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Comment on: Common Sense Conservative

Lessons on the Lack of Leadership

57 Comments
Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 3:57 PM BrianR writes:

George


This is exactly what I predicted when I opposed McLiberal so strongly during the election. It's absolutely essential that these disastrous policies be wholly owned by self-admitted liberals, not by libs hiding as GOPers like McAmnesty and Ah-nuld do.

This miserable lesson has to driven home clearly and unequivocably, plain to see for even the densest voter out there in the cheap nosebleed seats: that liberalism simply can't work, REGARDLESS of the party label stuck behind a political hack's name.

Had McLib won, the lesson still wouldn't be clear, because we'd have a lot of the same policies -- maybe slightly watered down -- being supported by him as Prez (don't forget, he "suspended" his campaign to skydive into DC to "save" the original "bailout", and has said overall he thinks Obambi's doing a good job), and the Dems in Congress would be pointing to him as their "beard". Net result: no change in advancing real Reaganesque conservatism.

To use your Fort McHenry analogy, it would be as if the Brits had a team of sappers inside the walls of the fort. Gotta kill them first in order for your defense to succeed.

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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 4:03 PM Georgetwin writes:

BrianR

You were right as USUAL ;)! Right now America is like an average guy who is dating a model that is a cokehead. He is enamored of her STYLE and OVERLOOKS her SUBSTANCE (abuse?). At some point, the baggage makes the relationship untenable and the average guy TURNS ON HER, drops her like a hot potato and recognizes her for what she is. America WILL reach that point SOON!
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 4:15 PM Jesse "The Mind" Norman writes:

George

The last book I read was "Rules For Radicals" by Saul Alinsky. I figured I should read it. Very eye opening. I just wrote two blogs that dealt with reading this book and where Obama is going. Each part should be read. I looked into Alinsky before, but until I actually read his book, studied Obama, and asked a few honest questions to myself I really didn't know what Obama's end game was. It's not about socialism. It's about him personally accumulating power. Socialism is just the unavoidable tool he's using. Even his allies have no idea what he really is up to.
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 4:23 PM Georgetwin writes:

Jesse

Either way, it is WE THE PEOPLE who will take the BRUNT of his folly.
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 4:46 PM TheAdjuster writes:

Excellent Discussion!

It's been a long time since I read about Ft. McHenry. Your review was well done and very interesting. Your analytical comparison to the present circumstances of the GOP is quite sound and if the party remains viable it will go a long way toward winning down the line.
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 4:47 PM Georgetwin writes:

TheAdjuster

Thank You for the compliment. Drop by often!
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 4:54 PM Nee writes:

GT

Maybe Brian just has a few more years of objectivity on us. I didn't vote McCain, either. he really should run for office in CA. It would be refreshing.
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 4:55 PM Nee writes:

PS

New post up.
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 10:20 PM rackoons writes:

frye

A very good literary, cultural analysis for us all. Thank you. I too read and teach and preach on many of these same issues. Do you not wonder where , why and how the 'yutes' of America have been so brainwashed, so really riven with doubts, fears, hatred and apathy and amorality toward standards not only from the Judeo-Christian worldview, but from our own history, Consti. and heritage? I do and write about that but it apparently falls on so many deaf ears as the Left marches on like lemmings going over the hill to destruction. Been to Ft. McHenry and like you so many other historical areas and pray my grandkids will even have them left or will they be replaced with retraining centers by ACORN??? LOL Drop by.
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Tuesday, May, 26, 2009 11:54 PM Bobbie writes:

Feel like I just completed

a history course. You must be like my twin sons; can't get enough reading. That's the best thing anybody can do for themselves.

I just finished reading Ann's "Guilty". She is so smart and her satire keeps me in stitches; razor sharp wit.

Reading Newt's book on Real Change. He is one bright guy and IMHO a patriot.

Good post and lotsa work. Keep it up, Jeffrey.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 1:38 AM Garnet92 writes:

Excellent post, Georgetwin

I enjoyed the history refresher and the parallels with today's battles - very appropriate.

Haven't read any of Ann's books, I guess I should. I do enjoy her sharp tongue and quick wit. She'd be a formidable opponent for any political debate.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 6:08 AM sgt.stryker writes:

Georgetwin

Outstanding post, and the CSC bow you tied it all together with was a nice touch.

I think barry's flank has been exposed by Cheney. The foreign policy issues will not subside, especially now that the NOKO's and the Persians are pressing.

Things may get worse before they get better, but the pendulum has to swing back...
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 8:49 AM Georgetwin writes:

Nee

I voted for McAmnesty ONLY because he was BY FAR the lesser of 2 evils. Recently BrianR has mentioned running for office in CA. I don’t know if he could win in SoCal. In the Central Valley he WOULD be elected KING!
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 9:26 AM Georgetwin writes:

Rackoons

If it is worth having, it is worth fighting for. The Left thinks Secular Progressivism is worth fighting for. So if we want to keep America as we know and LOVE her, we have NO CHOICE but to fight back. With words and ideas when possible, but with fists and weapons if need be.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 9:35 AM Georgetwin writes:

Bobbie

I read CONSTANTLY and usually 2 or 3 books at a time. Ann Coulter’s books are EXCELLENT! Her secret is she CARPET BOMBS you with facts and tosses in her acidic wit from time to time. Try reading JUST 1 PAGE from her book and SKIP over her witticisms. With her wit, her books are as DRY as a Baptist Picnic.

Newt is smart, patriotic and DEFINITELY conservative. I have reservations about him due to his background in academics. Academics USUALLY don’t make very good leaders. Textbooks and lectures CANNOT teach you about the “X” factor and this where academics USUALLY get derailed. I could be wrong about him, but I ALWAYS go with the Law of Averages. Newt would be an EXCELLENT Cabinet Secretary, especially Treasury, but like I said, I have my reservations about him as a leader.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 9:37 AM Georgetwin writes:

Garnet

Like i told Bobbie, Ann Coulter’s books are EXCELLENT! Her secret is she CARPET BOMBS you with facts and tosses in her acidic wit from time to time. Try reading JUST 1 PAGE from her book and SKIP over her witticisms. With her wit, her books are as DRY as a Baptist Picnic. Pick one out and read it, you WILL NOT be disappointed.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 9:55 AM Georgetwin writes:

Sgt Stryker

The GREAT Cavalry Commanders (Attila, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan) probed/maneuvered enemy forces into a position where a weakness in their line was detected. Then they hit them RIGHT THERE! In the latter day, The 1992 Cowboys looked for a weak spot in the defensive line of their opponent. Then they SMASHED into the weak spot with Nate Newton (6’3” 320 pounds), Kevin Gogan (6’7” 315 pounds, Mark Tuinei (6’5” 310 pounds), Erik Williams (6’6” 320 pounds) and Mark Stepnosky (6’2” 270 pounds). This strategy is ageless, timeless and INFALLIBLE! Obama’s line looks like Swiss Cheese at this point, RAM IT!
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 11:35 AM Georgetwin writes:

Bobbie-Garnet

I meant to say: "Without her wit, her books are as DRY as a Baptist Picnic."
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 12:13 PM BrianR writes:

Thanks for the kind words, guys.


I appreciate them. I'll keep you posted on any election plans; I have a year to decide.

Georege: "America WILL reach that point SOON!"

Man, I hope so! From your lips to God's ear.


Nee: "Maybe Brian just has a few more years of objectivity on us."


I WISH it were only a "few"!

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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 12:17 PM Georgetwin writes:

BrianR

My Dad always said, "The older the fiddle, the sweeter the music."
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 1:55 PM Patrick Bohan writes:

History Lesson

You must be a historian. To bad we did not have more teachers like you in our schools where only liberal points of view are taught. Excellent analogies.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 2:39 PM Georgetwin writes:

PatrickBohan

An amateur historian at best. More of an observer of the Human Condition. I see the SAME MISTAKES over and over by the Leftists and since they are the SAME, the counterattack for them is already AVAILABLE!
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 3:15 PM Bobbie writes:

Have you read Newts

History series? They are excellent. If you haven't read his book Real changes; "from a world that fails to a world that works" you might want to read it. He is brilliant and you might just see him in a different light. I've read all his stuff and consider him the very best "leader" material we have. He has all his bases covered.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 3:22 PM Georgetwin writes:

Bobbie

I've read some of his books. That is where I formed my opinion of him. He has LOTS to offer the Conservative Movement. Just NOT as the leader of it IMHO.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 7:16 PM Tazzmax writes:

I agree with George,

Newtie may perform well in some functions but I don't want him for a leader.

He really soured me when he chummed it up to Hitlery and then with Pigliosi!

IMO, that is hypocritical.
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Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 7:18 PM Tazzmax writes:

George,

BTW, that was a great essay!
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 8:43 AM Georgetwin writes:

Tazzmax

Thank You very much :)!
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 11:55 AM Donnie writes:

Oh Well....

America continues its love affair with Negroes.
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 12:33 PM rycK writes:

Ann Coulter’s books and Revolts

I have all but her last one and it is on my list after I get Mark Levine's newest on Tyranny.

Using a movie metaphor, 'the zips are in the wire...'and we have to watch our tax exposure. This is going to get worse before it gets better as the history of liberalism from that drone Wilson to the Cigar Diddler is littered with failure. Gold is soaring and it looks like the major predictor of a weak currency now and massive inflation soon.

I favor a revolt where we study where to allocate our purchasing and investing funds and steer all of them away from the left as far a possible. We can NEVER buy a GM or Chrysler car ever again. We must help make these outrageous government entities crash whenever we can. Don't bank with one of the top 19 banks as they are Zombies. Stay away from anything 'green.'

We can document the sordid and phony promises from O'Bozo and his collection of cockroaches and then complain everywhere when something goes wrong.

Blame O'Bozo for everything that happens as this is on 'his watch.'

rycK
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 12:34 PM Georgetwin writes:

Ryck

I NEVER buy 'green'.
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 12:36 PM rycK writes:

"...as DRY as a Baptist Picnic."

or as empty as a Methodist's brain case.

rycK [a Methodist of 50 years now...]
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 12:38 PM The Crawfish writes:

G-twin

Your supermodel analogy...yeah, we're gettin' some, but sooner or later we'll figger out that what we're gettin' ain't worth what we're putting up with.

Battles BC and Warriors...both great series! Battles BC even spun off for a special of Battles of the Bible.

Ft McHenry...been there meself. Good history lesson for all to learn.

Leaders in the open...Yes, there's P-Lousy, but even knocking her down somewhat doesn't get us much. We cannot defeat her in Than Franthithco, and Steny Hoyer would replace her if she stumbled too much as Speaker. We can't knock out The Golden Child until 2012. On the other hand, there is Dingy Harry Reid, who IS up for re-election in 2010 and can be defeated.
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 12:41 PM Georgetwin writes:

Crawfish

I never said it would be easy. But we either sink or swim.
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 3:24 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Georgetwin

Outstanding analysis using the most apporpriate example of Ft. McHenry. The lessons are most timely. Thanx so much.

I had mmore to add, but the others' in this excellent thread have covered all the bases I would.

BTW, the History Channel series are great. I like a lot of the programming there.
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 3:36 PM Georgetwin writes:

Mrs. AL

The History Channel could do MUCH better. But American History is frowned on by their MSM owners.
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 5:06 PM clyde writes:

Gtwin

Good to see you back.Great post,and tie-in to today's struggles.Newt,while still ostensibly on "our" side,has a trust factor of 3 with me. I liken him to Dick Morris.From Clintonista extraordinaire to conservative seemingly overnight? Too much for my BS meter.
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Thursday, May, 28, 2009 6:46 PM Gunny "knuckles" G© writes:

Georgetwin

Good reading list!

I agree with Brian. McLame sucks and is little more than Schumer with gray hair and a military record.
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Friday, May, 29, 2009 8:53 AM Georgetwin writes:

Clyde

Stay Tuned, I plan to broadside the Good Ship Obamapop into Scrap Metal VIA this blog.
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Friday, May, 29, 2009 8:58 AM Georgetwin writes:

GunnyG

I agree, I voted for McAmnesty ONLY because he was BY FAR the lesser of 2 evils. But I guess the lesser of 2 evils is still EVIL :(.
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Friday, May, 29, 2009 12:20 PM Eric writes:

george

Good analogy with Fort Henry. It seems our administration has lacked in the history department, considering military, economic, and basic governing. They seem to have forgotten 9/11 and the possibility of another. If only we could jam history into their brains. (non-revisionist). Great post.
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Friday, May, 29, 2009 12:24 PM Georgetwin writes:

Eric

Putting ANYTHING in an Obamatard's Brain is like trying to put 10 pounds of sand in a 1 pound sack. There is bound to be spillage.
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Friday, May, 29, 2009 1:44 PM The Crawfish writes:

oh, and...

SHAMELESS BLOG PLUG TIME!!!!!

(off my soapbox)
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Friday, May, 29, 2009 2:54 PM skep41 writes:

Maybe

I'm not sure that leaving whole regions out of any retaking of the culture and the government is a good idea. The War Of 1812 wasnt total war. Everyone knew that a negotiated settlement like the Treaty Of Paris would be the result. The Kulturkampf going on in this country is total war. The Dems know it and are active in every state. The coming disaster that the implementation of Compassion and Empathy will cause will cause people who right now wouldnt thinking of voting for the insipid Republiclowns right now to consider a REAL alternative. We are in the position of the revolutionaries who envisioned making this country a socialist society a century ago. We have a long, hard road to travel but we can only win by taking the war to the enemy in their own bailiwicks.
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Friday, May, 29, 2009 2:57 PM Georgetwin writes:

Skep41

Slow down buddy :). I addressed that issue, but it WILL take time.
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Wednesday, June, 03, 2009 1:24 PM Jason writes:

Georgetwin

Great History lesson again brother!!
It was almost like being there.

We need to pick up the ball and run with it. A lot of these things happen because we (republicans) give up with out a fight.

I know we are outnumbered right now, but rolling over is not the answer, The Ft McHenry anaolgy is a great example of that.

Great Job on this!!!
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Wednesday, June, 03, 2009 3:02 PM Georgetwin writes:

Jason

Another analogy that works is the Psyche Job that Robert E. Lee did on George McClelland. Lee had McClelland SCARED TO DEATH that he was facing a HUGE force and kept wiring Lincoln that he needed more of EVERYTHING! Lee tried that same with US Grant. Grant dropped the gloves and BLOODIED Lee’s Army. The lesson is that McClelland WOULD HAVE overwhelmed Lee IF ONLY he would’ve attacked!
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Monday, June, 22, 2009 3:35 PM Mrs. Paddy writes:

Georgetwin

Thanks for another great suggestion! New Parody just posted based on Countin' Flowers on the Wall.

Countin' Cowards on the Mall

Hope you enjoy it!
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Monday, June, 22, 2009 3:39 PM Mrs. Paddy writes:

Books! I recommend:

MINE!

Mrs. Paddy's Political Parodies, A Tea Party Songbook for the New Revolution!

TRY it! You'll like it. The first chapter is all Tea Party songs!

If you like Funny, Satire, and a VERY RightWing Non-politically Correct book for your shelf!...I'm sayin....

Thanks!
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Monday, July, 13, 2009 6:06 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Georgetwin

Got you link at my place. Say, WV does have some really down-to-earth folks who know what's what! This was clearly much larger than the one I attended.

Thanx for the link and story from Wheeling!
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Tuesday, July, 14, 2009 11:35 AM Tinsldr2 writes:

hey there

I am retired now, and havent been on townhall as much. I spend more time on fishing sites like Georgia outdoor network and coastal forums.

I fully believe the Conservatives will reclaim government. They have everytime a President or congress has gone to far left.

We just need strong leaders (I was very dissapointed in Gov Sanford and Gov Palin recently).

We just need leaders that will not go Crazy and stay calm under pressure and we will bounce back.
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Saturday, August, 01, 2009 6:45 AM AfterShock writes:

Common Sense Conservative

Gooday Georgetwin, I know where I'm sendin' my kids for some real history. Great stuff here lots to read.
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Saturday, August, 08, 2009 5:30 PM Gray Ghost writes:

George

In reply to your comment on my article (dated 08/07/09), I have the following:

Two things about Hal Doofus:

1. The "Southern" pilot incident actually happened. I actually know the pilot's name (I think). My sources won't actually tell me his name; but I have my reasons for thinking it was a close friend of my uncle.

2. The Doofus is drinking heavily. I got this from a "friend" in Scranton.

These two points lead me to the following conclusions: First, Hal Donahue is not a "real" man. What I mean by this is that "real" men do not insult different parts of the country or people from different parts of the country. There have been medal of honor winners from every state in the union (i.e., all the brothers were valiant). It is one thing to "tease" a friend about their home state or region. We all do this. It's fun. But real men DO NOT insult other people. Not without a good reason.

Next, Hal Donahue is "mentally" having a crisis. It could be that he KNOWS that he sold out to the side of "evil". It could be that he has a terminal "health problem". I am not sure.

What I am sure of is that Hal Donahue is "trash" talking (as my daughter calls it). I would just debunk his "talking points" and show others who are reading the thread just how illogical he is.

No threats. The time is not right for that.
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Tuesday, August, 11, 2009 4:23 AM Mrs. Paddy writes:

Hi Georgetwin

I'm gonna be in DC on 9/12. Hope to meet-up with Jack. We need to figure out a way for THers to find each other. Watch for my T-shirt! It'll have my name on it. LOL
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Tuesday, August, 11, 2009 9:16 AM Mrs. Paddy writes:

At Jack's or ?

Hey Georgetwin....I agree. Range of time, Monument or whatever. We could exchange numbers at Jack's place. I have company this week, so not sure when I'll be there...but Jack is planning to go, so maybe you could get info to him to share?....Otherwise, I'll try to let you know as the date gets closer.
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Wednesday, August, 12, 2009 4:38 PM Jim writes:

Well Done!

But I always like the story of Dolly. She was a strong determined woman, a great first lady and a fine Patriot.
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Wednesday, August, 12, 2009 4:47 PM Georgetwin writes:

Jim

THANK YOU!
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Wednesday, August, 12, 2009 8:36 PM davecatbone writes:

Georgetwin

Very good piece, it's a shame we'll have to fight for those 30 years to repair all the damage to our laws, courts and lives Obama is inflicting. A true crime.
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