious riding positions beyond what’s offered from traditional sport-tourers. Of note are BMW’s powerful S 1000 XR‚ Kawasaki’s capable Versys 1000 SE LT+‚ and our 2021 Motorcycle of the Year‚ Yamaha’s Tracer 9 GT‚ which was recently updated to the GT+.    Related: 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Review  Hot on the heels of Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GT+‚ our 2022 Motorcycle of the Year‚ is the new GX+ version that has a more open riding position‚ blending attributes of an ADV with a sport-tourer. Suzuki calls it the “supreme sport crossover.”   The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ glows in the shadows. Related: 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ Review  GT To GX | 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+  Suzuki didn’t have to start from scratch to create the GSX-S1000GX+. In a nutshell‚ the GX is a GT with a longer-travel suspension that automatically adjusts damping settings based on IMU-informed electronics. It has 1.2 inches more fork travel relative to the GT and 0.8 inches extra shock stroke – both just 0.4 inch less than the V-Strom 1050 adventure bike. Add in some new bodywork and a stronger subframe‚ and you’ve got the GX.   Other markets will receive the blue colorway depicted in the action photos‚ but the U.S. will receive only this Pearl Matte Shadow Green version. The GT+ is the version of the GSX-S1000GT with hardshell saddlebags ideal for touring. Suzuki will offer a base GX in some markets‚ but only the GX+ version will be available on our shores. It includes saddlebags and a centerstand as standard equipment.   The GX further sets itself apart from the GT by the addition of a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit‚ which informs all the electronic systems of the bike’s acceleration‚ braking‚ and lean angles. The IMU not only allows for cornering ABS and advanced traction control‚ it’s also the key ingredient in Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension‚ the company’s first semi-active suspension.  Suspension damping on the GSX-S1000GX+ is automatically controlled by electronics. SAES automatically adjusts damping rates depending on road conditions and how aggressively the bike is ridden‚ and riders can tailor it to their preferences by selecting Hard‚ Medium‚ and Soft modes or by customizing settings in a User mode. Moreover‚ the system also automatically adjusts rear preload via an electric motor to suit various loads of rider and luggage.   “These technologies‚” says Suzuki‚ “combine to make the GX comfortable and controllable on various road surfaces‚ ranging from urban asphalt and cobblestones to paved country and twisted winding mountain roads while also providing an engaging and sporty riding experience.”   Sounds good‚ right? Not a lot of cobblestones on our shores‚ so Suzuki sent us off to Portugal for a riveting riding experience on its new GX. The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ is perfectly suited to twisty coastal roads. Revved Up | 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+  The GX’s cockpit is familiar to anyone who has straddled the GT‚ with the same user-friendly switches that navigate the various electronic settings on the 6.5-inch color TFT instrument panel. Happily‚ the TFT screen is mounted much higher than it is on the GT‚ which makes it far easier to see and use. Smartphone connectivity is enabled with Suzuki’s mySPIN app and can display maps‚ phone calls‚ and music.  The vibrant TFT instrument panel is easy to navigate and switches automatically to a dark background in low-light conditions. The longer travel suspension of the GX bumps the seat height to 33.3 inches‚ 1.4 inches taller than the GT. However‚ the seat’s narrow front section gives legs a straight shot to the ground and wasn’t a problem for my 30-inch inseam.   At the heart of the GX is the revered K5 GSX-R1000 engine that has a bottomless well of power and an arm-ripping 150 hp up top. The 999cc inline-Four originally powered the 2005-2008 Gixxers‚ and Suzuki says more than 180‚000 of the bulletproof K5 mills have been produced in various guises over the years. Suzuki claims 70% of max torque is available from just 3‚000 rpm‚ with peak twist of 78 lb-ft arriving at 9‚250 rpm.    While the K5 has old roots‚ it remains a stellar powerplant‚ firing up with a guttural rumble that can willingly shriek to 11‚750 rpm when you’re in a hurry. Throttle response is perfectly smooth in the B ride mode but still acceptable in A mode‚ albeit sharper. Clutch actuation is exceedingly linear‚ and pulling away from stops is aided by Suzuki’s Low-RPM Assist System that automatically increases engine speed as the clutch lever is released.   With 150 hp on tap‚ the GSX-S1000GX+ blurs the scenery. Kudos to Suzuki for producing one of the most seamless transmissions on the market‚ with a bi-directional quickshifter that fluidly swaps gears up and down without the rider needing to touch the clutch lever. A feint stab on the shifter automatically matches revs to the lower gear with a smoothness few riders can match manually. This updated system can also shift gears without interrupting the cruise-control speed setting.   The riding position of the GX is quite agreeable‚ with the handlebar 1.7 inches closer to the rider and 1.5 inches taller than the GT’s sportier crouch. The seat-to-peg distance expands by 0.6 inch‚ but legroom remains more cramped than most ADVs.   The GX+ has a comfortably upright riding position‚ but riders with long legs might feel cramped. Gear Up  Helmet: Arai Signet X   Suit: Aerostich Roadcrafter   Gloves: Alpinestars GPX V2   Boots: Alpinestars Soho The GX’s seat isn’t as comfortable as we’d expect from a touring bike. The forward section is too narrow for long-range support‚ so it’s best to sit as far rearward as arms will allow. The solution is the Premium seat from Suzuki’s accessory catalog‚ which proved to be much more supportive. The $399.95 saddle uses double-layer padding‚ and its upper section has heat-shedding material to avoid toasted buns after sitting in the sun. It’s not only far more comfortable‚ its red stitching and tuck-and-roll surface look sharp. And the included passenger section is highlighted by a snazzy GSX-S logo. If you have short legs‚ opt for the accessory low seat ($175) which is narrower and 0.6 inch closer to the ground.   The GX exhibits neutral steering‚ tipping into corners gracefully if not quickly. It’s a lightweight sport-tourer relative to open-class bikes that typically exceed 600 lb‚ but it’s not light. It scales in at 511 lb with its 5-gallon tank full but without the saddlebags. A half-inch wider handlebar aids leverage‚ but the relatively flat profile of the 50-series rear tire inhibits the roll rate relative to more modern 55-series rubber.   The GSX-S1000GX+ is fitted with a pair of LED headlights flanked by LED position lamps that resemble eyes. Grip from the Dunlop Roadsport 2 tires seemed only average on some of the tricky road conditions we encountered on our two-day ride. The IMU-based traction control saved my bacon more than once‚ mediating at different levels of intervention based on the selected ride mode or by manually adjusting TC via intuitive menus. A light on the TFT illuminates when TC is operating‚ and the system also controls wheelies to varying levels.  Active Duty | 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+  The balance offered by semi-active suspension deserves high praise. The automatically adjusted damping keeps the GX’s suspension well-controlled at all times. On city streets and boring highways‚ I set it to Soft mode for a plush ride. When a twisty canyon road presented itself‚ I toggled to Hard mode for sportbike levels of tautness.   The adaptability of the suspension is a boon to riders who travel on all types of roads. While we appreciate fully adjustable manual suspensions‚ their settings are always a compromise. More problematic is that most riders don’t (or don’t know how to) properly adjust them to suit their weights and riding styles. With the GX‚ rear preload is automatically set without tools‚ and it can be increased to a stiffer setting if you prefer. Damping settings can also be increased or decreased from the presets to suit preferences‚ and it can all be done by a few button pushes while riding. Magic!   The GX uses the same aluminum frame as the GT but has a longer and more robust steel-trellis subframe. Note the wires leading to the gold-colored semi-active rear shock that features automatic preload adjustment. Less magical are a few aspects of the GX that come up a little short. The windscreen is adjustable to three positions but not without unbolting four screws‚ thwarting on-the-fly adaptability. Tool-less systems have been available on other bikes for more than a decade‚ so its absence here is annoying.   In the windscreen’s low setting‚ airflow is smooth up to 70 mph‚ but higher speeds induce head buffeting. Wind protection improves with the screen in its highest setting‚ but then it’s stuck there until you bring out the tools again. Digits are sheltered by handguards‚ but they’re not warmed without ordering heated grips from the accessory catalog. And while I’m feeling disappointed‚ I’ll note the lack of self-canceling turnsignals.   The layered design of the fairing manages airflow nicely‚ but we wish it had a hand-adjustable windscreen. Ride On – And On | 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+  The idea of a sport crossover may seem odd‚ but it comes together nicely in the GSX-S1000GX+‚ which shines brightest by its capabilities to fulfill many roles. It’s docile and manageable in the city‚ and it’s reasonably comfortable and can carry a bunch of luggage on the highway. Open roads are quickly eaten up by superbike levels of power‚ and big speeds are shed by a competent set of Brembo front brakes and the security of cornering ABS.  The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ is ready for sport-touring anywhere you want to point it. The GX+ might induce sticker shock. Priced at $18‚499‚ it’s the most expensive Suzuki you can buy. Price creep has affected similar Japanese bikes with IMUs and semi-active suspensions: Kawaski’s 567-lb Versys 1000 SE LT+ retails for $18‚899‚ while Yamaha’s less powerful but lighter 492-lb Tracer 9 GT+ has a $16‚499 MSRP.   Is the Suzuki $2‚000 better than the Yamaha? We’ll report back to you in the springtime when the GX arrives in dealers and we can take them both on a tour for a comparison test. Both are likely contenders for our 2024 Motorcycle of the Year crown.    Check out more new/updated bikes in Rider’s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide    2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ Specs  Base Price: $18‚499  Warranty: 1 yr.‚ unltd. miles  Website: SuzukiCycles.com  ENGINE  Type: Liquid-cooled‚ transverse inline-Four‚ DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.  Displacement: 999cc  Bore x Stroke: 73.4 x 59.0mm  Compression Ratio: 12.2:1  Valve Insp. Interval: 15‚000 miles  Fuel Delivery: EFI w/ throttle-by-wire‚ 40mm throttle bodies x 4  Lubrication System: Wet sump‚ 3.6 qt. cap.  Transmission: 6-speed‚ cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch  Final Drive: Chain  CHASSIS  Frame: Twin-spar cast-aluminum frame &; swingarm  Wheelbase: 57.9 in.  Rake/Trail: 25.5 degrees/3.8 in.  Seat Height: 33.3 in.  Suspension‚ Front: 43mm inverted fork‚ electronically adj.‚ 5.9 in. travel  Rear: Single linkage shock‚ electronically adj.‚ 5.9 in. travel  Brakes‚ Front: Dual 310mm floating discs w/ 4-piston radial monoblock calipers &; ABS  Rear: Single 240mm disc w/ 1-piston caliper &; ABS  Wheels‚ Front: Cast‚ 3.5 x 17 in.  Rear: Cast‚ 6.0 x 17 in.  Tires‚ Front: 120/70-ZR17  Rear: 190/50-ZR17  Wet Weight: 511 lb (factory claim‚ without saddlebags)  PERFORMANCE  Horsepower: 150 hp @ 11‚000 rpm (factory claim)  Torque: 78.2 lb-ft @ 9‚250 rpm (factory claim)  Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal. The post 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ Review | First Ride  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

I love this story! I don’t like any stress it’s brought to this family or the evil hate constantly spewed by the MSM‚ but I love how the facts keep turning in this kid’s favor and how his family is standing strong! We’re all 100% behind you‚ keep standing tall! You did absolutely nothing wrong. Holden Armenta and his father‚ Bubba‚ joined Watter’s World last night and spoke out for the first time since the incident. My friends over at TrendingPolitics wrote the following: “It’s been a little bit of a spiral‚” Bubba said. Asked how he’s holding up‚ Holden put on a cheerful face and said his friends and community have been behind him. He’s also excited to attend next Sunday’s game where Chiefs Nation has pledged to wear the half-black‚ half-red face paint that originally drew attention to him. “It’s okay because a lot of kids at school are getting excited but it’s starting to get me a little nervous because if they go a little bit overboard it’s a little scary‚” Holden said. Watters then asked Bubba if he and Holden‚ who are Native Americans‚ would accept an apology from Carron J. Phillips‚ the Deadspin reporter who wrote that Holden “found a way to hate Black people and the Native Americans at the same time.” “I don’t even know what to think about that. It’s a little too late for that. The damage is already done. It’s worldwide. Now there’s comments all over‚ there’s disrespect toward Native Americans and toward my family. We never in any way‚ shape‚ or form never meant to disrespect any Native Americans. The tribe we’re from doesn’t even wear that headdress. This specific headdress is a novelty piece‚ it’s a costume piece. That’s exactly what we’d purchased it for and wore it for. “It’s been a whirlwind of comments coming even from other tribes‚ tribal members. Some think it’s okay‚ some thing it’s not okay. It’s a nine-year-old boy supporting his team‚” he added. You can watch the interview here: And if you missed some of the story to date‚ here’s a recap: UPDATE: Young Kansas City Chiefs Fan Falsely Smeared For Wearing ‘Black Face’ Is Native American A writer for a sports blog called Deadspin targeted a child wearing face paint at a Kansas City Chiefs football game‚ attempting to smear the boy as wearing “black face.” Sports Writer Attempts To Smear Child For Wearing ‘Black Face’ At NFL Game The writer‚ Carron J. Phillips‚ posted a misleading picture of the child‚ showing only one side of his face. X’s Community Notes explained the other side of the boy’s face was painted red‚ thus wearing his team’s colors for the game. “The NFL needs to speak out against the Kansas City Chiefs fan in Black face‚ Native headdress‚” Deadspin posted Monday. “Blackface is the use of dark makeup to mimic and exaggerate the features of Black people in order to ridicule them. This fan’s face is painted red &; black to support the Kansas City Chiefs. Facepaint is a popular practice at NFL games and is not related to blackface‚” Community Notes stated. The NFL needs to speak out against the Kansas City Chiefs fan in Black face‚ Native headdress https://t.co/9eGBsA8nca — Deadspin (@Deadspin) November 27‚ 2023 Phillips wrote on Deadspin: It takes a lot to disrespect two groups of people at once. But on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas‚ a Kansas City Chiefs fan found a way to hate Black people and the Native Americans at the same time. It was as if Jon Gruden’s emails had come to life. The image of a Chiefs fan in Black face wearing a Native headdress during a road game leads to so many unanswered questions. Why did the camera person give this fan the attention? Why did the producer allow that camera angle to be aired at all? Is that fan a kid/teenager or a young adult? Despite their age‚ who taught that person that what they were wearing was appropriate? The answers to all of those questions lead back to the NFL. While it isn’t the league’s responsibility to stop racism and hate from being taught in the home‚ they are a league that has relentlessly participated in prejudice. If the NFL had outlawed the chop at Chiefs games and been more aggressive in changing the team’s name‚ then we wouldn’t be here. Despite receiving massive criticism‚ Phillips doubled down on his smear of the young Kansas City Chiefs fan. “For the idiots in my mentions who are treating this as some harmless act because the other side of his face was painted red‚ I could make the argument that it makes it even worse. Y’all are the ones who hate Mexicans but wear sombreros on Cinco‚” he wrote in a now-deleted post. “The colors of the Kansas City Chiefs are red and black. The colors on the fan’s face are a reference to the team colors‚ not to races or skin colors‚” Community Notes explained. After the uproar‚ a popular Kansas City Chiefs fan group identified the child. ‘Real Kansas City Chiefs Fans’ said the boy’s name is Holden Armenta and he’s Native American. From Real Kansas City Chiefs Fans: UPDATE: During Sundays broadcast Holden Armenta from California a Native that belongs to the Chumash Tribe. His Grandfather is on the Chumash Tribe board up in Santa Ynez. This is his family at Super Bowl LVII. Everyone is making a massive deal out of this and only trying to show one side of his face to push their narrative. Real Kansas City Chiefs Fans Salutes You Holden And Your Family *Image from ‘Real Kansas City Chiefs Fans’ Facebook* “Everyone asked to take a photo with him. He’s Native American – people are ridiculous‚” Shannon Armenta stated on Facebook. “Odd to see my child on Fox News! Relieved that most people stand behind us!” Armenta said in another post. You just can’t make this up… the kid that @Deadspin and @carronJphillips tried to smear for his costume and “black face” is actually Native American. He should sue them into oblivion. https://t.co/XAyenORfQ6 pic.twitter.com/NAmzS2ykK4 — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 29‚ 2023 BREAKING: The kid Deadspin smeared over false blackface and racism accusations is actually Native American His grandfather is Raul Armenta‚ part of the Chumash tribe and a member of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians I hope Holden Armenta sues them all into oblivion. I hope… pic.twitter.com/cAKmr5beqq — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) November 29‚ 2023 Collin Rugg writes: The young boy who was labeled as wearing ‘blackface’ by Deadspin is Holden Armenta. His mother‚ Shannon Armenta confirmed that her son was the one at the middle of the controversy on her Facebook page. It gets even better: Chiefs players saw Holden during the game and decided to join him with his tomahawk chop. Black players were so ‘offended’ by the “blackface” that they copied Holden’s chop. What an embarrassment for Deadspin. WATCH: JUST IN: The young boy who was labeled as wearing ‘blackface’ by Deadspin is Holden Armenta. His mother‚ Shannon Armenta confirmed that her son was the one at the middle of the controversy on her Facebook page. It gets even better: Chiefs players saw Holden during the game and… pic.twitter.com/jdIDhcul3Z — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 29‚ 2023 “This is going to cost Deadspin and the washed-up writer dearly‚” one X user commented. This is going to cost Deadspin and the washed-up writer dearly. pic.twitter.com/ESCAqAIovG — Larry (@LarryDJonesJr) November 29‚ 2023

Occam’s Razor says that the simplest answer is usually correct. Elon Musk often jokes that the most “ironic” outcome is usually the most likely to occur. And he might just be right on this one. What is the one word the Crooked Media and Crooked Congress has tried to sink President Trump with since January 2021? “Insurrection” In that context‚ people afraid that President Trump will win again (big league) in 2024‚ have tried to use the “Insurrection Clause” of the 14th Amendment to bar him from the ballot: Prohibition Against Holding Office: Section 3 of the 14th Amendment states that no person shall hold any office‚ civil or military‚ under the United States or under any state‚ who‚ having previously taken an oath as a member of Congress‚ or as an officer of the United States‚ or as a member of any state legislature‚ or as an executive or judicial officer of any state‚ to support the Constitution of the United States‚ shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same‚ or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. Of course we know that’s completely bogus‚ but did you know there is actually a different law on the books from 1795 called The Insurrection Act? Totally different thing‚ and the irony above all ironies is that President Trump may deploy it on Day 1 of his Presidency to clean up America: The Insurrection Act of 1795 is a United States federal law that empowers the President to deploy U.S. military and federalized National Guard troops within the United States in specific circumstances‚ such as to suppress civil disorder‚ insurrection‚ and rebellion. The key aspects of this act include: Authorization for Use: The Act allows the President to use the armed forces to address an insurrection in any state which requests it‚ or in situations where it’s necessary to enforce federal law. Conditions for Deployment: Before deploying troops‚ the President must first issue a proclamation ordering the insurgents to disperse within a limited time. If the situation does not resolve after this proclamation‚ the President can then use military force. Historical Context: Enacted in 1795‚ the law was a response to the Whiskey Rebellion‚ a 1794 uprising against federal tax collections in western Pennsylvania. Subsequent Amendments: The Act has been amended several times‚ most notably by the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878‚ which limits the use of military personnel under federal command for law enforcement purposes within the United States. Modern Usage: The Insurrection Act has been invoked on several occasions throughout history‚ including during the Los Angeles riots in 1992 and in response to Hurricane Hugo in 1989. America has become a third world country. Our major cities are not even safe to walk in any more. Have you seen this from Chicago? Chicago has fallen. Third worldShithole! pic.twitter.com/Z2WoZybUVa — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) September 17‚ 2023 Or this filth from New York? Breaking News: Democrats Piss Themselves on Trains Now… pic.twitter.com/oBdPGn6RF7 — Rob/1865 (@Rob1865_) November 28‚ 2023 Or this TERRIFYING attack on a woman in Chicago? THIS IS THIRD WORLD COUNTRY SHIT! Lock these thugs up or just execute them if needed….YES or NO? https://t.co/tAUZsRlQsA — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) November 28‚ 2023 Time to clean it up‚ and President Trump is just the man to do it. Here is The Associated Press: “You look at these great cities Los Angeles‚ San Francisco you look at what’s happening to our country… We cannot let it happen any longer. And one of the other things I’ll do.. Because you know you’re supposed to not be involved in that you just have to be asked by the governor or the mayor to come in… The next time‚ I’m not waiting. One of the things I did was let them run it‚ and we’re going to show how bad a job they do‚” he added. You can see the clip in this speech at the 1:50:00 mark — the play button should cue it up right to that spot: Here’s more from the Associated Press on how it may play out: The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest in the states‚ an authority that is not reviewable by the courts. One of its few guardrails merely requires the president to request that the participants disperse. “The principal constraint on the president’s use of the Insurrection Act is basically political‚ that presidents don’t want to be the guy who sent tanks rolling down Main Street‚” said Joseph Nunn‚ a national security expert with the Brennan Center for Justice. “There’s not much really in the law to stay the president’s hand.” A spokesman for Trump’s campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment about what authority Trump might use to pursue his plans. Congress passed the act in 1792‚ just four years after the Constitution was ratified. Nunn said it’s an amalgamation of different statutes enacted between then and the 1870s‚ a time when there was little in the way of local law enforcement. “It is a law that in many ways was created for a country that doesn’t exist anymore‚” he said. It also is one of the most substantial exceptions to the Posse Comitatus Act‚ which generally prohibits using the military for law enforcement purposes. Trump has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency‚ including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime. His plans also have included using the military against foreign drug cartels‚ a view echoed by other Republican primary candidates such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley‚ the former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor. What do you think?

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