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Susan Emmanule's avatar

That is absolutely disgusting! Listen, I am an older person on a very tiny budget. Wish I had a lot more because I would definitely make a donation, but unfortunately I can't upgrade right now. Just want you to know I'm out here and supporting you in every way I possibly can especially in my heart!

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Brenda Bousquet's avatar

Same exact position for Me .... So many of Us

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Ellen CW's avatar

I guess we are all in the same boat, living on fixed incomes. It’s difficult sometimes. But I always share MTN to people I know and they love it! I’ll be out there June 14th too! With some friends.

I am so sick and tired of this Drumph regime!! 💯👍

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Ann Payne's avatar

I'm the same, share publicly to FB whenever the posts come up

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Katrina Nuciforo's avatar

I DO! 👍🏾

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Kathy Lairson's avatar

Same here. I do try and spread the word about MTN. More supporters.

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Jackie Robare Fiese's avatar

I’m in the same position too. But by the fact that we subscribe & share is one of the ways that we support.

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Hope E.'s avatar

Same here. 70. SS. hugs.

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LeeAnnCastillo's avatar

Same here at 72. Keep up the good work and we will be there in heart.

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Randall Watkins's avatar

78 here. I am not on TikTok, never have been, never will be. I read Meidas on the Substack and Facebook. Keep up the good work guys. You are priceless.

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Janine DeCook's avatar

I am as well! Thank you Midas Network for speaking the truth plainly and succinctly. We appreciate your stand against Trump and company’s inclinations towards authoritarianism and against the Constitution/rule of law!

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Ali kenaston's avatar

Unfortunately due to our retirement twindeled due to Taco we can’t offer more than our support ! This Mega world has hit us hard but still fighting for our country, democracy, and constitution!!!!

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June's avatar

At 82 I am loving everything you do! Keep speaking TRUTH TO POWER!

Thank You!

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Terri Bolsinger's avatar

Same💙✌️🦅🇺🇸🕯️

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Connie Larsen's avatar

202. 225 3121 call any member of congress n give them hell. I to am a bit worried about next years election! We have to fight like hell!

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James Wilson's avatar

Right wing crazies are allowed on Twitter and Facebook won’t fact check misinformation, but reporting facts can get you kicked off TikTok.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

Meidas are lawyers -- sue the bastards.

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Richard Waddell's avatar

...hmm, so now reporting facts has become verbotten? Has the gun-or-people mentality devolved so much that it's no longer between who did the bad thing or why it even happened (the gun, the person, the manufacturer, the bullet, the humidity, etc.), but

that now there is no place for facts? Are 'they' planning to require allegiance to a belief in the earth being flat?

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Kamm's avatar

Talk about screwed up priorities, right?

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Kate's avatar

Sick isn't it?!!! How STUPID these right wingers are!! When the 💩finally hits them they MIGHT WAKE UP!!

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL!!

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James Wilson's avatar

Crazy but not surprising at all

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Kate's avatar

Nope....but it's surprising that the maggots are SO SHOCKED...But wait I didn't vote for this!! OH BUT YOU DID!!!

So ILLFIT and UNINFORMED scary that so many go through life not paying attention!!

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Connie Larsen's avatar

The red states are not going to fare well! 202 225 3121 will reach any member of congress. Call them n give them hell’

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Sally Skellington's avatar

Can also get you kicked off FB. They deleted two accounts. One had absolutely nothing to do with politics. Just facts on one account. FB can piss off, I don't need it.

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Leah Baum's avatar

I deleted my FB account in December.

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Robin 🇨🇦's avatar

Watching this unfold from Canada I have great concern over the number of people that are laughing about the fight between musk and trump. Grabbing their popcorn and dropping laughing emojis. Thiel, Miller, Vance, they’re all waiting and in my opinion much more dangerous. I believe this was engineered from the beginning. They needed trump because they knew maga would do whatever he said. He won’t be necessary to them much longer. Please take this seriously folks if you are not already. Stay safe and stay engaged.

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Diane Ohms's avatar

I believe the fight is a distraction. Stay focused!

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Donna Vest's avatar

I said that very thing to my husband yesterday. This is just another distraction

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Dee's avatar

Everything Trump has done from the beginning is a distraction! He is a "Celebrity" in his head and the White House is just a bigger stage. BUT, he has also been promoting 2025 since elected (and probably planned 4 years ago) and that's why they are calling it the "BBB!" And further, I believe that he has chosen people for his cabinet and big positions for a reason, like favors paid, plus they will take the fall after he is gone. Every day since the inauguration (if you can call it that!) has been one huge distraction, so you nailed it!

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Brenda Bousquet's avatar

This !! ☝️

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Concerned Citizen's avatar

I agree with you 100%! And that’s even scarier than what’s going on right now! Vance is in the hands of the project 2025 fashion and he will be ruthless and not wishy-washy like the current demented fool

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Kay Moore's avatar

Vance can be impeached too. We can hand out impeachments like they hand out Crypto Currency, but I’m in favor of a Nuremberg style Tribunal so we can just get it all done at once!!

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

IMHO inside MAGA the big threat is Bannon. Thats right. I didn't stutter.

Bannon wants Musk to be deported, demanded his alleged drug use and ties to China to be investigated, and said Musk’s company, SpaceX, should be “seized” by the government. According to the Daily Beast, "now the MAGA loyalist has turned to physical threats to demonstrate his loyalty to the president." https://www.thedailybeast.com/steve-bannon-promises-punk-elon-musk-im-going-to-rip-your-fing-face-off/

Years after its initial launch, Bannon’s “War Room” Podcast continues to gain traction as a go-to media source for conspiracy theorists. As of early 2025, social media accounts for the podcast have amassed over 180K followers on Instagram, 176.7K followers on X (formerly Twitter) and one million followers on Rumble. In 2023, the “War Room” topped a Brookings Institute list of political podcasts most responsible for spreading false and misleading information.

Guests on Bannon’s show have ranged from mainstream political figures to conspiracy theorists, many of whom promote false or misleading claims related to the government, the media, health and more. This includes election deniers like Mike Lindell, QAnon-adjacent influencers like Jim Caviezel, promoters of anti-vaccine narratives like Robert Malone and far-right conspiratorial commentator Alex Jones, whom Bannon has widely praised.

Some Members of Congress frequently appear on Steve Bannon's "War Room" podcast.

Frequent Guests:

*Senators: Josh Hawley (R., Mo.) and Tommy Tuberville (R., Ala.).

*Representatives: Lauren Boebert (R., Colo.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R., Ga.). Nancy Mace (R., S.C.).

*Chip Roy (R-Texas): Guest-hosted the show while Bannon was serving his prison sentence.

*Josh Brecheen (R-OK): Joined the show to discuss various political issues including Israel, Ukraine, and appropriations.

*Former Representative: Matt Gaetz (R-FL)

Other topics of choice on “War Room” include anti-immigration and mass deportation narratives, misleading claims about mass shootings and threats of retribution against so-called enemies like the “Deep State gestapo.”

Bannon's influence on Congress members and the broader political landscape manifests in several ways, primarily through his media platforms, particularly his "War Room" podcast, and his involvement in promoting certain political agendas.

1. Promotion of Political Agendas and "America First" Movement:

Bannon played a key role in shaping the "America First" message that resonated with many voters during the 2016 campaign, a message he continues to advocate.

His influence is linked to an uncompromising ideological and political agenda on the right, pushing for extreme and hardcore agendas.

He has also supported various far-right candidates in the U.S. and Europe.

2. Use of Media Platforms to Shape Discourse:

Bannon's "War Room" podcast serves as a platform to debut those who want to be a major part of the "Make America Great Again" movement.

He uses the platform to promote false and misleading information, including election denial narratives that contributed to the events of January 6th.

His show has been instrumental in rallying grassroots support and engaging followers to pressure specific Republican senators.

3. Impact on Republican Politics:

Some sources suggest that Bannon's influence has helped make the Republican Party more aligned with the "party of Trump".

His presence potentially encourages some Republicans to adopt more extreme stances on issues like immigration and trade.

4. Interactions with Congress:

Bannon has been in communication with lawmakers on the Hill, strategizing and gathering information.

He has faced legal repercussions related to his refusal to cooperate with the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack, including a contempt of Congress conviction, which was upheld by an appeals court.

The House of Representatives held Bannon in contempt of Congress in October 2021 for his defiance of a subpoena.

5. Precinct Strategy:

Bannon has promoted the "precinct strategy" to encourage Trump-aligned conservatives to become involved in local GOP parties.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Every single Kamala voter needs to be in the streets this June. Americans against Trump must ditch the computers for a day and grab a sign....organize on a street level.

Prepare for the shutting down of MTN. They need to make contacts and organize on a street level as a back up.

We Canadians are on the right track......making European and far east contacts....cutting trade barriers. Should have been done a long time ago.

Continuing the no-travel...no purchase boycotts is imperative

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

Vets on the mall.

2:00 PM ET Over 200 sister events organized by Indivisible and 50501 around the country and livestreaming from the mall.

"We want those in power to know we aren’t going to sit back while they quietly try to destroy the benefits and healthcare our veterans fought to earn. We won’t accept them firing thousands of veterans and others from their jobs at the will of a child. We will not accept the attacks on our Constitution that we swore oaths to uphold."

FP Wellman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFXqb3IVf3s

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Judi Purcell's avatar

I agree that this is all part of the master plan. Our calling for his impeachment plays right into that plan. So he needs to be taken out, impeached or whatever, in a way that all of his others go right along with him. We will certainly be no better off with Vance.

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Richard Waddell's avatar

You are right. The need to laugh is very real, but focusing on humor that lingers in 'getting back' at the idiots is a pointless waste of time and energy. Like the trolls who show up here, trying to engage and enrage the Meidas Mighty, just ignore and stay focused. As you say, the issue is not a joke.

Thank you for your point, and while we are not near the remembrance anniversary of the Halifax disaster, it came to mind, so I thought I'd share a link about that horrible event.

I learned about it when I lived in Boston, which annually has been given a Christmas tree as a token of appreciation. I believe the ties between our countries are strong in spite of the current season of insanity:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_Explosion

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The Maple Leaf Forever!

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Connie Larsen's avatar

🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦👍

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Lynn's avatar

Most of us do see this as a welcomed distraction but nobody likes Vance or Musk. Vance is a joke to most Americans.

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Brevity's avatar

I agree, why is so much oxygen given to distractions! We should be hyperfocused on the producers: Theil, Miller, Vought, as well as others in the shadows. That’s the truths I want to hear about!!

No point in MTN taunting on any platform. How is that useful?

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Charmaine Webb's avatar

MTN was not taunting. They reported on what Elon Musk posted on X. It was not misinformation, either. TikTok is too worried about what tRump and his regime will do to truly do any investigation.

I know MTN wants to be on all the platforms, but I would not be sorry if they are suspended from TikTok.

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Richard Waddell's avatar

And the word that has become a favorite?...weaponize. It is mugu's approach to everything. Wasn't it Ben who posted the two very different presidential portraits of d.t., the first with a big grin (he must save that for rare occasions), and the new one which looks like a head shot from central casting for a mafia character. Use it for the wax museum.

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Connie Larsen's avatar

Use it for target practice! Ask trump to hold it!👀🌈👍

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JacquieFM's avatar

Some of us are taking this very seriously. Hopefully more will soon.

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Claire's avatar

100%

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ScottiDog's avatar

I've been warning on substack about Russ VOUGHT and the great danger that he poses his idea to cancel everything free speech no more elections total surveillance and police state that's what that little tiny inferior man wants what a low Genes pathetic little man.

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Robin 🇨🇦's avatar

Yes I forgot him, and Yarvin too. Scary people.

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Connie Larsen's avatar

TY my precious Northern neighbor!🇨🇦. You are right Thiel n couch cougar are scary! Devious! Evil!

Spend a week on VI every year! Love yall!🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Tracey Pietrzak's avatar

We will keep Meidas going.

It is our responsibility!

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Susie H's avatar

Im not on TikTok, but I am curious to understand how mass reporting works. How does it happen? Do mass mailings go out to magaland telling them to do this? If that’s the case, can’t we do the same?

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ramona j's avatar

I have no idea how it works, but why would anybody believe Tik Tok. X. FB etc. When you see who n is on there. Its like going to trumps platform of lies. They aren't going to listen to MTN tell the truth . They aren't interested in truth. They should be banned from here. And made irrelevant by losing support

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Susie H's avatar

Agreed! Ben, Brett, Jordy and all of their incredible affiliates are out on the front lines of defending our democracy every, single, day. Their supporters (us!) have been referred to as the Meidas Mighty. What I’m suggesting is to figure out a way to demonstrate our might and resolve in defending independent media. Make sense?

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Kay Moore's avatar

Yes, you can do the same and it’s very effective. There is no person sitting there deciding who is right or wrong. There is just a computer algorithm. When you report an account, and many others do, it receives strikes and will eventually be taken down. The algorithm doesn’t CARE, much like its creator. Zuckerberg doesn’t CARE. Elon doesn’t CARE. They/IT just wants to EXIST. Please take a lesson from this because AI will make these things look “nice”.

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Susie H's avatar

Thank you, Kay. If you’ve actually been a participant in something like this, please DM me.

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George Marron's avatar

WE THE MEIDAS MIGHTY AND BROTHERS AND SISTERS AROUND THE WORLD WE WILL NEVER BEND DOWN OR GIVE UP. TO THE TACO 🌮 ORANGE LITTLE BULLY BOY. WE STAND UNTIED 1 FOR ALL AND ALL FOR 1. WE R STRONG WE R THE MEIDAS MIGHTY NEVER FORGET THIS U TRUMP MAGGOTS.!!!

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Kay Moore's avatar

Sometimes I LOVE the all caps! Love your energy! Have a great day!

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Fabie's avatar

Hopefully MAGA can’t touch this platform. I’m a subscriber and I know that I speak of you to all my (french) friends. I hope they’ll subscribe too. Anyway, you’re the best to inform us about what’s going on. Keep on fighting for the truth and democracy!!!

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Catherine Ognissanti's avatar

I guess this is turning into a police state. Trump supporters are too stupid to fact check and believe everything the TACO says. They see what he's doing, giving tax breaks to billionaires while cutting health care and food for people who need it. Next he will go after social security and the courts will do nothing. We are losing all our rights and he is unaccountable. Thanks to the partisan Supreme court, They don't follow the constitution and before long he will let them kill it. He hates women and we know this because he just took protections away from pregnant women is a dire situation. Life means so much to them, but let women die even if the baby is already dead. We are all losing our rights and now is the time to fight back. I'm with you Ben. Thank you for bringing us the truth everyday. You, your brothers and your family please stay safe.

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john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION)'s avatar

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Check the must see video I posted in my Notes. This woman ran the Big Bullshit Bill through AI and the resulting analysis is a must see. This trojan horse bill will be one of the final nails in the coffin of democracy. http://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdS6EogK Posted by @hautefolie

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Brenda Bousquet's avatar

Thank You for Sharing this 🙏

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john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION)'s avatar

Please share far and wide

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Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

I feel like I'm witnessing a war of good vs. evil in real time and in real life. Maybe this is how it has always been, but this one seems more dramatic and in your face than any in my lifetime. No need to watch it on TV or in the movies anymore.

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Judy Cross's avatar

Hasn't always been this way, but getting worse every day. Oh, how I long for the good ole days.

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Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

Yes...when presidents acted like presidents and not like bullies in a schoolyard.

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Wendy Arnold's avatar

My suspicion about tic toc seems right for saying MTN supplied disinformation and bullying. Trump has been the bully and completely disinforms the public at every opportunity. Will YouTube let me down too? I know I can trust MTN. Is this the same MAGA trick that challenged Democratic votes by the 1000's and got them thrown out?

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Julyluv31's avatar

Bennnnnn, Happy Friday to your family and you!! Listennnnnn, WHAT IS HAPPENING? You know Elon ass is still in the Dog house ain’t no getting out for his ass NO SIRRRR!! We the People know what he did and we ain’t forgetting!! They Always messing with Y’all because they know all y’all stand on Business and 10 toes down no matter what when telling the truth!! Y’ALL HAVE BEEN SAYING THESE FACTS FOREVER FINALLY THE LIGHT IS BEING SHOWN and it’s because of Y’all, Soooo A BIG THANK YOU!! What’s the words For TODAY” WE AIN’T NEVER SCARED” say it with me!! “”We AIN’T NEVER SCARED” FDT! FREAK ASS!! That’s All!!

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Jeannie's avatar

Stay strong. We are watching the Trump administration wither and implode. It’s happening and we need you.

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Gene Wood's avatar

Talk to everyone you know .. tell them to get onlione with Meidas … we must keep you number one!

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MJean's avatar

Ben maybe Musk will tell them now to leave you alone. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Teresa Hughes's avatar

I wish I could pay, but I am on a fixed income.

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Beth Everett's avatar

Wish I could afford to join but living on a fixed income, taking care of my 3 grandsons and daughter makes life really tough. I'm also scared of losing my social security and health care.

My greatest fear is losing my only source of truth a this is the only place I look to for the news of the day!!!! I gave up CNN, ABC, CBS and Fox is a never go to source.

How about a senior plan???

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Teresa Hughes's avatar

Times are going to get even tougher. It is also a shame that we now have to pay to watch decent TV and have internet coverage. TV used to be free.

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