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» Obama Vs McCain on tax cuts
Aug 20 20:34 from Obama Links
Barack Obama 's senior economic adviser Austan Goolsbee has accused John McCain of proposing huge tax cuts for rich people and large corporations.
» The Tarrant County Barack Obama for President August Meetup
Aug 20 19:00 from Obama Links
Everyone is invited! The official Obama - Tarrant County, Texas website is http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/Ob...
» McCain Camp Links Obama Supporters to 'D&D'
Aug 20 17:00 from Obama Links
...a spokesperson for Senator John McCain has tied supporters of Senator Barack Obama to #1 RPG Dungeons and Dragons.
» Limbaugh: Obama's nomination "goes back to the fact that nobody had the guts to stand up and say no to a black guy"
Aug 20 16:46 from Media Matters for America - Personalized RSS
Rush Limbaugh said that "it is striking how unqualified [Sen. Barack] Obama is and, and how this whole thing came about with, within the Democrat Party. I think it really goes back to the fact that nobody had the guts to stand up and s..
» McClatchy uncritically repeats McCain falsehood that Obama "tried to prevent funding for the troops"
Aug 20 16:43 from Media Matters for America - Personalized RSS
McClatchy Newspapers uncritically reported Sen. John McCain's charge that Sen. Barack Obama "tried to prevent funding for the troops who carried out the surge." In fact, Obama, who has repeatedly voted to provide funds for fi..
» Daily Digest: In Party Politics, Who Pays for the Party?
Aug 20 16:28 from techPresident - Barack Obama
The Sunlight Foundation takes *all* the fun out of the upcoming political conventions by highlighting who's paying for the crudites; a new profile of the X-Men-like Obama online team sparks a bit of professional jealousy in competitor..
» McCain, Obama to pull critical ads on September 11
Aug 20 15:08 from Obama Links
Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain plan to pull ads on September 11 that criticise each other, a respite from the political fray to...
» McCain takes 5-point lead over Obama: Reuters/Zogby poll
Aug 20 14:04 from Obama Links
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race...
» Rich Lowry: Obama Lying About His Abortion Record
Aug 20 14:00 from Obama Links
His rhetoric on abortion hides the extremism of his record.
» Obama: an absolute shocker.
Aug 20 13:15 from Obama Links
God help the tiny Americans if he's elected.
» Obama gets tough
Aug 20 13:11 from Obama Links
His ads are now taking it to McCain. The NY Times calls these "attacks" and "negative." I'd call it common sense.
» What Happened To Obama's Poll Numbers?
Aug 20 13:10 from Obama Links
Yesterday I wrote a diary criticizing Obama for doing exactly what Dukakis, Gore, and Kerry did after getting the presumptive nomination.
» Obama Looks At Map, Approaches Kmiec's Bridge Too ...
Aug 20 13:10 from Obama Links
Douglas Kmiec, a conservative constitutional law scholar at Pepperdine University has taken a lot of flak for his support of Barack Obama .
» Republicans Don’t Play D&D
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Republicans Don’t Play D&D The John McCain presidential campaign took a swipe at D&D players today ... t have a say in the US election and I like both the candidates for different reasons. Obama offers ... Obama is going walk all ..
» Obama goes reconquista
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Obama goes reconquista Posted by Cassy Fiano Published: August 20, 2008 - 7:23 AM In New Mexico, Obama had this to say about illegal immigrants: "We are a nation of immigrants," Obama answers. "The only people can say that they aren't ... ..
» Obama, VP choice to campaign together Saturday ...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Obama , VP choice to campaign together Saturday (AP) By Admin | August 20, 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) ... speaks at a town hall meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina August 19, 2008. (Jim Young/Reuters)..
» Breaks of and added to the lead before a took...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
By Mandi Bierly Comedian actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist has confirmed. Phelps Confirms He’s Still the Man to Beat. Need more info about Hemorrhoids? You are welcome! Men of ..
» Eric Boehlert: Fox News And Jerome Corsi, Living...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
In terms of affecting the race, in terms of gumming up the works for the Obama campaign, The Obama Nation, has so far been a bust. What happened? How did a sure-fire follow-up hit turn Posted in The Blog ( 1,059 links from 235 sites )
» 20 August 2008 Comparison of the candidates on...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Over the last two nights, Fox News Channel aired a pair of one hour documentaries one on Barack Obama and the other on John McCain. The shows were entitled, "Character & Conduct" and they looked Posted in Jay Kersting's Blog ( 31 li..
» DVD Quality: Barack Obama Yes we can: Obama...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Earn 0 a day: http://www.reviewk.com/odp.php Learn to Dance: http://www.reviewk ... / Fat loss for Idiots Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am music video inspired by Barack Obama ’s message ... . Video Exclusive: Obama Inspires Black Eyed Pea Bu..
» penis enlargement tips Information
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Penis Pumps - Alternative Who Are These Dish Network penis enlargement products Satellite review of penis enlargement products TV Guys? Dish network service is offered all over the U.S. including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. It is not vi..
» For the First Time in a National Poll, McCain...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
The news just keeps on getting uglier and uglier for the still presumptive but soon to be the official nominee of the Democratic Party ... . In a Reuters/Zogby poll Senator McCain has opened up a five point advantage over Senator Obama . In..
» I’m Starting To Love Mo Dowd, Part II, Plus B...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Technically, she is not a MILF, but, I wouldn’t mind if she was my sugar momma! ... in unison, “is that he’s toast.” “ Obama should have picked you, Hillary,” John McCain tells her. “ ... Bloomberg poll? Obama ’s dropped and..
» Calling all conservatives
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Obama now trails McCain by 5 points in a Zogby poll of likely voters ... who caucused his way to the nomination. Conservatives, if you are polled, vote Obama until after Posted in UNCoRRELATED ( 339 links from 91 sites ) by mstockinger
» Capitol Journal
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Political news from Washington with an insider’s and nonpartisan perspective. [ cassidy-wash-insider.jpg] ... % deficit against Barack Obama . This represents a net move of ten points in the Republican’s direction ( Obama losing four po..
» McCain leads in new poll, follows trend
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
McCain leads in new poll, follows trend John McCain has overtaken Barack Obama in the presidential race, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released Wednesday morning. McCain leads Obama 46 to 41 percent among likely voters, which the poll f..
» S Dhakai food New school cooking Zarina who used...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
S Dhakai food New school cooking Zarina who used to operate a cooking school Posted on August 20th, ... in Minnesota and Rick Noriega in Texas all said they have reached out to the Obama campaign ... with some of his observations, whether i..
» Wednesday 20th August 2008: Rev Dr Giles Fraser
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Fraser’s Thought today was heartfelt, insightful and perhaps a little moving ... with his priest after he made the decision to endorse Obama back in May. Kmiec explained Posted in afterthought.crowth.net : afterthought for the day ( 4 lin..
» Malkin: Help Unlock the Obama/Ayers papers
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
From Michelle Malkin's Blog: Stanley Kurtz has done yeoman’s work trying to uncover the true nature of the relationship between Barack Obama and ... lax about pursuing the matter, the full story of the Obama -Ayers relationship calls the ..
» Obama Repeats False Claim Abortions Haven’t D...
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
Obama Repeats False Claim Abortions Haven’t Declined Under … Posted by under Free Movies Obama Repeats False Claim Abortions Haven’t Declined Under Bush / Pro-Life Anti-Abortion Video. During Posted in Free Movies in the Public Domai..
» McCain Overtakes Obama by 5%: Reuters/Zogby
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
In a dramatic turnaround, John McCain now leads Barack Obama 46-41% among likely voters according to the latest Zogby/Reuters poll ... and now leads Obama 49-40% in that crucial department. Perhaps even more importantly ... , but we may ver..
» The Big Picture 8/19/2008
Aug 20 13:05 from Obama Links
The Big Picture 8/19/2008 By Conceptual Guerilla August 19th, 2008 Tagged: Conservatism • Culture • Framing • National Security • Pressure Points • Society Obama fends off the attack machine. Starting with his appearance before th..
» Does the Race Issue Hurt Obama?
Aug 20 12:20 from Obama Links
The consensus among political journalists and pundits is that if race becomes a salient matter in the 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama is in trouble. The thinking goes something like this: if white voters are reminded that Obama .....
» McCain takes 5-point lead over Obama: Reuters/Zogby poll - Reuters
Aug 20 12:19 from Obama Links
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll releas..
» Obama, VP choice to campaign together Saturday - NPR News
Aug 20 12:19 from Obama Links
RALEIGH, N.C. August 20, 2008, 06:29 am ET · Barack Obama and his newly named running mate will campaign together Saturday at the place where the Democratic presidential hopeful formally launched his White House bid. A senior Obama adviser..
» Penny Pritzker Shows Why She Convinced Buffett to Support Obama - Bloomberg
Aug 20 11:58 from Obama Links
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Penny Pritzker was driving to Chicago's Midway Airport in June to meet Barack Obama when her cell phone rang. She, the Obamas and campaign staff were flying to St. Paul, Minnesota, where Obama would proclaim himself t..
» McCain takes 5-point lead over Obama-Reuters poll - MSN UK News
Aug 20 11:58 from Obama Links
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll releas..
» Poll shows McCain takes 5-point lead over Obama - International Herald Tribune
Aug 20 11:58 from Obama Links
WASHINGTON : In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wedn..
» Obama 'Set To Name Running Mate' - Sky News
Aug 20 11:38 from Obama Links
Boston Globe Obama 'Set To Name Running Mate' Sky News, UK - 1 hour ago Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama could be about to reveal his running mate, according to reports in the US. The New York Times said the ... Video:..
» The Only Obama Poster You’ll Ever Need
Aug 20 11:34 from Obama Links
Courtesy of Doug Ross (click on the image for the full glory!)
» Is Obama the Ladies' Choice? - Washington Post
Aug 20 11:29 from Obama Links
By the time Election Day arrives, you might be forgiven for thinking that Barack Obama 's running mate is named Lilly Ledbetter . Okay, I'm exaggerating, but, really, the Obama campaign wouldn't mind. Ledbetter was on the losing end of a Su..
» Democrats await Obama VP pick as campaign heats up - AFP
Aug 20 11:15 from Obama Links
AFP Democrats await Obama VP pick as campaign heats up AFP - 1 hour ago RALEIGH, North Carolina (AFP) — The US presidential race gained momentum Wednesday, with Barack Obama set to announce his running mate ahead of his ... Who Is B..
» Political Wisdom: How Obama Can Get the Big Mo Back
Aug 20 11:10 from Obama Links
Barack Obama , who isn’t showing much momentum in national polls, may be looking for some new ways to get traction. Slate’s John Dickerson sees a couple of changes in his style in recent days. He seems resolved to “keep it big”—th..
» Man due in Fla. court on Obama threat - Miami Herald
Aug 20 11:00 from Obama Links
A man accused in Florida of threatening to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is set to enter a plea in federal court. Arraignment is scheduled Wednesday for 22-year-old Raymond Hunter Geisel in Miami. The Secret Ser..
» Obama may unveil veep choice Saturday in Illinois
Aug 20 11:00 from Obama Links
— Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama gave his clearest signal yet that he has settled on a running mate when he announced...
» Obama’s VP Announcement
Aug 20 10:57 from Obama Links
Obama , subject to change, will announce his vice presidential choice either Friday night in a text message to supporters or Saturday noon (CST) in
» The Obama VP selection.
Aug 20 10:47 from Obama Links
Had definitely decided, based on Meet the Press at the weekend and blog posts like this, that it would be Biden.
» Wed, Aug. 20 Electoral Vote Predictor Obama 264 McCain 261 Ties 13
Aug 20 10:29 from Obama Links
A new LA Times National Poll shows that a month of ads attacking Obama as a lightweight unready to lead have erased his lead nationally. The two are in a statistical tie. Obama's advantage in the electoral college has also vanished. ...
» Obama: McCain ‘doesn’t know what he’s up against’
Aug 20 10:27 from Obama Links
“He can talk all he wants about Britney (Spears) and Paris (Hilton), but I don’t have time for that mess,” Obama said.
» Obama slams McCain for backing dictator Musharraf
Aug 20 10:21 from Obama Links
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has slammed Republican rival John McCain for backing a "dictator" in former president Pervez...
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The VP Chatter: Thinking Outside of the Box
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ok...so here we are less than a week before Obama's coronation at the Democratic National Convention. His VP pick should be named any day now, and the media and political junkies are waiting by their cell phones for the text message from the campaign with the announcement. Will it be Bi.. .. read more.. Three things Obama and the Dems need to do
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Here's what the Obama camp and the Democrats need to do to win this election. It is simple advice that unfortunately Democrats never heed to during a national election .. read more.. Obama's no Muhammed Ali
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
In his glory days as heavyweight champ, Muhammed Ali perfected a technique known as the "rope a dope" in which he would allow an opponent to repeatedly punch him in the mid-section while Ali guarded himself against the ropes. Then, when the opponent tired from punching Ali, the champ would mo.. .. read more.. McCain WANTS the election to be a referendum on Iraq???
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
TPM has posted some of McCain's prepared remarks to be delivered later today. They are framed as McCain's response to Obama's complaints from yesterday about attacks on his patriotism. Yesterday, Senator Obama got a little testy on this issue. He said that I am questioning his patriotism. Let me be.. .. read more.. Barack and Bayh
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Yes, I know that VP speculation may be likened to the July 31st non-waiver baseball trade deadline as far as speculating which teams will be shopping and which ones will be dealing. I did read the posting that a paper in Nashville is saying that Obama's aide are being dispatched to Indianapolis to .. .. read more.. The Case for Gore
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Am I the only one who finds the short list (Bayh, Kaine, Biden) a bit underwhelming, given all the talent in the Democratic Party? Why aren't we talking about VP picks who can really change the game? I'm hoping the leaked list is just a head fake that the media has gleefully followed. M.. .. read more.. The Case Against Joe Biden
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
By Timran from Eyes on Obama: I'm almost afraid to write this so close to the actual unveiling of Barack Obama's VP selection . Nonetheless, I think that the MSM has locked on so tight to the arguments supporting Biden that no one seems to be talking about the downsides. .. read more.. Evan Bayh = George Allen
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Now this may be premature, but I've just read on Huffington Post that the Obama team is planning a huge event in Indianapolis on Saturday. This surely looks like Evan Bayh may be the VP pick. This couldn't be a worse pick. Evan Bayh is as big as a do nothing Senator as there is in the S.. .. read more.. How did Dubya beat McCain in 2000?
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
If you recall the 2000 Republican Primary, McCain had everything going for him. He'd show up for rallies to find standing room only crowds (nothing like Barack gets today but they were consistently much bigger than people expected). People were inspired by his every word. He told a little joke, the.. .. read more.. The Issue Is Not Over
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
With gas prices lowering in the past couple of weeks Gallup polling has showed that what was once considered the biggest economic concern for 1 out of 4 Americans is now down 15% according to an article released by The Dallas Morning News . If gas prices continue to lower the issue of oil prices wi.. .. read more.. Poll of polls: Obama's once-comfortable lead gone
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/08/20/art.polls.gi.jpg caption="Obama's lead is down to 1 point over McCain."] (CNN) -- For Barack Obama, the Democratic convention and the bump in the polls that is expected to follow couldn't come soon enough. According to a new C.. .. read more.. Obama: In Need of a Game Changer
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
[cnn-photo-caption image=http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/08/20/art.obama.mic.jpg] David Gergen | Bio AC360° Contributor CNN Senior Political Analyst Say what you will about Republicans making a muddle of governing, but they sure know how to campaign. The turn of events that John McCa.. .. read more.. Your Black Scholars: Condoleeza Rice's Peculiar Foreign Policy
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
WARSAW (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Polish counterpart signed a deal Wednesday to build a U.S. missile defense base in Poland, an agreement that prompted an infuriated Russia to warn of a possible attack against the former Soviet satellite. Rice dismissed blustery comments f.. .. read more.. Iraqi Govt and US agree on Timelines: Out by 2011
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Despite the bloviating by the CiC about 'time horizons,' the Iraqi government and the US appear to have come closer to an agreement on withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. First is a pullout from the cities by June 30, 2009 and a complete withdrawal by 2011. I'm guessing that the 2011 is for 'combat .. .. read more.. As much as it pains me to write about Virginia...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
We've heard that today's not the day But rumors abound anyway It's not such a leap To think Kaine will be veep With Barack stopping off in V.A. I can't help but be quite aware That the guv'nor has slightly strange hair I'll forgive the toupee Since Virginia's in play Win first, then look debonair .. read more.. Obama the same today as yesterday (1995, that is)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ben Smith at The Politico posted the following video of Obama from 1995 that "[turned] up" by a "pro-Obama" blogger. Smith comments the video "reveals that Obama was...exactly the same 13 years ago." (h/t RV) In "Obama Unchanged", Smith writes : He tells the story of his grandmother visiting his Af.. .. read more.. HOUSE NEGRO DOES EXIST: OBAMA ON CLARENCE THOMAS
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain joined host, Pastor Rick Warren, at the Saddleback church for a televised interview. Both presumptive Presidential candidates answered the same questions at separate times-one on one with Rick Warren. During his interview, Obama sat in a church and.. .. read more.. The religion of anarchism
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
You gotta love their propaganda. I commies, socialists, and anarchists have produced some of the coolest graphic design, posters, and currently video. I have an affinity for anarchism as a philosophy but its so idealic that it almost qualifies as a religion. The fear that established order and our .. .. read more.. Windfall, Smindfall
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Obama's tax and energy policies do have holes. The biggest would be his call for a windfall profits tax on oil companies , a bad idea from the '70s that hasn't improved with age. The problem is that oil companies' profits aren't all that large. Sure, Exxon made almost $12 billion last quarter. But .. .. read more.. You Gotta BELIEVE!!!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Blogger extraordinaire, Sugar, of Sugar 'N Spice , has long ago made the spot-on comparison between the cult of Obamanaia and a power/money-hungry, Reverend Ike -like character portrayed by Richard Pryor , Rev. James L. White. Pryor introduced the flamboyant Rev. White character on his May, 1977 .. .. read more.. Barack as a young dweeb.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I agree with Sullivan : Fascinating to see how many themes remain the same, and how, even at that young age, Obama seems preternaturally composed. It's also striking to me, given how so many have raised questions about his membership inTUCC, that his determination to confront racial polarization an.. .. read more.. Do We Really Want a President Who Lets the Press Interview his 7 and 10 Year Old..
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Barack's True Colors... Double Barreled Opinions Now that it's over, Obama says they'll probably not let it happen again. They said it was an exception, that they got carried away. Well DUH! But wake up Barack Hussein Obama - it's too late - your true colors are showing. Clueless... What kind of a .. .. read more.. "Oh NO! We've got BO!" John McCain Soap Ad
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
This cartoon was inspired by references to My.BarackObama.com as "MyBO," noting that BO is a common acronym for body odor. .. read more.. Breaking: Nashville Post Reports Senior Operatives to Indiana for Event Saturday
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Nashville post is reporting that senior campaign officials are converging on Indiana for an event this Saturday. .. read more.. Your Black World: US Trades Serious Threats with Russia
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
WARSAW (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Polish counterpart signed a deal Wednesday to build a U.S. missile defense base in Poland, an agreement that prompted an infuriated Russia to warn of a possible attack against the former Soviet satellite. Rice dismissed blustery comments f.. .. read more.. Obama releases latest TV advertisement on taxes
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The repetitiveness of Barack Obama's economic plan looks set to run all the way to the presidential election on November 4. This comes as he released his a new 30-second TV ad comparing Obama's plan to cut taxes for middle class families, to that of Senator McCain's plan to give billions in tax cut.. .. read more.. Uppity Woman: Reuters/Zogby: McCain Has 5 Point Lead
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Cross-posted by (shhh! stolen from) Uppity Woman . This poll is especially significant because Zogby always had Obama much further ahead in the primary races than other pollsters. His brother James Zogby is the President of the Arab American Institute and he works for the Obama campaign. Zogby's pe.. .. read more.. McCain Takes the Lead!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
John McCain has taken the lead over Barack Obama for the first time in the general election season. Reuters/Zogby has John McCain up by 5 points. This is a significant turn around for Sen. Obama who was only weeks ago ahead by as much. This happened for two reasons: 1) John McCain's superior perfor.. .. read more.. Prolife VP or Bust
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
There has been a ton of speculation that John McCain may be considering a pro-abortion Vice Presidential nominee (bringing responses and pontifications at Politico , Hot Air , Rush , just to name a few). I'm with the Hot Air folks on this one. A pro-abortion nominee like Lieberman (or Guiliani, or .. .. read more.. Vegas odds on Democratic VP
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
AP : Barack Obama and his newly named running mate will campaign together Saturday at the place where the Democratic presidential hopeful formally launched his White House bid. A senior Obama adviser told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday that the Illinois senator and his choic.. .. read more.. Klein: Obama adviser travels to Syria. Urges Damascus to speed up talks aimed at..
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
A key foreign policy adviser to Sen. Barack Obama has traveled to Damascus where he reportedly urged Syrian officials to fast-track negotiations with the Israel, it has emerged, Aaron Klein, WorldNetDaily's Jerusalem bureau chief, reported August 20, 2008. Both Israel and Syria last May announced t.. .. read more.. Obama and the 2008 Washington State Primary
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Now, I suppose as this is my first post, I should mention that I’m a fan of Barack Obama. He pulls in a younger demographic because he preaches again and again about change and how as a nation we can come together to create change among ourselves. I, like my peers, ha.. .. read more..
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