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Off Topic Posts / More Christians Hurt In Gaza By Israel
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 28, 2025, 06:28:56 PM »
Taybeh is a village in Gaza with a population of 1,340, many of which are Christian Palestinians. The population of Christians in this village is so high it is known as a Christian village in the area. Taybeh was attacked by armed Israeli settlers and troops for no other reason than to drive them out or kill them. When I heard this it immediately reminded me of the deputy mayor of Jerusalem saying during an interview that there are no Christians in Gaza, because Hamas drove them out. She was lying! This was in response to another question about why IDF snipers killed two Catholic nuns, a mother and daughter, at a Catholic church in Gaza. You can view the post here:

Jerusalem mayor thinks there are no Christians living in Gaza?

These attacks on Palestinians have been happening for decades. Hundreds of people shot and killed every year, property stolen, homes burnt down, land taken, cars set on fire, on and on and on it continues. The next time someone uses October 7, to justify what Israel has done to Gaza, know that Israel has been breaking international laws and murdering Palestinians for decades. Hate doesn't grow in a vacuum.

Israeli's will say and do anything to appear as a victim, while they murder innocent people at a rate so high it becomes genocide. The death count includes Christian Palestinians. Israel's tentacles are wrapped around American politicians so tightly that they will profess publicly their number one duty is to defend Israel. They're powerless to defend what is right and true when it involves Israel, and Israel is the guilty party. And American media is complicit in all of the deception and lies.





Ted Cruz confesses he came into politics to be the "leading defender of Israel in the United States Senate."
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Off Topic Posts / Ketanji Brown Jackson
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 27, 2025, 06:05:22 PM »
I think the Supreme Court just turned on one of their own, and basically called Ketanji Brown Jackson stupid.

The moment when Jackson couldn't define what a woman is is the moment she should have been disqualified from ever serving on the Supreme Court. Lets be honest, the only reason Ketanji Brown Jackson is on the Supreme Court is for her sex and color of her skin.






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Off Topic Posts / Traditional Americans Are Being Looted And Here Is Proof
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 26, 2025, 06:28:36 PM »
I watched a video series on YouTube that was produced for several years for several seasons. It was not fictional. It was about real life and three people that rented motel rooms, and looked for dirt, mold, fungus, cockroaches, bed bugs, drug paraphernalia and biological matter using black lights. They would tear the room apart to look in every nook and cranny. The show started off with motel rooms in Baltimore, MD, but eventually spread to other states. One common pattern I noticed in the show, and it wasn't meant to be part of the show, is that every single motel they went to was owned by Indians. Not American Indians, but Indians from India. I remember thinking to myself, how are poor people from India cornering the motel market in America? These motels must cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions.

Well, you can thank the American government for that. Indians from India can apply for loans that only foreigners qualify for, which leads to another question: What other markets are affected by these practices? If you visit Southern California you'll notice most gas stations are owned by foreigners. A lot of Iranians own those gas stations. It's so common to see a foreigner working as a cashier for a gas station or convenience store that foreigners are used to play characters in movies and shows for those roles. It's become a cultural norm. These people come from the poorest areas of the world, but can afford to buy motels and gas stations in America? I have always said traditional Americans are being looted. This is transferring money that should go to traditional Americans, but instead, are going to foreigners from 3rd world countries.

On one hand our government rages about fake white racism, but on the other hand, they practice REAL systemic discrimination as long as the victims are traditional Americans. That is America today. This is a scam meant to destroy traditional America.


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Motorcycle General Topics & Repair. Questions. / 2026 BMW R 12GS vs. 2025 Kawasaki KLR 650
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 25, 2025, 06:38:16 PM »
This is BMW's new 2026 R 12GS motorcycle. It's part of their retro line, and it's described as an "enduro motorcycle," and "a tribute to the R 80 GS and the beginnings of BMW Motorrad's long and successful history." It's a dual sport motorcycle in the same category as a Kawasaki KLR 650, but is it as good?

Oh yes, it's better in almost every category as a Kawasaki KLR 650. The R 12GS has long travel suspension and dual sport tires for on and off road use. It's powered by a 1170cc opposed twin Boxer engine that produces 109HP and 85 pound feet of torque, which is sent through a single disc dry clutch, 6 speed manual transmission and shaft drive. Total wet weight is 504 pounds. This motorcycle will reach a top speed of 130 mph leaving a Kawasaki KLR 650 in the dust. However, with all that power, good looks and performance numbers that give it excellent marks in almost every category, it still falls short in a few areas where a Kawasaki KLR 650 shines.

1. Cost - The BMW R 12GS MSRP is from $17k to $20.5k depending on options, while a KLR 650 is $6899 to $8199. Higher cost doesn't stop their. The BMW R 12GS requires super unleaded fuel, while a KLR 650 can run on plain old unleaded. Plan on a paying more for BMW accessories compared to Kawasaki accessories for the KLR.

2. Wind Protection - The Kawasaki KLR 650 comes with better wind protection right out of the box for more comfortable freeway riding.

3. Dealership & Aftermarket Support - I don't know what the numbers are, but there are far more Kawasaki dealerships than there are BMW. The BMW R 12GS is brand new and there are no aftermarket accessories for this motorcycle that I know of. The KLR 650 has been manufactured since 1987, and everything imaginable is available for this bike. People ignore the importance of dealership and aftermarket support until they need something or something goes wrong. It's an important category to consider.

4. Rack - The Kawasaki KLR 650 comes with a huge rear rack, which you need for transporting things, and for attaching a top box to. The BMW R 12GS has no rear rack, and I don't think an OEM or aftermarket rack is available for it at the time of this post.

5. Fuel Range - The BMW R 12GS might be a lot faster than a KLR 650, but the KLR will eventually catch up and pass the BMW. The KLR 650 comes equipped with a 6.1 gallon gas tank and gets better gas mileage. The R 12GS has a 4.1 gallon gas tank.

6. More Accessories - The higher priced KLR 650 comes with more accessories than the BMW, which includes: engine guards, top case (on some models), fog lights and side cases or hard saddle bags.

So you see, spending 2 to almost 3x as much for a BMW doesn't give you everything. However, it does offer a lot, and I think it's one of the best looking BMW motorcycles I've seen in a while.

The BMW R 12GS is available in three color schemes:










This is a 3rd generation 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650




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Off Topic Posts / Funny How This Works
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 24, 2025, 09:13:49 PM »
1. Israel and Iran agree to a cease fire

2. Israel attacks Iran one more time

3. Trump freaks out and demands no more attacks

4. Main stream media starts reporting American bombing of Iran nuclear facilities didn't do anything

Somebody wants regime change in Iran, and wants Americans to do the fighting. I really hope we stay out of foreign wars going forward, but I'm not sure that will happen. I don't think I have ever seen media show Israeli soldiers return home from foreign wars in body bags, but I've seen plenty of Americans in the last 25 years.


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Off Topic Posts / If Iran Closes The Strait of Hormuz....
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 22, 2025, 07:09:38 PM »
....gas prices could sky rocket. That's what i heard, but I don't know if its correct. One thing everyone can do is fill up your car or truck now before this event happens. I have a vehicle that gets over 50 mpg, so I think I can weather the storm, but if your living pay check to pay check it could really hurt.
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Off Topic Posts / Trump Hates This Politician More Than Any Other
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 22, 2025, 06:58:10 PM »
Donald Trump see's Thomas Massie as his biggest foe in government. Not Adam Schiff, or Lindsey Graham, but Thomas Massie. Massie is one of the most honest politicians the American people have in government, and Trump hates him. If that doesn't speak volumes about the real Trump.

I have a feeling by Trump bombing Iran he just set himself and his family up to make a fortune in Gaza with beach front property deals. I don't think Trump does anything without considering how it affects him and his family first.

I hope I'm wrong, but everything says otherwise.


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Off Topic Posts / I Wonder Why
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 22, 2025, 06:31:05 PM »
"Unity has never looked better in the Republican party," but.....

Donald Trump just broke his promise to end wars by bombing Iran, plus he ignored his own intelligence community lead by Tulsi Gabbard, about no evidence Iran has nukes. Almost every Republican politician has a AIPAC handler, so of course their happy Trump bombed Iran and unity looks good for Republican politicians, but regular folks are tired of Americans being pulled into Middle East wars.

Trump ignored his own intelligence community to bomb Iran. Let that sink in.






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Motorcycle General Topics & Repair. Questions. / Some Israeli Emergency Workers Ride Motorcycles
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 22, 2025, 06:10:40 PM »
So, I was watching this X video clip showing Israeli emergency workers in Tel Aviv right after an Iran missile(s) went off. Some of the guys look like their wearing riding gear, and they are. Israel is known for using scooters and motorcycles for emergency workers to make it easier and faster for them to get around, and that saves lives. The photograph below was taken in 2024, but it's relevant to the video because it shows a motorcycle and scooter used by emergency workers. I posted about Israeli emergency workers using 2 wheeled vehicles once before on this forum, but the original post is archived. Maybe I will post it again someday.




Click image to enlarge:
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Off Topic Posts / Have You Heard This #18
« Last post by smallengineshop on June 21, 2025, 11:22:25 PM »
War Pigs, great song by Black Sabbath.

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