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To best aid his electability, whom should Trump pick as his VP nominee?

Ted Cruz
2 (5.3%)
Marco Rubio
1 (2.6%)
John Kasich
3 (7.9%)
Susana Martinez, governor of NM
6 (15.8%)
Nikki Haley, governor of SC
2 (5.3%)
Scott Walker
4 (10.5%)
Mia Love (R-UT - US House)
1 (2.6%)
Rick Perry
1 (2.6%)
Jim Webb
3 (7.9%)
Someone else (please comment)
15 (39.5%)

Total Members Voted: 35

Voting closed: June 17, 2016, 06:23:56 pm

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Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« on: May 08, 2016, 06:23:56 pm »
Have at it!  I'd appreciate serious answers only, but we can all use a good laugh now and again.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2016, 06:40:30 pm »
Can we have a "who cares" option?  :tongue2:

Failing that - how about Charles Ponzi?
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2016, 06:53:18 pm »
Quote from: EC on May 08, 2016, 06:40:30 pm
Can we have a "who cares" option?  :tongue2:

Failing that - how about Charles Ponzi?
I'm not happy about the impending Trump nomination either.  At least Ponzi schemed secretly :P  But as to "who cares," I do!  I'm #NeverHillary, not #NeverTrump.  Even if you're #NeverTrump, suppose you are a computer and have to pick the most likely "helpful" VP pick.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2016, 06:58:12 pm »
I was semi serious about Ponzi though - I keep hearing two connected things. Social Security entitlements need reforming, and that it's a Ponzi scheme. Who better to fix it than the guy that perfected it?  :shrug:
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2016, 07:02:00 pm »
Quote from: EC on May 08, 2016, 06:58:12 pm
I was semi serious about Ponzi though - I keep hearing two connected things. Social Security entitlements need reforming, and that it's a Ponzi scheme. Who better to fix it than the guy that perfected it?  :shrug:
I'm with you so much on SS.  When I was in law school in the early 90s I dabbled with a group called Lead Or Leave, non-partisan effort to reform SS.  Even then it was obvious we were headed for disaster.  Me, I favor transitioning over a decade or so into a la Chile to a system of forced savings -- but in your OWN account, invested by YOU in hundreds of government-audited ETFs, mutual funds, etc.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2016, 07:23:00 pm »
Anybody would be a fool to sign on with the USS Trumptanic  :chairbang:
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2016, 07:36:55 pm »
Quote from: RAT Patrol on May 08, 2016, 07:24:05 pm
Didn't vote.  Don't care.  It should be someone seeking to destroy their reputation with conservatives.


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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2016, 07:39:41 pm »
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2016, 07:43:31 pm »
Quote from: pogo101 on May 08, 2016, 06:53:18 pm
I'm not happy about the impending Trump nomination either.  At least Ponzi schemed secretly :P  But as to "who cares," I do!  I'm #NeverHillary, not #NeverTrump.  Even if you're #NeverTrump, suppose you are a computer and have to pick the most likely "helpful" VP pick.

Why? There is no difference between them and they are both full members of the Clintoon Crime Syndicate!
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2016, 07:46:05 pm »
I voted for someone else  and my comment is Bernie Sanders!

They are both CRAZY and would work well with each other!
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2016, 07:46:07 pm »
Quote from: EC on May 08, 2016, 06:58:12 pm
I was semi serious about Ponzi though - I keep hearing two connected things. Social Security entitlements need reforming, and that it's a Ponzi scheme. Who better to fix it than the guy that perfected it?  :shrug:

Ponzi has passed on.  But his modern day equal ....Bernie Madoff is available, with a pardon.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2016, 08:26:43 pm »
Seriously, he should pick Oprah. It would cement who he really is.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2016, 08:29:45 pm »
Quote from: bolobaby on May 08, 2016, 08:26:43 pm
Seriously, he should pick Oprah. It would cement who he really is.
Well, he's spoken very favorably about Oprah in the past, but there is not way on God's green earth that Oprah would sign on.  She may find him pleasant private company, but she doesn't share his politics.
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« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2016, 11:20:00 pm »
Trump-Sanders 2016
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2016, 11:30:43 pm »
I voted someone else. He should fully cap off this absurdity by selecting a monkey to be his VP.


TRUMP/MONKEY 2016
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« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2016, 11:59:56 pm »
Quote from: Frank Cannon on May 08, 2016, 11:30:43 pm
I voted someone else. He should fully cap off this absurdity by selecting a monkey to be his VP.


TRUMP/MONKEY 2016

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« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2016, 12:22:04 am »
Other...try Daffy Duck. Then they can both quack equally.   :th_10444:
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2016, 12:37:53 am »
Bernie Sanders

The only way he is going to get all the cross over Dims the Trump supporters keep talking about is to feel the Bern. Of course, other than Hilliary Bernie is the most philosophically compatible with Trump and he has smaller hands than Hilliary so Trump wont feel threatened...
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« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2016, 12:48:13 am »
Trump-Sanders

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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2016, 01:09:24 am »
Man, I though *I* was Druck Fump ... I hate trump, but if it's Him vs Hillary or Sanders, I'm with Him.  Idiotic, Trumpanzee, Spray-tanned Him.  We just have to surround him (staffing wise) with true conservatives to minimize the damage.
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« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2016, 01:16:03 am »
Quote from: pogo101 on May 09, 2016, 01:09:24 am
Man, I though *I* was Druck Fump ... I hate trump, but if it's Him vs Hillary or Sanders, I'm with Him.  Idiotic, Trumpanzee, Spray-tanned Him.  We just have to surround him (staffing wise) with true conservatives to minimize the damage.

How are we going to surround him with anything? The President chooses his cabinet and advisors.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2016, 01:23:13 am »
Quote from: Frank Cannon on May 09, 2016, 01:16:03 am
How are we going to surround him with anything? The President chooses his cabinet and advisors.
Fair enough: You can't force the top guy to listen to anyone.  But you can pressure.  You can make it clear that he's only there on pain of listening to certain people.  CONSERVATIVES.  Team of Rivals and all that.
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« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2016, 01:39:22 am »
More childish nonsense from the never/Trumps. Anything to ruin  an attempt at a civil question and poll. Thanks for your attempt.
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« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2016, 07:58:48 am »
Sanders or Clinton.  They're his natural counterparts, or did you miss Trump's swing to liberal positions on taxes and the minimum wage.
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« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2016, 08:05:29 am »
Don't really care since I ain't voting for him no matter who joins him on the ticket.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2016, 08:37:18 am »
Quote from: A-Lert on May 09, 2016, 01:39:22 am
More childish nonsense from the never/Trumps. Anything to ruin  an attempt at a civil question and poll. Thanks for your attempt.

I agree...when did they turn into Leftists?????


Do they not realize this pick could be the next POTUS?
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« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2016, 08:47:13 am »
The real question is does it ever matter who these guys pick as VP? Does it ever have an effect?

Trump should probably pick someone either establishment or traditionally conservative like Cruz as VP, to unify I guess. But it never, ever makes a difference. For better or for worse Trump is the bill of goods.
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« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2016, 10:58:14 am »
Quote from: A-Lert on May 09, 2016, 01:39:22 am
More childish nonsense from the never/Trumps. Anything to ruin  an attempt at a civil question and poll. Thanks for your attempt.

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« Reply #28 on: May 09, 2016, 11:18:25 am »
Quote from: Bruce Campbells Chin on May 09, 2016, 08:04:20 am
To give a serious answer, I'd say Newt.  He's the only person Trump could pick that might make me support him.

And it's not because I'm a particularly huge fan of Newt, either.  But I see him as perhaps the one outside person who could have the most influence over Trump given his age, pedigree, etc..  He would probably be the most influential VP Trump could pick, and anyone who could have influence over Trump is a good thing.

The problem I have with most of the ticket-balancing choices (Martinez, etc.) is that they're just putting earrings on a pig.  All they might do is make Trump more electable in the eyes of some, which won't really change anything about the guy.

While Newt might persuade some of the NeverTrumps to waver,  it doesn't look like Trump is going to run his campaign by appealing to conservatives.   We're like African American voters in the Democratic party -  it will be assumed we have nowhere else to go.   I think Trump is intrigued by forging an alliance with Sanders voters - folks who are as alienated and disaffected as the Trumpsters.   And just as susceptible to the easy answers of a demagogue.   
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« Reply #29 on: May 09, 2016, 11:31:04 am »
Quote from: Jazzhead on May 09, 2016, 11:18:25 am
While Newt might persuade some of the NeverTrumps to waver,  it doesn't look like Trump is going to run his campaign by appealing to conservatives.   We're like African American voters in the Democratic party -  it will be assumed we have nowhere else to go.   I think Trump is intrigued by forging an alliance with Sanders voters - folks who are as alienated and disaffected as the Trumpsters.   And just as susceptible to the easy answers of a demagogue.

Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.
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« Reply #30 on: May 09, 2016, 12:28:00 pm »
This poll is, in all probability, moot....since Trump will no doubt pick the one that is the least likely to be a successful 'pick' for VP...and the least popular among the right in the USA.

Now...I would love to be wrong on this and would love to be wrong about Trump...who, IMO, is acting as the "spoiler" candidate with the intent to destroy the GOP 'from within' for the liberals/Democrats.  It would thrill me, in fact.  But...I don't think that thrill is coming any time soon (if ever).
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« Reply #31 on: May 09, 2016, 12:30:54 pm »
Quote from: wolfcreek on May 09, 2016, 11:31:04 am
Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

Trump, himself, will deserve a good measure of credit for that... due to his own inflammatory and divisive rhetoric.  It's almost as if he 'wants' folks to not like him and just stay home on election day [blink blink].  He has certainly managed to alienate enough folks on the right, the very same voters he would need in order to defeat Hillary.  Coincidence?  Nah.
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« Reply #32 on: May 09, 2016, 12:39:38 pm »
Quote from: wolfcreek on May 09, 2016, 11:31:04 am
Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

Dude, haven't you heard? Trump doesn't need my vote!

He's the dealmaker. He made an offer. I accepted it.

What a deal!
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« Reply #33 on: May 09, 2016, 12:45:03 pm »
Quote from: wolfcreek on May 09, 2016, 11:31:04 am
Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

And that will have to be enough.

But after the election,  the repudiation of Trumpism will allow principled, limited government, liberty-centric conservatism to re-establish itself.   The movement is doomed unless we act to cut out the cancer.     
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« Reply #34 on: May 09, 2016, 01:04:56 pm »
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Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

wah wah, stop the Trumpertantrums.

You didn't want conservative votes anyway, remember.
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« Reply #35 on: May 09, 2016, 01:06:53 pm »
Quote from: wolfcreek on May 09, 2016, 08:37:18 am
I agree...when did they turn into Leftists?????

Trump is a leftist.

It doesn't really matter to me which of the 2 terrible candidates win, I want them both to lose.
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« Reply #36 on: May 09, 2016, 01:10:30 pm »
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And that will have to be enough.

But after the election,  the repudiation of Trumpism will allow principled, limited government, liberty-centric conservatism to re-establish itself.   The movement is doomed unless we act to cut out the cancer.   

I think I heard that in '08 and in '12. 
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« Reply #37 on: May 09, 2016, 01:13:02 pm »
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Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

Nope.  I am not responsible for what others do with their votes.  It is the STrumpets who are responsible for having picked a nominee who cannot win against Clinton, arguably the weakest democrat candidate in living history. 
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« Reply #38 on: May 09, 2016, 01:39:22 pm »
Quote from: Bill Cipher on May 09, 2016, 01:13:02 pm
Nope.  I am not responsible for what others do with their votes.  It is the STrumpets who are responsible for having picked a nominee who cannot win against Clinton, arguably the weakest democrat candidate in living history.

To be fair, we don't know that yet.
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« Reply #39 on: May 09, 2016, 02:02:36 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on May 09, 2016, 12:30:54 pm
Trump, himself, will deserve a good measure of credit for that... due to his own inflammatory and divisive rhetoric.  It's almost as if he 'wants' folks to not like him and just stay home on election day [blink blink].  He has certainly managed to alienate enough folks on the right, the very same voters he would need in order to defeat Hillary.  Coincidence?  Nah.

I was a Cruz guy yet, nothing Trump said made me upset.

Seems there are some way too many overly sensitive people these days.

That aside, Hillary will hurt a lot more 'feelings' before she's done.
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« Reply #40 on: May 09, 2016, 02:04:13 pm »
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To be fair, we don't know that yet.

Not only to many believe that but, they're trying to convince others that Hillary can't lose.
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« Reply #41 on: May 09, 2016, 02:15:28 pm »
I figured I'd answer the question seriously, even though I'm #Nevertrump.

 From the list of candidates in the poll, I picked Jim Webb.   Someone with the reputation as a seasoned military leader would be the best fit for Trump.  The best thing the Veep pick can bring to a Trump Presidency is the sobriety and level-headedness needed to curb Trump's ego, temper and impulsiveness with respect to national security matters.  That's the stuff that can get us all killed.   

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« Reply #42 on: May 10, 2016, 12:09:44 am »
Quote from: A-Lert on May 09, 2016, 01:39:22 am
More childish nonsense from the never/Trumps. Anything to ruin  an attempt at a civil question and poll. Thanks for your attempt.
If Trump were a true conservative and had the credentials to prove it, he might get more respect. But he doesn't and he won't.

Maybe, just maybe, if he chose Cruz (if he were to accept on the condition he were to be nominated to the SCOTUS) it would give Trump leverage with the Senate...consent or he will as President of the Senate make life miserable.
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« Reply #43 on: May 10, 2016, 01:09:14 am »
Quote from: Jazzhead on May 09, 2016, 02:15:28 pm

 From the list of candidates in the poll, I picked Jim Webb.   Someone with the reputation as a seasoned military leader would be the best fit for Trump.  The best thing the Veep pick can bring to a Trump Presidency is the sobriety and level-headedness needed to curb Trump's ego, temper and impulsiveness with respect to national security matters.  That's the stuff that can get us all killed.   

Just announce him as VP and Sec of Defense too
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« Reply #44 on: May 10, 2016, 02:10:18 am »
Quote from: geronl on May 10, 2016, 01:09:14 am
Just announce him as VP and Sec of Defense too
Webb's problem, particularly teamed with Trump of all people, is that he is openly pro-abortion-rights.  And come on, Trump is pro-choice, his protestations to the contrary recently (after the age of 65 -- again, come ON) notwithstanding.  Enough anti-abortion voters would decide to sit on their hands, and we are again left with the witch.  I'd be ok-ish with Webb otherwise; maybe he could sign a blood oath of some sort?
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« Reply #45 on: May 10, 2016, 03:00:09 am »
Quote from: RetBobbyMI on May 10, 2016, 12:09:44 am
If Trump were a true conservative and had the credentials to prove it, he might get more respect. But he doesn't and he won't.

Maybe, just maybe, if he chose Cruz (if he were to accept on the condition he were to be nominated to the SCOTUS) it would give Trump leverage with the Senate...consent or he will as President of the Senate make life miserable.

The problem Cruz has is his unpopularity with his peers in congress. I'm not so sure he could get confirmation if nominated for the SCOTUS.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #46 on: May 10, 2016, 06:05:11 am »
Trump, the only person to pick himself as VP, then have the VP fire himself from the top position just to do it all over again.... Then flip flop for years back and forth if it was the correct thing to do.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #47 on: May 10, 2016, 07:15:50 am »
Those who oppose Trump fall, basically speaking, into two categories - those who view him as unprincipled/a changeling/just another liberal, and those who view him as, well,  a wackobird.    I'm mainly in the latter camp.   And for someone with my kinds of concerns,  I can't think of a better choice for Trump's VP than Jim Webb. 

 Webb may have ideological flaws (as noted earlier, he's pro-choice),  but he's the one choice that telegraphs Trump's seriousness and humility to seek the kind of counsel he'll need as President.  Webb's resume is varied and actually quite amazing,  he'd have cross-party appeal,  and he brings heft to the one area - foreign policy - where Trump's personality scares  people the most.   

Webb also,  like Trump and the rest of us, has a problem with Hillary -  he said a few months ago he wouldn't vote for Clinton but might for Trump.

Free advice from a confirmed #NeverTrump is worth the price paid,  but if Trump were to ask me, his best veep option is Jim Webb.   
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #48 on: May 10, 2016, 07:50:03 am »
I nominate Jazzhead.  He'll bring a true sense of the president with him when he takes on the position of Vice President.
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Re: Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?
« Reply #49 on: May 10, 2016, 08:41:44 am »
Quote from: Jazzhead on May 10, 2016, 07:15:50 am
Those who oppose Trump fall, basically speaking, into two categories - those who view him as unprincipled/a changeling/just another liberal, and those who view him as, well,  a wackobird.    I'm mainly in the latter camp.   And for someone with my kinds of concerns,  I can't think of a better choice for Trump's VP than Jim Webb. 

 Webb may have ideological flaws (as noted earlier, he's pro-life),  but he's the one choice that telegraphs Trump's seriousness and humility to seek the kind of counsel he'll need as President.  Webb's resume is varied and actually quite amazing,  he'd have cross-party appeal,  and he brings heft to the one area - foreign policy - where Trump's personality scares  people the most.   

Webb also,  like Trump and the rest of us, has a problem with Hillary -  he said a few months ago he wouldn't vote for Clinton but might for Trump.

Free advice from a confirmed #NeverTrump is worth the price paid,  but if Trump were to ask me, his best veep option is Jim Webb.

Hmmm! I view him as just another liberal wacko!
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