If I can get 10 NEW contributors of any amounts to the Phil Moffett campaign in the next 2 days, I will go show up at my workplace on my scheduled day off and donate that money to the campaign. Thank you for your support! I know these are tough times.
Blessings,
Michael Maggard
"These are the times that try men's souls" -- Rand Paul (Thomas Paine)
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
The Preposterous Imposters...
Somebody once made the observation "imitation is the highest form of flattery". In our current world of substitutes those words are more prevalent than ever. Why the concept has even permeated our political world if you can imagine that. Can you believe we have some imposters out there claiming to be TEAparty candidates yet have spent enough of your tax money "to choke a mule"? These people are preposterous! On behalf of the people and my fellow teapartiers, I have to ask these ignorant imitators "what kind of fools do you think we are?".
To those of you who maybe do not follow politics, I want to encourage you not be fooled. Check the voting records of the candidates running before believing any jabberwocky they might espouse about fiscal conservatism. Let me give you a simple clue. If they are a current office holder, with only a very few exceptions, they are more than likely part of our fiscal problem. Give these people extra scrutiny and you will find I am giving you the honest truth.
To those of you who maybe do not follow politics, I want to encourage you not be fooled. Check the voting records of the candidates running before believing any jabberwocky they might espouse about fiscal conservatism. Let me give you a simple clue. If they are a current office holder, with only a very few exceptions, they are more than likely part of our fiscal problem. Give these people extra scrutiny and you will find I am giving you the honest truth.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The REAL Teaparty...
Once upon a time there was a man with a simple, but powerful idea. “Why don’t we just say that government should do only those things that the Constitution allows it to do”. This idea was wildly popular with the people for the Constitution had been slowly subverted since its inception and the liberties of the people trampled. The people flocked to hear this message of individual liberty and responsibility. The phrase “Freedom is popular” was born. The political establishment was not at all happy with the man or the message. They had worked so hard to divide the people into groups so as to control them for their own purposes, and now the people were uniting and demanding honest government and respect for the rule of law.
A couple of years later, a President came into power who was very popular. Though some of his policies appeared good and were well-intended, the subversion of the Constitution continued. The political establishment supported the President of course because he was effective at dividing the people back into groups, and allowing the establishment their control back.
The people began to organize and protest. They didn’t want to be divided any longer. They were tired of a government which had no accountability to the people. This made the political establishment nervous again and so they came up with a plan to trick the people. One of the political parties would do this by sending some of their members among the people, and mimicking the man who had the simple idea of following the Constitution. Many of the people fell for it. They even elected some of these establishment politicians who once they got into office returned to their old tricks of subverting the Constitution. Another political party would seek to racially divide the people in hopes that the movement would not continue to grow. The media strongly supported this idea and started attending the events of the people to find ways to misrepresent their movement.
The movement continues to this day, though it is infiltrated by one political party and misrepresented by another. It is time for the true champions of the Constitution of the United States to reclaim their place in the movement. It is time for every man, woman, boy, and girl regardless of their race or political party to stand shoulder to shoulder again and proclaim that WE the people demand an honest government that respects the rule of law. Will the REAL TEAparty please stand up?
A couple of years later, a President came into power who was very popular. Though some of his policies appeared good and were well-intended, the subversion of the Constitution continued. The political establishment supported the President of course because he was effective at dividing the people back into groups, and allowing the establishment their control back.
The people began to organize and protest. They didn’t want to be divided any longer. They were tired of a government which had no accountability to the people. This made the political establishment nervous again and so they came up with a plan to trick the people. One of the political parties would do this by sending some of their members among the people, and mimicking the man who had the simple idea of following the Constitution. Many of the people fell for it. They even elected some of these establishment politicians who once they got into office returned to their old tricks of subverting the Constitution. Another political party would seek to racially divide the people in hopes that the movement would not continue to grow. The media strongly supported this idea and started attending the events of the people to find ways to misrepresent their movement.
The movement continues to this day, though it is infiltrated by one political party and misrepresented by another. It is time for the true champions of the Constitution of the United States to reclaim their place in the movement. It is time for every man, woman, boy, and girl regardless of their race or political party to stand shoulder to shoulder again and proclaim that WE the people demand an honest government that respects the rule of law. Will the REAL TEAparty please stand up?
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Freedom Rally in Frankfort on 7/10/01
Around 500 or so individuals, including many vendors and various media, gathered at the Frankfort State Capitol for a Freedom Rally on Saturday. Patriotism was high as individuals were expressing their views as to the direction America should take. Although opinions vary as to what this direction should be, I think it is safe to say that most in attendance would agree that we cannot continue on the path we are on, and continue to be free. The fact is we are in financial bondage already and it will take some bold steps to divert us from a total collapse of our economy.
I contributed my 2 cents worth with a cardboard "Basic Protest Sign", just to say I am disgusted with all of it. Some guy walked up to me and said, "Everybody we send up there gets bought out". My reply was, "it is us who are bought out". He then proceeded with a personal sob story and how he needed the government's help. Have we forgotten that life is tough?
If we are constantly making excuses for our failure, we will never succeed at anything. As my dad says, we "do the best we can with what we have to do with". We are not promised success in America, only opportunity.
Both the left and the right want the government to do something for them. That is fine, but we have to remember that "every ounce of government could cost us a pound of liberty". The most discouraging part of it is all is that we seem willing to trade the one for the other. If we really feel that way, then let's cancel the TEAparties and I will save my gas money and cardboard.
TeaParty Guy
I contributed my 2 cents worth with a cardboard "Basic Protest Sign", just to say I am disgusted with all of it. Some guy walked up to me and said, "Everybody we send up there gets bought out". My reply was, "it is us who are bought out". He then proceeded with a personal sob story and how he needed the government's help. Have we forgotten that life is tough?
If we are constantly making excuses for our failure, we will never succeed at anything. As my dad says, we "do the best we can with what we have to do with". We are not promised success in America, only opportunity.
Both the left and the right want the government to do something for them. That is fine, but we have to remember that "every ounce of government could cost us a pound of liberty". The most discouraging part of it is all is that we seem willing to trade the one for the other. If we really feel that way, then let's cancel the TEAparties and I will save my gas money and cardboard.
TeaParty Guy
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Tea Party Dilemma In U.S. Congressional Race
All too often politics is about “who you know”, rather than “what you know“. So it is that people who aspire to run for a political office and hope to be successful at it work to make connections of all sorts, especially within a political party. We as voters have generally accepted this as the status quo, but maybe not in this election cycle.
The Tea Party movement has had an impact on the psyche of the American voter. We are seeing an increasing shift towards “what you know” as the determining factor in who we will consider voting for. Take the 6th District U.S. Congressional race in Kentucky for example. Several Republican candidates are battling over the right to take on the incumbent Democrat Ben Chandler in the General Election. The chatter amongst the Tea Party crowd is focused around “who’s connected to who”. Let’s take a look.
If we examine the financial connections, it is a matter of public record that candidate Andy Barr contributed $1,000 to the Trey Grayson campaign. Grayson is outsider Rand Paul’s opponent in the U.S. Senate race and is considered to be the “establishment” candidate. Such a donation will rule out Mr. Barr to many Tea Party activist voters, but some still support Barr due in large part to his experience in Constitutional Law. The $1000 question to many people is where Mr. Barr’s loyalties will lie if elected - to the Constitution and the people or to his political friends in the “establishment” which the Tea Party voters hope to change.
The playing field is fairly level among the Tea Party candidates in the race. Matt Lockett, Mike Templeman, and John Kemper all are viable, but are dividing the Tea Party vote among themselves. It is unlikely that any of them could win the Republican nomination without the help of the others. Rand Paul, who is winning by double -digits as a Tea Party candidate in the U.S. Senate race has called this “the year of the outsider”. At this point the Tea Party candidates would have to collude and combine their votes to make that happen. And wouldn’t that bring us back to “who you know”? Oh the irony of it all.
--Tea Party Guy
The Tea Party movement has had an impact on the psyche of the American voter. We are seeing an increasing shift towards “what you know” as the determining factor in who we will consider voting for. Take the 6th District U.S. Congressional race in Kentucky for example. Several Republican candidates are battling over the right to take on the incumbent Democrat Ben Chandler in the General Election. The chatter amongst the Tea Party crowd is focused around “who’s connected to who”. Let’s take a look.
If we examine the financial connections, it is a matter of public record that candidate Andy Barr contributed $1,000 to the Trey Grayson campaign. Grayson is outsider Rand Paul’s opponent in the U.S. Senate race and is considered to be the “establishment” candidate. Such a donation will rule out Mr. Barr to many Tea Party activist voters, but some still support Barr due in large part to his experience in Constitutional Law. The $1000 question to many people is where Mr. Barr’s loyalties will lie if elected - to the Constitution and the people or to his political friends in the “establishment” which the Tea Party voters hope to change.
The playing field is fairly level among the Tea Party candidates in the race. Matt Lockett, Mike Templeman, and John Kemper all are viable, but are dividing the Tea Party vote among themselves. It is unlikely that any of them could win the Republican nomination without the help of the others. Rand Paul, who is winning by double -digits as a Tea Party candidate in the U.S. Senate race has called this “the year of the outsider”. At this point the Tea Party candidates would have to collude and combine their votes to make that happen. And wouldn’t that bring us back to “who you know”? Oh the irony of it all.
--Tea Party Guy
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Why attend a TEAParty on April 15th?
Why you should consider attend a TEAParty on April 15:
Excitement-- If you are looking for excitement, a TeaParty is just the place for you. They remind me of the pep-rallies I went to in High School. Each person is cheering for team USA. People bring their home-made signs, each expressing their political opinions or concerns. There are a variety of speakers with unique perspectives on issues.
Inspiration--When you look around and see people in wheel-chairs or on crutches, the very old and the very young and everyone in between all in attendance out of concern for our country, it is very inspiring. Just knowing that there are other people who care gives you a great feeling, especially in troubled times.
Education--The people who attend the TEAparties are very knowledgeable and well-versed on a variety of issues. It’s like a crash course in American history. You often see people in period-dress, folks who could quote you the Constitution word for word and other historical documents. You cannot go to a TEAparty and not learn something. College professors should offer the events for extra-credit.
Patriotism--There are a variety of flags, on shirts, on signs, on vehicles, and waving in the wind. People come out of love for country. Some of them are religious; some are not. All have a honest desire to preserve the spirit of freedom and the principles that made our country great.
Friendship--you cannot attend a TEAparty without making a new friend.
Because You Can-- We still live in the greatest nation in the history of civilization. We have a Constitution that protects our God-given rights to free speech and to assemble peaceably. We strengthen our rights by using them. The condition of our country is due to everyday decisions that we all make. We cannot blame it on one political party or person in power. The first three words of our Constitution, “We The People” say it best. See you there!
--Concerned
Excitement-- If you are looking for excitement, a TeaParty is just the place for you. They remind me of the pep-rallies I went to in High School. Each person is cheering for team USA. People bring their home-made signs, each expressing their political opinions or concerns. There are a variety of speakers with unique perspectives on issues.
Inspiration--When you look around and see people in wheel-chairs or on crutches, the very old and the very young and everyone in between all in attendance out of concern for our country, it is very inspiring. Just knowing that there are other people who care gives you a great feeling, especially in troubled times.
Education--The people who attend the TEAparties are very knowledgeable and well-versed on a variety of issues. It’s like a crash course in American history. You often see people in period-dress, folks who could quote you the Constitution word for word and other historical documents. You cannot go to a TEAparty and not learn something. College professors should offer the events for extra-credit.
Patriotism--There are a variety of flags, on shirts, on signs, on vehicles, and waving in the wind. People come out of love for country. Some of them are religious; some are not. All have a honest desire to preserve the spirit of freedom and the principles that made our country great.
Friendship--you cannot attend a TEAparty without making a new friend.
Because You Can-- We still live in the greatest nation in the history of civilization. We have a Constitution that protects our God-given rights to free speech and to assemble peaceably. We strengthen our rights by using them. The condition of our country is due to everyday decisions that we all make. We cannot blame it on one political party or person in power. The first three words of our Constitution, “We The People” say it best. See you there!
--Concerned
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Who is in the TeaParty?
TeaParty.org
A message to all members of TeaParty.org
Poll: 40% of Tea Party Identify as Dems, Independents
Sunday, 04 Apr 2010 05:34 PM
Four in 10 Tea Party members are either Democrats or Independents, according to a new national survey.The findings, first reported in The Hill, offer one of the most detailed looks so far at the conservative grassroots movement that started last year. According to three national polls by the Winston Group, a Republican-leaning firm that conducted the surveys on behalf of an education advocacy group:
[] The national breakdown of the Tea Party composition is 57 percent Republican, 28 percent Independent and 13 percent Democrat.
[] Two-thirds of the group call themselves conservative, 26 are moderate and 8 percent say they are liberal.
[] Tea partiers are united around two issues – the economy/jobs and reducing the deficit. They believe that cutting spending is the key to job creation and favor tax cuts as the best way to stimulate the economy.
[] 61 percent of Tea Party members believe infrastructure spending creates jobs. Moreover, given the choice Tea Party members favor 63-32 reducing unemployment to 5 percent over balancing the budget.
[] The group has a favorable view of the GOP generally but that drops from 71 to 57 percent if they’re asked about Congressional Republicans.
[] Congressional Democrats are viewed very unfavorably by 75 percent of Tea Party members. An overwhelming 95 percent said, “Democrats are taxing, spending, and borrowing too much.”
Over 80 percent of Tea Party members disapprove of the job President Barack Obama is doing as president, whereas 77 percent of Republican respondents said they disapprove of Obama.
newsmax.com/InsideCover/tea-party-poll-democrats/2010/04/04/id/354703
A message to all members of TeaParty.org
Poll: 40% of Tea Party Identify as Dems, Independents
Sunday, 04 Apr 2010 05:34 PM
Four in 10 Tea Party members are either Democrats or Independents, according to a new national survey.The findings, first reported in The Hill, offer one of the most detailed looks so far at the conservative grassroots movement that started last year. According to three national polls by the Winston Group, a Republican-leaning firm that conducted the surveys on behalf of an education advocacy group:
[] The national breakdown of the Tea Party composition is 57 percent Republican, 28 percent Independent and 13 percent Democrat.
[] Two-thirds of the group call themselves conservative, 26 are moderate and 8 percent say they are liberal.
[] Tea partiers are united around two issues – the economy/jobs and reducing the deficit. They believe that cutting spending is the key to job creation and favor tax cuts as the best way to stimulate the economy.
[] 61 percent of Tea Party members believe infrastructure spending creates jobs. Moreover, given the choice Tea Party members favor 63-32 reducing unemployment to 5 percent over balancing the budget.
[] The group has a favorable view of the GOP generally but that drops from 71 to 57 percent if they’re asked about Congressional Republicans.
[] Congressional Democrats are viewed very unfavorably by 75 percent of Tea Party members. An overwhelming 95 percent said, “Democrats are taxing, spending, and borrowing too much.”
Over 80 percent of Tea Party members disapprove of the job President Barack Obama is doing as president, whereas 77 percent of Republican respondents said they disapprove of Obama.
newsmax.com/InsideCover/tea-party-poll-democrats/2010/04/04/id/354703
Saturday, April 3, 2010
MISSING: Kentucky's Attorney General
I am responding to AP writer Roger Alford’s story in the local paper concerning Attorney General Jack Conway’s refusal to file suit against the Federal Government regarding the Constitutionality of the Health Care Bill. One of the primary reasons Mr. Conway gives for not performing his duties as Attorney General is “many legal experts agree the effort is futile”. I wish to give Mr. Conway a little encouragement because he sounds like he needs it. He should rent and watch “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, an oldie but a goodie. One of my favorite lines in the movie is “the lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for”. If after watching said recommended movie, Mr. Conway still is uninclined to fulfill his oath to the Constitution and obligation to the people who elected him to do so, I would suggest that he tender his resignation. Since he did not show up to address the concerns of the people at the rally last Thursday in Frankfort , one has to wonder if he has not resigned already. Where is Jack?
--Concerned
--Concerned
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Inside the TeaParty at Kentucky's Capitol
With the mainstream media trying to characterize the TeaParty in a bad light, I feel obligated to give an account from the inside. And wouldn't that be a little more clearer view than someone observing through a darkened lens? So here is what I witnessed this morning and I promise even though it is April 1st I'm not foolin.
We gathered in the Capitol Rotunda, which is located inside the Frankfort Capitol building in between both houses of Congress and just outside the door of the Governor of Kentucky. I'm not sure how many people the media is reporting or if they was even any media there, but it looked to me to be at least three or four hundred people or more. There were several buses of groups there, a very diverse crowd united in support of protecting the rights of people from an over-reaching Federal Government. That's basically all this TeaParty stuff is about. There is no hidden agenda, just good ole Freedom of Speech at work in America. It was great!
A notable observation is that while the rally was going on, groups of kids (apparently on a tour of the Capitol) were gathered along the balconies to watch. I couldn't keep from wondering what the kids thought. Would this be an event that would spur some of them to become great citizen activists someday? What would they say or write about it later on in their lives? It just seemed to make the event all the more significant.
Several politicians and citizen activists spoke at the event whose names are not important. It's the message that we rally behind. If we put our faith in men or women, we are certain to be disappointed. But ideas live on. One of the speakers, perhaps my favorite of the day, was a pastor. He gave the benediction, but before doing so he mentionioned the significance of our gathering in unity. He mentioned Dr. King's message and that in a free America, ALL of our Civil Rights are respected. It was powerful! The idea of economic freedom has become a major motivation for a lot of people who understand how debt is destroying our Country.
Upon my departure from the event, I walked past a lady and a couple of kids on the Capitol steps. After passing them, I saw three Rand Paul signs laying against the wall. Not wanting the signs to be thrown away, I stopped to pick them up. The aforementioned lady comes running up to me stating, "Hey those are my signs!" I promise you this was the only hint of hostility I witnessed at the event, but it was a good sign. People protecting their property always is.
We gathered in the Capitol Rotunda, which is located inside the Frankfort Capitol building in between both houses of Congress and just outside the door of the Governor of Kentucky. I'm not sure how many people the media is reporting or if they was even any media there, but it looked to me to be at least three or four hundred people or more. There were several buses of groups there, a very diverse crowd united in support of protecting the rights of people from an over-reaching Federal Government. That's basically all this TeaParty stuff is about. There is no hidden agenda, just good ole Freedom of Speech at work in America. It was great!
A notable observation is that while the rally was going on, groups of kids (apparently on a tour of the Capitol) were gathered along the balconies to watch. I couldn't keep from wondering what the kids thought. Would this be an event that would spur some of them to become great citizen activists someday? What would they say or write about it later on in their lives? It just seemed to make the event all the more significant.
Several politicians and citizen activists spoke at the event whose names are not important. It's the message that we rally behind. If we put our faith in men or women, we are certain to be disappointed. But ideas live on. One of the speakers, perhaps my favorite of the day, was a pastor. He gave the benediction, but before doing so he mentionioned the significance of our gathering in unity. He mentioned Dr. King's message and that in a free America, ALL of our Civil Rights are respected. It was powerful! The idea of economic freedom has become a major motivation for a lot of people who understand how debt is destroying our Country.
Upon my departure from the event, I walked past a lady and a couple of kids on the Capitol steps. After passing them, I saw three Rand Paul signs laying against the wall. Not wanting the signs to be thrown away, I stopped to pick them up. The aforementioned lady comes running up to me stating, "Hey those are my signs!" I promise you this was the only hint of hostility I witnessed at the event, but it was a good sign. People protecting their property always is.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Expect Change in Kentucky State Legislature
"I'm frustrated by the complete lack of representation in Frankfort, where bills with no co-sponsors and no public support sail through and become law, while legislators ignore the 26 co-sponsors for the Kentucky Firearms Freedom Act and the massive public support, and that bill is allowed by the oligarchy to die in committee.I'll be in the gallery tomorrow, even though I think the strategy will be to avoid hearing the KFFA discharge petition because they don't have time, given that their procedural trick of dismissing the 10th Amendment RESOLUTION won't work with the Kentucky Firearms Freedom ACT. I'll bring almost 1,700 KFFA petitions as a visual reminder of the support for this legislation.This is probably just a symbolic gesture, but I'm obligated to do whatever I can, even if it's symbolic.... They need to know that they serve at the pleasure of the people, and they can never take that for granted, because as soon as the people are no longer pleased, they're out of a job. I'm convinced that a good YouTube video or two and a lot of phone calling and grassroots campaigning can remove almost any state legislator.Thanks to everyone who has been going to Frankfort and working in this frustrating environment "-- Liberty4Ever
Get Organized
With the president signing this unwanted and “transformative” government takeover of our health care system today with promises impossible to keep, let’s not get discouraged. Don’t get demoralized. Get organized!We’re going to reclaim the power of the people from those who disregarded the will of the people. We’re going to fire them and send them back to the private sector, which has been shrinking thanks to their destructive government-growing policies. Maybe when they join the millions of unemployed, they’ll understand why Americans wanted them to focus on job creation and an invigorated private sector. Come November, we’re going to print pink slips for members of Congress as fast as they’ve been printing money.We’re paying particular attention to those House members who voted in favor of Obamacare and represent districts that Senator John McCain and I carried during the 2008 election. Three of these House members are retiring – from Arkansas’s 2nd district, Indiana’s 8th district, and Tennessee’s 6th district – but we’ll be working to make sure that those who replace them are Commonsense Conservatives. The others are running for re-election, and we’re going to hold them accountable for this disastrous Obamacare vote. They are: Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-1), Harry E. Mitchell (AZ-5), Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8), John Salazar (CO-3), Betsy Markey (CO-4). Allen Boyd (FL-2), Suzanne M. Kosmas (FL-24), Baron P. Hill (IN-9), Earl Pomeroy (ND-AL), Charlie Wilson (OH-6), John Boccieri (OH-16), Kathy Dahlkemper (PA-3), Christopher Carney (PA-10), John M. Spratt, Jr. (SC-5), Tom Perriello (VA-5), Alan B. Mollohan (WV-1), and Nick J. Rahall II (WV-3). We’ll aim for these races and many others. This is just the first salvo in a fight to elect people across the nation who will bring common sense to Washington. Please go to sarahpac.com and join me in the fight.Stand tall, America. Real change is coming!- Sarah Palin
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Reasons why Ben "Cap & Trade" Chandler has to go...
Did You Know?
1.The United States produces about 35%, or 1 billion tons, of the world's coal supply—more than any other country produces.
2.The average coal miner is 45 years old and has 20 years of experience.
3.Coal generates more than half of the electricity used in the United States.
4.Each person in the United States uses 3.8 tons of coal each year.
5.U.S. coal deposits contain more energy than that of all the world's oil reserves.
6.The United States has more than a 250-year supply of coal, if it continues using coal at the same rate at which it uses coal today.
source: www.coal-miners-in-kentucky.com
1.The United States produces about 35%, or 1 billion tons, of the world's coal supply—more than any other country produces.
2.The average coal miner is 45 years old and has 20 years of experience.
3.Coal generates more than half of the electricity used in the United States.
4.Each person in the United States uses 3.8 tons of coal each year.
5.U.S. coal deposits contain more energy than that of all the world's oil reserves.
6.The United States has more than a 250-year supply of coal, if it continues using coal at the same rate at which it uses coal today.
source: www.coal-miners-in-kentucky.com
Friday, March 12, 2010
Rally with Rand in Lexington Update
Just got back from the rally with Rand Paul against Chandler's big government policies. We had a turn out of about 100 people which is not bad in Lexington mid-day while the Cats are playing in the SEC Tournament. I was really pleasantly surprised.
Several political candidates showed up who are running against Chandler for the Kentucky 6th District US Congressional seat. They gave their speeches while standing on a pile of rocks. One candidate lost his shoe. lol Folks these are the details you won't get in the Lexington Herald Leader.
A local Conservative talk-radio show host rallied the crowd as we all turned toward Chandler's local office and shouted "Ben Chandler, you're fired!" I love this stuff.
Several political candidates showed up who are running against Chandler for the Kentucky 6th District US Congressional seat. They gave their speeches while standing on a pile of rocks. One candidate lost his shoe. lol Folks these are the details you won't get in the Lexington Herald Leader.
A local Conservative talk-radio show host rallied the crowd as we all turned toward Chandler's local office and shouted "Ben Chandler, you're fired!" I love this stuff.
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