View Full Version : Latino donors set sights on GOP lawmakers who oppose immigration overhaul
Cigar
10-28-2013, 07:19 AM
A network of Latino donors that played a pivotal role in raising money for President Obama’s reelection is now focused on a new campaign: an effort to oust lawmakers who stand in the way of overhauling immigration laws.
The Latino Victory Project, a new political advocacy organization modeled after the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, is planning to spend as much as $20 million on campaigns targeting members of Congress who have sizable Latino communities in their districts but oppose comprehensive immigration reform.
At a private meeting for about 30 donors, fundraisers and union leaders Friday, leaders of the group laid out a strategy to make the issue central in next year’s midterm elections if Congress does not pass a bill, identifying 10 House Republicans who would be vulnerable to pressure from Latino constituents.
Members of the group agreed to spend $1 million to $2 million in each of the targeted districts. The effort will begin in coming weeks with a campaign aimed at persuading the lawmakers to back an immigration measure this year. If that fails, the group plans to run a barrage of radio and TV ads against them next year.
Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/latino-donors-set-sights-on-gop-lawmakers-who-oppose-immigration-overhaul/2013/10/27/a7961128-3d93-11e3-b6a9-da62c264f40e_story.html
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Codename Section
10-28-2013, 07:31 AM
What's your take on this as a minority? I have a lot of black friends from the corps and back home and none of them like the idea because they feel that Latinos take jobs in our area (Gulf Coast) that blacks used to have. They didn't like the Vietnamese in the area much either.
Agravan
10-28-2013, 07:33 AM
What's your take on this as a minority? I have a lot of black friends from the corps and back home and none of them like the idea because they feel that Latinos take jobs in our area (Gulf Coast) that blacks used to have. They didn't like the Vietnamese in the area much either.
Cigar does not care as long as democrats stay in power is all that concerns him. He has his, screw the other blacks,
Cigar
10-28-2013, 07:35 AM
What's your take on this as a minority? I have a lot of black friends from the corps and back home and none of them like the idea because they feel that Latinos take jobs in our area (Gulf Coast) that blacks used to have. They didn't like the Vietnamese in the area much either.
My take; I don't have a take, I have first hand information directly from Latinos within my own family.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 07:36 AM
Cigar does not care as long as democrats stay in power is all that concerns him. He has his, screw the other blacks,
I'm just guessing that you're neither Latino, nor Black, yet you know everything Latino and Black.
Enough said. :rollseyes:
Mister D
10-28-2013, 07:38 AM
http://memeshare.net/memes/3/2105.png
Si se puede, morons! :laugh:
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 07:38 AM
My take; I don't have a take, I have first hand information directly from Latinos within my own family.
Right but what's your opinion then. I am torn on this one because as a libertarian I don't believe in borders, but as someone who still has a lot of loyalty to my hometown I worry about the people who have lived there all their lives and see their jobs go to people willing to work for nothing.
Libhater
10-28-2013, 07:45 AM
http://memeshare.net/memes/3/2105.png
Si se puede, morons! :laugh:
That is a great one depicting the sorry state of affairs concerning the black population. Ceegar should be so proud.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 07:45 AM
That is a great one depicting the sorry state of affairs concerning the black population. Ceegar should be so proud.
Talk about voting against your own interests.
Agravan
10-28-2013, 07:50 AM
I'm just guessing that you're neither Latino, nor Black, yet you know everything Latino and Black.
Enough said. :rollseyes:
Guess again, DS.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 07:50 AM
Right but what's your opinion then. I am torn on this one because as a libertarian I don't believe in borders, but as someone who still has a lot of loyalty to my hometown I worry about the people who have lived there all their lives and see their jobs go to people willing to work for nothing.
If Jobs are going to people who are illegal, then maybe you should join the Political Party that wants to end that practice and punish the criminals hiring illegal immigrants. Remember, there's one political party that doesn't want to change and there's one political party that wants to change.
The people who blame the individuals getting the Jobs and NOT the people doing The HIRING are ignoring the FACTS.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 07:53 AM
If Jobs are going to people who are illegal, then maybe you should join the Political Party that wants to end that practice and punish the criminals hiring illegal immigrants. Remember, there's one political party that doesn't want to change and there's one political party that wants to change.
The people who blame the individuals getting the Jobs and NOT the people doing The HIRING are ignoring the FACTS.
Latin American migrants (legal and illegal) are displacing blacks economically and politically. Amnesty will of course be a crushing blow to black America but we're talking about a population with a mean IQ of 85.
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 08:02 AM
If Jobs are going to people who are illegal, then maybe you should join the Political Party that wants to end that practice and punish the criminals hiring illegal immigrants. Remember, there's one political party that doesn't want to change and there's one political party that wants to change.
The people who blame the individuals getting the Jobs and NOT the people doing The HIRING are ignoring the FACTS.
That's not what I'm talking about. First, I want to say that I come to forums because I want to learn from other people and part of that is asking questions. I really want your perspective.
I am from Mississippi. The blacks who live in that state have ancestors who pretty much built it. Right now our largest employers are WalMart, Waffle House, and the shipyard. If all of the illegals become legal they will take jobs that go to the blacks in our area.
That's just a fact.
They will jump up from the $5 bucks under the table part-time job to the $8.95 minimum wage position and the blacks who want $12 will be shit out of luck.
I think we should leave it the way it is because to fix it will fuck some shit up in a serious way. We are running a deficit of low wage jobs right now. Since 2009 we're at (I think) 30 million less for lower income positions that can still feed families. This is not a time for the immigration of people in that category. There are only so many jobs and people will be out of work.
Now as a libertarian I shouldn't care about this. I should be like, "Fuck it producers--compete with each other", but I am still a boy loyal to my region and I saw what happened to blacks when the Vietnamese took the shrimping jobs and I think its a shame.
Do you think this will be a good move for black families?
Mister D
10-28-2013, 08:07 AM
It's nice to see a libertarian wake up from his or her open borders daydream (nightmare) from time to time. Anyway, @Cigar (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=294) how about it?
Cigar
10-28-2013, 08:07 AM
Latin American migrants (legal and illegal) are displacing blacks economically and politically. Amnesty will of course be a crushing blow to black America but we're talking about a population with a mean IQ of 85.
If you're concerned about African American employment, hire an African American.
This thread about Latino donors who played a pivotal role in raising money for President Obama’s reelection are now focused on a new campaign in an effort to oust lawmakers who stand in the way of overhauling immigration laws. Personally I don't know any Blacks who live in boarder states who's only talent is gardening or farm work.
The fact is, Latinos, Blacks, Women, Gays and now the Elderly are kicking the Republicans Party's ass all over North America. So while your head is up the ass of Black Americans worried about some mythical crushing blow to the population, you'll continue your place on Internet Forums whining about what happen after another Election.
Yea ... you just keep your eye on what's important to you ... :laugh: and I'll keep having fun on Internet Forums :grin:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zyv2wESSdmQ/UX82eAnovrI/AAAAAAAAWm8/qj4U-eieLDI/s1600/republican1.jpg
Mister D
10-28-2013, 08:10 AM
Why would anyone bother hiring blacks? Mexicans work harder for less. Si se puede, morons!
Anyway, did anyone really expect anything different? This is just a longer version of "we won we won!"
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 08:11 AM
If you're concerned about African American employment, hire an African American.
I started a company with one, and if you know any black former marines between 25 and 35 send them our way.
Yea ... you just keep your eye on what's important to you ... :laugh: and I'll keep having fun on Internet Forums :grin:
So this isn't about discussion, just meme'ing? Disappointing.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 08:19 AM
That's not what I'm talking about. First, I want to say that I come to forums because I want to learn from other people and part of that is asking questions. I really want your perspective.
I am from Mississippi. The blacks who live in that state have ancestors who pretty much built it. Right now our largest employers are WalMart, Waffle House, and the shipyard. If all of the illegals become legal they will take jobs that go to the blacks in our area.
That's just a fact.
They will jump up from the $5 bucks under the table part-time job to the $8.95 minimum wage position and the blacks who want $12 will be shit out of luck.
I think we should leave it the way it is because to fix it will fuck some shit up in a serious way. We are running a deficit of low wage jobs right now. Since 2009 we're at (I think) 30 million less for lower income positions that can still feed families. This is not a time for the immigration of people in that category. There are only so many jobs and people will be out of work.
Now as a libertarian I shouldn't care about this. I should be like, "Fuck it producers--compete with each other", but I am still a boy loyal to my region and I saw what happened to blacks when the Vietnamese took the shrimping jobs and I think its a shame.
Do you think this will be a good move for black families?
A) if you come to internet forums for knowledge, no need to read any further, you won't understand it.
B) and yes, I too know Black people "from" Mississippi ... yes ...that right ... from Mississippi, not going to Mississippi.
C) if I lived in an area who's largest employers are WalMart, Waffle House, and the shipyard; I'd be fractions of a minute for leaving.
D) I live in Illinois; NOT all illegals are Hispanic, but I guess you'd have to look through the brown in your eyes to see that it ain't just illegal Latinos who are taking Jobs.
Z) if you're in a bad situation, then get the fuck out of it; that goes for anyone of any color ... you don't need an IQ of above 85 to figure that out.
ZZ) Loyal to a region ... WTF; family comes first, second and last ... region is just a place to live, not home.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 08:25 AM
I started a company with one, and if you know any black former marines between 25 and 35 send them our way.
So this isn't about discussion, just meme'ing? Disappointing.
I started a company of one, and if you know of any System Integrators, Data Architect, Java Developer, Firmware Developer and Program Managers ... send then my way; and I don't care what Race they are, so long as they know their shit.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 08:26 AM
Well, what can you say? When blacks complain and demand jobs they should be told they voted for their economic competitors and thus against jobs.
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 08:38 AM
A) if you come to internet forums for knowledge, no need to read any further, you won't understand it.
Um.
B) and yes, I too know Black people "from" Mississippi ... yes ...that right ... from Mississippi, not going to Mississippi.
So you don't give a shit about the ones that live there and can't afford to move away? I do. Their ancestors built the damn state practically.
C) if I lived in an area who's largest employers are WalMart, Waffle House, and the shipyard; I'd be fractions of a minute for leaving.
How can you afford it? The only way I could leave was on scholarship or the military.
D) I live in Illinois; NOT all illegals are Hispanic, but I guess you'd have to look through the brown in your eyes to see that it ain't just illegal Latinos who are taking Jobs.
Who said that they were? This thread is about Latino donors, not other illegals. Dude, you started the thread, can't you remember??
Z) if you're in a bad situation, then get the fuck out of it; that goes for anyone of any color ... you don't need an IQ of above 85 to figure that out.
They don't have money to leave. To move somewhere else you have to have a couple of grand saved and very few people do, especially in Mississippi.
ZZ) Loyal to a region ... WTF; family comes first, second and last ... region is just a place to live, not home.
I'm loyal to my family first, former marines second, but I am loyal to the friends I grew up with, too.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 08:48 AM
Um.
So you don't give a shit about the ones that live there and can't afford to move away? I do. Their ancestors built the damn state practically.
How can you afford it? The only way I could leave was on scholarship or the military.
Who said that they were? This thread is about Latino donors, not other illegals. Dude, you started the thread, can't you remember??
They don't have money to leave. To move somewhere else you have to have a couple of grand saved and very few people do, especially in Mississippi.
I'm loyal to my family first, former marines second, but I am loyal to the friends I grew up with, too.
If people want change in Mississippi ... they may want to start with "their" Government.
Isn't Republican Governors suppose to be so great for State Government?
If you can walk ... you can move.
If you have a Illegal Immigration problem, do something about; try telling your Business Community to stop "their" criminal activity or notify The Federal Government.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 08:49 AM
Poor boy doesn't realize that legal migrants are worse for blacks than the illegals.
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 08:50 AM
If people want change in Mississippi ... they may want to start with "their" Government.
Isn't Republican Governors suppose to be so great for State Government?
If you can walk ... you can move.
If you have a Illegal Immigration problem, do something about; try telling your Business Community to stop "their" criminal activity or notify The Federal Government.
I did move. Doesn't mean I don't care about the people I left behind tho. I could be all "fuck them! I got out".
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 08:51 AM
Poor boy doesn't realize that legal migrants are worse for blacks than the illegals.
Does not seem like it.
Mainecoons
10-28-2013, 08:56 AM
And we won't even include the discussion of how bad the Obama administration has been for blacks.
That's OK, they'll keep right on voting Democrat and wondering why a lot of people don't think they are very bright.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 08:59 AM
I'd much rather these jobs go to black natives than migrants. They're Americans! Well, at least some blacks are waking up to the reality of what amnesty and high levels of unskilled immigration will actually mean for them. Question is will that resentment trickle up to the top? That is, will we see community leaders marching for an end to our insane and self-destructive immigration policy?
Cigar
10-28-2013, 09:41 AM
It's is hilarious how some people are so concerned about Blacks on this forum :roflmao:
Let me help you, Blacks aren't concerned about migrants diluting White Votes. :grin:
Say whatever makes you feel comfortable ... :laugh:
The Races are Mixing and soon the finger you use to point will be Mixed also. :tongue:
Payback is a Mother, isn't it. :wink:
Mister D
10-28-2013, 09:43 AM
It's is hilarious how some people are so concerned about Blacks on this forum :roflmao:
Let me help you, Blacks aren't concerned about migrants diluting White Votes. :grin:
Say whatever makes you feel comfortable ... :laugh:
The Races are Mixing and soon the finger you use to point will be Mixed also. :tongue:
Payback is a Mother, isn't it. :wink:
Who's concerned with blacks?
BTW, when you use so many emoticons it makes you look anything but amused.
Sorry, but you really are failing to grasp the reality of what Hispanic immigration has done to black America. Worse still, they don't like you people. Oh, but my wife is Hispanic, Mister D! :laugh:
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 09:47 AM
It's is hilarious how some people are so concerned about Blacks on this forum :roflmao:
I'm concerned with people I know. Aren't you?
Let me help you, Blacks aren't concerned about migrants diluting White Votes. :grin:
They aren't getting to vote. I'm not sure where you're going with this.
Say whatever makes you feel comfortable ... :laugh:
The Races are Mixing and soon the finger you use to point will be Mixed also.
:tongue:
Payback is a Mother, isn't it. :wink:
I don't know where this is going, either. Most people under 30 don't give a shit about race and date whoever is hottest.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 09:51 AM
Who's concerned with blacks?
BTW, when you use so many emoticons it makes you look anything but amused.
Sorry, but you really are failing to grasp the reality of what Hispanic immigration has done to black America. Worse still, they don't like you people. Oh, but my wife is Hispanic, Mister D! :laugh:
Apparently no one more than you.
Please point out a week you didn't bring this up on this Forum, so obviously it's close to your heart. :laugh:
I'm married to a Hispanic, I have Hispanics in my family, so I actually know what I'm talking about.
But please ... continue Governor :smiley_ROFLMAO:
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Cigar
10-28-2013, 09:52 AM
I'm concerned with people I know. Aren't you?
They aren't getting to vote. I'm not sure where you're going with this.
I don't know where this is going, either. Most people under 30 don't give a shit about race and date whoever is hottest.
Obviously you're The Community Organizer in your community ... let us know how you're doing.
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 09:54 AM
Obviously you're The Community Organizer in your community ... let us know how you're doing.
Umm, started a business that now has 24 employees. I am working on a medishare for former marines. I masterbate to pictures of Salma Hayek so I really feel like I'm doing something positive while thinking about the Latino community.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 09:55 AM
Apparently no one more than you.
Please point out a week you didn't bring this up on this Forum, so obviously it's close to your heart. :laugh:
I'm married to a Hispanic, I have Hispanics in my family, so I actually know what I'm talking about.
But please ... continue Governor :smiley_ROFLMAO:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/dk-production/images/11106/large/Screen_Shot_2012-11-29_at_1.04.25_PM.png?1354223088
This week, actually. Last week too. You talk about race almost every day. If I address race on your threads about race you can't say I keep bringing it up. Good Lord...You really do have a problem with projection.
No, you really don't know what you're talking about. Hispanics aren't competing with middle class white folks. They are, however, kicking black ass. Si se peude, morons! :laugh:
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Mister D
10-28-2013, 09:56 AM
Umm, started a business that now has 24 employees. I am working on a medishare for former marines. I masterbate to pictures of Salma Hayek so I really feel like I'm doing something positive while thinking about the Latino community.
She's white. Just sayin'.
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 10:02 AM
She's white. Just sayin'.
She half lebanese, half mexican and has an amazing pair.
http://www.standard.co.uk/incoming/article8159322.ece/ALTERNATES/w460/07Salma-Hayek-attend.jpg
Proving that melting pots can be a damn good thing.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:03 AM
This week, actually. Last week too. You talk about race almost every day. If I address race on your threads about race you can't say I keep bringing it up. Good Lord...You really do have a problem with projection.
No, you really don't know what you're talking about. Hispanics aren't competing with middle class white folks. They are, however, kicking black ass. Si se peude, morons! :laugh:
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These are the lines the you need to worry about ... because these lines are willing to wait for days ... just to keep Republicans OUT of That White House on on Political Forums. :grin:
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Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:05 AM
She's white. Just sayin'.
No she isn't sport ...
Lebanese and Mexican by injection :laugh:
keymanjim
10-28-2013, 10:06 AM
Let me help you, Blacks aren't concerned about migrants diluting White Votes.
You should be concerned about Latinos replacing blacks as the most favored minorities in the US.
Tic-toc.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:08 AM
You should be concerned about Latinos replacing blacks as the most favored minorities in the US.
Tic-toc.
:laugh:
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:11 AM
She half lebanese, half mexican and has an amazing pair.
http://www.standard.co.uk/incoming/article8159322.ece/ALTERNATES/w460/07Salma-Hayek-attend.jpg
Proving that melting pots can be a damn good thing.
^ In an interview on "Inside the actors studio", Hayek mentioned that she was of paternal Lebanese, Arabic descent and maternal Spanish descent
IOW, she's white. That's Spanish as in Spain Spanish.
nathanbforrest45
10-28-2013, 10:12 AM
If we sent back all the illegals the Latino vote would be down to about 2 percent
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:12 AM
Actually, a significant portion of Mexico's population is of predominantly European descent. You don't see them come here because they are Mexico's elite.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:13 AM
You should be concerned about Latinos replacing blacks as the most favored minorities in the US.
Tic-toc.
Why would I care who's the most favored minorities to Vote against Republicans.
You should care. :laugh:
nathanbforrest45
10-28-2013, 10:13 AM
She half lebanese, half mexican and has an amazing pair.
http://www.standard.co.uk/incoming/article8159322.ece/ALTERNATES/w460/07Salma-Hayek-attend.jpg
Proving that melting pots can be a damn good thing.
amazing pair of eyes???
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:14 AM
Why would I care who's the most favored minorities to Vote against Republicans.
You should care. :laugh:
Tic toc...:grin:
Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:14 AM
Actually, a significant portion of Mexico's population is of predominantly European descent. You don't see them come here because they are Mexico's elite.
Focus Grasshopper ... your candidate are losing Presidential Elections by the Millions :grin: and it's growing.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:14 AM
amazing pair of eyes???
She was incredible in 1990s. still looks great but she was drop dead gorgeous then.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:15 AM
Focus Grasshopper ... your candidate are losing Presidential Elections by the Millions :grin: and it's growing.
Not a Republican. You are, however, a Negro. Tic toc...:grin:
roadmaster
10-28-2013, 10:15 AM
You should be concerned about Latinos replacing blacks as the most favored minorities in the US.
Tic-toc.
Well they consider themselves the white race and less crime rate compared to blacks.
keymanjim
10-28-2013, 10:16 AM
Why would I care who's the most favored minorities to Vote against Republicans.
You should care. :laugh:
The term "Cutting off your nose to spite your face" comes to mind.
Tic-toc.
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:16 AM
Well they consider themselves the white race and less crime rate compared to blacks.
That's not saying much. :grin:
Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:17 AM
Republicans are Outraged :smiley_ROFLMAO:
Republicans are Outraged -- that Americans are getting Affordable Health Care.
Republicans are Outraged -- that Americans are NOT getting Affordable Health Care, fast enough.
Republicans are Outraged -- that Americans have to pay Taxes.
Republicans are Outraged -- that America's Debt is NOT being paid down, fast enough.
Republicans are Outraged -- that the Voter's Right Act used to make them let everyone Vote.
Republicans are Outraged -- that in Texas, North Carolina, and Virgina, there are way too many Women, Students, and poor people voting.
Republicans are Outraged -- that so many Americans want to Vote.
Republicans are Outraged -- that even with all their Gerrymandered Districts, they still lose Elections.
Republicans are Outraged -- that so many Americans do NOT hate Government like they do.
Republicans are Outraged -- that so many Americans just want a Government that works --
... because as recent history shows, that's just NOT what they DO!
... Provide us a Government that works? Hah!
Because in their world-view, THAT would be simply Outrageous!
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251033/-Republicans-are-Outraged
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 10:17 AM
She was incredible in 1990s. still looks great but she was drop dead gorgeous then.
Dude, I was like 10 or 11 when Dusk til Dawn came out and I swear to God I must have lived in the bathroom for weeks thinking about her.
http://img004.lazygirls.info/people/salma_hayek/salma_hayek_from_dusk_till_dawn_VgdFZW4.sized.jpg
Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:18 AM
Well they consider themselves the white race and less crime rate compared to blacks.
Pivot Time ... :roflmao:
roadmaster
10-28-2013, 10:19 AM
That's not saying much. :grin: Actually it is and they work for a living instead of having children with 8 different guys. So yes they would be more favorable than blacks.:wink:
Mister D
10-28-2013, 10:20 AM
Dude, I was like 10 or 11 when Dusk til Dawn came out and I swear to God I must have lived in the bathroom for weeks thinking about her.
http://img004.lazygirls.info/people/salma_hayek/salma_hayek_from_dusk_till_dawn_VgdFZW4.sized.jpg
Dayum! :kiss: yeah, she was somethin'.
Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:20 AM
Dude, I was like 10 or 11 when Dusk til Dawn came out and I swear to God I must have lived in the bathroom for weeks thinking about her.
http://img004.lazygirls.info/people/salma_hayek/salma_hayek_from_dusk_till_dawn_VgdFZW4.sized.jpg
It's all Bland without Flavor and Spice
Cigar
10-28-2013, 10:23 AM
Actually it is and they work for a living instead of having children with 8 different guys. So yes they would be more favorable than blacks.:wink:
Gotta keep those number up you makers to take care of the takers ... and future Voter with IDs
Codename Section
10-28-2013, 10:23 AM
Dayum! :kiss: yeah, she was somethin'.
If I could go back in a time machine for one action I would not kill Hitler I would make hot passionate love to Salma Hayek in 1996.
nathanbforrest45
10-28-2013, 10:23 AM
She was incredible in 1990s. still looks great but she was drop dead gorgeous then.
Hey, I still lust after Sophia Loren and she is what 250 or something??? She had a chance to marry me once but would never return my calls. Her loss!!!
roadmaster
10-28-2013, 10:23 AM
Gotta keep those number up you makers to take care of the takers ... and future Voter with IDs The ones around here voted republican.
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