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CowpokeBob
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 Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject: 4th grade teacher's letter to Obama |
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My daughter sent me this email. I usually delete these when I get them but this one actually made a good bit of sense so I thought I would share it exactly as it was sent to me.
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4th grade teacher's letter to Obama
This letter should be sent to every network and this teacher should be put on the show-except for Oprah-she'd NEVER allow this no matter how true it is.
This terrific teacher told the truth and hit it right on the
money....................no fooling around. WOW what a letter!!!
She stood up for what she believed in!!!!!!
April 17, 2009
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington , DC 20500
Mr. Obama:
I have had it with you and your administration, sir. Your conduct on
your recent trip overseas has convinced me that you are not an
adequate representative of the United States of America collectively
or of me personally.
You are so obsessed with appeasing the Europeans and the Muslim world that you have abdicated the responsibilities of the President of the United States of America . You are responsible to the citizens of the United States ... You are not responsible to the people of any other country on Earth.
I personally resent that you go around the world apologizing for the
United States telling Europeans that we are arrogant and do not care
about their status in the world. Sir, what do you think the First
World War and the Second World War were all about if not the
consideration of the people of Europe ? Are you brain dead? What do
you think the Marshall Plan was all about? Do you not understand or
know the history of the 20th century?
Where do you get off telling a Muslim country that the United States
does not consider itself a Christian country? Have you not read the
Declaration of Independence or the Constitution of the United States?
This country was founded on Judeo-Christian ethics and the principles
governing this country, at least until you came along, come directly
from this heritage. Do you not understand this?
Your bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia is an affront to all
Americans. Our President does not bow down to anyone, let alone the
king of Saudi Arabia . You didn't show Great Britain, our best and one of our oldest allies, the respect they deserve yet you bow down to the king of Saudi Arabia .. How dare you, sir! How dare you!
You can't find the time to visit the graves of our greatest generation
because you don't want to offend the Germans but make time to visit a mosque in Turkey ... You offended our dead and every veteran when you give the Germans more respect than the people who saved the German people from themselves.
What's the matter with you? I am convinced that you and the members of your administration have the historical and intellectual depth of a mud puddle and should be ashamed of yourselves, all of you.
You are so self-righteously offended by the big bankers and the
American automobile manufacturers yet do nothing about the real
thieves in this situation, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Frank, Franklin Raines, Jamie
Gorelic, the Fannie Mae bonuses, and the Freddie Mac bonuses. What do you intend to do about them? Anything? I seriously doubt it.
What about the U.S. House members passing out $9.1 million in bonuses to their staff members - on top of the $2.5 million in automatic pay raises that lawmakers gave themselves?
I understand the average House aide got a 17% bonus. I took a 5% cut in my pay to save jobs with my employer. You haven't said anything about that. Who authorized that? I surely didn't!
Executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be receiving $210
million in bonuses over an eighteen-month period, that's $45 million
more than the AIG bonuses. In fact, Fannie and Freddie executives have already been awarded $51 million - not a bad take.
Who authorized that and why haven't you expressed your outrage at this group who are largely responsible for the economic mess we have right now.
I resent that you take me and my fellow citizens as brain-dead and not caring about what you idiots do. We are watching what you are doing and we are getting increasingly fed up with all of you.
I also want you to know that I personally find just about everything
you do and say to be offensive to every one of my sensibilities. I
promise you that I will work tirelessly to see that you do not get a
chance to spend two terms destroying my beautiful country.
Sincerely,
Every real American
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The letter did have the author's signature at the bottom but I deleted it. I don't know if she actually wrote this or if it was actually sent to the White House. I can say unabashedly that it would be hard for me to have expressed my opinion of Obama and his actions better than the author if this letter did and so I'm doing what I can to circulate it far and wide in the hopes people might read it and start taking notice of what is really going on. So before you shoot the messenger take a moment read the letter and then decide for yourself if what she wrote is something that resonates with you or not. |
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Sgt Schultz
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| Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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| It's obviously a fake. The first clue to you should have been that it's from a teacher. As we've been told for years all teachers are liberals and members of the Democratic party...
And being that I too am a "real American" this person does not speak for me nor should she assume that she does. |
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kenmabmcc
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From http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/internet/u/current_netlore.htm
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I contacted Kathleen Lyday at Grandview Elementary School in Hillsboro, Missouri, and she told me she did not, in fact, write the letter. More often than not, the signature lines of people who forward such emails are automatically attached in the process and become a semi-permanent feature of the messages. This is apparently what happened to Ms. Lyday.
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tony7914
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Location: Peru Indiana
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:02 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Sgt Schultz wrote: |
It's obviously a fake. The first clue to you should have been that it's from a teacher. As we've been told for years all teachers are liberals and members of the Democratic party...
And being that I too am a "real American" this person does not speak for me nor should she assume that she does. |
I kinda doubt she or anyone else assumes they speak for you sarge but I agree with a lot of what was said in the letter. 2010 is when we get the chance to restore some balance to the halls of congress and hopefully undo some of the damage caused by this smooth talking Chicago politician and his entourage of moonbats. |
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xavierx
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| kenmabmcc wrote: |
From http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/internet/u/current_netlore.htm
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I contacted Kathleen Lyday at Grandview Elementary School in Hillsboro, Missouri, and she told me she did not, in fact, write the letter. More often than not, the signature lines of people who forward such emails are automatically attached in the process and become a semi-permanent feature of the messages. This is apparently what happened to Ms. Lyday.
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At least finish the quote:
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| Other variants attribute authorship to "Franklin Bell" or "Douglas M. Casamer." Franklin Bell of Columbia, Maryland is the likelier candidate, given that a version dated April 9, 2009 was posted by blogger Gary Shumway under a preface stating that he had obtained Mr. Bell's permission to do so. |
Link to the post and discussion there. I found other links via Google that show that Bell is the likely author. |
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Sgt Schultz
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| tony7914 wrote: |
| I kinda doubt she or anyone else assumes they speak for you sarge but I agree with a lot of what was said in the letter. 2010 is when we get the chance to restore some balance to the halls of congress and hopefully undo some of the damage caused by this smooth talking Chicago politician and his entourage of moonbats. |
When someone says:
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Sincerely,
Every real American |
What other intention or meaning are they trying to convey by saying that? |
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tony7914
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Location: Peru Indiana
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Sgt Schultz wrote: |
| tony7914 wrote: |
| I kinda doubt she or anyone else assumes they speak for you sarge but I agree with a lot of what was said in the letter. 2010 is when we get the chance to restore some balance to the halls of congress and hopefully undo some of the damage caused by this smooth talking Chicago politician and his entourage of moonbats. |
When someone says:
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Sincerely,
Every real American |
What other intention or meaning are they trying to convey by saying that? |
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| The letter did have the author's signature at the bottom but I deleted it. I don't know if she actually wrote this or if it was actually sent to the White House. |
I was assuming the name was replaced, am I wrong? |
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xavierx
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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http://www.redpills.org/?p=4023
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Sincerely,
Franklin T. Bell, CFM, RPA, FMA
cc: Senator Barbara A.. Mikulski
Senator Benjamin L. Cardin
Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. (D), 1st Congressional District
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger III (D), 2nd Congressional District
John P. Sarbanes (D), 3rd Congressional District
Donna F. Edwards (D), 4th Congressional District
Steny H. Hoyer (D), 5th Congressional District
Roscoe G. Bartlett (R), 6th Congressional District
Elijah E. Cummings (D), 7th Congressional District
Christopher Van Hollen, Jr. (D), 8th Congressional District |
As I already posted, it was likely Franklin Bell who wrote this (he supposedly confirmed it). And he didn't sign it "every American". |
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Sgt Schultz
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| tony7914 wrote: |
| I was assuming the name was replaced, am I wrong? |
Then who ever replaced it with that is pretty presumptuous to state that they speak for all "real Americans". |
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tony7914
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Sgt Schultz wrote: |
| tony7914 wrote: |
| I was assuming the name was replaced, am I wrong? |
Then who ever replaced it with that is pretty presumptuous to state that they speak for all "real Americans". |
Probably so but I don't think it's that big of a deal. It's the content that matters. |
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Sgt Schultz
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:30 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| tony7914 wrote: |
| [Probably so but I don't think it's that big of a deal. It's the content that matters. |
They certainly hit all the talking points that float about. |
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tony7914
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Sgt Schultz wrote: |
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| [Probably so but I don't think it's that big of a deal. It's the content that matters. |
They certainly hit all the talking points that float about. |
Yes they did, a lot of folks I know have many of the same sentiments, I don't blame them at all. |
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CowpokeBob
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Sgt Schultz wrote: |
It's obviously a fake. The first clue to you should have been that it's from a teacher. As we've been told for years all teachers are liberals and members of the Democratic party...
And being that I too am a "real American" this person does not speak for me nor should she assume that she does. |
Spoken like a true Liberal. If its something you disagree with it must be flase, fake or simply written off for some reason or other.
I thought I had been crystal clear when I posted it but I guess not. I left off the signature on the article because as I stated I had no way to authenticate the validity or profession of the author, etc. I only posted it because it did such an excellent job of expressing the views that I and many others I know feel towards Obama and his policies. In that respect not only was it not a fake but it was dead on accurate. To be honest, personally I have a hard time believing that any "Real American" could oppose what was contained in that letter but that is just my opinion. You can take it with a little salt and lime and a lot of Tequila. Or the beverage of your choice. Frankly I'm a bit disappointed as I thought to spark a discussion on the merits of what was in the body of the letter, not on who actually wrote it. Something I even omitted so as not to be an issue. Oh well, I guess it was useful as a pointer to what folks consider important and where their real concerns lie.
I can sympathize with you in being taken aback by having the author imply he/she/they speak for you. I just question how you could be opposed to what was said is all.
As for speaking for someone else Obama has no problem traveling the world and making statements, claims and apologies on behalf of all Americans. Last I looked I was still an American, even if Obama is working hard to change that by fundamentally changing the country I live in, and as far as I am concerned he does not speak for me. I did not vote for him, I do not support him, I truly hope he fails, and I certainly don't approve of his insane policies. His realize his title as President authorizes him to "represent" me (my "no" vote notwithstanding) but it doesn't make me fee any better for it. |
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Sgt Schultz
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:46 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| CowpokeBob wrote: |
| Spoken like a true Liberal. If its something you disagree with it must be flase, fake or simply written off for some reason or other. |
I realize I didn't use the sarcasm tag and it flew right by you.
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I thought I had been crystal clear when I posted it but I guess not. I left off the signature on the article because as I stated I had no way to authenticate the validity or profession of the author, etc. I only posted it because it did such an excellent job of expressing the views that I and many others I know feel towards Obama and his policies. In that respect not only was it not a fake but it was dead on accurate. To be honest, personally I have a hard time believing that any "Real American" could oppose what was contained in that letter but that is just my opinion. You can take it with a little salt and lime and a lot of Tequila. Or the beverage of your choice. Frankly I'm a bit disappointed as I thought to spark a discussion on the merits of what was in the body of the letter, not on who actually wrote it. Something I even omitted so as not to be an issue. Oh well, I guess it was useful as a pointer to what folks consider important and where their real concerns lie.
I can sympathize with you in being taken aback by having the author imply he/she/they speak for you. I just question how you could be opposed to what was said is all.
As for speaking for someone else Obama has no problem traveling the world and making statements, claims and apologies on behalf of all Americans. Last I looked I was still an American, even if Obama is working hard to change that by fundamentally changing the country I live in, and as far as I am concerned he does not speak for me. I did not vote for him, I do not support him, I truly hope he fails, and I certainly don't approve of his insane policies. His realize his title as President authorizes him to "represent" me (my "no" vote notwithstanding) but it doesn't make me fee any better for it. |
Well as a "real American" I disagree with the author of it because it isn't accurate at all. Maybe in their (and your) opinion but it isn't in mine.
As for Obama he is the president. He was elected and does speak for the country and you, whether you like it or not. I didn't agree with many of Bush's policies and even though I didn't vote for him I never claimed he didn't speak for me and the rest of country. I never wanted him to fail even if I disagreed with him. Because if his policies failed then our country also failed. The same goes for Obama. There in lies the difference between you and I. |
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xavierx
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:51 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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I disagree. The left did a great job of ensuring that many Bush policies failed, like reforming Social Security. But the country didn't fail.
Similarly, I hope Obama fails to bring about his plan to "reform" health care, because I think this country will fail if we put another trillion dollar entitlement program on the backs of our children. I hope he succeeds in reducing the deficit, because I think the country will fail if he doesn't.
Bottom line - the country will not fail if Obama fails to enact his policies any more than it failed when Bush was thwarted. And it's not unpatriotic or un-American to hope he fails, any more than it was unpatriotic or un-American when the left wanted Bush to fail. |
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CowpokeBob
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:36 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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No Sarge I caught the sarcasm just fine. I just chose to ignore it because of your other comments.
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| Well as a "real American" I disagree with the author of it because it isn't accurate at all. Maybe in their (and your) opinion but it isn't in mine. |
And that is your opinion. For the record I feel your comment about it being inaccurate is the real inaccuracy. Just my opinion. Since I also don't consider your opinion to carry any more weight than mine I guess we are back to my original statement about letting the readers decide.
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| As for Obama he is the president. He was elected and does speak for the country and you, whether you like it or not. |
Yes, he got himself elected as President, I accept that, and yes he does speak for the country. No, he does not speak for me whether you like it or not. Freedom of Speech still exists (for now) in this country so I can and will speak out loudly against Obama when I consider him to be wrong. And I most certainly do not and will not support him.
As for your actions concerning Bush, good for you. I didn't either. But this isn't about Bush, it's about that radical con man Obama. I want very much for Obama to fail because if he fails America succeeds in my opinion. I consider it my responsibility to do everything I can as a citizen to insure that he does indeed fail. Yep, we're as different as left and right, liberal and conservative, you and I Sarge. |
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micker377
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| xavierx wrote: |
| I disagree. The left did a great job of ensuring that many Bush policies failed, like reforming Social Security. But the country didn't fail. |
That comment brought a smile! If Bush had reformed SS by switching it to personal stock market investments like he wanted - where would the SS funds be now? |
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xavierx
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| xavierx wrote: |
| I disagree. The left did a great job of ensuring that many Bush policies failed, like reforming Social Security. But the country didn't fail. |
That comment brought a smile! If Bush had reformed SS by switching it to personal stock market investments like he wanted - where would the SS funds be now? |
Well, as long as you want to go on a tangent rather than discuss the issue - only a very small portion would have been in the stock market. And, the people would have had control - gasp, what a horrible concept!
The bottom line is that Bush wanted to do something to save SS. The left did not. They didn't come up with their own plans like Bush asked for - they specifically said that they didn't have to, that they only had to oppose Bush. And where are we now? As already discussed in this forum, Medicare is insolvent now, and SS will be in only 7 years (sooner if the economy doesn't recover soon).
Now, would you like to comment on the issue at hand, or divert attention some more? Do you think that if Obama fails to enact Health Care "reform", and fails to continue to nationalize and control all the major industries in this country, that this country will fail? I don't. |
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pasquanel
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:47 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| kenmabmcc wrote: |
From http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/internet/u/current_netlore.htm
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I contacted Kathleen Lyday at Grandview Elementary School in Hillsboro, Missouri, and she told me she did not, in fact, write the letter. More often than not, the signature lines of people who forward such emails are automatically attached in the process and become a semi-permanent feature of the messages. This is apparently what happened to Ms. Lyday.
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Check this out source |
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kenmabmcc
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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That has been discussed before in this thread.
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