CNN on Tuesday settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann over its botched coverage of a viral confrontation with a Native American elder that had portrayed the Kentucky teen as the aggressor.

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Fox 19 first reported that CNN settled with Sandmann for an undisclosed amount. The $250 million defamation suit sought damages for the "emotional distress Nicholas and his family suffered" in the fallout of the network's reporting.

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A lawyer for Sandmann declined to comment on the settlement but confirmed to Fox News that lawsuits against The Washington Post and NBC were ongoing. Fox 19 also reported that Sandmann attorney L. Lin Wood told the judge they planned to sue media company Gannett, the publisher of the Cincinnati Enquirer among other newspapers, within 60 days. Gannett did not immediately comment either.

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I will gladly let a guy beat a drum in my face while black Hebrew Israelites shout racial slurs at me for what this kid is going to end up getting.

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"The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," - George Bernard Shaw

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f—k things up.” - Barack Obama

“End of quote. Repeat the line.” - wise words from Joe Biden

Will be interesting to see if anyone gets it together to sue individuals on social media for posting libelous memes and what not. These things many of which are demonstrably false get shared ten of thousands of times resulting in millions of views. I think it would be great if the morons hitting share and forward started getting summons.

It's a little hard to understand the cost if the cost is not known.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Ahh, the poor Republican snowflake. lol

Defamation. What a joke.

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I was right.

Put one of your kids in the same situation and see what tune you sing! Hypocrite!!

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Romans 8;18-32 John 3;16-18

My kid isn't an asshole.

My kid has respect for the elderly.

My kid has respect for the Native American culture.



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I was right.

This. As Johnny noted, giving him a couple bucks to GTFO is pretty common as a business decision. A trial would just give that little douchebag more of what he wants, publicity.

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

Interesting shift to substitute "Colin Kaepernick" and "NFL" for "Sandmann" and "CNN" in that assertion and see how it plays out.

the old guy was the asshole to that kid; he was a very respectful kid

Nope, that kid was a privileged little douche. You just like him because he was wearing your team's hat. If he was from Parkland you'd be hating on him.

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

My kid can be an asshole. Not in that way perhaps, but that's where I step in and set him straight about how WE treat people and how he was wrong, what is right and how it won't happen again. The same way my dad did for me.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

I see that you progs' still believe this false news after one of the propagators settled a libel suit. Hope that your kids are not as dumb as you.

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I :heart; Q

Come now Tpap. Settling a lawsuit is hardly an admission. I wonder if you thought trump settling his trump university or charity means that he is a fraud?

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

In this context it pretty much is an admission. Media fight these like hell when they are in the right.

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I :heart; Q

Is Trump a fraud? Easy question.



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I was right.

The geezer patrol are shouting for joy that some religious Kav wannabe kid gets some cash! spankit would push this loser out of the way if he tried to take his scooter at walmart!

and tspank whoa what an idiot! CNN settles so they must be guilty huh? What about twitler and Trump U and the twitler foundation settlement and the money to the prostitutes and....

oops sorry johnnyboy didn't see your post, but yes tspank is a kook

Edited: 01/08/2020 at 07:15 AM by Greensleeves

In this context, yes of course. Trump would have fought like hell and actually gone to trial if he was innocent. It's not like he didn't have the lawyers, the resources and the time. I mean, it's only his reputation at stake.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Still waiting for Faux Entertainment's (same as WWE) pubic apology to the public and Seth Rich family.

Question to those of you who have referred to this 16 or 17-year-old kid as an "asshole", how do you think he could have handled the situation better?

If a young black man stood there and smiled while a guy beat a drum in his face, would you still say the young man was an asshole? If not, then can you explain why?

I would say that Sandman handled the situation better than most young guys, surrounded by a group of their friends, would have handled it.

If you disagree, then what should he have done differently? Apologized profusely for being white, something completely out of his control? Run away from the bus station and hid somewhere until he thought it was safe to return?

Or was it the hat? Is he an "asshole" simply because he was wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat? Those kids don't know anything about politics. They aren't threatening your position on anything. They don't hold any influence over anyone.

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"The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," - George Bernard Shaw

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f—k things up.” - Barack Obama

“End of quote. Repeat the line.” - wise words from Joe Biden

"how do you think he could have handled the situation better?" not been there

Catholic high school dope (you can't tell me you didn't make fun of those losers when you were young) with a MAGA hat . $hit he needs to leave Kentucky before he gets hooked on oxy

Question to the litigious geezers - do you think he was "defamed"?

Edited: 01/08/2020 at 10:36 AM by Greensleeves

He was not defamed. The kid was very close to his personal space and sporting a grin that said bring it. He then claimed he was scared and flashed a nervous grin. He sought and received a spotlighted confrontation. I would tell him if he were my son to respect that man's age, keep at least ten feet away and make sure any choice you make you can explain to me and your mom as to why you did it. Then I ask him why he did it.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

So, you think that Sandman approached Phillips and invaded his personal space?

Would your opinion of the situation be different if Sandman had been a 16-year-old black kid?

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"The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," - George Bernard Shaw

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f—k things up.” - Barack Obama

“End of quote. Repeat the line.” - wise words from Joe Biden

I swore to myself I wouldn't engage in discussion anymore in this cesspool of brainwashed libtards. But alas...here I am. There used to be full length video out there that exonerated this kid, and showed that he was actually the victim in all of this. I was searching to find it, but its been pulled down. Actually, it comes up in the search, but when you go to watch it, you can't. See for yourself.... https://www.google.com/search?q=full+length+video+covington+catholic&safe=strict&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNRmdd0MI6CYBYPzFjS_cSo00_soHA:1578511809565&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjK7Lrd3vTmAhUEa60KHSMSAZMQ_AUoAnoECAwQBA&biw=3440&bih=1326 But...the 3 or 4 minute video, that was taken out of context and used initially for this little propaganda piece is still available for viewing. Wonder why that is? "Control the narrative and you control opinion/policy" Some scary Orwellian shit going on in this country right now...

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"Its easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled" - Mark Twain

Edited: 01/08/2020 at 12:06 PM by OBX

And as you can see the libtards are all in in it!

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So, now the Party of War and Patriotism has turn into the Party of Pooswahs, Cry Babies, and Commie Collaborators.

The kid said he wasn't disrespectful. Do you believe him or your lyin eyes? The kid said he just wanted to talk to him. So he sued. You buy all that? I don't think it was egregious, and apparently it was manipulated by false twitter accounts to sow discord, which it did. It may still be.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

My lying eyes...lol. Did you see the video of the entire encounter? I am starting to think you didn't, because if you did, there is no way you would be taking this stance. If you've only seen the 3-5minute clip that was taken out of context, that would explain your position. Too bad the full length version has been taken down so now so you can't see it and form your own opinion.

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"Its easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled" - Mark Twain

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The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED.
-BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is.
-They are both card carrying narcissists.
^These are PROVED facts.

Unfortunately, that video is still edited with a narrative, and opens it up for scrutiny. The raw, unedited version would allow the viewer to make their own conclusion....but that option is no longer available. None the less, it does show how a false narrative will control the opinions...which is exactly what the media does...usually that narrative paints Democrats as positive, and Republicans in the negative. That consistency alone should be a red flag to anyone capable of independent thinking

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"Its easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled" - Mark Twain

You don't like uppity Black people Joe?

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

I know it's difficult for you, but try not to be such a fucking moron.

I'm not a fan of Kap's politics or his quarterbacking, but the point was to contrast how Kap's sympathizers assumed a settlement proved the NFL was in the wrong, yet a settlement here just indicates CNN wanted some douchebag to shut up.

Kap's antics are pretty much the behavior of a pubicity-seeking douchbag. Well, maybe an employment-seeking douchebag as well.

I notice you're also fine with insulting a minor here, whereas you'd be the first to jump on anyone who insulted Greta Thunburg.

Go on with your hypocritical double standards.

I'm not saying the kid was guilty of anything, I'm just saying he was a dick.

Step aside and let the old man have his minute.

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I was right.

The kid is a dick for standing and smiling? Did he approach Philips or did Philips approach him? So, Philips invaded Sandmann's personal space and beat a drum in his face. Sandmann smiled and somehow Sandmann is a dick?

If an old white man approached a 16-year-old black kid at a bus stop, beat a drum in his face, and the young black man smiled back at him, would you still say that it was the young black man being a dick? If the answer is no, then you are a racist.



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"The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," - George Bernard Shaw

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f—k things up.” - Barack Obama

“End of quote. Repeat the line.” - wise words from Joe Biden

Yes, then the black kid would be a dick. Since when did color matter when it comes to being an asshole?



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I was right.

Do you think Philips is a dick for approaching Sandmann and beating a drum in his face or is that perfectly normal?

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"The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," - George Bernard Shaw

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f—k things up.” - Barack Obama

“End of quote. Repeat the line.” - wise words from Joe Biden

If you see a man spouting weird shit on the street and he walks toward you, do you stand to him face to face or do you move and let him walk by? The kid was being a dick to entertain his friends.

Lawsuits? And Democrats are the snowflakes?

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I was right.

Well, thank God there are people like you out there raising your kids right by teaching them that if a guy started beating a drum in their personal space that they should run far far away and under no circumstances should they ever smile at the drummer in a way that could make the drummer feel uncomfortable in any way. Life lessons from Cole.

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"The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," - George Bernard Shaw

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f—k things up.” - Barack Obama

“End of quote. Repeat the line.” - wise words from Joe Biden

FOX news is fakier.


https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fox-seth-rich/parents-of-murdered-democratic-staffer-seth-rich-can-sue-fox-news-u-s-court-idUSKCN1VY1YD

LOL, no double standard, I'm just not going to be politically correct. I'll call out a douchebag when I see one. You can play out your hypotheticals all you want. You like little maga douche, you don't like Kapernik. I get it.

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

No, you don't get it.
1) I point out a logical inconsistency and you call me a racist.
2) I like people of all colors.
3) I don't like "uppity" people of any color.
4) I don't like the "little maga douche." That's you trying again to put words in my mouth.

For the record, my first reaction when I saw "little maga douche" was so visceral I almost punched my TV where his face was. The revulsion is strong with this one. After seeing some more video for context, I only backed off a little. No love lost for prep-school yuppie-boy. I confess I don't mind seeing CNN having to pony up some money for mainly airing video that fit their narrative.

Ok then Joe, I apologize for assuming your position with insufficient evidence. Sometimes I rush to judgement and if I was wrong I'm sorry.
I too feel a rush of rage when I see smug privilege and arrogance on display like that kid.

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

All cool.

I know right. How about that FOX news Seth Rich BS? Are you a 'useful idiot' that continues to watch and support FOX? Just think of the ramifications of this narrative. Way more than 1 person is effected in this fake story. Way more than one kid and much more damage. FOX continued to push it even after it was proven false. CNN retracted and stopped. Hmmmm

Parents of murdered Democratic staffer Seth Rich can sue Fox News: U.S. court

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said Rich's parents, Joel and Mary Rich, could sue Fox News for causing emotional distress by publishing a May 16, 2017, article claiming their son had leaked DNC emails to WikiLeaks, implying that the leaks were related to his death.

Fox News, a unit of Fox Corp, retracted the article a week later, saying it fell short of its standards, but some leading conservatives and on-air guests discussed it for months.

The leaked emails suggested that DNC officials favored Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential nominating campaign.




Edited: 01/11/2020 at 06:38 AM by HAPDigital

Blame the Clintons crap!

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LOL Clinton forced FOX to make up bullshit stories?

Kaep got hosed by the all white ownership of the NFL. But he did it to himself by going free agent. He never believed he wouldn't get picked up because of lets see, Josh Rosen, Case Keenum, insert name of terrible QB here.

No one is crying for Kaep he's getting his.

Look at the geezers happy the kid gets some shekels from CNN! How much money has their favorite "news" station forked out in settling sexual harassment lawsuits?

If a white guy beat a drum in a black kids face and the kid punched him and the white guy shot him... Hey that's Trayvon Martin!

This thread is quite ridiculous. FOX holds the record for false and misleading reports.

https://www.politifact.com/punditfact/tv/fox/

https://www.politifact.com/punditfact/tv/cnn/

No major network news can hold a candle to FOX's bullshit. Don't even try.

http://www.reuters.com/article...s-court-idUSKCN1VY1YD

Clickie link

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

Very civil gentlemen. I applaud you both.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Edited: 01/10/2020 at 03:17 PM by johnnyboy

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Edited: 01/10/2020 at 05:31 PM by fishkller

Rusty knows how to push my buttons, but he's a good egg.

The same people here that want CNN to pay that douche still the Believe Seth Rich conspiracy and don't care if FOX is held accountable. This thread is a wash. Next...

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

No he wasn't actually blaming the Clinton's, he was just reacting to any hypocrisy in his instinctual way. Its his knee jerk reaction. That sort of thing works for his crew.

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"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

HAP, you are a moron. Nice distraction, but it's not even the same thing. Are you saying FOX caused the murder of Seth? Because CNN caused the vitriol towards this kid. FOX made up a BS story about something that already happened, that is not the same as making up a BS story that causes something to happen. Never mind the fact there isn't any proof of whether or not FOX was full of shit. They probably are/were, but you dont know that as fact. (Where again, with CNN there is) Prove to the world your not a useful idiot, and admit this kid wasn't in the wrong, that he was in fact the victim of it all. You can't, and you wont. Neither will Cole, Rusty, or any of the other brainwashed libtards on here. Some of you have become so brainwashed, that in spite of the blatant truth/facts regarding this incident, you will still think the kid is as fault. You are literally siding with the ones who decided to pull the entire video off the internet, in order to bury the truth and are completely blind to the alarming nature of it. You all would make Nazi Germany very proud with your ability swallow propaganda so easily and turn a blind eye to anything that goes against it. I'm out...have fun in your libtard cesspool

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"Its easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled" - Mark Twain

It's not the same to you because you only want to see one side of the coin. You are spouting off like a mad man now. I presented an equal case of poor news reporting. However the consequences of the FOX reporting hurts many more people than a rushed story about an interaction with a little kid and a protester. Read what you just wrote. Really? You truly have issues.

My side of the coin...lol. Gotta only be two sides, right HAP? Identify politics is another tactic used, that people fall for. Your point/stance falls short because of the simple fact I don't watch FOX, and know they are guilty of doing same shit, and will come out and say it. Also, you're not comparing apples to apples, in your comparison. Admittedly I don't know exactly what FOX did, but based on what you are saying, and the reference you used, it appears they retracted a story because there was no proof. They are guilty of spreading a narrative, got caught and retracted. CNN blatantly took a small clip out of context, knowing the entire video showed the opposite narrative...and still pushed whatever fits their's. It was so blatant and morally wrong, they has to settle out of court. Shit is going on that is a lot bigger than "my news source is more trustworthy than yours". Open you eyes, man. Whatever "force" is behind it all, is so powerful it can pull the truth of the internet. They had too, because they've become exposed, and once the sheep question/see that...control is lost. "Control opinion and control policy" "It's easier to fool a man than it is to convince him he's being fooled" "If you don't watch the news, you're not informed. If you do watch the news, your misinformed" (I did not take the time to research the exact quotes, I am citing) All of this shit is going on, and being used to keep the divide. If you find your opinion is lockstep with whatever party you support, without question or the ability to even listen to the dissent....should be a giant red flag your opinion is being formed for you and not by you. For fuck sakes....now some Americans are actually believing Trump is starting a war and even defending/apologizing to Iran!!, is spite of all the shit they've been pulling/escalating lately, not to mention the number of Americans ..... but I digress. Either way, some scary shit going on and history is starting to repeat itself in the grand ol USA. Open your eyes!!!!!!! Start by coming out and admitting this kid was the victim, and not the aggressor. Once you can bring yourself to do so, you'll start questioning what is being fed to you.

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"Its easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled" - Mark Twain

They did not 'blatantly take the clip out of context' they were regurgitating what was reported to them. It is the same exact thing that FOX did however FOX ran with it and repeated it over and over even after the station retracted it. CNN retracted immediately and never went back to it. My eyes are open and what I am seeing here is someone that is lying about not being partisan. You are clearly partisan and your beef is with CNN and your a not taking into account the actual facts. To top it off you are ranting like a mad man with 'libtard', 'fed to you', 'moron', and 'useful idiot'. I can go on. You are so full of triggered right wing key words and you are spewing them one after another. To top it off I gave a legit equivalent, even more so and you still tried to say that maybe FOX was right even after it was debunked and confirmed over and over and over that they were reporting false info. There is actual proof their story was wrong, it never happened they way FOX said it did. You actually believe the Seth Rich conspiracy crap and you are preaching here about this. LOL Give it a rest. You're a joke, a cliche at best.

What history is repeating itself? Please go into detail about that.

Your level of ignorance and stupidity proven by tears of your postings!

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Romans 8;18-32 John 3;16-18

If you want to see tears, look at OBX's posts. He cried so many tears in this one thread over a little pink kid that there is none left for the rest of 2ndlight. Now, if you want to see ignorance, take a look at your posts on here for the last 3 years. They are really dumb. The average reader loses IQ points just from glancing at them. Even dumber, your grammar. Take a hike, you dimwit.

Edited: 01/11/2020 at 03:17 PM by HAPDigital

^^^ Says Palm Bay Barry, whose misspellings, grammatical errors and general NSR dumbassery showcase his ignorance and lack of education with every post..



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Edited: 01/11/2020 at 05:33 PM by fishkller

LOL He still thinks Clinton is going to be locked up.

"If he was from Parkland you'd be hating on him. "

LOL You can say that again...

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