# 9-1-2023 - Trump’s Mugshot, Twitter’s Branding, & McConnel’s Health Scare

An episode of [Pray News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1697158801), 1 Sep 2023, 19 min.

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## Transcript

[0:00] Speaker 1: Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect,
[0:03] Speaker 1: but I press on to make it my own, because
[0:06] Speaker 1: Christ Jesus has made me his own. Philippians 3, 12
[0:11] Speaker 1: Dear Lord, we acknowledge that we are a work in progress,
[0:15] Speaker 1: still learning, growing, and striving to be more like Jesus.
[0:19] Speaker 1: Help us to press on to pursue the purpose and
[0:21] Speaker 1: calling you have placed in our lives with unwavering dedication.
[0:25] Speaker 1: Grant us perseverance and resilience in our spiritual journey, May
[0:29] Speaker 1: we never become complacent or settle for less than the
[0:32] Speaker 1: best you have for us. Remind us of the ultimate goal,
[0:36] Speaker 1: to know Christ and to make him known. Thank you
[0:39] Speaker 1: for your grace that empowers us, your love that motivates us,
[0:42] Speaker 1: and for the promise of eternal life that encourages us
[0:45] Speaker 1: to press on. It's in the mighty name of Jesus
[0:48] Speaker 1: that we trust, and it's by your spirit that we
[0:51] Speaker 1: feel empowered. In Jesus' name, amen. Welcome to PreNews, where
[0:58] Speaker 1: hope is our only bias. Today's news at a glance,
[1:00] Speaker 1: Trump's mugshot is a war shock test for political loyalties.
[1:04] Speaker 1: Musk's decision to change Twitter into X is a fascinating
[1:08] Speaker 1: case study for branding and personal identity. And Mitch McConnell
[1:12] Speaker 1: has another health scare, signaling a possible need for a
[1:15] Speaker 1: changing of the guard in politics. What a wild world
[1:18] Speaker 1: we live in. We have presidents taking mugshots, people desperate
[1:21] Speaker 1: to see a bird logo, and people's health scares broadcasted
[1:25] Speaker 1: in front of millions of people. If you ever feel
[1:27] Speaker 1: like culture is sometimes like a grand circus, you aren't alone.
[1:31] Speaker 1: Navigating the madness of current events can be challenging and
[1:34] Speaker 1: sometimes a bit maddening. We sincerely hope that Prairie News
[1:37] Speaker 1: offers you a bit of peace in the storm. We
[1:40] Speaker 1: want to report on the news without being swayed by it.
[1:42] Speaker 1: We want to be informed and transformed. May the highs
[1:46] Speaker 1: and lows of politics, pop culture, and scandal never sway
[1:49] Speaker 1: us away from our anchor, and that is Jesus. If
[1:52] Speaker 1: Prey News has blessed you so far, we would love
[1:55] Speaker 1: it if you left a review. We would love to
[1:57] Speaker 1: hear how you've been impacted and transformed by this take
[2:00] Speaker 1: on the news. Before we begin our first story of today,
[2:03] Speaker 1: let's hear a word from these sponsors. Our first story
[2:05] Speaker 1: of today has been a topic of conversation for the
[2:08] Speaker 1: past week. Last week, Donald Trump got his mugshot taken.
[2:11] Speaker 1: Whether you're a political junkie or a passerby in the
[2:14] Speaker 1: realm of current events, no doubt you've seen this image.
[2:16] Speaker 1: Trump's mugshot has turned into what some people are calling
[2:19] Speaker 1: a national Rorschach test or inkblot test, where you hold
[2:23] Speaker 1: up an inkblot and you ask, what does this look
[2:25] Speaker 1: like to you? And every single person has a different interpretation.
[2:29] Speaker 1: And this reinforces or shows and reveals what people's biases
[2:33] Speaker 1: are or their thoughts and their feelings about something. On
[2:37] Speaker 1: one side of the spectrum, the mugshot evokes a sense
[2:39] Speaker 1: of vindication for critics of Trump. They see the photo
[2:43] Speaker 1: as evidence that justice is catching up to the man
[2:45] Speaker 1: they consider responsible for a range of political and social ills.
[2:49] Speaker 1: On the opposite side, Trump's staunch supporters see the image
[2:52] Speaker 1: as a symbol of resilience. They argue that the mugshot
[2:55] Speaker 1: represents Trump's refusal to bow down to what they perceive
[2:59] Speaker 1: as politically motivated attacks. His stern look is not one
[3:02] Speaker 1: of defeat, they say. but one of defiance against a
[3:06] Speaker 1: system they feel has mistreated him. You may fall into
[3:09] Speaker 1: one of these camps, or perhaps you're fed up with
[3:12] Speaker 1: the theatrics of it all and are slightly annoyed that
[3:14] Speaker 1: we're even reporting on it. However, one thing is undeniable.
[3:18] Speaker 1: This mugshot has proven to be a fascinating look into
[3:21] Speaker 1: the psyche of American politics and pop culture. This mugshot
[3:25] Speaker 1: has proved to be a litmus test for news outlets, pundits,
[3:28] Speaker 1: and personalities everywhere. To anyone who claims to be unbiased,
[3:31] Speaker 1: reactions to this mugshot have acted as a litmus test.
[3:35] Speaker 1: to show just how pro or anti-Trump they are. For others,
[3:39] Speaker 1: it's yet another opportunity to make jokes and money. Mugshot
[3:42] Speaker 1: memes and shirts are already flooding the internet. Trump's team
[3:46] Speaker 1: was quick to capitalize on this moment. They've raised approximately
[3:49] Speaker 1: $ 7 million since the mugshot became public, even selling signed
[3:53] Speaker 1: copies and t-shirts with the image. Clearly, for his core base,
[3:56] Speaker 1: this image has not tarnished Trump's reputation, but rather galvanized it.
[4:01] Speaker 1: Some have called it a fundraising masterstroke. arguing that the
[4:04] Speaker 1: attempt to shame him has backfired spectacularly. Interestingly, polling indicates
[4:10] Speaker 1: an even split in public sentiment about Trump. It's what
[4:14] Speaker 1: it's always been. His approval rating is around 31% nationally,
[4:18] Speaker 1: and that mirrors that of President Joe Biden's approval rating
[4:21] Speaker 1: as well. Polling is showing that most Americans believe he
[4:24] Speaker 1: should suspend his campaign and stop running. However, that same
[4:27] Speaker 1: data also shows that his contingent is still behind him,
[4:31] Speaker 1: and that keeps him relevant in the political sphere. This
[4:34] Speaker 1: entire episode symbolizes how polarized our nation has become. Your
[4:38] Speaker 1: view of the mugshot is, in many ways, a litmus
[4:41] Speaker 1: test for your political allegiance. And it's not just about Trump.
[4:44] Speaker 1: This singular image encapsulates our collective inability to agree on
[4:47] Speaker 1: the basics, let alone the complex issues like abortion, the economy,
[4:52] Speaker 1: religious liberty, social justice, or climate change. In what some
[4:55] Speaker 1: are calling a boomerang effect, the mugshot has only made
[4:58] Speaker 1: Trump more prominent in the political sphere and in the
[5:01] Speaker 1: cultural sphere. Critics had hoped that it would deal a
[5:04] Speaker 1: blow to his political ambitions, but instead it's only elevated
[5:07] Speaker 1: him among his base. The Bible instructs us to As
[5:14] Speaker 1: the Trump mugshot turns into a canvas upon which people
[5:19] Speaker 1: project their deepest loyalties, fears, hopes, perhaps it serves as
[5:22] Speaker 1: a reminder for us to engage in dialogue that seeks
[5:25] Speaker 1: understanding rather than division. There's going to be a lot
[5:28] Speaker 1: of cultural warfare happening in the next coming months, especially
[5:32] Speaker 1: as the election cycle continues. We might need to remember
[5:36] Speaker 1: the cautionary words of Jesus when he said, what good
[5:38] Speaker 1: is it for someone to gain the whole world yet
[5:41] Speaker 1: forfeit their soul? In a climate where allegiance to political
[5:44] Speaker 1: figures can sometimes overshadow our allegiance to Christ, this serves
[5:48] Speaker 1: as a sobering reminder. As we view this mugshot and
[5:51] Speaker 1: the racket it has produced, let's not lose sight of
[5:54] Speaker 1: the eternal perspective. Where ultimate justice and mercy reside. What
[5:58] Speaker 1: good is it if we win a political argument but
[6:01] Speaker 1: lose our witness to others? What good is it if
[6:03] Speaker 1: our candidate wins an election but we lose our ability
[6:06] Speaker 1: to act kindly to people who disagree with us? What
[6:09] Speaker 1: good is it if you feel like you're right but
[6:11] Speaker 1: you have lost the love of your neighbor? Whether it
[6:14] Speaker 1: backfired or played into Trump's hands, the mugshot gives us
[6:17] Speaker 1: a glimpse into society and a society's urgent need for
[6:21] Speaker 1: grace and discernment. And perhaps through the thoughtful dialogue and
[6:25] Speaker 1: focus on Christ's teachings, we might just find a way
[6:28] Speaker 1: to rise above the fray of political discourse. With all
[6:31] Speaker 1: this being said, let's lift this up in prayer. Lord,
[6:34] Speaker 1: we pray for wisdom and discernment in these polarized times.
[6:37] Speaker 1: May this mugshot, which has stirred so many strong feelings,
[6:40] Speaker 1: serve as a reminder of the need for grace, understanding
[6:42] Speaker 1: an eternal perspective in our conversations and in cultural warfare.
[6:47] Speaker 1: Help us to keep our focus on what truly matters,
[6:49] Speaker 1: your teachings of love, justice, and mercy. rather than getting
[6:53] Speaker 1: lost in divisiveness and worldly politics. We pray, ultimately, that
[6:58] Speaker 1: when we're interacting with each other, that our words would
[7:01] Speaker 1: be peppered with grace and love and enlightenment. Jesus, we
[7:05] Speaker 1: trust you to do all these things in our lives,
[7:07] Speaker 1: and we trust you to heal our culture that is
[7:09] Speaker 1: divided and wrought with dysfunction. In Jesus' name, amen. It's
[7:15] Speaker 1: been a month since the internet mogul Elon Musk rebranded
[7:18] Speaker 1: Twitter as X, and the reviews are in. They are
[7:21] Speaker 1: as mixed as chocolate chip cookie with random raisins mixed in.
[7:24] Speaker 1: Some love it, some hate it, and some are just
[7:26] Speaker 1: trying to ignore the change entirely. The question arises, how
[7:30] Speaker 1: well has Musk navigated the perilous seas of branding, public relations,
[7:34] Speaker 1: and marketing to implement such radical changes? The name of
[7:37] Speaker 1: his company. Branding isn't just a logo or a name,
[7:41] Speaker 1: it's an emotional and psychological relationship between a company and
[7:44] Speaker 1: its users. The blue Twitter bird affectionately known as Larry
[7:47] Speaker 1: has been a staple of digital life for the better
[7:50] Speaker 1: part of two decades. Musk's decision to drop Larry for
[7:53] Speaker 1: a new stylized X has caused a great divide, with
[7:56] Speaker 1: some users reverting the app icon back to its original
[8:00] Speaker 1: avatar through third-party means and programming. From a business and
[8:04] Speaker 1: marketing perspective, Musk's move is audacious. You don't easily give
[8:08] Speaker 1: up an iconic, globally recognized image without a vision. And
[8:12] Speaker 1: a vision he has, turning Twitter into an everything app
[8:15] Speaker 1: capable of long-form videos, financial payments, and less regulated speech.
[8:20] Speaker 1: Musk didn't stop at rebranding, though. He tore down Twitter's
[8:23] Speaker 1: old blue checkmark verification system and replaced it with a
[8:26] Speaker 1: new system tied to a subscription service, X-Premium. However, the
[8:30] Speaker 1: handling of this feature received sharp criticism. Critics argue that
[8:35] Speaker 1: making the iconic blue checkmark a part of a paid
[8:37] Speaker 1: service could diminish the original purpose, which was verifying a
[8:41] Speaker 1: user's identity and making the platform vulnerable to impersonators. Another
[8:46] Speaker 1: significant change was the algorithmic feed that now heavily features
[8:51] Speaker 1: Musk's tweets. While some users welcome this feature, promoting the
[8:55] Speaker 1: owner's content above others raises eyebrows and questions about the
[8:59] Speaker 1: platform's democratizing philosophy. More than 70% of US iOS reviews
[9:05] Speaker 1: since the rebrand has been one star, indicating a significant
[9:10] Speaker 1: level of dissatisfaction. Although X claims that three in four
[9:14] Speaker 1: people feel positive about the rebrand, one can't ignore the
[9:17] Speaker 1: burgeoning community of users clinging to old Twitter through browser
[9:21] Speaker 1: extensions and other workarounds. Let's use Twitter's shift to X
[9:25] Speaker 1: as a springboard into a broader conversation that applies to
[9:28] Speaker 1: us spiritually and emotionally and mentally. What does it mean
[9:31] Speaker 1: to maintain a personal identity when the surrounding conditions are volatile?
[9:35] Speaker 1: Is resistance to change a form of holding on to
[9:38] Speaker 1: one's roots and being faithful, or is it a hindrance
[9:41] Speaker 1: to progress and growth? While Musk's actions are controversial, they
[9:45] Speaker 1: prompt a broader discussion about identity and adaptability in a
[9:49] Speaker 1: constantly changing world. You know, we're fickle people and constantly
[9:53] Speaker 1: tempted to change ourselves based on personal whims or the
[9:56] Speaker 1: waves of culture. However, some of us can be also
[9:59] Speaker 1: resistant to healthy change because we're stuck in our ways.
[10:03] Speaker 1: How do we navigate these things? How do we balance
[10:05] Speaker 1: this idea of growing and progressing and moving forward, but
[10:09] Speaker 1: also clinging to what we know is good, like tradition
[10:12] Speaker 1: and values? Our identity in Christ is unchanging. And we
[10:17] Speaker 1: must always resist the temptation to change our views or
[10:20] Speaker 1: stances just because culture is shifting or because we're changing
[10:23] Speaker 1: the way we feel about something. However, we also don't
[10:26] Speaker 1: want to be resistant to good, God-honoring growth, right? And
[10:30] Speaker 1: so how do we navigate this? Well, a guiding scripture
[10:33] Speaker 1: for all of us could be Philippians 3, 12-15. It
[10:36] Speaker 1: says this, Not that I have already obtained this, or
[10:39] Speaker 1: am already perfect, but I press on to make it
[10:42] Speaker 1: my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers,
[10:45] Speaker 1: I do not consider that I have made it my own,
[10:47] Speaker 1: but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and
[10:50] Speaker 1: straining forward towards what lies ahead, I press on toward
[10:53] Speaker 1: the goal of the prize of the upward call of
[10:55] Speaker 1: God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are
[10:58] Speaker 1: mature think this way, and if you think otherwise, God
[11:01] Speaker 1: will reveal that also to you. You see, we never
[11:05] Speaker 1: want to be resistant to growth and change, desperately clinging
[11:08] Speaker 1: to the past. Rather, we want to make calculated, mature,
[11:12] Speaker 1: and wise steps toward Christ and His kingdom. So maybe
[11:15] Speaker 1: that's how we measure our progress and growth. Maybe we
[11:18] Speaker 1: adapt and change when we know the steps we're taking
[11:21] Speaker 1: forward honor Jesus. We don't take steps out of whims
[11:24] Speaker 1: or cultural waves or trying to please the people around us.
[11:28] Speaker 1: Or perhaps we just like something so we automatically do it.
[11:31] Speaker 1: We seek to lay hold of the blessings Christ has
[11:34] Speaker 1: for us. If it requires us to grow and to
[11:37] Speaker 1: step forward and to change a bit, then we go.
[11:40] Speaker 1: This is going to be our compass and our north star.
[11:42] Speaker 1: Are we aiming towards Christ in our mission? Or are
[11:45] Speaker 1: we just doing what we want to do and our
[11:47] Speaker 1: whims taking us where we want to go? In this way,
[11:50] Speaker 1: we do what's good for us, God's kingdom, and the
[11:52] Speaker 1: world around us. Perhaps the key takeaway here is to
[11:56] Speaker 1: just be thoughtful and measured in navigating change and assuring
[11:59] Speaker 1: that any shifts align with the values we hold dear.
[12:02] Speaker 1: And as for Musk and X, which we've digressed and
[12:05] Speaker 1: stopped talking about, we wish them well. Who knows what
[12:08] Speaker 1: this rebrand will do for the future? No doubt it
[12:11] Speaker 1: will get more loyal subscribers, and maybe even more than
[12:14] Speaker 1: it loses. We'll see. We'll be keeping a close eye
[12:17] Speaker 1: and a close watch on them. With all this being said,
[12:21] Speaker 1: let's pray. Heavenly Father, as we consider the changing landscapes
[12:25] Speaker 1: of technology and culture, help us to hold fast to
[12:27] Speaker 1: unchanging principles, love, grace, mercy. Guide us in navigating the
[12:32] Speaker 1: complexities of life, making choices that are not just convenient
[12:35] Speaker 1: and popular, but that align with your eternal truths. May
[12:39] Speaker 1: we always be open to growth that honors you, resisting
[12:41] Speaker 1: the temptation of a changing culture that pulls us away
[12:44] Speaker 1: from our core values and identity in Christ. We pray
[12:47] Speaker 1: these things with trust, knowing that even when we make mistakes,
[12:50] Speaker 1: you got us. We love you, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen.
[12:55] Speaker 1: Our last story of today comes out of Kentucky. The
[12:57] Speaker 1: recent incident involving Senator Mitch McConnell, the leader of the
[13:00] Speaker 1: GOP in the U.S. Senate, has raised pressing concerns about
[13:04] Speaker 1: the state of our nation's leadership. Video footage captured McConnell
[13:07] Speaker 1: freezing during a live press conference in Kentucky, possibly having
[13:11] Speaker 1: a health risk episode, marking the second such incident in
[13:15] Speaker 1: the past 40 days. In a society that highly values
[13:18] Speaker 1: mental acuity, the state of a senior official's health and
[13:21] Speaker 1: capability becomes an unavoidable topic of discussion. There are legitimate
[13:26] Speaker 1: questions about whether McConnell is fit to serve in a
[13:28] Speaker 1: position that demands quick decision-making, rigorous debate, and intellectual capacity.
[13:34] Speaker 1: The situation grows even more complicated when we consider that
[13:37] Speaker 1: McConnell's staff seem to be running the show, as is
[13:40] Speaker 1: also suspected with the case of Senator Dianne Feinstein from California,
[13:44] Speaker 1: whose physical and mental decline can no longer be hidden.
[13:48] Speaker 1: In the absence of leadership, power is often outsourced to
[13:51] Speaker 1: unelected individuals. For the functioning of democracy, this situation should
[13:55] Speaker 1: give us pause. The mental fitness of many of our
[13:58] Speaker 1: top elected officials have raised concerns across the board. from
[14:02] Speaker 1: McConnell to Feinstein and even the president. This phenomenon raises
[14:05] Speaker 1: questions about a generation of American politicians unwilling to pass
[14:09] Speaker 1: the baton to a new generation of leaders. And it's understandable.
[14:13] Speaker 1: People want to hold on to power and influence, and
[14:15] Speaker 1: they want to raise the banner high for their own
[14:18] Speaker 1: party and their own progress. But the lack of transparency
[14:22] Speaker 1: is alarming. McConnell's office has downplayed the incident as a
[14:25] Speaker 1: momentary lightheadedness. But that doesn't quell public concern. This has
[14:30] Speaker 1: happened several times now. and is crucial for elected officials
[14:33] Speaker 1: to be transparent about their physical and mental health status
[14:36] Speaker 1: as it directly impacts their ability to govern effectively. The
[14:39] Speaker 1: more hidden these issues are, the less informed the public
[14:42] Speaker 1: is to make electoral decisions. Now, the public's concern for
[14:45] Speaker 1: McConnell's health goes beyond party lines. However, a lack of
[14:49] Speaker 1: action or even acknowledgement from either party reflects a problematic
[14:53] Speaker 1: status quo. Legislative action recently seen in Kentucky seems aimed
[14:57] Speaker 1: more at securing the political power of a party than
[15:00] Speaker 1: ensuring effective leadership anyways. The lack of action can be
[15:04] Speaker 1: partly attributed to fear. Newer senators don't want to clash
[15:07] Speaker 1: with a powerful office that can make their lives difficult.
[15:11] Speaker 1: But if the concern for effective governance trumps political survival,
[15:15] Speaker 1: then it's time for a change. From a Christian viewpoint,
[15:19] Speaker 1: we want to be sensitive. People's health From the standpoint
[15:22] Speaker 1: of a believer, we want to be really sensitive. We
[15:25] Speaker 1: pray for McConnell's health, and we earnestly hope that he's okay.
[15:29] Speaker 1: The Bible teaches us that there's wisdom and counsel in
[15:31] Speaker 1: a multitude of advisors, and so we in no way
[15:34] Speaker 1: want this report to somehow be ageist. But the wisdom
[15:38] Speaker 1: sought should be active, vibrant, and in tune with the
[15:41] Speaker 1: realities of governance. Perhaps there is a beautiful opportunity for
[15:45] Speaker 1: the wealth and wisdom and experience from individuals like Dianne Feinstein,
[15:49] Speaker 1: like Mitch McConnell, to transition into advisory roles, mentorship roles,
[15:54] Speaker 1: instead of lawmaking ones. Proverbs 16.31 says, While age and
[16:02] Speaker 1: experience are very and incredibly valuable, they're not the only
[16:06] Speaker 1: factors that should guide leadership, especially when the signs suggest
[16:10] Speaker 1: a decline in capabilities. Leaders should have the ability to discern, judge,
[16:15] Speaker 1: and act on complex matters, a task that demands full
[16:18] Speaker 1: mental capability. The recent incidents involving Senator McConnell should serve
[16:22] Speaker 1: as a wake-up call, a moment of reflection for all,
[16:25] Speaker 1: irrespective of party affiliation. Has the power struggle for votes
[16:30] Speaker 1: and control caused a hostage situation in Washington, where elder
[16:34] Speaker 1: statesmen cannot retire because they want to hold ground for
[16:38] Speaker 1: their political party? Are they holding on to their influence
[16:41] Speaker 1: because they're afraid of the next generation? It may well
[16:44] Speaker 1: be time for the older generation to take on a
[16:47] Speaker 1: mentorship role. a role in which they're imparting their wisdom
[16:50] Speaker 1: and passing the baton and trust to the next generation. Maybe,
[16:55] Speaker 1: just maybe, they'll surprise them. Maybe the younger generation rising
[16:58] Speaker 1: up will uphold the ideals that these people have fought
[17:01] Speaker 1: for for their entire careers. With all this being said,
[17:05] Speaker 1: let's pray. Lord, we pray for wisdom and discernment in
[17:08] Speaker 1: our leaders and ourselves as we choose those who govern.
[17:11] Speaker 1: Grant us the courage to prioritize effective governance over partisan politics.
[17:15] Speaker 1: Help our leaders to recognize when it's time to step
[17:17] Speaker 1: back and allow a new generation to lead, ensuring that
[17:20] Speaker 1: they do what is best in the interests of all people. Lord,
[17:23] Speaker 1: we pray for Senator McConnell. We pray for Dianne Feinstein,
[17:27] Speaker 1: those whose health seem to be dramatically declining. We pray
[17:31] Speaker 1: that you would comfort them, and we pray that you
[17:33] Speaker 1: would be with their families as well, as they no
[17:35] Speaker 1: doubt have a lot of decisions to make about the future. Lord,
[17:38] Speaker 1: would you give all of us wisdom as we navigate life?
[17:41] Speaker 1: There's complexities, and there's egos, and there's all sort of
[17:44] Speaker 1: commitments we've made. We pray earnestly that you would help
[17:48] Speaker 1: us navigate all this with wisdom, with grace, and with
[17:51] Speaker 1: mercy for one another. And when one of us feels weak,
[17:54] Speaker 1: we pray that we would trust the community around us
[17:57] Speaker 1: enough to uphold us and to fill in the gaps.
[18:00] Speaker 1: We love you, Lord, and we trust that all things
[18:03] Speaker 1: work together for the good of those who love you
[18:05] Speaker 1: and are called according to your purpose. And when we
[18:07] Speaker 1: feel weak, your strength is made known, not just in
[18:10] Speaker 1: the way you empower us with your spirit, but in
[18:12] Speaker 1: the way you raise other people up to help. We
[18:15] Speaker 1: love you, Lord. It's in Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
[18:19] Speaker 1: Thank you for joining us today on Pray News. It
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