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It's sort of funny watching the new troll/previously banned/6+ user name guys argue with each other.
I spent all these years assuming KDub did all those opening ceremony transfers for the fans. Turns out it's all a lie and he did them for the money and his own enjoyment. Not mine.
Are you kidding me with that comparison? Windham was probably making 2 million at that time and the transfers were for the fans, his ego, and because he was just a badass and super cool pro.
Sanctimonious delivery of WHAT? What does the man say that has people calling him a person with polarizing politics?? Genuinely curious cause "politics" has been mentioned about 50x but nobody has provided a single example of WHAT his radical political opinions are
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I already explained it. All those jobs you listed don’t have potential life ending or life altering physical consequences. I understand what you are saying, but if you’re not willing to acknowledge what I’m saying, then you’re just playing devils advocate to argue.
Austin's political beliefs are considered "radical" by some of the old california blue dogs on here. What is so radical about Austin's beliefs? Well he supports the second amendment (Gasp). He also very vaguely at one point insinuated support for the Trump/MAGA agenda. I know, very radical belief system to support American manufacturing through protective tariffs and to incentivize small businesses with less government regulations and slightly lower tax rates.
Apparently the old reds on here are disguising themselves as new blues. They hate Austin because he supports free market Americana values and generally upholds traditional family values.
So, without making a single direct political statement Austin managed to polarize himself by simply being the man that he is. I think he did the right thing, because he managed to align himself with true Christians and hard working americans while also separating himself from all of the trash who want to increase taxes on the successful people and de incentivize working.
I think Austin has done a great job with his political messaging, but he has had to meet the typical opposition that comes from wealth redistribution crowd. Whenever I see the hate from this crowd directed towards Austin, it simply reminds me that he is a man of faith with who supports capitalism. I will always be a fan.
This thread should be moved to Non-moto since it now has nothing to do with Austin’s skills on a dirt bike.
Fuck off with your politics
Hey buddy you and other's are the ones dragging Austin Forkner through the mud and trashing his name for his "radical political agenda." Well I was merely outlining what generally that "radical agenda" is. I'm sorry you don't agree with a pro-freedom and limited government message, but to drag someone's name through the mud over their "politics" without being fair and explaining what those "politics" are is highly disingenuous.
I'm sure if Austin supported disarming your family and forcing you to pay an extra 10% in tax, everything would be all fine and good and you would be just thrilled with his political messaging !
By the way, you are posting from Australia and using curse words at me after explaining someone's pro-freedom and limited government belief system. You as an Australian have already surrendered whatever freedom you once had to the state! I hope you enjoy the restricted movement and highly burdensome covid restrictions and generally terrible government policies and procedures enforced by your government. I'm sure that soon enough americans will be disarmed, taxed, immunized, and regulated like cattle similar to how your government treats you. But in the meantime, I am proud of free thinking and strong willed Americans like Austin Forkner who are willing to stand up and speak for the freedoms that my family cherishes !
I do agree with the danger of racing at any level and pros speed add significantly to that risk. I also believe they are the best overall athletes in the world regardless of sport. Nothing comes close in my opinion. The part I don't agree with is "they are out there doing it for the fans and to entertain us". I don't think that is a significant or really any part of their motivation to race.
My apologies I didn’t realise you were mentally unstable. I hope you get all the help and support you need.
That was a valuable and mature response. I am sure you are proud of yourself.
Is a surgeon performing an operation because he wants his $200k salary or because he enjoys helping people live a normal life? I agree the lines become blurred. But I think in general, a most or all of the guys out there on the SX gate are doing it for the fans. Even if its not true, and some are totally in it for the money: the end result has the same effect, these riders are taking risks for YOUR entertainment. And I think that was the original point: you should appreciate these riders for the entertainment they bring you and keep that in mind before you badmouth them and their families. At the end of the day, all of their time, effort, and risk has the result of being for your and my entertainment. We should appreciate them for what they do for us, instead of constantly badmouthing and nitpicking for any small comment or action they might make
Yes I must be mentally unstable, because I still have some small semblance of freedom and personal liberty in my country, and I'm willing to speak up for those that continue to advocate for my freedoms. And you and your countrymen are "sane" because you surrendered your individual liberties to the will of the state
What exactly about his response made him seem mentally unstable?
Soo… Forkner, he’s a very talented rider that tends to ride over his head and has led to many injuries. I’m curious if the time away from racing has stunted his racecraft development. I think it’s safe to say, that we’ve seen riders like Jett, Sexton,Shimoda etc. minimize the injuries and develop good racecraft at relatively young ages. Anyway Forkner will be fast but will he be patient enough to let the race come to him? A1 is almost here and I can’t wait to find out.
And seatbelts were an option! End of an era.
"But I think in general, a most or all of the guys out there on the SX gate are doing it for the fans"
I would say no. Most do it because they love racing motorcycles and competing to try and be the best. If no one showed up to watch the races, the riders would still line up to race.
They're not taking risks for our entertainment. They're taking risks to push themselves to try and be the best at what they do.
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Exactly. And I have not badmouthed any rider or their family for what thats worth. I also never said they did it just for the money. It's the job they chose for a number of reasons that I am sure is somewhat different for every rider. The only reason I got into this was the "for the fans" garbage. That is definitely not the case and understandably so.
This thread…
If you remember last year, he was claiming that he had turned over a new leaf and was going to be a more methodical rider and if all he had in him that night was a third, he would take a third. Next thing you know Jett is bouncing off tuff blocks and taking him out, season over. I think A1 will see AF cutting it loose.
I like that he picked Jett's coast, don't think for a minute that Honda announcing Jett early wasn't a tactical move. They will probably qualify P1 and P2, so they won't line up together until the main, but I fully expect Forkner to be a little on the edge and wanting to dominate Jett. Can he if both are at their best? I think Jett should beat him but the reality is we have no idea, I can't wait to see it and I hope they go at it hammer and tong all season.
Well last I looked, politics was strictly a no go in Moto-Related, and for good reason, then Mr Smeagol responds with more politics, covid (another no go) and a ‘freedom’ conspiracy theory nut job rant about my/ our situation in Australia, something he obviously knows nothing about.
May be a few hints in their for a reasonable person.
Exactly. More moto!
I’m hoping that Forkner comes in like he usually does and puts huge pressure on Jett. It will make for an awesome season. Forkner is always ready to battle out there……
Some of you guys really let that troll account get you riled up.
I think Jett should and probably will get the better of Forkner the large majority of weekends but man I really hope they trade wins and take a title battle to the end. Seems like the last few seasons both east and west 250SX have started red hot and ended pretty damn boring.
Why be a troll? It’s just in the way and a waste of our time. Trolls gonna troll. They do stir up certain reactions and conversations that can be entertaining.
🤣 yep nut job
Stick a fork in this thread
I'm against censorship, but sometimes self censorship is the best idea. lol
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