4 D Strategy: Clinton Redux and the War Against the Tea Party Part II
by Marinka Peschmann[Note: This is Part II in an ongoing series about the Clinton Redux, the Obama Administration and their political wars against Americans. Click here for Part I]
With the passage of Obamacare, Democrats, assisted by the media, have been claiming that participants in the Tea Party Movement are behind a rash of harassment, racism, and violence against them. But their allegations are being debunked. See here, here and here.
Once again, Americans are being pitted against Americans, irrespective of the truth, at a level we have not since the Clinton era. The significant difference, however, is under the Obama Administration, instead of singling out individuals to target, smear and destroy; entire segments of Americans are under attack.

As Big Government reported, the Clintonistas have reunited to take down the tea party movement. It appears we are witnessing the Clintons tactics of the 1990’s — injected with steroids.
In that spirit, it is instructive to review the Clinton tactics that were used to keep them in power.
First, it is not a coincidence that both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Obama are Saul Alinsky sycophants. Alinsky instructed his followers to: “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it…. When you ‘freeze the target,’ you disregard these [rational but distracting] arguments and carry out your attack…. “
The Clintons’ tried and tested strategy used during all the Cinton-gates was known as the 4 D strategy; deny, deceive, discredit and destroy.
Remember in January 1998 when the Lewinsky-Clinton scandal broke and the serious charges of witnesses tampering, obstruction of justice and suborning perjury were threatening the Clinton presidency and Hillary appeared on the Today Show? Her interview is the quintessential example of the four D strategy in action.
Let’s review some highlights.
First Hillary dodged Matt Lauer’s question about the “exact nature of the relationship” between her “husband and Monica Lewinsky. “Well, we’ve talked at great length, and I think as this matter unfolds,” Hillary said, “The entire country will have more information…” Lauer persisted for an actual answer, when finally Hillary said, “I think the important thing now is to stand as firmly as I can and say that, you know, that the president has denied these allegations on all counts, unequivocally…” There it is: Deny.
Hillary continued, “I mean, Bill and I have been accused of everything, including murder, by some of the very same people who are behind these allegations… this is part of the continuing political campaign against my husband.” There are two D’s here: Deceive and Discredit the accusers.
Then, Lauer solicited her opinion about special prosecutor Kenneth Starr when Hillary said, “We get a politically motivated prosecutor who is allied with the right-wing opponents of my husband… “ That’s right, Discredit the person who was doing his job.
“Spent $30 million.” Lauer interjected.
“ – more than that now.” Hillary said. To be fair, Hillary was telling the truth there. The probes cost taxpayers over $60 million dollars and secured over 33 indictments.
“We’re talking about Kenneth Starr,” Lauer continued, “use his name…”
“But it’s the whole operation.” Hillary claimed, “It’s not just one person. It’s an entire operation.” Deceive – unless you believe a civil servant, a literary agent, and Matt Drudge constitutes an “entire operation.”
And so on… Next, we jump ahead in Hillary’s interview, where using the D for Deception, Hillary sends the media off on a wild goose chase because at the end of the day President Bill Clinton was lying.
“This is the great story here for anybody willing to find it and write about it and explain it, is this vast –right wing conspiracy that has been conspiring against my husband since the day he announced for president. A few journalists have kind of caught on to it and explained it, but it has not yet been fully revealed to the American public.”
And the last D of the Clintons’ 4 D strategy–Destroy.
“I think we’re going to find some other things. And I think when all of this is put into context, and we really look at the people involved here, look at their motivations, look at their backgrounds, look at their past behavior, some folks are going to have a lot to answer for.” [Emphasis added]
And answer these Americans did, that is until Hillary’s husband was disbarred for five years, and fined after making a deal with the special prosecutor.
Masterfully using the 4 D strategy, Hillary single-handily ignited a backlash against Americans that was so fierce, it was precisely as James Carville said it would be –a “war” that dragged America through an unnecessary vicious and ugly soap opera while America’s enemies plotted and schemed.
The next time a politician makes accusations and plays the “victim” card without any initial proof, consider the 4 D strategy to see if they are sincere or taking a page out of the Clintons playbook to stay in power. It worked for the Clintons. Will it work again?
Cross-posted at marinkapeschmann.com






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There is the real Tea Party made up of former Ron Paul supporters. And then there is a fake one created by the GOP. If you see Sarah Palin – you are in the fake one.
So this is where Obama learned to put his chin in the air, like he's better than everyone else!!
Alinsky instructed his followers to: “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it…. When you ‘freeze the target,’ you disregard these [rational but distracting] arguments and carry out your attack…. “
Hell will freeze over before the tea party does!!! Better that they rethink their positions!!! They can't stop us now!!!
I hope not, rckmom, but I'm getting despondent. Are there enough of us left who haven't been brainwashed . . . enough to turn the tide come November and 2012?
Yea right ok
Somehow, no matter how much we expose these things and no matter how much we complain, these folks continue their arrogant power grab. I believe it just got a lot worse.
The Clintons are experts at deceit. Peter Paul gave hillary's 2000 campaign 2 million dollars and some of it was laundered through the Working Class Party. Watch "Hillary Uncensored" via netflix.
Their problem is – the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party is not an organized group. The overlords are doing their best to make it seem so, but when the TEA Party is WE THE PEOPLE, they can only poke here and watch a reaction over there, or make one incident as an example of the whole here only to see a new and different example over there.
The loosely-knit majority is an ever-moving target, warm and patriotic so it can't be frozen and therefore it can not be polarized.
Rock on, TEA Party!
Is your "mental version" of the tea party the one that thinks Israel should be wiped off the face of the Earth?
The clintons are murderers and slick willy is the real first black president and would have went down as the WORST president in American history if not for the muslim Obama.
All the clintons know how to do is lie just like obama and all commie dems.
They can try to bring down the Tea Party movement but like EVERYTHING THEY DO THEY WILL FAIL, because they are LOSERS one and all.
I am a reg. dem.— I no longer believe anything the clintons say- i say TEA PARTY'S are American Citizens that are tired of the lies BOTH PARTY'S are feeding us and want our country BACK! Along with the CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS!!!! GO TEA PARTIERS!!!!!!!
W.C. Fields Clinton — Ha! Get a new make-up artist! More makeup is needed for that bulbous, veiny nose.
What we have been seeing for this past week and a half is a coordinated assault from DNC and White lap dogs sent out to stir up the pot.
Hitler did the same crap!
The GOP did not Create the Tea PARTY'S!!!
There are enough left if we do something about it!!
Attending a rally is one thing, but when I attend, I take someone that is sitting on the fence.
I share news daily with Liberal family, friends, and associates in business, and the arguments have been turning into discussions.
Keep fighting the fight. We all count, and there is time to grow this exponentially!!
More than enough…
…and despondency doesn't do sh*t except embolden the enemy…Buck Up, kiddo !…there's a War on….!
Great read, a real cautionary tale, be aware! I believe the conservatives are finally using the four “D’s” or Alinsky tactics against Barry and his band of Bolsheviks, see how easy that was. We must continue to pound the left and all of it’s organs, do not fall for the propaganda from the MSM (Blair House mtg.), keep your eye on their actions and resist. These are ‘60s radicals and their spawn, you must assume everything is BS, the ends justify the means. The Tea Party is an honest grassroots uprising sparked by a quick statement on the air by Rick Santelli, and it scares the hell out of the statist, and it should. Keep it up America, we’ve already flipped, VA, NJ, MA, lets shoot for seventy Senators!
Only for a while longer; after the mid-terms this administration will lose its majority and have trouble passing any more of its radical agenda. Actively encourage those in your circle of friends to vote this November.
Amen!
True; I attend Tea Party rallies along with Repubs, Dems and Independents.We have NO Organized LEADER, We the People are the Leaders.
See my reply to 'Sam', flap – there is no way to Victory except Fighting and Defeating the Enemies of Liberty…
…we gotta keep on keepin' on for as long as it takes…our ancestors won shooting wars – we can win at the ballot…
They really wish they did though…
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From a rising star in the Tea Party movement.
Log in, Soros-troll so we can see your 'history of comments', otherwise go back to washing George's socks…
Clinton did little to nothing FOR the country while he served as President; how revealing that he now labors AGAINST as a private citizen.
What I find amusing Missy, is how unraveled they are becoming as WE THE PEOPLE are so NOT falling for their worn out tactics – the pendulum had to swing and right now, it's gaining speed ~
WE THE PEOPLE MUST UNDO THE VOODOO THAT OBAMA DO!
It was spontaneous and Rick Santelli's rant lit a fire under it after the very first event in Boston in 2008!
HERE HERE!!!
The Tea Party is a fraud. It was once, for a very short time, a grass roots movement created by Ron Paul and other small government, libertarians, but is now a cut out for big business/statist neo-conservatives looking to take back the government and advance their business interests. Just because W went down in flames doesnt mean the movement that supported him disappeared. Hell no! Karl Rove seems to be running around making a tidy sum of money. Dick Armey's presence in the tea party movement(sponsored by Freedom Works a UHC cut out) should tip you off to that. If this is the movement you are following say hello to Bush/Cheney 2. This could possibly buy the GOP a quick electoral win until it all comes crashing down again with overspending and wars and the people elect another left leaning president and congress like we did in 08.
This is ABSOLUTELY why the Tea Party MUST remain DECENTRALIZED, ORGANIC and reject titular "leaders" who will make nice fat targets for the Clinton/Obama smear machine.
Isn't it interesting that when Bubba "Poonhound" Clinton was TARGETED as a racist by Obama Activists he CRIED FOUL and whined and tried to remind us HE was the "first black president"?
Well, that and he also described Obama as someone who "would bring us coffee not that long ago".
Except that big surplus that W pissed away.
The purpose of their lame ass assault is to "attempt" to convince the rest of America that we are something that they know we aren't…
They will use every dirty trick from here on including person to person intimidation and outright physical attacks, they need a "victim" poster child to justify far worse actions.
Don't be their victim!
So did the Bush administration. They called anyone that dissented a friend of terrorists. That's not a political smear?
Don't forget the Coffee Party and his Connection he has with them. According to an article on http://www.americanparchment.com, Clinton was in the meetings when they planned the Coffee Parties. Those are complete Astroturf. They attack the Tea Party in their rhetoric and donations, but the media is not reporting this.
Let's not forget the Clinton Machines tactic of throwing FBI and ATF muscle and resources at people who have "crossed a line" with their freedom of speech and right to bear arms, a la Ruby Ridge and Waco.
Nine people arrested for conspiring to kill a police officer, claiming to be Christian, hating the government, and WMDs? I wonder if cops in the gangland wars enjoy that same kind of protection from the drug peddling, murdering, and pimping gang members who conspire to kill them. How about the border officers—when do they get protection when they are threatened?
A small army went to capture these idiots in Michigan. Undercover officers, multi-agency cooperation, helicopters, body armor, heavy weaponry; I'm sure it was dissapointing that they didn't have a few dead bodies to parade before the media. The whole charade was a thinly veiled threat to the rest of us who are voicing our complete disgust for this corrupt government. Like everything else about this administration it was poorly done, and elementary level at best. They are going to have to up their game to even begin to properly intimidate the populous.
Why has it become an obsession to label the Tea party this and the Tea Party that,…………….
All we want is a government that adheres to the Constitution,…………..
The wonderful thing about this document is that Liberal, Conservatives, Democrats, Republicans, Independents,
Palin supporters, Ron Paul supporters,…………can govern by it,……………..
See ya there this April 15 there WRHappened,…………if you are an American
Why has it become an obsession to label the Tea party this and the Tea Party that,…………….
All we want is a government that adheres to the Constitution,…………..
The wonderful thing about this document is that Liberals, Conservatives, Democrats, Republicans, Independents,
Palin supporters, Ron Paul supporters,…………all can govern and be governed by it,……………..
See everyone on April 15,……………if you are American,…………………but,……….
bring your own T-shirt and do not bring eggs,………….but than I didn't have to tell you that.
That's right Missy! There are NO leaders, just frustrated Americans!!
Yes, Linda’s mistake was keeping silent and letting the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy control the dialogue. This was also George Bush’s mistake. Remember: these people will accuse their enemies of the very thing they themselves are doing. An accusation of a vast right wing conspiracy means in fact there is an active Vast Left Wing Conspiracy of which they are a part and with the benefit of hindsight has proven to be true. Moreover, there is an unholy alliance between the politically correct politicians and the mainstream media, the propaganda arm for the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy.
DENY them their fallacies, lies, and propaganda. Do not allow them to put words in your mouth. DIRECT them and the general public to the truth. DISCREDIT their lies and fallacious arguments with the truth. DESTROY them. Do not let them get up once you knock them down. It seems harsh but this is war, do not allow them to fight another day. You must kill the beast.
Can you substantiate your BOGUS claims?
Never once did the Bush administration run a smear campaign against ANY protesters, the White House on several occasions referred to protesters as concerned citizens and frequently intimated their respect for their right to dissent!
You can't produce one shred of proof or even the slightest amount of FACTUAL information to support your claims…
Do you have a direct quote from ANY for Bush admin officials EVER saying ANYTHING of the sort and a link to the source of that information?
We need to keep pounding on them, but we need to keep pounding with the TRUTH! We need to deny, EXPOSE the deceit, discredit and destroy, all with the TRUTH.
We have lead "speakers" because they are the ones that are comfortable with public speaking and we have event organizers because they are the best at event coordination, other than that there is no "official face" to speak of.
Go back to HoPo.
Here are 4D's of the Tea Party:
#1..Damage control
#2..Decorum
#3..Dedication
#4..Diligence
Feel free to add more….
Notice how our liberal troll picks, Ron Paul, “W,” Karl Rove, Dick Armey, and so on to isolate “leaders” of the Tea Party. He off coarse misses the point to build a narrative. Be aware this insipid little droog is an example of the article above…thanks troll for an object study. LOL!
The three blogs you referenced as PROOF the allegations were DEBUNKED were our own far right extremist BLOGS. LOL.
BTW, isn't the name Marinka Russian? Just curious.
I wonder which wing of the White House he works out of…?
This is absolutely true. Obama is the great divider.
http://www.PoliticalCentrist.com News and views for independent voters
All of the members of the Hutaree militia arrested last weekend were Tea Party members. They attended the rallies. Do you think they were violent extremists? Or will your next blog say that was FAKE too?
LOL
Me thinks thou dost protest too much!
Donna, re-register as an independent; get as many as you can to do the same and never, never, never vote for an incumbent.
It all depends on what the meaning of IS — IS
what is needed by the left , IS to discredit the leader of the tea party .
here is the leader http://www.iamtheteapartyleader.com/
The whole charade was a thinly veiled threat to the rest of us who are voicing our complete disgust for this corrupt government.
Bingo
They are only able to do this because the old stream media allows them to use their pulpit.
And the connect to this post? You mean that 'surplus' that was used on personal lawyers–the most attorneys employed ever by a sitting President, to defend him against prosecution for his extracurricular activities?
But we've got Obama on the job, now, right leftist? What about the 'surplus' he's building up for us?
Get lost, troll.
Another example of the left attempting to with broad strokes color the Tea Party, another object study toll…thanks! LOL!
"Big surplus" created through accounting gimmicks and the diversion of SS funds.- and even that smoke-and-mirrors was only made possible because the Gingrich Congress dragged Willie kicking and screaming towards fiscal responsibility.
I would remind you, twit, that the deficit didn't explode until Pelosi and Reid took over Congress- it had been going down every year from 02 to 06.
God, liberals believe the stupidest things. Unless, of course, they're just lyning.
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The Amish have a great punishment. It's called shunning. It should be the tactic of Tea Parties. The back turning and silent treatment would drive the progressives crazy.
What are you going to do about it? The schools are pumping out children who believe what the MSM tells them because that's what their teachers told them.
And the Philly muslim convert arrested for threatening to kill Eric Cantor was an Obama donor. Do you think he was a violent extremist? Or will your next post say that was FAKE too?
The Tea "Party" has no gatekeepers or formal membership. Anyone can show up, and we can't keep out the LaRouchies, nor the Lefty agents-provocateurs either.
But note this: all the actual political violence is coming from the Left. ALL of it. From rioting and burning to firebombings to kamikaze planes to assaults on buses with everything from eggs to concrete blocks: it's the Progressocialists and their union goons who regard smashing, burning and beatdowns as SOP.
What she said!!
I agree completely!
This administration has made any disagreement with their policies look like lies and misinformation, when Obamao and his minions can't open their mouths without lying, stretching the truth, or plain old smoke and mirror politicking!!
The Left Wing,………..the right wing has been officially put off limits,………..
even the Obama dog (the pet) can't even go in there.
Do like the way you put there Jamesb,……………………
only we DO have,…………" titular leaders",…………….the founding fathers.
Each Tea Party group is independent but they have a common reason for getting involved. They/We don't like what is going on in our Country and have had enough of standing idly by while the public is being misinformed and taken over. I agree with others commenting here, you obviously have not attended a group function. These are genuine, real, concerned citizens from all walks of life. The fact that the GOP is embracing the various groups just shows that they are smartening up. But people are not stupid and know that the GOP has let us down. We want real Constitution protectors in office who actually are representative of the people they proport to serve. These other groups can do whatever they want to discredit us. We know who we are and we know what is going on. It just strengthens our resolve.
Vince Foster,………………..wonder if that event will ever see the light of day
Declaration of Independence,……comes to mind there rckmom
Ok, go back to the picture of Bill Clinton and tell me what part of the body his nose resembles?
Ding! Your brains been washed.
Why would you want to be a vacuous cheerleader for such a corrupt and poisonous regime? Stand back from the koolaid. In the NWO you will be one of the first up against The Wall. Try to be a freethinker or just a thinker.
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"
Don't worry, I'm sure they'll come up with their Reichstag moment eventually.
If Vince Foster DID have a gun, he would sill be alive
Good job connecting the dots! Way to come up with the exact conclusion that you were supposed to come up with. Nine boobs in MI attended a tea party, posted their hate of the Gov. on the INTERNET, activily fired a gun, and had WMDs!!! My God how could the administration done anything less that send a small army to put down this violent insurrenction on our own soil! {sarc} The Hutaree couldn't have been more obvious and incompetant if they tried.
Now, as to being fake, who knows, and further more who cares? When your goal is to taint the Tea Parties with the implications of extremism you are using a tactic that only works on people who: a) are not sure they are right, b) have a low self-esteem.
Tea Partiers know that standing for the Constitution is right. It doesn't matter how often you compare us to a handful of nitwits. We know who we are, what we believe, and our self-esteem is not tied to the Tea Party. We know we are not violent extremists.
But good try with the whole "guilt by association" thing. Guilt is a rope that wears thin over time and I think the left in this country have almost worn it out.
Hasslehoff, is that you?
As I said before, the way to fight this effectively is to give them something specific to demonize. and then DARE them to go for it.
Stop calling this the Tea Party movement and call it what it really is.
The LIBERTY movement.
Tea partiers, 9-12ers, Oath Keepers and a litany of other groups are all part of this movement. None are it's entire make-up.
Media is allowing the Clinton tactic and a great many have taken that bait hook, line and sinker. Stop saying what they want you to say. Tell the truth instead.
Saying that it is the LIBERTY MOVEMENT will force the demonization of LIBERTY itself. The haters are bold, but they are not bold enough to "freeze" that word itself openly. Indeed, their tactic will itself be frozen if people choose their words carefully.
LIBERTY movement folks, it's a game changer. Changing the game is up to each of you. Time to choose.
Donuts? Sorry. I'm just hungry.
Thank you. There are good people in the Democratic Party. The leadership today is not serving the traditional base of the party well. It is destroying the country economically, and thereby the opportunities which are so urgently needed by so many people who mistakenly placed their trust in these party leaders. The Tea Parties are about restoring traditional American principles and values, including respect for the individual rather than the exploitation of any groups with a grievance to seize power and rule over others like tyrants. It's time for many in the Democratic Party to wake up and realize that their leaders are destroying their own futures.
"Masterfully using the 4 D strategy, Hillary single-handily ignited a backlash against Americans that was so fierce, it was precisely as James Carville said it would be –a “war” that dragged America through an unnecessary vicious and ugly soap opera while America’s enemies plotted and schemed."
OH, so it was Hillary's fault that we had that soap opera? That's rich.
Don't ever say anything racist on camera!
Can you believe these clowns?
In full view of this administration sinking our economy, these dopes still attempt to play the blame game–like a reflex. And the Clintons introduced that pathological maneuver when THEY were in office.
Yeah, right, did you count all those corporate jets, executive limos and catered meals at the past tea parties? You are right about one thing. If candidates who seek tea party support get elected and don't keep their promises, those candidates will be one term wonders.
That is what is going to drive the left insane. The Tea Party will be the left's Tar Baby! No matter how hard they hit it just shifts and changes form until they are so thourghly caught they can't extract themselves. At that point I think they will totally self destruct. I don't know exactly what form that will take but I guarantee it will be spectacular!! BTW, I will probably be called a racist for the Tar Baby reference by someone who is too ill-educated too know Uncle Remus.
For me, the "Tea Party" started when that Santelli guy on CNBC was commenting on the stupidity of the stimulus. I was so pleased to see thousands of people show up (with me) to protest Obama on April 15 last year.
It ain't just Ron Paul folks.
the teaparty movement was started by stay at home mom who was tired of being taxed to much, She had a small rally in Seattle against high taxes. Taxed Enough Already. ie T.E.A. PARTY her name was Liberty Belle and she was the one who had the guts to get Things going. It wasn't someone in politics but an average mom. The movement just took off and was not organized by anyone except plain people who needed a voice against the Governent take over of our freedoms. It was WE THE PEOPLE. not the Republican party or Ron Paul or anyother big wig.
This time, it could be more difficult to discredit the small-government movement. The movement is made up of so many "regular folks" that the discrediting statements can easily be debunked by one's personal experience.
I went to a Tea Party event. There were a few kooks, but not as many as one sees at Leftists protests. These people didn't swear all the time and picked up their trash. They were everyone's neighbors at a block party. Urge the uninitiated to go see for themselves at the next rally in your town. Information is power.
All Jack Russell Terriers are dogs, but not all dogs are Jack Russell Terriers. Logic 101.
Ridicule is much more effective as it gives them nothing to push against. Remember how petulant Obama got when McCain ads made fun of him during the election? Poor McCain. When Obama whined that the game was too rough, McCain backed away so Obama could win. Which always leads me to the same question…why was I forced to vote Obama lite in protest of Obama?
Pay no mind to the moon bats, Ralph. Its molting season. that always gets them to flapping.
Spoken like a true Moon Bat! You to the Dollar Store and buy yourself a clue. Simpletons should never attempt to grapple with complex issues. It only leads to headaches. Take two Tylenols and DON'T call us in the morning.
I'm guessing they keep him in the basement for emergencies like this! lol!
Missy, Rick Santelli is the first one we saw, and we thought, where did this guy come from, he's GREAT!!……..
Hmmm, maybe he just sniffs Old George's socks….lol
Yes, it's that very popular Frenchy cologne all the Soros-trolls are wearing…"Funque D'efeat"
reflex is right V, like when my momma would chop the heads off the fryers she had raised
for the freezer. They would run headless, in big circles for a couple of minutes. Oh, the
fond memories of a rural childhood.
Dolt, Armey left Congress because of his disagreement with the Bush big spending sprees,
& love for compromise with Dims. And BTW, I'm no Dick Armey fan, I believe he's a damn
carpet-bagger.
RW&J, I'll up your bingo, & offer a Ditto!
I can tell you have never been to a tea party. All parties are represented including those who regret voting for Obama. Try attending one before you past judgement.
NO…….. CG, incorrect, don't say anything racist, ever………….period………..on or off camera.
NO RACISM PLEASE!
Have faith, and keep fighting for what is Right!
[...] 4 D Strategy: Clinton Redux and the War Against the Tea Party Part II [...]
If you find yourself in the company of anyone "claiming" to be "the" leader of the TMP, walk away, they are trouble…
Clinton had the advantage that much of the technology that we use today to document our life's events did not exist or was so expensive that it was only in the hands of the few.
Today we can document everything in real time. The deceptions of the past no longer have shadows to hide in. The light of truth can now shine in every crevice and corner. They try to silence the voice of truth by taking over the microphone and technology has allowed everyone to regain their voice without censorship.
Berry lives in a different age and thankfully so. The years of Nixon and Clinton are over.
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