67 Responses to Open Thread | Inauguration Day!👏👏🤗🤗

1. Liza says:

   January 20, 2021 at 12:00 pm

   And there is Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, escorting VP-elect @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/AHOf3bKCve

   — Phil Mattingly (@Phil_Mattingly) January 20, 2021

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2. Liza says:

   January 20, 2021 at 11:45 am

   ‘There is always light.
   Only if we are brave enough to see it.
   There is always light.
   Only if we are brave enough to be it.’

   — National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivers a soaring poem at Pres. Biden’s inauguration pic.twitter.com/wpljO4j2Dm

   — NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 20, 2021

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3. Liza says:

   January 20, 2021 at 11:42 am

   Amanda Gorman.

   Absolutely brilliant.

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4. rikyrah says:

   January 20, 2021 at 10:51 am

   They didn’t even wait until Noon

   BWA HA HA HA HA AH AHA H

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   • Liza says:

     January 20, 2021 at 11:43 am

     I noticed that.

     Well, Trump was gone anyhow so why wait?

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5. rikyrah says:

   January 20, 2021 at 10:45 am

   Hit me like a ton of bricks.

   Kamala being sworn in.

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6. rikyrah says:

   January 20, 2021 at 10:42 am

   I am crying

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7. rikyrah says:

   January 20, 2021 at 9:49 am

   Hair is FABULOUS 😍😍

   MICHELLE OBAMA ARRIVES IN PLUM pic.twitter.com/TmP8ATmiI6

   — Renee (@PettyLupone) January 20, 2021

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8. rikyrah says:

   January 20, 2021 at 9:48 am

   Hillary Clinton is too damn happy 😆 did y’all hear her?!!! #Inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/xQYZFUc8W1

   — 2RawTooReal 💛🐝 (@2RawTooReal) January 20, 2021

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9. rikyrah says:

   January 20, 2021 at 9:42 am

   WATCH: Former Pres. Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the inauguration of Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/mIENkDzxyi

   — MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 20, 2021

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10. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 7:54 am

    The latter

    It appears multiple members of the Trump family are crying during Trump's final speech.

    I can’t tell if these are nostalgic tears for the era they’re leaving behind or terrified tears in anticipation of the incoming accountability. https://t.co/fPVw8zMvQC

    — Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) January 20, 2021

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    • Liza says:

      January 20, 2021 at 9:53 am

      I fear we haven’t seen the last of the “children” especially Ivanka. Remains to be seen how successful she/they will be in “politics”.

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11. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 7:17 am

    As I always tell my kids, how you exit any situation says a lot about you. Always go out with class and elegance and manners. So disappointing that no one in Trump family, not one person stood up to show up to honor their country tomorrow. That is a disgrace.

    — Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) January 20, 2021

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12. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 7:10 am

    Presidents of the United States deserve respect, but not a hater of democracy who incited an insurrection two weeks ago today that threatened to destroy our system.

    — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 20, 2021

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13. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 7:08 am

    The first election night, SF District Attorney’s race 2003. I’ve no doubt my mother-in-law has that same smile on her face this morning. pic.twitter.com/wfH07AeoN2

    — Tony West (@tonywest) January 20, 2021

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14. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 7:05 am

    😂😂😂

    I’ve decided to check myself in for my obsession with Kamala Harris…. hopefully they can give me the help I need pic.twitter.com/CW7UuH9FTE

    — 2RawTooReal 💛🐝 (@2RawTooReal) January 20, 2021

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15. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 7:00 am

    Outgoing President — whatever his name is — is scheduled to leave White House in ten minutes.

    — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 20, 2021

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16. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:50 am

    No words needed. #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/cvVQZhSHGn

    — Aaron T. Starks 🌊 (@StarkyLuv73) January 20, 2021

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17. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:47 am

    White liberals put all their faith in Mueller to remove trump from office. 🙄🙄🙄

    Guess who successfully removed him:
    BLACK PEOPLE!
    Our votes are powerful!

    Chile, white men ain't gonna save y'all from white men.

    — Trust Black women *We tried to tell you* (@NicolasEdny) January 19, 2021

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18. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:46 am

    Woke up with a praise in my heart. Thank ya, Lord, for a new day! 💜🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/4CjPNjiXrH

    — Renee (@PettyLupone) January 20, 2021

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19. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:39 am

    What did Clinton inherit from the GOP? A war, a financial crisis and massive debt. What did Obama inherit from the GOP? A war, a financial crisis and massive debt. What is Biden inheriting from the GOP? A pandemic, a financial crisis and massive debt.

    Stop electing Republicans.

    — Daryl Sturgis✊🏽 (@darylsturgis) January 20, 2021

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20. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:31 am

    New: Here’s a breakdown of the 17 executive actions President Biden will sign this afternoon in the Oval. Many directly undo Trump's touted accomplishments. @cbsnews pic.twitter.com/oQSVK5MYWr

    — Bo Erickson CBS (@BoKnowsNews) January 20, 2021

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21. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:28 am

    Rep. Barbara Lee, who knows/knew both, on Shirley Chisholm's legacy when Lee found out that Kamala Harris would be VP ❤: https://t.co/9AuplE71Lr pic.twitter.com/JGPaJNmLvf

    — Hope, a Bison (@HopeisaBison) January 20, 2021

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22. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:22 am

    I hope that this gif works

    https://giphy.com/gifs/joebiden-joe-biden-oxCtqUm9PhXvA0oXnp

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23. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 6:15 am

    Sometimes I think Biden's prior runs for president, everything he's been through since, the way his candidacy always sputtered out, was maybe fate's way of saying "Not now, pal, but trust me, you're gonna be needed one day."

    — JJ in NH (@JustJoshinNH) January 19, 2021

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24. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:49 am

    The adults are here now. pic.twitter.com/KmiQXxHGU0

    — Don Winslow (@donwinslow) January 20, 2021

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25. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:49 am

    This is how they’re trying to assassinate her character. Filling the narrative with a bunch of baseless lies again. Vile. https://t.co/TyU1FffiIp

    — the duchess. (@MarkleDuchess) January 20, 2021

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26. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:43 am

    JUST IN: Biden to extend eviction moratorium, student loan forbearance https://t.co/sa8p6QbIa1 pic.twitter.com/uqW9UPwerB

    — The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2021

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27. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:43 am

    This read was righteous 👊👊

    He said non-exfoliating house negro 💀 pic.twitter.com/4G5taYyi1I

    — chris evans (@notcapnamerica) January 19, 2021

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28. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:40 am

    😡😡😡

    A data scientist in Florida named Rebekah Jones was forced to turn herself in to face jail for exposing the corruption/criminal activity of Ron DeSantis during the pandemic such as hiding death totals and hiding infection rates. Now she has Covid.

    HE should be in jail, WTF!

    — Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) January 20, 2021

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29. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:39 am

    Free at last pic.twitter.com/g27dXx54Ok

    — Bob south florida water man (@WaterDean) January 20, 2021

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30. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:38 am

    January 20, 2021.

    Hope. History. Vice President. pic.twitter.com/LegArq23jN

    — Don Winslow (@donwinslow) January 20, 2021

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31. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:38 am

    My Mom was right- when I was sobbing when both RBG and Rep. Lewis left us- she reminded me that they would not have left to rest if they didn’t trust we would pull this off. Grateful! #WeDidIt!!! #GoodTrouble pic.twitter.com/wg9gXo4LAE

    — Warnocking Our Ossoff in GA starting Today🍑 💛⚖️ (@ish_not) January 20, 2021

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32. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:36 am

    Ninety more minutes until Donald Trump is scheduled to be gone from Washington DC.

    — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 20, 2021

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33. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:33 am

    The two times in my lifetime when I felt we as Americans were truly one with the global community:

    – 9/11
    – Election Day when Biden won

    I suspect will be in the top three.

    Skim the replies to this. Thousands in a few midnight hours. https://t.co/TEqyHIi0eI

    — The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) January 20, 2021

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34. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:30 am

    I wrote a personal piece about what it was like to spend four years fact checking every word from Donald Trump: https://t.co/kdG8koHAuY

    — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) January 19, 2021

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35. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:30 am

    Peace. Everyone deserves to have love and peace from their family. So I wanted to acknowledge #meghamarkle's wonderful mother, Doria. The one parent in Meghan's life who has always loved and supported her. There are wonderful parents out there who love and respect their children. pic.twitter.com/pUC41jbggR

    — Our Visual Receipts (@VisualReceipts) January 20, 2021

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36. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:29 am

    When Kamala Harris takes the oath of office to become vice president, she will be the first woman and first woman of color to serve in that elected position.

    Harris will also make history as the first stepmother to be America's vice president. https://t.co/iWfWv5GMjt

    — ABC News (@ABC) January 20, 2021

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37. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:29 am

    I sure hope the media keeps obsessively going back to Biden voters to ask – Still with him? Maybe they'll as some nonwhite people this time around

    — Jennifer 'America is Back' Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) January 20, 2021

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38. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:27 am

    Decency is coming in and indecency is leaving.

    Truth is being ushered in and the lies are ending.

    Strength is beginning and weakness will cease.

    Biden will be president and trump will not.

    And that is reason for celebration.#MorningJoe

    — GStuedler🇺🇸🇧🇧💙 (@gstuedler) January 20, 2021

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39. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:27 am

    Today the first woman of color Vice President will swear in:

    – Georgia’s first Black senator
    – Georgia’s first Jewish senator
    – California’s first Latino senator https://t.co/o9yYU14Ys9

    — Eugene Daniels (@EugeneDaniels2) January 20, 2021

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40. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:26 am

    NEW: Kamala Harris's inauguration is historic milestone https://t.co/a50n2icHt9 pic.twitter.com/mlf8B2niu4

    — The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2021

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41. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:25 am

    Our democracy has had a near death experience. The republic has been given a new lease on life. We should make sure not to squander it. The knot in the stomach we've lived with for 4 yrs is vanishing. In its place – what is that feeling? – joy!

    — Jennifer 'America is Back' Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) January 20, 2021

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42. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:24 am

    I’m overjoyed today for Biden, but I can’t contain myself about Kamala! We did it Joe! #MVP #Inauguration

    — cjtown (@ladyc10) January 20, 2021

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43. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:24 am

    Vogue To Publish New Kamala Harris Cover Following Backlash https://t.co/0glWJ5T0i0

    — Skeptical Brotha 💛🐝🌈 (@skepticalbrotha) January 20, 2021

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44. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:23 am

    Dear world:

    Sorry about the last four years.

    We’re back.

    America pic.twitter.com/ShVEyR1IKw

    — The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) January 20, 2021

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45. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:21 am

    When Kamala Harris was elected as the SF District Attorney — detectives wouldn’t even look at her.

    She’d speak and they’d respond to her white male subordinates.

    Tomorrow she becomes the highest ranking woman in the United States and the most powerful black woman in history. pic.twitter.com/8Dyk8onEgr

    — chris evans (@notcapnamerica) January 20, 2021

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46. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:19 am

    I never thought I'd see Black woman vice president but here we are. #KamalaHarrisMakingHistory #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/q6N7dpWqjw

    — Bodak Red ☃☃❄☃🥂🥂 (@AFarray) January 20, 2021

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47. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:19 am

    Shouldn’t those traitors be worried about expulsion 😡😡

    More than half of House GOP conference sign petition to oust Liz Cheney https://t.co/sr1qjFbws7 pic.twitter.com/7Hjhl4tnsQ

    — The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2021

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48. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:17 am

    😢😢😢

    400,000

    The number of American coronavirus deaths as Trump leaves office.

    In April, Trump had touted 60,000 U.S. deaths from COVID-19 as a measure of success.

    — Don Winslow (@donwinslow) January 20, 2021

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49. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:16 am

    Today – January 20, 2021 – belongs to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

    This is HISTORY.

    This is HOPE. pic.twitter.com/jrHljO82F5

    — Don Winslow (@donwinslow) January 20, 2021

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50. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:15 am

    I hope that they have another prayer ceremony…we need all the prayers that we can get, protecting 46 and MVP

    Hey Scranton, ain’t no party like a Thulasendrapuram party https://t.co/kPcB3AhdJR

    — The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 20, 2021

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51. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:13 am

    Hot Joe Biden Photo Time! pic.twitter.com/cG8SKyU6yJ

    — To Be Openly Black is a Revolutionary Act (@RealKHiveQueenB) January 20, 2021

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52. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:12 am

    the key thru-line on a lot of these commutations and pardons is that Trump believes political corruption should be legal https://t.co/TCQBZX505C

    — Kevin Robillard (@Robillard) January 20, 2021

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53. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:11 am

    Tonight's post: "Purpose-Driven Brands for COVID-19 Memorial on Eve of Inauguration" https://t.co/PgYYROzUwk pic.twitter.com/NBllGPqC9L

    — What Kamala Wore (@WhatKamalaWore) January 20, 2021

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54. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:10 am

    THIS 😡😡😡

    Still can’t get over the fact that tonight Washington DC is on lockdown to protect Washington DC from The President of the United States.

    — W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) January 20, 2021

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55. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:09 am

    As a Vet, I strongly believe there should be more extensive background checks for people intering the military.

    Scary seeing 2 National Guard members removed from the Inauguration detail because of ties to extremist groups.

    — Andrew Goss 👊USAF👊 (@Goss30Goss) January 19, 2021

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56. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:09 am

    This picture is badass.

    Love it.

    13 Hours and 57 minutes. https://t.co/mqXdI8LIoj

    — Leaundra Ross 💙💛 (@LeaundraRoss) January 20, 2021

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57. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:08 am

    I know that’s right 👏👏

    Then you either vote to convict and to also disqualify from federal office—or you say this is a legitimate use of presidential power. This is the choice for Senate Republicans. https://t.co/6dwg9mNQwE

    — Julian Zelizer (@julianzelizer) January 20, 2021

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58. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:07 am

    Same🤗

    Same!!! 😃❤️ https://t.co/Qlp0A52J8D

    — THRIVE ON PURPOSE #114 (@freepeeper) January 20, 2021

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59. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:07 am

    McConnell’s hoping that pinning the blame on Trump will save the rest of the GOP (& slow walk Biden’s agenda). They must all be held accountable for their role. https://t.co/4W9F2ZfqrQ

    — Caroline Behringer (@CarolineBehr) January 20, 2021

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60. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:05 am

    Our masks are our SUPERPOWER in fighting this pandemic.

    Let’s use them!
    Consistently.
    And for each other.
    We are all in this together.

    — Camara Jones (@CamaraJones) January 19, 2021

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61. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:03 am

    I could barely sleep… it feels like Christmas when I was a kid! At noon today it will be the REAL New Years celebration! Yes! https://t.co/wtMFjA2S97

    — Marlene Bloom (@MarleneBloom2) January 20, 2021

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62. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 5:02 am

    Yes, we did.👏
    The Ancestors are proud.👊

    Black voters, we did this.

    — Lynn V (@lynnv378) January 20, 2021

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63. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 4:59 am

    More about the String Queens here: https://t.co/K42jwxNDqz

    — Renee (@PettyLupone) January 20, 2021

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64. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 4:58 am

    Less than 7 hours, people 🤗🤗🤗

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65. rikyrah says:

    January 20, 2021 at 4:57 am

    Good Morning, Everyone 😊😊😊

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