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To test the new Shoei Neotec 3 modular motorcycle helmet, I pulled it out of the box, installed the Pinlock anti-fog insert, and wore it for nine straight days while riding over 4,200 miles through four states – all day, every day for 12-14 hours in temperatures ranging from freezing to 100-plus, in headwinds, tailwinds, and crosswinds, and in mostly dry conditions but also pouring rain. How did it do? Now in its third generation, the Shoei Neotec 3 is an evolution of one of the most popular premium modular helmets. When the first Neotec debuted in 2012, it replaced the Multitec, and each generation has brought refinements and new features. Testing the Shoei Neotec 3 on the 2024 KTM 890 SMT. Photo by Kevin Wing Shoei used wind-tunnel testing to improve the shell’s aerodynamics. It has more sculpted contours above the faceshield, new side plates between the flip-up chinbar and the shell, and a more pronounced rear spoiler to help smooth airflow. At highway speeds, the Neotec 3 slices cleanly through the air while looking straight ahead or side to side. The shell is made using Shoei’s proprietary, three-layer Advanced Integrated Matrix, which includes fiber-reinforced matrix, compound structure (layers of organic and glass fibers), and synthetic resin. Inside the shell is a multidensity EPS liner that optimizes impact absorption in key areas. The rotating chinbar has two fully open positions, and the higher of the two requires a stronger pull to close the chinbar. The weight of the medium helmet I tested is 4 lb, 1.5 ounces, which is 0.5 ounce lighter than my Neotec II, and it never feels heavy on my head. In fact, like most high-quality helmets, I usually forget that I’m wearing it. The Neotec 3’s updated faceshield provides a better airtight seal, and it does a fantastic job of keeping out wind and rain. It also has a new central locking mechanism with a release button, but occasionally the shield is difficult to lock closed, and it doesn’t always have a noticeable click to let me know it is locked. The drop-down sunshield is now 5mm taller for more vertical coverage, and it has a prominent slider on the left side of the helmet that’s easy to operate. Starting our day in Stafford, Arizona, before riding the Coronado Trail National Scenic Byway. Photo by Eric Birns. Neotecs have always been comfortable helmets, and the Neotec 3 is no exception. It has a plush comfort lining with cheek pads that use Noise Isolators and a snug neck roll to keep out wind and noise. The interior fit can be customized with different crown and cheek pads, and there are removable ear pads over the speaker pockets. Shoei also updated the ventilation system and the micro-ratchet chinstrap. Built into the bottom edge of the Neotec 3 are plug-and-play installation points for the optional Shoei Comlink helmet communicator ($359), which uses Sena’s SRL3 Mesh Intercom 2.0 Bluetooth system, Harmon Kardon speakers, and a noise-cancelling microphone. Making friends in Terlingua, Texas, just outside of Big Bend National Park. Photo by Eric Birns. Except for the niggling issue of the faceshield locking mechanism, the Shoei Neotec 3 does everything I want a good modular helmet to do. Even after wearing it every day for more than a week straight, it was consistently comfortable, easy to use, and quiet. Like my Neotec II, I’ll be wearing it for years to come. The Neotec 3 is available in sizes XS-2XL (spread over three shell sizes) in solid colors for $899.99 and graphics for $999.99. Shop for Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Motorcycle Helmet The post Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review | Gear appeared first on Rider Magazine.

After a decade-long absence, the SMT – short for Supermoto Touring – returns to KTM’s lineup for 2024. Now based on the 890 Adventure R platform, it has the long legs of a supermoto and most of the comfort of a sport-tourer. (Photos by Kevin Wing) In the year 10 B.C. (Before Covid), KTM brought to the U.S. two versions of its 999cc V-Twin Supermoto platform – an R model for hard-edged street riding and a T model for lightweight sport-touring. Using “supermoto” and “touring” to describe a single motorcycle might seem like the collision of two unlikely worlds, sort of like that TV commercial from the ’70s: “You got your peanut butter in my chocolate!” “You got your chocolate in my peanut butter!” That result, the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, was a match made in heaven. The KTM 890 SMT is made to unwind twisty roads like this one. So too was the 990 Supermoto T. When I tested one in 2010, my uncle, Lanny Fielder, joined me on a ride up and over Mount Palomar, down Banner Grade to Borrego Springs, and up Montezuma Grade to Julian on some of the best roads in San Diego County, California, and we swapped his Suzuki Bandit 1200 and the 990 SMT several times along the way. With 17-inch wheels, sticky tires, and sporty suspension damping, the 890 SMT is a backroad bomber. From my 2010 review: “The KTM 990 Supermoto T is one of those motorcycles that I want to keep, lock away in the garage, and when the PR rep asks for it back, just shrug and play dumb: ‘I dunno where it is.’ Fielder didn’t want to hand the keys back (he’s contemplating trading in his Super Duke at the local KTM dealer), and [former EIC] Tuttle – even more enamored with this bike than the original 950 Supermoto – said the 990 SMT would be the ideal sporting machine to have in his stable.” KTMs are known for angular styling, and the 890 SMT is no exception. The stubby windscreen doesn’t provide much wind protection for the upper body, but handguards protect the mitts. Lanny ended up making that trade. He’s the sort of guy who rotates his two-to-three bike stable every couple of years, but 14 years later, he still has his 990 SMT. When Marc Cook was EIC of Motorcyclist magazine back in those days, he also fell in love with the 990 SMT. He turned a test unit into a project bike, which he bought from KTM. Chicken strips? We don’t need no stinkin’ chicken strips! Despite such praise, the 990 SMT was history by the end of 2013, adding its name to a long list of bikes loved by motojournalists but spurned by buyers. (It was also supplanted by the 1190 Adventure, which arrived in 2014 as KTM’s first street-focused adventure bike.) It’s been a long wait, but the SMT is back for 2024. Whereas the 990 SMT was a touring variant of the big-bore Supermoto platform, the new 890 SMT is a sport-touring variant of the 890 Adventure R mixed with some 890 Duke bits. Tucked behind the windscreen is a 5-inch full-color TFT instrument panel. Intuitive illustrations show how different modes alter the bike’s performance, but it takes seven button pushes to change ride modes and return to the main screen. If you love the upright seating position of an adventure bike but know that you absolutely, positively will not ride off-road, then the 890 SMT’s 17-inch wheels and sticky Michelin PowerGP tires make more sense for street riding than the 890 Adventure R’s 21-inch front/18-inch rear wheels with knobby tires. The 890 SMT also offers a lower seat height, less suspension travel, and street-tuned WP Apex suspension. The original 990 SMT’s standard touring amenities consisted of a small fairing with a windscreen, a wide two-up seat, a luggage rack, and small semi-rigid saddlebags. Its 2010 MSRP was $13,998, which is $20,196 in today’s dollars. Michelin PowerGP tires provide fantastic grip. The new 890 SMT puts more emphasis on the “SM” than the “T.” It also has a plush two-up seat, a luggage rack, and a small fairing, but it’s topped with an opaque cut-down screen that provides minimal wind protection. Luggage is no longer standard, but it’s available in KTM’s PowerParts accessory catalog along with heated grips, a centerstand, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and more. The 2024 MSRP is $13,949, making it a much better deal than the 990 SMT was. To further underscore the “SM” side of the equation, the 890 SMT’s cornering ABS has a Supermoto mode, which reduces intervention at the front wheel and turns off ABS at the rear. And compared to the 890 Adventure R, the SMT has a smaller 4.2-gallon fuel tank. The wide, well-padded seat is comfortable for both rider and passenger, and the luggage rack has integrated grab handles. We typically test motorcycles as close to their stock configuration as we can, but manufacturers sometimes equip bikes with options they know most customers will buy or ones they want to showcase. Our 890 SMT was fitted with a few extras, including a carbon-fiber low front fender ($367.99; it replaces the stock high-mount fender), an Akrapovič slip-on exhaust ($944.99; 2 lb lighter than stock), and the Tech Pack ($689.99; it adds Quickshifter+, Motor Slip Regulation, cruise control, and the Track Pack, which includes a Track ride mode with a special throttle map and an on-the-fly rear-wheel slip adjuster). Now that we’ve covered most of the key details, let’s ride! The black plastic between the engine and fairing is the lower part of the low-slung fuel tank, which holds 4.2 gallons. A remote knob makes it easy to adjust the shock’s spring preload. In Rider‘s October 2024 issue, you’ll find Mark Tuttle’s tour test of the Honda Transalp. His 340-mile, four-county loop starts and ends in my hometown of Ventura, California. Tuttle highlights some fantastic roads, but the 37-mile section of State Route 33 from Ojai to Ozena Fire Station is one of the best motorcycling routes in the state. It’s been my go-to route for pleasure rides and test rides for nearly two decades, and the 890 SMT is the perfect well-honed blade for carving precise lines up and over two mountain passes and through rock-lined canyons on SR-33. Read all of our KTM reviews here. Having spent hundreds of hours riding thousands of miles on various KTM Adventure and Duke models (including the supersized Super versions) over the past decade or so, the 890 SMT feels comfortably familiar. KTM takes a modular approach to sharing engines and chassis features across multiple models, with tweaks to engine tuning, suspension setup, and electronics to suit each bike’s primary mission. The 890 SMT has the same 103-hp LC8c parallel-Twin, tubular-steel trellis frame, and cast-aluminum swingarm as the 890 Adventure R. They also have the same switchgear, TFT displays, and menu navigation. But in stock form, the KTM 890 SMT weighs about 20 lb less than the 890 Adventure R, and its smaller wheels put more weight on the front and sharpen the steering geometry. The SMT’s wide adventure-style handlebar gives it plenty of steering leverage. And its Michelin PowerGP tires, which seem to have the smallest number of rain grooves allowable for a DOT tire, cling to the pavement as if magnetized and have quick turn-in characteristics. Agility, hallowed be thy name. When riding the 890 SMT, you’ll want to squeeze out every last bit of daylight. Given the sportiness implied by the “supermoto” part of the model’s name, the 890 SMT deserves the same engine tuning as the discontinued 890 Duke R, which pumped out 119 hp to the SMT’s 103 (torque figures are around 73 lb-ft for both models). Based on our last dyno run on an 890 Adventure, 103 hp at the crank translates to about 89 hp at the rear wheel. When it comes to power, more is more. A high, wide handlebar allows the rider to tuck in or sit up straight as desired. GEAR UP Helmet: Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Jacket: Scorpion Vortex Air Airbag Vest: Alpinestars Tech-Air 7x Pants: Scorpion Covert Pro Jeans Boots: Sidi Gavia Gore-Tex Nonetheless, the KTM 890 SMT has plenty of get-up-and-go. Its throttle response is precise, with the immediacy of that response varying by ride mode: Track and Sport give you the beans right now, Street doles them out a tad slower, and Rain takes its sweet time. On occasion, particularly at high revs, the SMT transmits a fair amount of vibration and coarseness to the rider. Diving into and launching out of corners, especially those on SR-33 that I know like the back of my hand while quickshifting through gears, felt like a Vulcan mind meld between man and machine. The front brakes, a pair of J.Juan 4-piston radial calipers gripping 320mm discs, scrub off speed assertively, but the lever lacks the precise feel found on more premium setups. With 7.1 inches of suspension travel at both ends, there’s a lot of stroke available for a sporty machine, and I appreciate the system’s ability to absorb hits great and small and deliver a comfortable ride. Firming things up is easy. The open-cartridge fork has convenient no-tool adjusters atop each leg, allowing riders to dial in compression (left) and rebound (right) damping. And the rear shock has a remote spring preload adjuster knob as well as an easy-to-reach rebound adjuster that requires the flat-blade screwdriver from the underseat toolkit. The Akrapovič slip-on exhaust (which saves a couple pounds but doesn’t improve sound much) and carbon-fiber low front fender are accessories. The 890 SMT can be ridden aggressively, and it’s a pleasure to do so, but its range of capabilities is much wider. I’ve used it for relaxed decompression rides, trips to the airport (LAX offers free motorcycle parking!), and errand runs. If I worked at an office rather than at home, it would make a great commuter. Outfitted with some luggage, I’d happily hit the road for a week on the SMT.  The promise of sport-tourers has always been that you can go fast for long distances and enjoy the conveniences of comfort, protection from the elements, and the ability to carry luggage (and possibly a passenger). Over the past decade, traditional sport-tourers have largely been shoved aside by adventure-tourers that mostly deliver on the sport-touring promise while adding rugged any-road versatility. An empty road winding through a canyon and a motorcycle that loves to lean. What more could you ask for? KTM brought back the highly capable 1290 Super Duke GT sport-tourer, which was Rider’s 2023 Motorcycle of the Year. But its price starts at $20,499, and that doesn’t include saddlebags. For those seeking a more affordable sport-touring option, the 890 SMT fits the bill. It’s fast, comfortable, and has nearly 200 miles of range, though it doesn’t offer much wind protection (a taller windscreen is conspicuously absent from the accessories list). For some, the biggest hurdle will be the SMT’s 33.9-inch seat height. Don’t let the name trip you up. How the KTM 890 SMT works is what really matters. Like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Supermoto and Touring are two great tastes that taste great together. 2024 KTM 890 SMT Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide. 2024 KTM 890 SMT Specifications Base Price: $13,949 Price as Tested: $15,952 (Tech Pack and accessories) Warranty: 2 yrs. unltd. miles Website: KTM.com ENGINE Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. Displacement: 889cc Bore x Stroke: 90.7 x 68.8mm Horsepower: 103 hp @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim) Torque: 73.8 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (factory claim) Compression Ratio: 13.5:1 Valve Insp. Interval: 18,600 miles Fuel Delivery: EFI w/ 46mm throttle bodies x 2 Lubrication System: Semi-dry sump, 3.1-qt. cap. Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch Final Drive: Chain CHASSIS Frame: Tubular chromoly steel trellis w/ cast-aluminum swingarm Wheelbase: 59.1 in. Rake/Trail: 25.8 degrees/4.4 in. Seat Height: 33.9 in.  Suspension, Front: 43mm inverted open-cartridge fork, adj. compression & rebound, 7.1 in. travel Rear: Single shock, adj. rebound & spring preload (remote), 7.1 in. travel Brakes, Front: Dual 320mm floating discs w/ 4-piston radial calipers & ABS Rear: Single 260mm floating disc w/ 2-piston caliper & ABS Wheels, Front: Cast, 3.50 x 17 Rear: Cast, 5.50 x 17 Tires, Front: Tubeless, 120/70-ZR17 Rear: Tubeless, 180/55-ZR17 Wet Weight: 450 lb Load Capacity: 542 lb GVWR: 992 lb Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gal. Fuel Consumption: 46.7 mpg Estimated Range: 195 miles The post 2024 KTM 890 SMT Review appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Ever wonder why the FBI doesn’t have these school shooters on their radar before tragedy strikes? Most of the time I chalk it up to pure incompetence, or being too busy going after MAGA that they forget to do their real job. Or worse, some allege they are in on it! I would never allege that, but some believe it. In any event, in this case alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray WAS known by the FBI and the police even visited their house in 2023. This body-cam footage was just released and it’s pretty mindblowing. Watch here: JUST IN: Body-cam footage released of Georgia school sh**ter Colt Gray & his father being questioned by police after he threatened to shoot up a middle school in 2023. Colin Gray told police he had talked “quite a bit” about school sh**tings with his son. Colt Gray then came… pic.twitter.com/drZkQFj29b — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 10, 2024 JUST IN: Body-cam footage released of Georgia school sh**ter Colt Gray & his father being questioned by police after he threatened to shoot up a middle school in 2023. Colin Gray told police he had talked “quite a bit” about school sh**tings with his son. Colt Gray then came out of the house and answered questions from the police. Investigator: “Did you say something about a school sh**ting?” Colt: “Never, I just told him, I don’t know what, maybe they misheard somebody else, I don’t remember saying that.” Investigator: “I got no choice but to take you at your word.” Does this explain why the father has also now been arrested and charged with murder? Right move? BREAKING: Father of School Shooting Suspect Colt Gray ARRESTED — Charged With Murder! Another major breaking news alert to share with you…. Suspected school shooter Colt Gray’s father, Colin Gray, has just been arrested and charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children. Wow! Take a look: BREAKING: Colin Gray, the father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Gray, 54, is facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two… pic.twitter.com/QYYDQnE2Zz — Melissa Hallman (@dotconnectinga) September 5, 2024 Here are more details, from CNN: The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, is facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the GBI said Thursday. His son, Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student, is accused of killing two students and two teachers with an AR-style rifle in the Wednesday shooting. Nine more people were hospitalized. CNN is working to determine whether Colin Gray has legal representation. When reached by phone on Thursday, the Barrow County Public Defender’s Office could not confirm if they were representing him and had no comment. Gray told investigators this week he had purchased the gun used in the killings as a holiday present for his son in December 2023, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation. One source told CNN the AR-15-style rifle was purchased at a local gun store as a Christmas present. The timeline the teen’s father provided to authorities would put the gun purchase months after authorities first contacted Gray and his family to investigate school shooting threats made online. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia closed that investigation because the tip about the threat could not be substantiated. CNN has made several attempts to reach Colin Gray by phone and in person at the family home. Wednesday’s mass shooting, which happened just weeks into the new school year, was the 45th school shooting so far this year and the deadliest US school shooting since the March 2023 massacre at The Covenant School in Nashville that left six people dead. Richard Aspinwall, Christina Irimie, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were all victims in the Apalachee High School shooting on September 4. Will more arrests follow? HOLY CRAP: Colt Gray’s Family Threatens To Go “FULL THROTTLE” With Blood! Wow, this is bad…. It ALMOST makes you feel sorry for this kid, the alleged shooter in yesterday’s horrific school shooting.  Almost.  Because apparently he had one hell of a bad family. Family members of the alleged shooter went online today and went on the offensive unleashing angry and vile and vitriolic tirades against anyone saying anything bad about Colt, at one point threatening to go “full throttle” in a bloody rage. Sick stuff. Take a look here: NEW: Apalachee High School sh**ting suspect Colt Gray’s family is *defending* him after he k*lled four innocent people, threaten to go “full throttle.” Multiple family members have lashed out since the incident. “Just check yourself before you speak about a child that never… pic.twitter.com/K8sEP9DJJk — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 5, 2024 NEW: Apalachee High School sh**ting suspect Colt Gray’s family is *defending* him after he k*lled four innocent people, threaten to go “full throttle.” Multiple family members have lashed out since the incident. “Just check yourself before you speak about a child that never asked to deal with the bull**** he saw on a daily basis,” his aunt Annie Polhamus Brown said on Facebook. “Y’all ready to see Polhamus bl**d in full throttle? Nah, I wouldn’t either.” “Colt never asked for what he’s been through – I’m with you 1000000%. Prayers for EVERYONE affected,” an apparent relative said in a comment. A former teacher even called him a “sweet boy.” “I taught Colt and know first hand he dealt with so much!” “I love him and will be thinking about him and your family as you go through this tragedy! Such a sweet boy.” Here are two screenshots: Look, I get wanting to defend your family and stand by them — even in the worst of situations — but maybe you want to drop all the wildly inflammatory statements and not make threats like how you will go “full throttle”? We saw “full throttle” from your family yesterday (allegedly) and it was very evil. The family clearly didn’t do this kid any favors: FAMILY OF APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING SUSPECT DEFENDS HIM AFTER TRAGEDY The family of Colt Gray, the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting that left 4 people dead, is defending him, with some relatives threatening to go “full throttle” against critics. Relatives… pic.twitter.com/oKymQuU2nF — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 5, 2024 The New York Post added this: The aunt of alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray threatened to go “full throttle” on anyone speaking ill of the 14-year-old suspect on social media just hours after the massacre unfolded. Annie Polhamus Brown, who identified herself as Gray’s aunt, leapt to the teen’s defense in a series of since-removed Facebook posts soon after authorities identified him as the alleged gunman who opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder on Wednesday. Deadly shots rang out at 10:30 Wednesday morning. “They are charging my 14yo nephew as an adult, for murder,” Brown wrote in one of her Facebook posts after Gray was accused of slaughtering four people and wounding at least nine others during the shooting spree at his school. “Yall ready to see Polhamus blood in full throttle? Nah, I wouldn’t be either.” The woman vowed to stick by the alleged gunman, saying she “WILL NOT” leave her “nephew standing alone!!!!” “When Uvalde happened, I told my own children that ‘only hurt people hurt people’,” Brown wrote, adding that she did “EVERYTHING” she could to “FIGHT” for her nephew. “I will take care of my nephew and what he needs on this side — just check yourself before you speak about a child that never asked to deal with the bulls—t he saw on a daily basis,” she said in the post. Brown didn’t elaborate in the posts on the apparent issues she claimed the teen had endured. She later told the Washington Post, though, that the teen had been “begging for help from everybody around him” for mental health issues prior to the massacre. “The adults around him failed him,” Brown said, adding that his apparent struggles were exacerbated by a tough home life. The aunt, who lives in Florida, wouldn’t expand on the mental health issues but said she had tried to get him assistance from afar. She added that she helped him re-enroll in school back in January after a period of absenteeism. It comes after the alleged shooter’s relative had earlier begged in a social media post for “someone” to get her in touch with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in the aftermath of Wednesday’s bloodshed — claiming she’d tried calling but hadn’t been able to get through. “I am not scared, I will not back down,” Brown said in her social media rant. Elsewhere in her tirade, Brown appeared to offer support to the families of the victim, writing: “I Will NOT disrespect other parents and families that are dealing with this tragedy on the opposite end. They DID NOT DESERVE THIS!!!!” “Y’all can go ahead and play the blame game all you want, but THE FAMILIES affected by my nephew’s actions deserve all the attention now!!!!!!,” she added.

Shawn Farash cracks me up every time! This latest one is no exception, and I’m giving it a PG-13 rating, so hide your kids, hide your wife before listening! He absolutely NAILS the voice, the facial expressions, and the content… Enjoy: TRUMP LOVES CATS! Thank you @AaronWorthing for the inspiration pic.twitter.com/m6xFjGw803 — Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) September 9, 2024 Full screen video player here: TRUMP LOVES CATS! Thank you @AaronWorthing for the inspiration pic.twitter.com/m6xFjGw803 — Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) September 9, 2024 So good! Here’s one he did just last week that also had me dying laughing: “TRUMP” Goes To McDonalds Looking For Kamala Harris… This is hilarious! Shawn Farash (Captain Deplorable) is the best Trump impersonator out there! Shane Gillis is great too, and not taking anything away from him, but Shawn cracks me up every time. After Kamala Harris recently claimed to have worked at McDonalds and then got Fact-Checked and proven there is no evidence of any kind to support that claim, you KNEW Shawn Farash would be making a video soon at the McDonalds drive thru! And he did not disappoint! The only bummer here is the lady running the drive up clearly didn’t catch on to the joke. Sometimes they do and you can tell they’re starting to laugh, but the lady working this drive thru appeared to have about as much personality and brain power as a rock. Hey, wait a minute….maybe he DID find Kamala after all! This is a real kick, enjoy: “TRUMP” went looking for Kamala Harris at the McDonald’s Drive Thru pic.twitter.com/CwBNy89w96 — Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) September 2, 2024 Full screen video player here: “TRUMP” went looking for Kamala Harris at the McDonald’s Drive Thru pic.twitter.com/CwBNy89w96 — Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) September 2, 2024 Some of my favorite Shawn Farash clips are the time he did the impersonation right to President Trump live (that was amazing) and the time he shouted out WeLoveTrump.com! I’ll copy those below: Trump Meets….Trump! If you’ve been with us for a while, you know Captain Deplorable. I love this guy! There are a lot of Trump impersonators out there, but this guy is the best, hands down. Why? One, because he has talent. Two, because he nails everything: the voice, the tone, the body language, the content.  Everything is perfect! But Three, and most important, because you can tell he’s doing it out of a loving, respectful place, not out of mockery. And comedy always thrives in that environment. Comedy DIES when it’s birthed out of hatred. So this guy gets the perfect trifecta. I’m going to show you “Trump Meets Trump” in just a minute, but first if you’ve never seen him before or as a refresher, let’s take a look at some of my favorites…. First up, Trump Goes To Arby’s: Watch right here on Rumble:   That cracks me up every time! “Yes, I hear you’ve got the meats….” So good. Then you gotta follow that up with some Chick-Fil-A sauce: TRUMP GOES TO CHICK-FIL-A!#SpicyLikeWho #CHICKFILA #SpicyChickenSandwich #WaffleFries #ChickenBiscuit #PolynesianSauce #STAYLOUD #LOUDMAJORITY #USA #AmericaFirst #CaptainDeplorable #OfficialCaptainDeplorable #MAGA pic.twitter.com/xRLRVaBNMp — UNGOVERNED w/ Shawn Farash (@UngovernedShow) January 16, 2022 And he does a ton of these and they’re not all about fast food…. Actually, most are not fast food, but I just happen to find these so funny. And this one is great because you can see the guy (finally) catches on and gets it. So good: @captaindeplorable TRUMP ORDERS BIRTHDAY DINNER! #DriveThru #McDonalds #CaptainDeplorable #fyp #HappyBirthday #MAGA #McFlurry #FreedomFries #STAYLOUD #LOUDMAJORITY #Trump #USA #Funny #Dinner ♬ original sound – Captain Deplorable One more non-fast food one: “Some are calling it the Mona Lisa of mugshots” Hilarious @Shawn_Farash pic.twitter.com/d2QFKdjrW2 — DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) August 25, 2023 Ok, so now for the big moment… You knew this had to happen eventually right? Trump Meets….Trump! CaptainDeplorable (aka Shawn Farash) meets Donald J. Trump. I can’t even imagine how cool this must have been: The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For! President Trump Meets Captain Deplorable 45, the Greatest Trump Impressionist. #MAGA #MakeAmericaLaughAgain #CaptainDeplorable45 @CaptnDeplorable pic.twitter.com/BEyFnEmv18 — UNGOVERNED w/ Shawn Farash (@UngovernedShow) August 23, 2023 I always say President Trump has a GREAT sense of humor and he proved it here. It’s not always easy to hear a parody of yourself, but watch has he laughs along (genuinely) and then they have a great moment. LOVE IT! Last up, before I wrap this up, I have my own personal connection here…. As good as all of those are, there is one that has a special place in my heart and will always be my favorite. From a couple years ago, my man CaptainDeplorable45 made a video all about WeLoveTrump.com and it’s absolute perfection! It just keeps getting better each time you watch. Still can’t believe this actually happened. I don’t know how he does these but this man is a genius! You gotta watch this, it’s so good. Watch here on Rumble: Backup here: I Love You!! #WeLoveTrumpDotCom #MAGA #TrumpLovesWeLoveTrumpDotCom #WLT #RealNews #STAYLOUD #LOUDMAJORITY #USA #AmericaFirst #CaptainDeplorable #OfficialCaptainDeplorable https://t.co/0AVv5ouPRr — UNGOVERNED w/ Shawn Farash (@UngovernedShow) January 9, 2022 https://wltreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/We-Love-Trump_CaptainDeplorable.mp4 My man, you absolutely NAILED IT! I’m still laughing…so awesome, thank you! If you want more, you can find a bunch more at his website here (more videos, swag, etc) https://www.captaindeplorable45.com More hilarious Sound Bites here https://www.captaindeplorable45.com/sound-bites And follow him on his social media which is where he posts all the latest videos: Twitter https://twitter.com/captndeplorable IG https://www.instagram.com/CaptainDeplorable45/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@captaindeplorable

I am kind of embarrassed to admit this, but sometimes things get past me!  Hey, I’m only human and busy over here! Perhaps you didn’t know either, but Ronald Reagan actually used the phrase “Make America Great Again”! Did you know what? It wasn’t his main campaign slogan, but he used it more than once. You can see one example here in this speech: And then here in this ad: And here in this one: Remember when President Trump was vilified as a racist for saying MAGA? What a joke! They seemed just fine with Reagan saying it. Also, the two ad clips above answer the question they always used to attack President Trump over? WHEN was America great, they’d ask? When we had slavery? Is that what you want to go back to? NONSENSE! Reagan describes exactly the things that made America great, which were under attack in his time then and our time now. Make America Great Again! Make houses affordable again…. Stop the criminal Federal Reserve banking cartel…. Secure the border…. Deport the gang bangers… Take care of our homeless and our vets instead of Ukraine…. SIMPLE! Got any to add? Leave them in the comments below! RELATED REPORT: “Reagan” Starring Dennis Quaid Stuns Box Office! Yes, it’s about time we had a proper film about Ronald Reagan. After all, he won the Cold War, ignited the American economy, and presided over what many believe to be the greatest – and funnest – decade in American history! And while the biopic of the 40th United States President probably won’t get much love from critics, the people have already spoken. For starters, check out this clip of Glen Beck interviewing the great Dennis Quaid about playing one of America’s most iconic figures: Dennis Quaid joined me at my ranch for a special episode of The Glenn Beck Podcast about his new movie, “Reagan”: “It was the scariest role of my life. It’s now my favorite movie that I’ve ever done.” pic.twitter.com/NqhQZChZkK — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) September 1, 2024 And here’s some thoughts from movie-goers: Tonight Susanne and I saw the Reagan film and just about flipped out at how great it was. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW to see it. It’s patriotic and faith-filled and artistically EXCELLENT. Dennis Quaid could get the Oscar. You heard it here first. https://t.co/mB8fttKVLm — Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) September 1, 2024 Dennis Quaid is incredible as Reagan in a must-see movie. REAGAN will not only take you back in time for a look at the world you may have remembered but the world you may not have known!PHOTO: @ReaganMovie pic.twitter.com/Ieo0PzL3qj — Alex Murashko (@AlexMurashko) August 30, 2024   We saw the new Reagan movie tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. Dennis Quaid gave an impressive portrayal of the former President. It was a powerful reminder of the necessity of the long battle against Marxist philosophy, which so many in our country are now embracing. pic.twitter.com/OWXssXJQRU — Todd Hudnall (@Todd_Hudnall) August 31, 2024 And check out Dennis Quaid’s appearance on Joe Rogan where he talks about the censorship of the movie: The Reagan movie is about the fight against communism. Why would Facebook censor the promotion of this film? Dennis Quaid, who plays Reagan, said this on Rogan. pic.twitter.com/M6ebWLkuGV — Chad Prather (@WatchChad) August 16, 2024 Fox News reports on “Reagan” shattering box office expectations: “Reagan,” the first full-length feature chronicling the life of former President Ronald Reagan, outperformed box office expectations in its opening weekend. Starring Dennis Quaid as the 40th U.S. president, “Reagan” closed out the September 30-August 2 Labor Day weekend with an estimated $10 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The film took the third spot behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Alien: Romulus.” The biographical drama “almost doubled projections that it would make about $5 million in its opening weekend,” the Oklahoman reported on Monday morning when the film was projected to earn $9.2 million. Think about that…”Reagan” took the 3rd spot behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Alien: Romulus” – two mega-budget movies. If those movies hadn’t had their crazy budgets – including marketing -, would they have even beaten “Reagan”? It’s a big question. But aside from that, “Reagan’s” success isn’t a surprise. It’s got a great cast (Quaid, Mena Suvari, Jon Voight, Robert Davi, Nick Searcy…etc.), a great subject, and is filmed quite well. Yet here’s the thing… If we want more movies like this, we’ve got to support them. So your mission is simple… Go see Reagan!