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Updated Guide to Our Recent Posts on Understanding Egypt

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new entries. The newer posts appear at the top.

Recently, we posted a series of stories and blog posts about the Egypt conflict featuring guest contributors. This story is meant to be a one-stop-shop of sorts for that recent coverage. As such, it will be updated. Below you will find excerpts and links to the stories.

“Understanding Egypt: The Twelfth Imam, and the End of Days” by Joel C Rosenberg

“All eyes are on Egypt right now, but we best stay focused on the apocalyptic, genocidal, death cult running Iran as well. Their nuclear program and End Times theology pose a clear and present danger to U.S. national security, as well as that of our allies, especially Israel.”

“Understanding Egypt: The Danger of Revolution on an Empty Stomach” by Nick Rizzuto

“While a great deal of attention has been paid to the various ideologies of the political factions at play, just as important are the conditions that underlie Egypt’s current revolutionary fervor. A recent report might give us some insight as to the social backdrop upon which the Egyptian unrest is occurring.”

“Understanding Egypt: The Emerging Islamist-Leftist Revolution” by Joel Richardson

“There are two things that must be understood regarding the present revolution in the Muslim world. The first is the unusual alliance between Leftist revolutionaries and Islamist revolutionaries. As Reuters reported, the protests in Amman consisted of “Islamists, leftists and trade unionists”. Their chant? “We Want Change!” The second thing that must be understood is the Messianic undercurrent of the present Muslim revolution.”

“Understanding Egypt: The Suez Canal” by Bill Tucker

“While the world has been captivated by the pictures from the streets and reports of journalists being mobbed by pro-government forces in the streets of Cairo, the financial world’s attention has been off to the east. Traders have been fixated on a 120-mile thread of silvery water known as the Suez Canal. It is through those canals that trade moves between the Red Sea to the south and the waters of the Mediterranean Ocean to the north.”

“Understanding Egypty: The Emerging Erdogan” by Anonymous

“As Egypt changes leaders so does the center of power in the Middle East.

“As the eyes of the world center on the Middle East and the uncertainty of the region continues to threaten the stability of governments and economic infrastructures, the stage is set for a “great” leader to rise to power.

“History tells us he’s coming.”

“Understanding Egypt: What Is a Caliphate?” by Bill Tucker

“Sometimes a word, like a faded Hollywood starlet, makes a surprising return to the spotlight … and so it is for caliphate.  The word owes its renewed popularity to Glenn Beck, who first raised the possibility of a new caliphate on his Fox television show.  Suddenly, the word went from relative obscurity to become one of Google’s most searched words, as revolution erupted in Egypt and the world began to wonder what would emerge from the anger in Egypt’s streets.”

“Understanding Egypt: Islamic Socialism and the Left” by M. Zuhdi Jasser

“Many have a hard time understanding where the political left in Europe and the United States have common ground with this theo-political Islamist movement. Socialist ideology promotes an oppression of the individual for the collective needs of society and government. Islamist ideology similarly promotes the oppression of the individual for the ‘common good’ of the Islamic state. Both snuff out individual responsibility for tribal collective control.”

“Understanding Egypt: History of the Caliphate (Part One)” by Joel Richardson

“From Muhammad’s death until the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1923, various Caliphates or dynasties ruled the Islamic world. The most significant Caliphates in historical order were the Rashidun, the Abbasid, the Umayyid, and finally the Ottoman. At times in Muslim history, there have even been rival claimant Caliphs in different parts of the Muslim world. Although the purpose of the Caliphate is to unify all Muslims worldwide, rarely has this genuinely been the case.  Islamists however often downplay this fact and instead portray the first thirteen hundred years of Islam through a highly idealized lens…”

“Understanding Egypt: Making Stone Soup” by Damon Vickers

“We are facing a moment in history that is unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes. Never before have so many people in so many regions of the world simultaneously beat the drums of revolution. While change is inevitable, what can we do to prepare ourselves? And how might a widespread transition to extremist Islamic rule in the Middle East effect your pocketbook? Your investments? And perhaps the politics here in the United States.”

“Is Egypt‘s Really Obama’s to Lose?” by S.E. Cupp

“Obama’s foreign policy is predicated on a belief in the real power of soft diplomacy, the unclenching of fists, and the oratorical equivalent of a hug. And when it comes to the Middle East, he is careful not to make too many demands (unless, of course, you were hoping to build some apartment buildings in East Jerusalem, in which case, he’d really rather you didn’t.)”

Comments (62)

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  • nptden
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 9:56am

    I believe this is the NWO crowd utilizing the Islamic movement to do the dirty work.. in the Middle East. Create the ‘manufactured’ crisis and using the Cloward-Piven principle…They are using the word ‘democracy’, to psychologically draw in sympathetic support from Americans and NATO countries, while undermining the Western capitalistic societies.
    Meanwhile China, who the NWO people have already crowned leader of their movement sits back, prepares and waits for the Middle East to explode. Isreal will react. Obama, has diverted our troops and is weakening our defenses for our own border. It‘s getting to feel like the ’Alamo’…

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  • BeckIsNuts
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 9:49am

    Even Fox News Sunday’s Bill Kristol claims Glenn is going off the deep end. And he’s not the only conservative voice that is waking up to realize Glenn is melting down. His hysterics on his radio show this AM aren’t helping either.

    Glenn Beck – “WE ARE FIGHTING THE FORCES OF EVIL ON THIS PLANET!!!”

    wow

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  • BeckIsNuts
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 9:37am

    HOOOOOO BOY. Glennis the Menace is really taking his position as Mayor of Crazyville seriously today. Now we’re all supposed to be on guard and trembling in our Hush Puppies over the latest new target to fear: “EVIL.”

    Glenn’s yelling on the air this fine Monday morning like a hysterical school girl, whining about Bill Crystal, China, North Korea, the Muslim Brotherhood, old lady college professors who are going to lead a violent revolution in our own nation and on and on he goes like a fired up old time fire and brimstone preacher. How many waking hours does this loon spend dwelling on how bad everyone and everything else is and working himself into a paranoid frenzy based upon his delusional thoughts? Glenn has painted himself into a corner with his fear-mongering, and exactly as I have been saying, even the real conservatives out there are waking up to realize, BECK IS NUTS!

     
  • AzDebi
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 9:15am

    @Stuck_in_CA

    “From the looks of these initial posts, it seems we the people get it. Why won’t our “Representatives” in DC?”
    ____________

    You know “Stuck”…You are so Right! We The People actually need a “Representative” to “Represent” us to our “Representatives”….Now that just about says it all! Pathetic! I’m noticing it more and more that “WE” are so far ahead of THEIR learning curve that by the time they give their “tired, worn-out political diatribe answers” and it gets aired on FOX news, we (out here) have already discussed the issue of the day…“untangled” the topic, found the truth and offered up many realistic solutions to the problem…they look like a bunch of out of touch idiots….AND, even when they ARE LISTENING…it still takes them 2 or 3 months to get in step with US! They should all appoint some of their staff to doing nothing but following the pulse of people like us and the tea parties to see where “WE” actually stand on everything! Better yet, the staffer could actually be directed to watch Glenn and they might even stand a chance of getting HISTORY right and God forbid that they actually know the “constitutionality” of any given issue…Yet another lesson Glenn will gladly provide… THEN and ONLY then, our so called “Representatives”, might stand a chance of GETTING IT RIGHT and we might even manage to save the Republic! Glenn should suggest this on his cable and radio programs…

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  • APatriotFirst
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:37am

    My rule in life has always been……….Do not ask me a question UNLESS you are willing to hear the answer.

    Just straight honesty. PC be damned. If my answer offends you, then try learning more than just your opinion.

    I have always answered questions honestly. Others may want to try it. I am also willing to listen to other opinions and give it thought. We never know when we may be wrong, or a better answer is out there.
    At times, this has lost me friends…….if they were really friends is in doubt…….

    We must fight for what is right.
    We must even harder against that which is wrong.

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  • Cemoto78
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:25am

    @Dustyluv

    Your spot on my friend, you hit the nail on the head. Guess we will both be called racists, etc. Political correctness has been a disease in this country for a long time and has, like you said, stifled free speech. Say what you mean and mean what you say, it’s not that hard.

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  • 2cool4mn
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:25am

    I take it “mareeclaire is a loon and to be ignored? i havent seen her one pop up before, but then i’ve been busy.
    she definitely is a mediamatters plant, as anyone that quotes references from media matters is short a deck….

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    • nzkiwi
      Posted on February 18, 2011 at 1:10am

      No, don’t ignore her. Ocassionally her links are worth following. She is a bit of a diehard, though.

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  • RedHarley
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:15am

    @Marieeclaire

    You want to go back to 1965 with that post ?? Fine.

    That HuffPo piece has so many distortions of fact I could hardly go into it here. BUT, one of the lines is that Glenn once said that Jesse Jackson “the stinking king of the race lords” I have been listening to Glenn for a long time, and while I never heard it said, it NEEDED to be said. It is true. I personally would say it this way: “king of the race hustlers” Same difference.

    Now going back to 1965, lets look at what one of the HuffPo’s darlings was up to. William Ayers

    http://archive.frontpagemag.com/Printable.aspx?ArtId=6133

    Nice………and now he is helping to educate your children.

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  • time4termlimits
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:01am

    You’ve demonstrated my point perfectly.

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  • time4termlimits
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:59am

    Libertarianlady…the Progressives and politically correct “leaders” in our country allowed that. You can’t place that at the feet of the religion. Political correctness is destroying this country from within.

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    • GeauxAlready
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:38am

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      Thought your last post was your last post………………

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  • GeauxAlready
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:59am

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    Time why all the HATE?

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  • time4termlimits
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:54am

    I am a staunch conservative and a faithful Christian. Over the months that I’ve been reading The Blaze, I began being humored, disappointed, angered, and embarrassed by some of the “reader responses” to the stories.

    This will be my last comment ever on the site. The profound ignorance, intolerance, racism, illiteracy, misguided opinions, etc. have brought me to the conclusion that it is just as easy for the left to find fault with the right as it is for us to find fault with them. America is lost and even Glenn Beck will not be able to help us save it. I admire his courage, conviction, and passion for this country. I am proud to have been on the mall 8.28 and I am honored to have served what was once a great country.

    We have our own brand of extremists in the country. The Progressives, MSM, Marxists, Unions, etc.
    On the flip side we have uninformed, uneducated right wing whack jobs whose arguments are just as empty as those on the left. Please refer to Geauxalready.

    I have allowed what’s happening to affect me mentally and emotionally for a number of years now….Well, no more. Yes Glenn, I have reached acceptance. I have accepted that we are living in America’s final days. We buried exceptionalism a very long time ago.

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    • ruapt
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:13am

      horray for giving up… way to go

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    • GeauxAlready
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:32am

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      I’m glad I could be of service to you. Hope you’ll find some peace…………

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 10:38am

      Lighten up.

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    • charliego
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 10:39am

      @TIME4TERMLIMITS
      Things can look darkest before the dawn. Please, don’t give up on America-Many of us out here are concerned and have frustrations with so much of the schizophrenia on the left. They even take our words, strangle them and in the next breath use/manipulate those very words against us. We can not give in to their propaganda. As Patrick Henry states, ‘give me liberty or give me death’. If our liberty is lost because we give in, we are satisfying their goals; in addition, once freedom is lost how difficult will it be to regain? Almost negative. We have to find our George Washington or others in the modern era who NEVER give up. I pray Glenn can sustain his ardor and always keep GW’s determination and Providential guidance. Glenn wears the Medal of Merit; that is a profound statement and we can pray an enduring one…..

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    • rodamaa
      Posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:15pm

      WE MUST NEVER SURRENDER. echoes of Winston Churchill. Remember how dark it was then. We must stay firm and never give up.

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    • SuzieRexScooter
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 11:26am

      You sound like an intelligent person. I was in the same place as you about a month ago. One thing that I do is to ask God to tell me what He wants (or help bring me out of a funk) I then randomly open the bible and read what is placed before me. When I did it, He placed me somewhere in Chronicles, which told me BECAUSE THIS COUNTRY IS WORTH SAVING! I would like to add a few things I believe. #1. You do not have to be a Glenn Beck! Every little bit that each of us does brings the ignorant closer to the truth. #2. You do not have to be on it 24/7. Take a break, renew yourself, then get back in there and reply to every ignorant comment that you see. You are making a difference, one comment at a time. I have felt a strong call recently, and am learning what He knows is my strong suit. Hang in there, we are pulling together.

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  • MareeClaire
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:46am

    In 2003, Glenn Beck held “Rally for America”, remarkably similar to 8/28 rally http://huff.to/cUKXTd

    Someone’s got a formula for self-promotion!

     
    • Noogan
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 2:04pm

      Yeah, and her name is ARIANNA HUFFINGTON.

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  • LibertarianLady
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:46am

    It is not easy to swallow either that the Muslims actually get more religious freedoms in this country than do any other religion. They can take religious knives to schools. The women can wear burkhas to school or work. They are given time from work to pray. None of these kinds of examples are afforded to any other religion in the US.

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  • MareeClaire
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:43am

    William Kristol: Beck Is “Marginalizing Himself” With His “Hysteria” Over Egypt http://t.co/tFdR5gD

    Jordan‘s Queen Noor Rejects Beck’s Caliphate Prediction, Criticizes His “Zero-Sum” Worldview http://t.co/DzDVB3a

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  • MareeClaire
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:39am

    @TIME4TERMLIMITS

    Amen.

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  • hillbillyinny
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:39am

    The link for Socialism and the Left doesn’t work for me.

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  • time4termlimits
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:38am

    On second thought, if the extremists to begin a revolution in this country…my hope is they start with you. You are a sorry excuse for a human being.

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  • MareeClaire
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:37am

    In 1965, Skousen’s nephew spread rumor that NAACP was sending 2000 black Muslims to attack Tabernacle http://tinyurl.com/3×7crya

    In HIS OWN WORDS, Glenn Beck says he is “sick” of the 9/11 families bc they are always complaining WATCH> http://bit.ly/Z5Vgm

     
  • time4termlimits
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:36am

    Geauxalready, your comment is ignorant. First, and most importantly, the Muslim faith has not been around since the beginning of time. I do not agree with their religion from a theological standpoint and it is clear that there are a variety of ways in which Muslim groups practice their faith. The radical or extremist Muslims are a plague to the world. To label the entire Islamic religion is ignorant, uneducated, foolish…should I keep going? I am a Christian raised by a mother and extended family of cultural Muslims. I can tell you, if given a choice to be in their company or yours, there would be no decision to make. You are an embarrassment to me as a Christian and a Patriot.

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    • GeauxAlready
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 8:51am

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      The radical or extremist Muslims are a plague to the world. To label the entire Islamic religion is ignorant, uneducated, foolish…should I keep going?

      No, no need for you to go on an on about how wonderful Mudhammad and the religion of peace is. I get it. But till I see the Good Muslims killing the Extrime Muslims they will all remain on the TERRORIST WATCH LIST.. Can you tell me is your afflection a sympton of White Guilt?

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    • drawls
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 9:30am

      Good Lord, enough already. You are as bad as the rest of them.

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    • sissykatz
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 9:40am

      @time4termlimits Please don’t allow the comments of “some” to cause you to give up!!! This is indeed a good site and I have enjoyed your posts.There are different ideas and opinions and some are a little radical but you will get that everywhere.I think we all need to stick together and help one another. Just my thought. and may God Bless

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    • drawls
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 9:51am

      The Christian religion and the Muslim religion have been at odds whith each other since 795ad. I hope you are not a patriot like the guy at Fort Hood.

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    • sissykatz
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 10:53am

      @drawls were you referring to me with that comment? I certainly hope not!!!!

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    • docgreen
      Posted on February 9, 2011 at 11:57am

      Are you an Idiot? Why is it the Dems and Left are starting to realize the seriousness of this? But yet we have Idiots saying stuff like this! I don’t see us Christian blowing ourselves up for the cause! What I see is that Islam, a Satanic Cult not a religion, is rising up against the Infidels! Maybe you think were just trying to rise up and take over all muslim countries, and kill all muslims? If your that ignorant, go over and live in an Islamic country, where you’ll fit right in! Maybe they’ll use your brains for something, like rock throwing practice! I bet they would love to smash the Infidels Brains in! Maybe, being your so smart, you could convert to Islam and become a Imam or a Caliphate! You could rule the world! Then you could take your anger out on us for the just cause! Either way your brain is mush and your an Idiot!

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  • MareeClaire
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:36am

    In 1965, Skousen’s nephew spread rumor that NAACP was sending 2000 black Muslims to attack Tabernacle http://tinyurl.com/3×7crya

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  • Stuck_in_CA
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:34am

    From the looks of these initial posts, it seems we the people get it. Why won’t our “Representatives” in DC?

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  • Dustyluv
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:26am

    Ironmann..Political correctness is a tool of the left that will never end. If you tell someone you are offended, it shuts down free speech and the exchange of ideas. Just think how many people think the tea party is a bunch of racists and you will understand what I mean.

    People are afraid to speak out becuse they are afraid of being offensive to someone or hurting someone elses feelings. I myself am way past that. They can call me all the names they want to, I will stand my ground and show them their stupidity and hopefully a dose of reality.

    Even Glenn got shut down and backed off when he said Obama was a Racist….He came back and apologized..Why? Politically correct pressure that’s why. The TRUTH is that Obama is a racist!

    And I will add…Mohammed was a PEDOPHILE, Muslims want to kill us Infidels and most of our Congress needs to be hanged for TREASON! There ya go…how’s that for being PC?

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  • NickDeringer
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:21am

    Kudos to the Blaze, Brieghtbart and David Horowitz for getting to the truth. The MSM is painting Egypt and the MB as a legitimate political party.

    Paul Krugman is writing yet another article on Global Warming. If Egypt falls into the hands of the MB, then you won’t have to worry about Global Warming because we will all be sitting at home in the dark when they cut off our oil supply.

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  • Claude
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 7:21am

    Thanks Glenn, you‘ve done all the medias work on this one and they’re mad as hell about it to.

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    • chuck
      Posted on February 7, 2011 at 1:50pm

      Civil unrest will be the theme of 2011! What happens in Egypt is anyone’s guess, but my hope is a form of Democracy that is representative of the people. As long as this movement does not move to a theocracy, them I am with the protestors. All of it is a big IF…only hindsight will be 20/20.

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    • HippoNips
      Posted on February 9, 2011 at 10:27am

      It’s the Kefaya movement and is very dangerous,..it’s 100 percent radicals who use “rights and freedoms” as a means to an end
      http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2008/RAND_MG778.sum.pdf
      That pdf is from the RAND CORP , a place that Michell Maulkin’s husband (he’s not a Conservative)worked for.
      The Neo Con’s have supported this movement and now do not want to admit it.
      That’s why Beck is being attacked from the right as much as the left on this issue

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    • docgreen
      Posted on February 9, 2011 at 11:42am

      Once again Glenn is spot on! Do you think the Left will ever realize their faults and or mistakes?

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    • GrannyATL
      Posted on February 9, 2011 at 12:21pm

      The History of The Caliphate, Part One is EXCELLENT! When will Part Two come out??

      GrannyATL  
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