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Rachel Maddow, Frank Schaeffer Discuss The Latest In Thinly-Veiled Evangelical Christian Obama Death Threats
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 19:56:08 in Politics
“Tell me....
What is the difference between a Muslim extremist who must kill the infidels and a Christian extremist who prays for the death of a man who has done nothing to defame demean or defile their religion and their god?
Answer....
Just as Muslim extremists pervert the Koran to their own evil purposes, so do these "Christians" pervert the meaning of the Bible or selectively use parts of it to justify their evil intentions.”
What is the difference between a Muslim extremist who must kill the infidels and a Christian extremist who prays for the death of a man who has done nothing to defame demean or defile their religion and their god?
Answer....
Just as Muslim extremists pervert the Koran to their own evil purposes, so do these "Christians" pervert the meaning of the Bible or selectively use parts of it to justify their evil intentions.”
cheeriogirl replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 20:24:28
“Extremists from any persuasion are suspect in my book.”
dwillisno1 replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 20:11:32
“There is no "selectively use parts of it" here. This is even beyond pervert the word. This is a plain fundamental action taking "God's own Word" and applying not to his enemies but to your own! To suggest that they know about whom the Psalmist is speaking is a form of Taking on the Prerogatives of God to your self.”
granny104 replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 20:03:55
“Completely agree. Now I know how all the peaceful Muslims feel...frustrated and angry. I've been upset all day today after seeing this on Maddow., but grateful to him for laying it out there in plain language. Combine this with the story on CNN today about the "Oath Keepers" movement and you have really scary stuff.”
stateretiree replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 20:02:55
“Excellent post!!!”
JMBrodie replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 19:58:53
“Well said.”
Grassley To Holder: Remember O.J. Simpson Before Trying KSM
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 14:17:52 in Politics
“Absolutely!
I bet you could google and get a half dozen conservative comments from the last few years where they come right out and say that we should save the time, effort and money of a trial for (fill in the blank "terrorist", "criminal", etc.) and just proceed right to the execution.
I have come to the conclusion that these Conservatives do NOT believe in the rule of law or the Constitution. They like to spout off in public about preserving the original intentions of the founding fathers, while brandishing their copy of the Constitution/Declaration. It's the same as when they like to (selectively) pull passages out of the Bible to bolster their position on the issues of the day.
But in reality, they only believe in the preservation of their status quo and positions of power for the white male rich ruling elite.”
I bet you could google and get a half dozen conservative comments from the last few years where they come right out and say that we should save the time, effort and money of a trial for (fill in the blank "terrorist", "criminal", etc.) and just proceed right to the execution.
I have come to the conclusion that these Conservatives do NOT believe in the rule of law or the Constitution. They like to spout off in public about preserving the original intentions of the founding fathers, while brandishing their copy of the Constitution/Declaration. It's the same as when they like to (selectively) pull passages out of the Bible to bolster their position on the issues of the day.
But in reality, they only believe in the preservation of their status quo and positions of power for the white male rich ruling elite.”
Wesley Pruden: Obama Lacks 'Blood Impulse' Due To 'Kenyan Father'
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 13:51:27 in Politics
“Riiiiiight....
The culture from whence America sprang: white men in knee pants & stockings & powdered wigs or ponytails, who ran plantations or large farms, and decided that negroes were only 3/5 of a person and women not a "person" at all.
That culture. And anyone who wants to update that to the 21st century or the reality of today's American population/complexion -- woe be unto them. This culture belongs to the white, moneyed, landed gentry and must forever stay that way.”
The culture from whence America sprang: white men in knee pants & stockings & powdered wigs or ponytails, who ran plantations or large farms, and decided that negroes were only 3/5 of a person and women not a "person" at all.
That culture. And anyone who wants to update that to the 21st century or the reality of today's American population/complexion -- woe be unto them. This culture belongs to the white, moneyed, landed gentry and must forever stay that way.”
Zenomi replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 13:55:42
“People like Wesley (nose in the air), write drivel to belittle the President's heritage instead of just writing the truth which is "what you said".”
David Brooks: Palin's A 'Joke,' A 'Potential Talk Show Host' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 16:11:17 in Politics
“Girls don't vote? How many women do you know that are perfectly OK with calling themselves or being called girls or gals? They are the ones who could be the admirers and voting base of a Sarah Palin type candidate.”
John King To Replace Lou Dobbs On CNN At 7PM
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 13:53:42 in Media
“Cafferty would've been a great improvement. However, I think you'd hear catterwalling (sp) from the right that Jack's just as much a far left idealogue as Dobbs was to the right. (not that it's true, but they'd yowl all the same -- their whole game is outrage, faux or not)”
John King To Replace Lou Dobbs On CNN At 7PM
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 13:51:48 in Media
“Oh, great, well that's better (not....much)
Who's going to take over his Sunday show? He can't really do a nightly and a Sunday, right?”
Who's going to take over his Sunday show? He can't really do a nightly and a Sunday, right?”
Fox News Fact-Checks Sarah Palin's Coin Conspiracy Theory (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 14:07:19 in Media
“aaah! "fair and balanced"
well, that's one.
wonder when they will air the next one?”
well, that's one.
wonder when they will air the next one?”
seenitall replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 14:19:20
“or when he'll be looking for other work...”
Obama Narrows Afghan Strategy To 4 Possible Options
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 13:26:28 in Politics
“As far as I recall, he was referencing Iraq when he said he would bring the troops home. When discussing Afghan. it was always my impression that he felt we needed to refocus on that fight.
My only hope is that there is a clear directive issued and clear timeline they have in mind, even if they don't publicize it to the American people for strategic reasons.
We have to finish the hunt for bin Laden. And we have to make sure -- to the best of our ability -- that the Pak. nukes are secure.”
My only hope is that there is a clear directive issued and clear timeline they have in mind, even if they don't publicize it to the American people for strategic reasons.
We have to finish the hunt for bin Laden. And we have to make sure -- to the best of our ability -- that the Pak. nukes are secure.”
maab76 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 14:23:24
“When one is briefed on the classified documents pertaining to these invasions, the reality changes dramatically. As those out of the "circle" we are wandering in the dark of incomplete and misleading information regarding these wars. We Was Duped!”
AirForce Vet replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 14:11:46
“Since you mentioned that about Iraq, have our troops come home? It seems as though we are status quo there. We’re in a holding pattern. Continuous conflicts and wars has no time line, my friend. Another fact, first, we really can’t finish the hunt for Osama Bin Laden that was not really initiated, it was put on the back burner. The last administration had other glorious things on its mind. Their eyes were on a bigger prize (Iraq).
So now, they want to make sure that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons are secure. How do they propose doing that? I guess the use of more bombing and killing of innocent people. Tomorrow what’s on the agenda, I guess we will find bigger and better things to do, like invading some other nation. We should take care of business at home, which is in shambles, before we gallivant off on some other flawed crusade.”
So now, they want to make sure that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons are secure. How do they propose doing that? I guess the use of more bombing and killing of innocent people. Tomorrow what’s on the agenda, I guess we will find bigger and better things to do, like invading some other nation. We should take care of business at home, which is in shambles, before we gallivant off on some other flawed crusade.”
stopthemadness69 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 14:09:51
“That is my main concern, the nukes in Pakistan. Why don't we just guard the nukes in Pakistan? If anyone without the proper authority comes within a certain number of miles of the nukes we shoot, no questions. Do you think the Pakistanies would let us do that?”
Biden: People Have Been Stripped Of Their Dignity
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 14:10:29 in Politics
“"If the economy is growing but middle-class and low-income families are falling behind, then prosperity must be accruing at the very top of the scale" the vice president said at one point. "Quite simply put, the middle class families weren't sharing and haven't been sharing in the wealth they helped create."
"We aren't talking about income redistribution," he said. "We are talking about a fighting chance to make a decent income... it's about fairness. It is about simple fairness. It is about an equality of opportunity. At least that's what we are searching for. We are searching for that Holy Grail. How do we establish that level playing field?"
EXACTLY!!!! But now, please, do something about it!!!”
"We aren't talking about income redistribution," he said. "We are talking about a fighting chance to make a decent income... it's about fairness. It is about simple fairness. It is about an equality of opportunity. At least that's what we are searching for. We are searching for that Holy Grail. How do we establish that level playing field?"
EXACTLY!!!! But now, please, do something about it!!!”
IrishMale replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 14:49:36
“He IS doing something about it. DId you miss the part where he's giving this speech to precisely the type of thinkers who are supposed to figure these problems out? Or did you think that every good suggestion to improve everything in the country is supposed to come from Biden himself?”
cuppaT replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 14:36:43
“There's been three decades of income redistribution - upwards! Is it only "righteous" if it's a one way street?
So called "trickle down", tossing a few crumbs at ya while vacuuming up the wealth & holding down wages....
Time for getting it going the other direction.”
So called "trickle down", tossing a few crumbs at ya while vacuuming up the wealth & holding down wages....
Time for getting it going the other direction.”
UnknownSolider replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 14:23:37
“Under Bush, the country suffered a net loss of private sector jobs of a little over 2 million.
What does that mean?
Just to keep up with population growth the economy has to create 200,000 new jobs each month, so if you create 0 jobs one month you are already 200k in the hole. Bush lost 2 million jobs when needed to create about 10 million.
So Obama has to not only create jobs for his time in office, but he has to make up all the ground Bush lost. The media has given Obama 6 months, and are blaming him for all the problems with economy Bush left him. No wonder Cheney didn't want to run for President.”
What does that mean?
Just to keep up with population growth the economy has to create 200,000 new jobs each month, so if you create 0 jobs one month you are already 200k in the hole. Bush lost 2 million jobs when needed to create about 10 million.
So Obama has to not only create jobs for his time in office, but he has to make up all the ground Bush lost. The media has given Obama 6 months, and are blaming him for all the problems with economy Bush left him. No wonder Cheney didn't want to run for President.”
sc300nc replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 14:21:00
“So everyone has the same opportunity, but one person takes advantage of it while the other decides they would rather watch tv all day and work part time at McD's.
Now, you want the one who took advantage of the opportunity to pay for that person to sit on their butt all day.”
Now, you want the one who took advantage of the opportunity to pay for that person to sit on their butt all day.”
Biden: People Have Been Stripped Of Their Dignity
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 14:09:33 in Politics
“Thanks for weighing in, Ayn. Loved your book (not)”
Michele Bachmann Tells Supporters To "Scare" Congress At Protest
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 14:04:04 in Politics
“Yes, she is doing the RIGHT thing for the country. Too bad the what the right thinks is RIGHT is so selfish, mean spirited, uninclusive, dismissive, condescending and downright disenfranchising to so much of the population of this country.
I really wish someone would invent a time machine so all these righties could take it back to the 1950s where they would feel so much more comfortable and at home.”
I really wish someone would invent a time machine so all these righties could take it back to the 1950s where they would feel so much more comfortable and at home.”
Michele Bachmann Tells Supporters To "Scare" Congress At Protest
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 14:01:11 in Politics
“3000-3500 protestors are going to scare the Democratic congressmen into abandoning health care reform? Really?”
LibsRule4ever replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 14:06:03
“As usual they look absolutely ridiculous and anti-American, waving around pictures of holocaust victims. Disgusting. Michelle Bachmann is a danger to this country and she's giving insane people a really bad name.”
humuhumunukunukuapuaa replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 14:02:52
“Vote is scheduled for Saturday. It will pass.”
New Business-Group Ad Has Racial Undertones, Union Alleges
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 13:31:52 in Politics
“I just saw this commercial for the first time on CNN this morning. And that is EXACTLY the reaction I had.
They didn't have to make either coworker a black person, or they could have put the white coworker in the foreground. But not only did they place the black worker in the forefront of the shot.
But they lingered on him just long enough for it to register with the susceptible viewer that, "Hey, the white guy is getting fired and that black guy is being kept on! I resent that."”
They didn't have to make either coworker a black person, or they could have put the white coworker in the foreground. But not only did they place the black worker in the forefront of the shot.
But they lingered on him just long enough for it to register with the susceptible viewer that, "Hey, the white guy is getting fired and that black guy is being kept on! I resent that."”
Grunty1 replied on Nov 04, 2009 at 13:40:42
“An ad tailor made for the Rushpublican base. You know that they will catch that hint.”
One Year After Election Day: The Verdict on Obama
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 14:22:20 in Politics
“Imagine if the new president had insisted on the sweeping and immediate changes that many of you are advocating. In addition to the immediate howling from the right, we would probably also hear from a good portion of the moderate center. The backlash would almost guarantee a fairly violent shift of the electorate in the opposite direction as soon as possible (i.e. 2010).
No, better to begin an incremental shift back toward government as beneficial to the people and away from the old Reagan "government is the problem" narrative the Republicans have been so successful in painting.
The majority of the American people do not want the pendulum moving violently from side to side, or stuck at either one extreme or the other. They like it swinging gently in the center third.”
No, better to begin an incremental shift back toward government as beneficial to the people and away from the old Reagan "government is the problem" narrative the Republicans have been so successful in painting.
The majority of the American people do not want the pendulum moving violently from side to side, or stuck at either one extreme or the other. They like it swinging gently in the center third.”
joebaggadonuts replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 18:32:03
“When the pendulum is falling on our heads, we would prefer it be shifted away to the side, please.”
One Year After Election Day: The Verdict on Obama
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 14:21:31 in Politics
“Imagine if the new president had insisted on the sweeping and immediate changes that many of you are advocating. In addition to the immediate howling from the right, we would probably also hear from a good portion of the moderate center. The backlash would almost guarantee a fairly violent shift of the electorate in the opposite direction as soon as possible (i.e. 2010).
No, better to begin an incremental shift back toward government as beneficial to the people and away from the old Reagan "government is the problem" narrative the Republicans have been so successful in painting.
The majority of the American people do not want the pendulum moving violently from side to side, or stuck at either one extreme or the other. They like it swinging gently in the center third.”
No, better to begin an incremental shift back toward government as beneficial to the people and away from the old Reagan "government is the problem" narrative the Republicans have been so successful in painting.
The majority of the American people do not want the pendulum moving violently from side to side, or stuck at either one extreme or the other. They like it swinging gently in the center third.”
NJ Law Enforcement Appear to Contradict Dobbs' Version of Gunfire Incident
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 14:54:17 in Media
“your comment is soooo 1970's. Even Lou has repackaged that old bogeyman into the new "illegal immigrant" threat.
Rich White Men will never--and I mean NEVER--truly be threatened by "welfare recipients" until they organize into a cohesive bloc. (That's one reason they hate ACORN so much)
Unfortunately, most of the lower and middle class are too busy right now "just getting by" from paycheck to paycheck (or unemployment check to unemployment check, or food pantry box to food pantry box).”
Rich White Men will never--and I mean NEVER--truly be threatened by "welfare recipients" until they organize into a cohesive bloc. (That's one reason they hate ACORN so much)
Unfortunately, most of the lower and middle class are too busy right now "just getting by" from paycheck to paycheck (or unemployment check to unemployment check, or food pantry box to food pantry box).”
NJ Law Enforcement Appear to Contradict Dobbs' Version of Gunfire Incident
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 13:49:52 in Media
“Just another piece of evidence in the growing list....
Beneath the outrage they feel at the "threat" of being deprived of their "rightful position" at the top of the food chain, there is more than a little fear that they may be facing a future where they have to exist on a more level playing field with women and minorities.
And it is driving them to distraction, madness, derangement and outright menacing of the rest of the population.
These poor, poor, endangered rich white men!”
Beneath the outrage they feel at the "threat" of being deprived of their "rightful position" at the top of the food chain, there is more than a little fear that they may be facing a future where they have to exist on a more level playing field with women and minorities.
And it is driving them to distraction, madness, derangement and outright menacing of the rest of the population.
These poor, poor, endangered rich white men!”
Matrsnot replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 14:27:07
“As adverse to the unendangered welfare recipients.”
roshni replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 14:11:24
“Fanned!”
Lieberman's Conn. Colleagues: He's Out Of Touch With Constituents On Public Plan
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 13:25:56 in Politics
“Don't count your chickens before they hatch, as the old saying goes.
It may just be that by the time we get to next year's election cycle, the economy will be in much different condition. (We should all hope for the sake of our economy anyway)
If it is, then what are you republican "no-sayers" going to run on?”
It may just be that by the time we get to next year's election cycle, the economy will be in much different condition. (We should all hope for the sake of our economy anyway)
If it is, then what are you republican "no-sayers" going to run on?”
Lieberman's Conn. Colleagues: He's Out Of Touch With Constituents On Public Plan
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 13:09:07 in Politics
“Lieberman pledges to support health care reform in 2006, then opposes same in 2009?
Why don't Connecticut voters mount a recall campaign because he reneged on his campaign promise?”
Why don't Connecticut voters mount a recall campaign because he reneged on his campaign promise?”
justfine replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 12:43:08
“Because senators cannot be recalled or impeached. There is no mechanism in law for either remedy.
Unfortunately.”
Unfortunately.”
emcd replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 13:19:31
“So it turns out that even if they wanted to, they can't recall him for anything! It appears the only way to oust him would be by a 2/3 vote and if he was guilty of treason or "high crimes and misdemeanors" ???
Reminds me of the line from GROUNDHOG DAY where Bill Murray Is driving on the railroad tracks and realizes he can't die: "We could do WHATEVER WE WANT!!!" Except unlike in the movie, it's us voter citizens who have the live the same thing over and over and over again!
Lieberman is useless in the caucus and useless to the Dems. Strip his chairmanship NOW and let him go caucus with the Repubs!”
Reminds me of the line from GROUNDHOG DAY where Bill Murray Is driving on the railroad tracks and realizes he can't die: "We could do WHATEVER WE WANT!!!" Except unlike in the movie, it's us voter citizens who have the live the same thing over and over and over again!
Lieberman is useless in the caucus and useless to the Dems. Strip his chairmanship NOW and let him go caucus with the Repubs!”
Dems Aim To Strip Insurance Industry Of Anti-Trust Exemption
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 13:47:20 in Politics
“"The moves Wednesday signaled a growing determination by Democrats to punish the insurance industry for its criticism of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul agenda."
This is a news story, AP??? Editorialize much?
How about:
"The moves Wednesday signaled a growing determination by Democrats to remove the antitrust protections that have allowed insurance giants to build virtual monopolies in many states, where individual insurance companies have been found to control more than 80% of the market."”
This is a news story, AP??? Editorialize much?
How about:
"The moves Wednesday signaled a growing determination by Democrats to remove the antitrust protections that have allowed insurance giants to build virtual monopolies in many states, where individual insurance companies have been found to control more than 80% of the market."”
finchhaten replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:56:59
“"The moves Wednesday signaled a growing determination by Democrats to punish the insurance industry for its criticism of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul agenda."
Punish??? This anti-trust exemption should have been blasted away years ago!!!! Ka-boom and I bid you good day sirs. Fingers crossed this gets done.”
Punish??? This anti-trust exemption should have been blasted away years ago!!!! Ka-boom and I bid you good day sirs. Fingers crossed this gets done.”
KOisGod replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:50:34
“More like it - than a Tucker Carlson sounding, whiney paragraph.”
ThinkWithMe replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:49:23
“Ahh, I think it's all about the timing.”
iLoveOldNY replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:49:05
“You're hired. Show up on Monday morning, at 9 AM.”
To al-Qaeda's Cheers: Dick Cheney Is Running, Will Be the 2012 Republican Nominee
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 13:51:16 in Politics
“ Why it won't happen:
1978 : Dick Cheney suffers his first heart attack.
1984 : Cheney suffers another attack -- his third before his 48th birthday
2000 : Cheney checks into George Washington University Hospital with chest pains.
2001 : Cheney checks into George Washington University Hospital with chest pain and discomfort
2001 : Cheney says he will undergo tests to determine whether he needs a "pacemaker plus,"
2001 : Cheney has surgery to implant a device to monitor his heart rhythm
Too much history and an implanted device = too much risk.
Hmmmm..... But what if he chose as his running mate another younger, more vibrant Cheney?
(.......eeeeeyyyaaaaaaiiii!) ..........runs screaming from the room!!!!!!”
1978 : Dick Cheney suffers his first heart attack.
1984 : Cheney suffers another attack -- his third before his 48th birthday
2000 : Cheney checks into George Washington University Hospital with chest pains.
2001 : Cheney checks into George Washington University Hospital with chest pain and discomfort
2001 : Cheney says he will undergo tests to determine whether he needs a "pacemaker plus,"
2001 : Cheney has surgery to implant a device to monitor his heart rhythm
Too much history and an implanted device = too much risk.
Hmmmm..... But what if he chose as his running mate another younger, more vibrant Cheney?
(.......eeeeeyyyaaaaaaiiii!) ..........runs screaming from the room!!!!!!”
steveobviously replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 12:34:17
“That device wasn't to monter his heart. it replaced it. He'll out strangelove Dr. Strangelove.”
AllShookUp replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 18:01:54
“Our very own Frankenstein monster.”
Weiner: AHIP Report Makes Strongest Case In Weeks For Public Option
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 15:19:15 in Politics
“I love that he calls their assertion a "tell". Because their perversion of the health care business is most certainly a great big con.
They are all very big time grifters and we need to send the health care vice squad after them.
Let's get this done....
...and then start in on the financial scam artists!!!”
They are all very big time grifters and we need to send the health care vice squad after them.
Let's get this done....
...and then start in on the financial scam artists!!!”
elbzee replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 15:35:21
“Interesting, I noticed that too. I consider the Health insurance companies poker cheats whining that they can't keep playing with their marked deck. Too effin bad!”
whalerpilot replied on Oct 12, 2009 at 15:24:15
“Don't forget the lobbiest and their paid for politicians.”
Why Obama Should Not Have Received the Peace Prize -- Yet
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 13:21:04 in Politics
“I posted much the same argument last Friday on a different article and basically got trashed by some of the "true believers".
What about the very real travails of democracy advocates in Kenya or human rights advocates in Darfur? What about Burma? Would those people who have fought the good fight for years if not decades have been able to do more with the prestige of the award and with the financial award?”
What about the very real travails of democracy advocates in Kenya or human rights advocates in Darfur? What about Burma? Would those people who have fought the good fight for years if not decades have been able to do more with the prestige of the award and with the financial award?”
Nobel Committee, Strategic As Ever, Taps Obama for Peace Prize
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 13:28:59 in World
“I sure would like to know who the other nominees were and who nominated Obama.
I understand your point, but I would still opt for a bit more actual accomplishment in a winner!”
I understand your point, but I would still opt for a bit more actual accomplishment in a winner!”
madatnewsmedia replied on Oct 09, 2009 at 23:42:57
“Well, I am glad that you weren't given an opportunity to vote!”
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Obama Nobel Prize A Disaster, "No Upside," "The Damage Is Done" Says Morning Joe Crew (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 12:54:15 in Politics
“How many minutes/hours/days will it be before one of the Wingnut websites adds this to the list of "proof" that Obama is the antichrist?”
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