Video: Jindal explains fiscal responsibility at Obama summit
posted at 5:50 pm on February 23, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Want to know why Republicans are so high on Bobby Jindal? Watch him take two minutes to stake out the kind of economic policy territory that the GOP couldn’t find with both hands and a flashlight in two successive national elections:
Jindal sounds poised, informed, and reasonable while eviscerating the Porkulus bill. Instead of working explicitly from a philosophical point of view, he rattles off the facts of Porkulus to establish the basis for his fiscal conservatism. In doing so, Jindal enjoys much more credibility as a critic of Obama’s economic plans — and forces Obama to defend his plans on the specifics rather than Chicken Little diatribes.
Can Jindal maintain this poise and eloquence for the next four years and become the voice of the loyal opposition? If so, I can’t wait for 2012.
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Just thinking about that gives me a headache!
JetBoy on February 23, 2009 at 7:02 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHA….U just got levelled so hard buddy, aww i love a good level… clasic!
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Y-not on February 23, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Considering some of the egotistical idiots I’ve seen around here since open enrollment the other day, be careful what you ask for.
kingsjester on February 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
ernesto:
Look at a map. There is no way there would even be roads in Alaska if the feds did not kick in…just like they do in every other state. And if the feds did not contribute that would make it that much more expensive to get those natural resources out of there. There are not as many people in Oklahoma as there are New York either, but if there was not a federal highway fund it would be that much more difficult to get from Los Angeles to New York City. What a tragedy that would be.
Terrye on February 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
LOL u might have to play alot of internet poker to understand my last post.
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
I’ll gladly pay more to an Alaskan than to a New Yorker. A bad day in Alaska means -40 degrees. A bad day in New York is when traffic in the tunnel is slow.
portlandon on February 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Here’s a repeat on that poll. There was only one question on it. It was from early February before the “stimulus”:
That’s pretty mild stuff, no matter how the Florida Today headlines it. A Somewhat Approve really doesn’t indicate you’re ready to stand up and applaud.
I have yet to see one Floridian on this board who would say Yes to Crist.
INC on February 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM
LMFAO OFFS. .05% Alaska is getting compared to New York and California getting????? I hope you realize New York and California are recieving most of the Stimulus… on the rest of the U.S. who didn’t want this to begin with.
Even Michigan (who is about as broke as California has been) won’t be receiving anything compared to those States.
But then you also forget that the Federal Government (BLM, MMS etc) has stakes in over half of Alaska. I.E. we can’t live or drill on it. Because it is National Park…
And who is the idiot who is giving crap? ernesto… stop and think before you open your mouth!
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM
LOL! I am more of a Palin girl myself, but I like this moniker. A lot. ;)
It will be interesting to see if Jindal does get the nomination how the MSM will manage to practice their special brand of bigotry against him while still giving a pass to The One. I really can’t wait to refer to Keith Olbermann as a RAAAACCCCIIISSSSTTTT!!!
NoLeftTurn on February 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM
I love both Jindal and Palin and would love to see that ticket in some way, shape, or form in 2012. Heck, I would take one of them winning and the other somewhere in the cabinet (Palin for Energy or some such). I don’t care. I am just glad that there are Republicans out there who make me excited to be involved in the GOP again!!
XWing5 on February 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Agree. But you have to face the fight with the facts of todays world. Besides hopefully be a principled conservative; a GOP nominee in 2012 will have to:
1. Raise HUNDREDS of $ millions just to stay competitive with Obama and his federally funded ACORN get-out-the-vote machine.
2. Be charismatic enough to appeal to a vast number of voters who base their vote on perception and not detailed reading of policy papers.
3. Sucessfully fight off an extremely hostile press who will use any past discression against you without hesitation.
I think Palin could overcome all three. She is already raising gobs of money, has the charisma and did survive the worst media onslaught in US History.
Could Jindal? Perhaps, but I am not so sure. I for one would like to see him serve a second term as governor and then become our nominee in 2016 or 2020.
Norwegian on February 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Sorry, forgot the link to the poll.
INC on February 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM
I hear Gov. Crist is holding seminars for Floridians on how to puncture the ballot all the way through. Don’t want any CHADS buggering up anything.
portlandon on February 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM
He did not specify what each tax cut was for. Any tax cut is a good tax cut. The tax cut he did specify was:
That is my kind of tax cut…..
Nelsa on February 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM
OMG! Don’t HEX us YET!
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM
what was the percentage of income tax?
I don’t have an income tax, so I would like to know what you paid then and now.
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Perhaps the best strategy would be for us to run someone named Chad!
Y-not on February 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Y’all don’t give Republican primary voters much credit.
Buford Gooch on February 23, 2009 at 6:41 PM
True. Ultimately, Republican voters will decide who the nominee. Although, the media somewhat helps by pushing a certain candidate into the spotlight. I wonder who will be the Republican media darling during the primary?
terryannonline on February 23, 2009 at 6:44 PM
———-
There’s a reason for that….
The early primaries are on the blue coast, not the red heartland….
Those of us who are hardcore conservatives have a choice of the LibDem “open primary” leftovers.
Mew
acat on February 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Jindal is on it!!……hussein will eat his dust!
christene on February 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM
I think you’re underestimating the impact that someone like Arlen Specter could have on the campaign.
Go ahead and laugh, but if we went from Bush to McCain, that means Specter would be next in that logical progression.
And if he can’t pull it off, we can always go for the sure thing: Jim Jeffords in 2016!
logis on February 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM
I feel Jindal would be a great candidate for the GOP but I am not sure if your base will go for it.
You have this huge social conservative part of your base going for Palin so that needs to be reconciled first.
You do have a lot of time and as other posters mentioned 2010 comes before 2012.
It will be interesting in four years. The only “tiny” problem you have is that if the economy recovers, even slightly, it would be hard to run against Obama.
But the future is a long way off…
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Jindal / Palin would make a great team. She could wow the base and be the “attack dog” on the opposition, and fill up stadiums, he could be the “brain” full of facts and figures and solid competence. Both of them will have four more years of experience in 2012 than now, and Jindal had statewide executive experience prior to becoming Governor, and has also served in Congress. At some point, they will have to start taking positions on foreign policy, their only weakness.
Steve Z on February 23, 2009 at 7:12 PM
I just want a GOPer with enough balls, errrrr, manhood, errrrrrr courage to call the Democrats out on all their crap. No one has done that.
Notorious GOP on February 23, 2009 at 7:13 PM
There are a lot of fiscal conservatives and reform-oriented conservatives who are enthusiastic about Palin. Certainly, there a lot of them represented here at Hot Air.
Y-not on February 23, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Nope it’s 82.
Ted Torgerson on February 23, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Let me practice:
Foul demons of Obama, be GONE!
Right_of_Attila on February 23, 2009 at 7:15 PM
That’s just mean.
terryannonline on February 23, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Palin is already on the front for Foriegn policy. She just got done visiting Russia concerning issues with Villages and energy problems they have.
But Palin is also an energy buff on many levels. She is the President of the I.O.G.C.C. and is head of a few other things.
Jindals background in Medical coverage for his State and also being a Congressman would be benificial, except he has no real Foreign Policy …..
Put them both together… Energy plus Medical and they (if Jindal has slashed his States budget) are fiscally responsible and conservative…. hmmmm this team may be unstoppable for the future. If they can both work as a team.
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:17 PM
and you being at 75 counts for?
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:17 PM
And that’s in the base-20 (vigesimal) numbering system!
;-)
Y-not on February 23, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Remember nature abhors a vacuum. I don’t think the GOP has to worry about worthy candidates coming forward to contest the 2012 primary.
But we should concern ourselves with is ending the primaries as soon as possible to give the nominee a fair chance to compete with Obama in money, volunteers, technology, message and the decision who to make VP.
technopeasant on February 23, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Why didn’t the Alaskan media report on this?
TimeTraveler on February 23, 2009 at 7:23 PM
They did, it was a blip.
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Hmmm. I don’t know about that one. The Dems had a long primary last time around and turned out theie way. Actually, I think it might have helped Obama because he had already spent a considerable amount of time in several states.
terryannonline on February 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Sigh. Assume all my posts have a /sarc tag.
I meant I do have an IQ above 40 (it’s about 82 though I just estimated) and I am supporting Sarah Heath Palin to be the next president of the United States and I’m in TeamSarah and I am a contributor to SarahPAC. So you see I was making fun of myself while at the same time expressing my support for Governor Palin, while not criticizing in any way Governor Jindal……
Ted Torgerson on February 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM
He has my vote.
Aronne on February 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM
You really need to ask?
portlandon on February 23, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Why do people insist that they don’t want to do a thing, and then proceed do that thing?
TheUnrepentantGeek on February 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Sure, if she rebuilds her image she can work for your base but you are not thinking about independants.
Jindal works better for people not aligned with a particular party.
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Obama: I welcome the debate and honest disagrements on philosopy and opinions (under his breath) but I won.
I like Jindal and he does seem to be well versed on this so called stimulus.
Blind_Mule on February 23, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Drudge: US to give $900 million to rebuild Gaza. I hope Jindal has the stones to bring this up. This isn’t a Marshall Plan; it’s funding more terrorism.
Wethal on February 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM
It’s a level buddy…. deal with it. Seriously tho how anyone could fail to see i was being ironic is beyond me (i was intentionally contradicting myself). Sweet level imo
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:34 PM
I want the GOP committee to start vetting any potential candidates for 2012 NOW. I want the GOP cmte to know everything there is to know about each candidate before they ever even hint they’re going to run. I think the GOP needs to establish a core set of principles and if any candidate begins to jot off the path, they’re out of the running. I think the GOP should start out with 5 or less candidates for the primaries and they better all be equally strong. If we start out in the primary with 10 candidates again, there’ll be so much in-fighting, the media and the DEMS will systematically pick them off one by one and we’ll be left with a McCain.
I think Jindal is very articulate and that’s more than can be said for the current POTUS and (God love him) GW Bush. He’s obviously very knowledgeable.
And if the GOP gets hung up on abortion rights one more time I’ll scream out loud. As a party if we can’t get up there and say “personally I am pro-life, but I think the matter should be up to each individual STATE and NOT the federal government,” then as a party we’re stupid. If you can say it should be a state’s issue as is gay marriage and various other things (list them), then we’re missing the boat. If we say that, it stops critics. We’re saying “leave it up to the people.” It’s really that simple if we don’t screw it up.
Furthermore, whomever the GOP candidates are, I certainly hope they’re 55 years old at the most. Just being brutally honest.
Oink on February 23, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:34 PM
As long as you have yourself, you’ll never be alone.
kingsjester on February 23, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Palin will never win any votes that republicans wouldnt have won anyway, independents hate her (especially independent women go figure).
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:36 PM
I barely understand what you just said and I consider myself to be fairly intelligent.
Oink on February 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM
I don’t think it’s beneficial for Jindal to get too tied up with a lot of debate this early, especially with Foreign Policy.
If he wants a chance in 2012 he should just concentrate on his State and build it up.
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM
You mean former POTUS GW Bush, he’s retired now.
terryannonline on February 23, 2009 at 7:38 PM
I said forever, You said goodbye
Your turn
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:38 PM
prove that.
I am independent… and I have backed her since before the beginning.
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Equan:
I don’t think Independent women hate Palin. In fact according to a poll I heard the other day {Gallup I think}, she is the second most admired woman in America. Hillary is the first. So obviously she is not hated by most people, independent or otherwise.
Terrye on February 23, 2009 at 7:40 PM
If you posted on 2+2 or played internet poker you’d get it
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Palin is polling 60%+ with independents
but back to Jindal … he should guard against becoming “the media’s candidate”
joey24007 on February 23, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Jindal is not boring…He really reminds me of a Kennedy back in the day.
tomas on February 23, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Look, I know much doubt has been expressed with the new generation of conservatives, but I see Jindal as the real thing. Lets not let the Main streem press control the image portrayed of him, lets take control of this from the begining and turn him into the next prime time candidate. Notice that he was in the back of the crowed when the question was asked, but once he came forward he took control without hesitation. Leaders do that and he’s one to follow.
daverenkel on February 23, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:38 PM
All I’m trying to tell you is that arrogance and condescending rhetoric is not very well received around here.
kingsjester on February 23, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Most if not every poll done during the latter stages of the election cycle pointed to palin being a turnoff for independent voters, i’m far to lazy to copy and paste them for you so go find them yorself
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:43 PM
joey:
I don’t know about that. Obama was the media’s candidate and he is the President now.
Terrye on February 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM
I just don’t get what people see in Palin that people don’t see in Jindal besides the fact that Palin has more of an electric personality.
Jindal just has more substance where it matters in terms of knowledge of economics (taxes, budgeting, etc.) as well as being a governor of a more diverse state.
Can someone list what Palin has over Jindal?
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM
I meant … I hope he doesn’t become the Republican media candidate
sorry lol
joey24007 on February 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Equan:
Oh please, you are too lazy to paste them blah blah blah.
Terrye on February 23, 2009 at 7:45 PM
All I’m trying to tell you is that arrogance and condescending rhetoric is not very well received around here.
OK point taken, im kinda drunk, just won some money feeling a little over-exuberant, my bad srry
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:46 PM
joey:
We need a candidate who can either counter the media or use them. That is just the truth. I would like to believe that the media will be powerless to make or break a candidate by 2012, but that is just not realistic.
Terrye on February 23, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Video: Jindal schools David Gregory on states rights during Meet the Press.
Nelsa on February 23, 2009 at 7:47 PM
????
What does that have to do with this thread? Or intelligence in general?
cs89 on February 23, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Other then actually dealing with the oil companies, cut the State budget about 1 billion (accumlative and overall), sueing the federal government concerning the wildlife, trying to get a gas pipeline built and getting the paperwork thru and finally going, also getting a fair tax for oil companies on Alaska that go up and down due to oil prices which the oil companies signed onto, not letting gay marriage happen yet letting those who want medical coverage (not just if you are gay but in a LTR) into law, working with our veterans up here concerning their care and living standards.
She has done everything she said she would do when elected. EVERYTHING! She also did it within the first year she was Gov. which is a far cry from many states and we aren’t the smallest in population anymore.
She also turned down the “bridge to nowhere money” and when the Federal Gov wouldn’t take it back she said fine and used it on other projects, namely road construction.
I could go on if you would like me too.
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:53 PM
I could go on if you would like me too.
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Don’t have an exhaustive list, and don’t think Palin has a lot “over” Jindal. As to what she brings to the table-
Had a pretty rapid rise in AK govt., while taking on her own party at times.
Presided over a state budget in a fiscally responsible manner (sent money back to citizens when high oil $ filled coffers, also built cash reserves).
Ran for VP, energized a previously apathetic GOP.
Lives her social con philosophy, without running as the “true Christian” candidate.
Survived the harshest media attacks seen in years, came out with her popularity largely intact.
That’s my thumbnail sketch of what she has to offer. If Jindal’s a better pick, I think the path is open for him to prove it. She’ll have to prove herself all over again too, if she wants it.
cs89 on February 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Oh she also sold that stupid jet that the previous gov bought, which no Alaskan wanted and used tax payers money.
She is trying to open up ANWR still.
She had the gas tax taken off for a year to help Alaskans out .08 a gallon.
Listened to the people and tried to help by giving every person qualified in Alaska a 1200.00 energy rebate check from the Alaska budget (which was actually the over balance) to help with the problems with gas, fuel, electric.
I can still go on.
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 7:58 PM
I presume there was polling done on how an Obama vs Palin election might of played out, i’d be interested to see those numbers
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM
I love the mental acrobats that go on around to justify positions.
If Beck is right, then Palin doesn’t have a prayer in hell. If Beck is wrong, then Palin needs to show what she’s done in Alaska can be repliacted on a national scale. Otherwise, all she’ll have to bank is hoping Barry’s negatives reach W territory. And before any savant thinks that’s a winning strategy, go ask Kerry how that worked out for him.
Whoever the nominee is, we’re not talking about him.
Just ask yourself a simple question – who’s the one person that’s actually proven they can rebuild a country? Now who do you think the Dems are most afraid of?
budfox on February 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Pretty interesting. I guess McCain’s camp did you guys a disservice with not relaying this correctly.
Will need to research both Palin and Jindal side by side to see who really is the stronger candidate.
As much as you guys do not like him Obama will be a ridiculously tough candidate to face in 2012.
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Sarah who?
jgapinoy on February 23, 2009 at 8:02 PM
She sounds swell
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 8:02 PM
I liked Jindal before I knew too much about Palin. Although I like them both, I think Palin would give 0bama a better fight due to that she seems more aggressive than Jindal and will provide a better contrast.
Lou Budvis on February 23, 2009 at 8:04 PM
I wanna learn more about this guy…not much out there, but he seems centered and focused. Heck, Jindal/Palin or vice versa!
ProudPalinFan on February 23, 2009 at 8:05 PM
If I am a uber-conservative worker and I live in Florida, and will back Jindal if he runs, can I quit being a rich, bigoted raaaaaaacist? It’s all so tiring and time consuming (and he has very tanned skin) heh
Ris4victory on February 23, 2009 at 8:06 PM
The idea of a Jindal-Romney-Palin cage fight makes me smile except when I think of the bad blood that could be produced from it.
spmat on February 23, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Maybe im wrong on this but could somebody point me to some polling or statistical analysis that shows palin can win a national election within the paramaters of the current party registration numbers.
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 8:09 PM
ernesto, I am not sure what you are saying here. Are you agreeing with me that he isn’t impressive because he doesn’t condemn the bill and the principle behind it or did you misread my quote and think that I support Jindal’s weak condemnation of the bill?
King of the Britons on February 23, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 8:02 PM
If you’re really “kinda drunk”, you need to go sleep it off. If you’re just trying to mess with all of us, then you’re the rear end of Caligla’s horse and are becoming a bore very quickly.
kingsjester on February 23, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Those numbers, if from then last campaign, would be pretty much meaningless except as a measure of how much bad press Palin got. Sarah Palin wasn’t in her own campaign; she was in McCain’s. I’d be more interested in seeing how many here would view Jindal after going through the media wringer that Palin did. I’d say, not very favorably. I think too many are willing to let DK, DU, HuffPo and the rest of the moonbat kooks nix their own candidates for them.
Having said that, I like both Govs. Palin and Jindal and at this point would be proud to have either as a candidate.
ddrintn on February 23, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Caligla=Caligula
typing too fast. Oops.
kingsjester on February 23, 2009 at 8:11 PM
What will be really interesting, now thinking about it, is how Palin handles the revenue shortfall she is experiencing due to the loss in oil/gas revenue her state gets.
If she handles that well then we can talk further.
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 8:12 PM
here:
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/news.php?id=1655
upinak on February 23, 2009 at 8:13 PM
I don’t remember Malcolm McDowell doing anything with a horse… cmon i said srry plus my last post was competely serious
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Don’t count out Romney in 2012, and Newt always lurks, though I don’t think he’d ever get elected.
Like Jindal, and don’t forget Pawlenty. He’s sharp, articulate and has good fiscal conservative creds.
Cantor is up and coming, though I don’t see him doing the prez thing in 2012, and Sanford is trying to stake a claim to the GOP mantle.
At least we have a few names to talk about for the next four years of Obama hell.
redfoxbluestate on February 23, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Oh, my. With current party registration numbers (I think 95:5 Democrat, is that right?) maybe we should nominate Hillary.
Look, the Republicans are out of favor and out of power now. Let’s have a few years of Obama-Reid-Pelosi and let’s see how enthusiastic the country remains for those juggernaut Dems.
ddrintn on February 23, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Jindal strikes me as this generation’s Jack Kemp. Pages and pages of great ideas and a quick and detailed mind to match, but also rather dry in presentation. Palin vs. Jindal would be like Reagan vs. Kemp.
PackerBronco on February 23, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Drunk or sober, I think we’re seeing the best s/he’s got.
Y-not on February 23, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Bill Clinton advice to Obama.
http://themoderatevoice.com/26679/cutting-national-debt-a-shallow-promise/
The Clintons will go rogue, the question is when?
Dr Evil on February 23, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Not bad. Assuming a future increase in oil/gas revenue she could theoretically make up the cuts in the FY2010 retirement benefits program budgets without much damage to those programs in the long term.
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 8:19 PM
I presume there was polling done on how an Obama vs Palin election might of played out, i’d be interested to see those numbers
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM
I love Sarah Palin. I’ve defended her at length here at HA. I do not, however think she stands a chance of overcoming what the media has done to her. Having said that, I would love to be proven wrong.
anniekc on February 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
I agree.
I have seen videos where she went up against two policy wonks in her run for Alaska governor and she easily handled any issue brought in simply by being herself.
We’ll need to see how Jindal fairs with debates against smooth opponents.
ckoeber on February 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Does anyone else find John Ziegler as distasteful as i do, he’s got one of those faces you really wanna just hit.. no
Equanim1ty found on February 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Frankly I don’t see any difference between what he said and what every other Republican has been saying regarding the stimulus. He mentioned three things, all of which I’ve heard numerous times out of the mouths of Republicans scratching for something to criticize: $50 mil for the national endowment of the arts, $1 bil for the census, and $300 mil for green cars, then…”and several others” that go unnamed. The validity of those provisions can be debated, but they amount to <2% of the bill, so Obama has it right and created a frame for these arguments that the majority of the public agrees with: yes the bill isn’t perfect, but a strong spending stimulus is what the economy needs and any Republican nitpicking about small line items while still trying to sell the effectiveness of tax cuts is simply positioning him or herself for a 2012 run for president.
underceij on February 23, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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