December 8, 200817 yr I would probably also try and eradicate poverty. But than again they're will probably be no end to it. I would like to see a lot of poverty down a knotch or two. Really? How do you plan on doing that? (I'm NOT being sarcastic I am honestly interested in what you have planned.)
December 8, 200817 yr I would probably also try and eradicate poverty. But than again they're will probably be no end to it. I would like to see a lot of poverty down a knotch or two. but what would you do to accomplish that? Eight Bananas, MD.
December 8, 200817 yr Sweden. 99 485 immigrated last year. It's so damn stupid. We are loosing jobs (and we'll see what happens with Volvo and Saab in the near future), companies moving to Poland or China while we keep accepting around 100k people each year. Crime rates keeping going up. And the even worse thing is, that the immigrations has failed (of course, politicians don't admit it). The immigrants usually get put into the Stockholm, Malmö or Gothenburg area, while almost none get sent more north. They get sent to these areas where it's not a good percentage of getting a job, while there are other places that would be able to give them jobs. Just take Rosengård in Malmö as an example, ambulances and firefighters don't go there anymore if they don't get back-up by the police, because people living there disturbs the work and even throw stones. So i think it should be stopped, because the unemployee-rate just keeps on rising (especially with the current financial state). That sounds like a bad situation getting worse fast. Do you know where most of the immigrants come from? Middle East, Slavic countries, etc.? Lol Slavic Countries? It's almost entirely all Middle Eastern. Iraq, Iran, and Northern Africa, certain countries have different regions. Norway is Pakistan IIRC, Sweden is Iraq and Turkey, Germany is Turkey, Netherlands is Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, France is Algeria, Morocco, there's a few others I don't know like Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria. The situation is far worse than the Swedish poster said, although s/he did hit some really good points. The phrase "Eurabia" has come to describe the situation of post-Cold War Europe, where native populations are dropping, and out-of-control immigration rates (and their birth rates), appeasement, political correctness, ignorance by the European establishment government and the media, anti-Americanism, and verzuilling (or Dutch for pillarisation) is rapidly increasing. We could very well see the end of Europe to caliphate governments and radical Islam as soon as 2030 if trends continue as present. The first countries to go would appear to be Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. France is the worst ATM but could possibly hold out until Germany which follows the aforementioned. Somewhere in there goes Austria, and probably Spain if they continue to elect Socialist candidates, or the PP is not reelected ie. the second Spanish terrorist attacks which were thwarted, but threw a hardball to the media who were blaming Aznar for the Spanish 3/11 bombings, because the thwarted attack was during Zapatero's first months in office, and he embodies the European left political establishment. Such bombings prove radical Islamist's pursuit is to gain back entirely the Iberian peninsula they lost some hundreds of years ago. The UK could go somewhere later, due to the problem being somewhat bad, but nowhere near continental Europe. Although under Brown, who knows. Your number one source for etymology!!
December 8, 200817 yr Lol Slavic Countries? It's almost entirely all Middle Eastern. Iraq, Iran, and Northern Africa, certain countries have different regions. Norway is Pakistan IIRC, Sweden is Iraq and Turkey, Germany is Turkey, Netherlands is Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, France is Algeria, Morocco, there's a few others I don't know like Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria. The situation is far worse than the Swedish poster said, although s/he did hit some really good points. The phrase "Eurabia" has come to describe the situation of post-Cold War Europe, where native populations are dropping, and out-of-control immigration rates (and their birth rates), appeasement, political correctness, ignorance by the European establishment government and the media, anti-Americanism, and verzuilling (or Dutch for pillarisation) is rapidly increasing. We could very well see the end of Europe to caliphate governments and radical Islam as soon as 2030 if trends continue as present. The first countries to go would appear to be Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. France is the worst ATM but could possibly hold out until Germany which follows the aforementioned. Somewhere in there goes Austria, and probably Spain if they continue to elect Socialist candidates, or the PP is not reelected ie. the second Spanish terrorist attacks which were thwarted, but threw a hardball to the media who were blaming Aznar for the Spanish 3/11 bombings, because the thwarted attack was during Zapatero's first months in office, and he embodies the European left political establishment. Such bombings prove radical Islamist's pursuit is to gain back entirely the Iberian peninsula they lost some hundreds of years ago. The UK could go somewhere later, due to the problem being somewhat bad, but nowhere near continental Europe. Although under Brown, who knows. I would think that immigrants would be seeking to escape the undesirable governments of the Middle East. It's not likely the immigrants are going to overthrow the government and create a new European Middle Eastern regime. From your post before, what's wrong with Palestine? I'll go ahead and say I don't approve of the creation of Israel, but that's history so now I advocate peace between Israel and the Middle East. Beer
December 8, 200817 yr Author I would probably also try and eradicate poverty. But than again they're will probably be no end to it. I would like to see a lot of poverty down a knotch or two. Really? How do you plan on doing that? (I'm NOT being sarcastic I am honestly interested in what you have planned.) I normally don't reply to people quoting me but if you seem interested then why not :) (US) Don't really have a whole idea/plan for it, but I would make a law that enforces people over the age of 21 to have a job. Of course except people who have STD/LTD. And yes I understand people that have jobs, that still stand in poverty, but maybe regardless of the situation with the employee the manager/boss could give extra bonuses, for hard working people. I wouldn't want to use goverement money, nor tax payers money, only if it gets worse, but I would like to see it all work out smoothly, and not rough.
December 8, 200817 yr I would think that immigrants would be seeking to escape the undesirable governments of the Middle East. It's not likely the immigrants are going to overthrow the government and create a new European Middle Eastern regime. From your post before, what's wrong with Palestine? I'll go ahead and say I don't approve of the creation of Israel, but that's history so now I advocate peace between Israel and the Middle East. One would think that, but that's entirely not the case. There are tons of Koran schools (radical Islamist schools) alone in Europe, not to mention parents who send their children to school in their home countries. These people aren't escaping their home countries as they visit them quite frequently. They have an inbred hatred of Western Culture or "infidels", of women. These are the people who shoot the likes of Theo van Gogh, and who have Dutch police erase a mural dedicated to him. Who attack French citizens and football players when Algeria lost to France in a football match. Who deny French and Belgian officials entrance in French and Belgian neighborhoods (I can give you specifics if you so wish). Who practice "honor killings" in some cases against their own children (I can also give you specifics including cases in the UK). Who abuse and rape women and these cases go unreported despite the fact they are widely known about. Who instigated an EU-report into anti-semitism in Europe and which was so bad the EU denied its very existence until it was exposed. Who throw rocks at firefighters saving a mosque from fire in Malmo. Where 40% of Muslim youth in the UK would like SHARIA LAW.* Not only is radical Islam a threat to moderate Islam, but it's a threat to the very existence of the West. It was bred through the European political left that arrised after the Cold War, and increasing secularism in Europe. I disagree with the methods of the Palestinians, and I don't wish for another state to arrise that could harbour terrorism. A reason why I disagree with the creation of Pakistan, and a free Chechnya. *I could list examples for hours on end. Your number one source for etymology!!
December 8, 200817 yr {US:] Term limits for Congress. Pres can do that, right? he could suggest it, but then itd have to be approved....by congress.... -.- There must be some way to do it without getting shut down by Congress. What happened to the three branches balancing each other out? Get an executive order and hope the Judiciary declares it constitutional. My heart is broken by the terrible loss I have sustained in my old friends and companions and my poor soldiers. Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won. -Sir Arthur Wellesley
December 8, 200817 yr But one thing I'd like to change in America is make it mandatory for kids to join a school sport, or make them join a set up youth sports system out side of school. If you were disabled, maybe a crafts thing of something like that. Also make it mandatory for kids to join honors classes if they get B+ in their regular classes. Or maybe mandatory tutoring for anyone getting a D- or lower in their classes. Way to go having our own lives... If the smartest kid in school doesn't want to go to AP, let him. I don't see why he must be forced to take harder stuff because he has the potential. And for sports...I friggen hate sports... :wall: "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is."
December 8, 200817 yr 1. Increase the level of buisness oversight by the federal government. 2. Abolish the electoral college. - Agreed. If somebody gets California, Texas, and New York the other candidate is going to need every other state to win which is nearly impossible. Every state should have an equal vote based on majority rule and if it comes to a tie D.C. will make the vote. 3. Make the illegality of phone tapping and other invasions of privacy by the government part of the constitution. What if it's for the surveillance of suspected terrorists or criminals? 4. Increase the size of the legislature. 5. Increase the power of the federal government over the states. 6. Make seperation of church and state a part of the constitution. (more so then it is now. explicitly so, instead of merely implied.) 7. Make abortions impossible to obtain except for those with a legitmate reason. (I.E genetic disease, rape, incest.) * If people want an abortion they're going to get an abortion one way or another, it's better off having safe, clean abortion clinics rather than rusty hangers in a dark alley 8. Legalize gay marriage * 9. Slash millitary spending, and make all money spent on researching to be spent on things that can be legitimately argued to have almost entirely defensive purpose. If we don't research we can't advance anywhere :| 10.Legalize marijuana, but put taxes on it. And a ban restricting how much you can have at a time. * 11. restructure the federal bureaucracy. *= things I'm willing to compromise on. My opnions in bold. There must be some way to do it without getting shut down by Congress. What happened to the three branches balancing each other out? Honestly I think our Judicial branch is most powerful even with checks and balances. The Supreme Court is the only system in our government which you can be in for life. If the Supreme Court felt like it they could instantly find something unconstitutional about any law or president and abolish/impeach it/him.
December 8, 200817 yr But one thing I'd like to change in America is make it mandatory for kids to join a school sport, or make them join a set up youth sports system out side of school. If you were disabled, maybe a crafts thing of something like that. Also make it mandatory for kids to join honors classes if they get B+ in their regular classes. Or maybe mandatory tutoring for anyone getting a D- or lower in their classes. Way to go having our own lives... If the smartest kid in school doesn't want to go to AP, let him. I don't see why he must be forced to take harder stuff because he has the potential. And for sports...I friggen hate sports... :wall: I was trying to be the anti force to his post, way to go on picking up the... Term for what I just said... The... Uhh... Irony? Sarcasm? I don't know but you didn't pick it up.
December 8, 200817 yr Church and State is seperated, unless you're refering to the Pledge. Which is ALSO laughable, don't say the pledge. Easy. I go to school and learn about Evolution in Biology, I don't agree with it, I just put the facts on the test and erase it from my memory. WATCH: A few quotes: "He's (Barack Obama) not a Christian! This is a Christian nation!" "She (Sarah Palin) is filled with the holy spirit, and I think she's going to bring honesty and integrity into the White House" "Just the whole Muslim thing and everything - and a lot of people have forgotten about 9/11 but - I don't know it's a little un-nerving." Church and State are NOT separated. We uphold the Constitution on so many levels, but for some reason this gets a free pass.
December 8, 200817 yr The "Separation of Church and State" was written in ONE letter by Thomas Jefferson. It's not in the Constitution, as the Constitution states that states can establish statewide churches (not that they do). It's a huge MYTH, and any arguments based on it are therefore invalid. Your number one source for etymology!!
December 8, 200817 yr Church and State is seperated, unless you're refering to the Pledge. Which is ALSO laughable, don't say the pledge. Easy. I go to school and learn about Evolution in Biology, I don't agree with it, I just put the facts on the test and erase it from my memory. The Church constantly gets involved with politics, even if they don't have any official seat of power inside a legislature. They take their power to the ballot box instead (re: Mormon support for Prop 8.). How many times do you hear about religion not liking the way evolution is taught in schools? If they were truly separate, they'd just but out. Hell, only today we had several prominent figures in the Anglican church speak out against Mugabe. If that's not getting involved in politics, I really don't know what is. Oh I get what you're talking about. In that case, you're correct; people will always use their religous beliefs to support certain things. I just meant we aren't even close to a Theocracy. And Tbf, and 3rkid, those wouldn't work. First off, AP is a lot harder than core, it's easy as to get a b+ in any core class, but a B in AP for most people is difficult. I had a b+ all year in Chem, but I'd fail AP Chem. Also, most people can't stay after for sports. THANK YOU RUSSIANFED!!! I thought I was going crazy. He is correct, it in nowhere is in the Constitution, if so, show me. And NoMoreDead, it has the morals of a Christian nation, and I think all the presidents were Christian, that's most likely what they were talking about. I have all the 99s, and have been playing since 2001. Comped 4/30/15 My Araxxi Kills: 459::Araxxi Drops(KC):Araxxi Hilts: 4x Eye (14/126/149/459), Web - (100) Fang (193) Araxxi Legs Completed: 5 ---Top (69/206/234/292/361), Middle (163/176/278/343/395), Bottom (135/256/350/359/397)Boss Pets: Supreme - 848 KCIf you play Xbox One - Add me! GT: Urtehnoes - Currently on a Destiny binge
December 8, 200817 yr The "Separation of Church and State" was written in ONE letter by Thomas Jefferson. It's not in the Constitution, as the Constitution states that states can establish statewide churches (not that they do). It's a huge MYTH, and any arguments based on it are therefore invalid. The letter was written in reference to the first amendment. "The phrase was then quoted by the United States Supreme Court first in 1878,[4] and then in a series of cases starting in 1948.[5] This led to increased popular and political discussion of the concept." "Another early user of the term was James Madison, the principal drafter of the United States Bill of Rights, who often wrote of "total separation of the church from the state" Here's some more examples, including the turning point where this whole idea was apparently tossed aside. "The United States Supreme Court has referenced the separation of church and state metaphor more than 25 times, first in 1878. In Reynolds, the Court denied the free exercise claims of Mormons in the Utah territory who claimed polygamy was an aspect of their religious freedom. The Court used the phrase again by Justice Hugo Black in 1947 in Everson. The term was used and defended heavily by the Court until the early 1970s. In Wallace v. Jaffree, Justice Rehnquist presented the view that the establishment clause was intended to protect local establishments of religion from federal interference-- a view which diminished the strong separation views of the Court. Justice Scalia has criticized the metaphor as a bulldozer removing religion from American public life.[18]" It's no myth. It's what the founding fathers based a lot of their decisions on. The Supreme Court needs to uphold it 100%.
December 8, 200817 yr THANK YOU RUSSIANFED!!! I thought I was going crazy. He is correct, it in nowhere is in the Constitution, if so, show me. And NoMoreDead, it has the morals of a Christian nation, and I think all the presidents were Christian, that's most likely what they were talking about. Don't even get me started on "The morals of a Christian nation". I could rip that argument six ways to Sunday. It's too easy to do so. With all the contradicting viewpoints among Christians and the fact that "abomonations" are allowed legally completely destroy that argument. Morally "wrong" practices which are legal: -Abortion -"The Sin against Nature" -Gay Marriage (Limited, sadly) -Prostitution (Limited) -Gambling
December 8, 200817 yr I would probably also try and eradicate poverty. But than again they're will probably be no end to it. I would like to see a lot of poverty down a knotch or two. Really? How do you plan on doing that? (I'm NOT being sarcastic I am honestly interested in what you have planned.) I normally don't reply to people quoting me but if you seem interested then why not :) (US) Don't really have a whole idea/plan for it, but I would make a law that enforces people over the age of 21 to have a job. Of course except people who have STD/LTD. And yes I understand people that have jobs, that still stand in poverty, but maybe regardless of the situation with the employee the manager/boss could give extra bonuses, for hard working people. I wouldn't want to use goverement money, nor tax payers money, only if it gets worse, but I would like to see it all work out smoothly, and not rough. You can try your best to eradicate poverty but there's only so much money that can go around. Tbfgraphx14Happy to find I'm not the only one who eats glass.
December 8, 200817 yr THANK YOU RUSSIANFED!!! I thought I was going crazy. He is correct, it in nowhere is in the Constitution, if so, show me. And NoMoreDead, it has the morals of a Christian nation, and I think all the presidents were Christian, that's most likely what they were talking about. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. From: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charte ... cript.html This is commonly taken to mean separation of church and state. The fact that congress can't pass a law respecting the establishment or preventing the exercise of religion means that religion is down to the individual people to decide.
December 8, 200817 yr I'll go similar to the original poster but from the other direction... Mandatory parenting classes for new mothers and fathers. (Oh and gay marriage, in exactly the same sense as hetero marriage too, zero differences incuding the ability to legally call yourself 'married', but thats far less important than the main one about parenting)
December 8, 200817 yr Let's see, there are very few things I'd do here, relatively: [*:z3z48kmw]Complete seperation of church and state [*:z3z48kmw]Make religion not teachable in school as it is now [*:z3z48kmw]Loosen immigration laws [*:z3z48kmw]Make a law to accept immigrants into political assylum if they are in immediate danger in their current country of residence I also agree with what Ginger said. Some people are too freaking spoiled. I'll post my changes for America later.
December 8, 200817 yr I would impose much harsher sentances on criminals, and give prison governers the power to extend an offending convict's sentance by up to 150% of the maximum sentance he/she could recieve if they had commited the offence outside of prison. I would--gradualy; the Government's power is pathetically limited--completely illegalise tobacco smoking. I would also employ forces of police to wander city centers on Friday and Saturday nights, and break into teen parties and arrest anyone smoking or drinking--what's the point in having laws that no-one enforces? I would remove PE from the National Curriculum and replace it with thirty minutes compulsory excercise (in groups of physical ability) before lessons every day; overweight or unfit people generaly get away with slacking anyway, and learning sport on th curriculum is outrageously frivolous. I would also reduce the time spent learning art and music in schools, and replace it with Maths and English. In English lessons, using incorrect gramma to frequently, even in casual work, should earn you a detention; it's shocking how many fifteen year olds can't use commas correctly. If absolute power corrupts absolutely, where does that leave God?
December 8, 200817 yr In English lessons, using incorrect gramma to frequently, even in casual work, should earn you a detention; it's shocking how many fifteen year olds can't use commas correctly. Was the intention of this statement to be incredibly ironic?
December 8, 200817 yr I certainly hope it was. US: [*:2ipwgreo]Change the constitution, specifically the 2nd amendment, restricting gun rights for under 18s that do not need a gun [*:2ipwgreo]Raise the driving age to 18 [*:2ipwgreo]Make schools socially funded up to collage, so that your eligibility for a school does not depend on your economic situation [*:2ipwgreo]Socialized health care [*:2ipwgreo]More regulation of the financial market [*:2ipwgreo]Less aggressive foreign policy; Concentrate on strengthening bonds with Russia and China [*:2ipwgreo]-> Less aggressive towards North Korea and Iran, more "Gentle but firm" [*:2ipwgreo]Large amounts of money put into renewable energy resources research [*:2ipwgreo]Make not complying with net neutrality standards completely illegal [*:2ipwgreo]Change the current two-party system into a 4 or 5 party system by creating party funding regulation that evens out the chances [*:2ipwgreo]Make file sharing legal [*:2ipwgreo]Promote the use of free software in schools [*:2ipwgreo]Promote the use of free software and redistributable creative works licenses like the Creative Commons and GNU GPL [*:2ipwgreo]Promote w3c-issued web standards, make all government websites XHTML 1.0 strict compliant Lots of stuff, some big, some small.
December 8, 200817 yr THANK YOU RUSSIANFED!!! I thought I was going crazy. He is correct, it in nowhere is in the Constitution, if so, show me. And NoMoreDead, it has the morals of a Christian nation, and I think all the presidents were Christian, that's most likely what they were talking about. Don't even get me started on "The morals of a Christian nation". I could rip that argument six ways to Sunday. It's too easy to do so. With all the contradicting viewpoints among Christians and the fact that "abomonations" are allowed legally completely destroy that argument. Morally "wrong" practices which are legal: -Abortion -"The Sin against Nature" -Gay Marriage (Limited, sadly) -Prostitution (Limited) -Gambling We are far better than the rest fo the world. Every Christian (I hope) knows this nation is going secular, but that doesn't mean they themselves don't want to keep the status quo. Most of our gov't is absed on Judeo-Christian values, as I posted earlier, such as Capitalism. I have all the 99s, and have been playing since 2001. Comped 4/30/15 My Araxxi Kills: 459::Araxxi Drops(KC):Araxxi Hilts: 4x Eye (14/126/149/459), Web - (100) Fang (193) Araxxi Legs Completed: 5 ---Top (69/206/234/292/361), Middle (163/176/278/343/395), Bottom (135/256/350/359/397)Boss Pets: Supreme - 848 KCIf you play Xbox One - Add me! GT: Urtehnoes - Currently on a Destiny binge
December 8, 200817 yr Let's see, there are very few things I'd do here, relatively: [*:2p1twx8g]Make religion not teachable in school as it is now How is it taught now? I quite like learning about religion and I'm a completely atheistic, nonreligious heathen. I certainly hope it was. US: [*:2p1twx8g]Change the constitution, specifically the 2nd amendment, restricting gun rights for under 18s that do not need a gun (I always found it funny that a 5 year old can't buy a gun, but can own one) [*:2p1twx8g]Raise the driving age to 18 (and lower the drinking age to 18) [*:2p1twx8g]Make schools socially funded up to collage, so that your eligibility for a school does not depend on your economic situation [*:2p1twx8g]Socialized health care (I prefer keeping a private sector and have subsidies over doctors working for the government) [*:2p1twx8g]More regulation of the financial market (I'd say more different regulation than more regulation in general) [*:2p1twx8g]Less aggressive foreign policy; Concentrate on strengthening bonds with Russia and China [*:2p1twx8g]-> Less aggressive towards North Korea and Iran, more "Gentle but firm" [*:2p1twx8g]Large amounts of money put into renewable energy resources research [*:2p1twx8g]Make not complying with net neutrality standards completely illegal [*:2p1twx8g]Change the current two-party system into a 4 or 5 party system by creating party funding regulation that evens out the chances (What would be the other parties?) [*:2p1twx8g]Make file sharing legal (It already is, you just can't break copyright laws while doing it) [*:2p1twx8g]Promote the use of free software in schools (A lot of my professors-ok two- use free text books) [*:2p1twx8g]Promote the use of free software and redistributable creative works licenses like the Creative Commons and GNU GPL [*:2p1twx8g]Promote w3c-issued web standards, make all government websites XHTML 1.0 strict compliant [*:2p1twx8g]Raise taxes quite a lot Lots of stuff, some big, some small. Edits in (bold). Most of our gov't is absed on Judeo-Christian values, as I posted earlier, such as Capitalism. What!? Beer
December 8, 200817 yr Let's see, there are very few things I'd do here, relatively: [*:1p2tuzu2]Make religion not teachable in school as it is now How is it taught now? I quite like learning about religion and I'm a completely atheistic, nonreligious heathen. I mean, teaching it as fact and having the school make trips to services etc. I certainly hope it was. US: [*:1p2tuzu2]Change the constitution, specifically the 2nd amendment, restricting gun rights for under 18s that do not need a gun (I always found it funny that a 5 year old can't buy a gun, but can own one) [*:1p2tuzu2]Raise the driving age to 18 (and lower the drinking age to 18) [*:1p2tuzu2]Make schools socially funded up to collage, so that your eligibility for a school does not depend on your economic situation [*:1p2tuzu2]Socialized health care (I prefer keeping a private sector and have subsidies over doctors working for the government) [*:1p2tuzu2]More regulation of the financial market (I'd say more different regulation than more regulation in general) [*:1p2tuzu2]Less aggressive foreign policy; Concentrate on strengthening bonds with Russia and China [*:1p2tuzu2]-> Less aggressive towards North Korea and Iran, more "Gentle but firm" [*:1p2tuzu2]Large amounts of money put into renewable energy resources research [*:1p2tuzu2]Make not complying with net neutrality standards completely illegal [*:1p2tuzu2]Change the current two-party system into a 4 or 5 party system by creating party funding regulation that evens out the chances (What would be the other parties?) Really, anything other than the DNC and GOP, within reason, of course. [*:1p2tuzu2]Make file sharing legal (It already is, you just can't break copyright laws while doing it) :P [*:1p2tuzu2]Promote the use of free software in schools (A lot of my professors-ok two- use free text books) [*:1p2tuzu2]Promote the use of free software and redistributable creative works licenses like the Creative Commons and GNU GPL [*:1p2tuzu2]Promote w3c-issued web standards, make all government websites XHTML 1.0 strict compliant [*:1p2tuzu2]Raise taxes quite a lot -Yep. Lots of stuff, some big, some small. Edits in (bold).
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