Trump campaign death spiral

Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Disinhibition
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
If someone close to you has dementia, you might notice that they stop following these social rules and behave in a way that’s very out of character for them.
This is called disinhibition, and it can look like:
- rude, tactless or hurtful comments
- sexual comments or inappropriate flirting
- undressing in public places
- touching their genitals in public
- impulsive actions, like dangerous driving.

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibition


I agree with Alzheimer patients having disinhibitions, my mom suffers from the disease, but I just think he is unraveling because he sees the writing on the wall. Trump is scared sh*tliss about going to jail and just cannot focus anymore. Also he must be exhausted on the campaign trail, so he keeps making mistakes, or forgets to use a filter and his real thoughts come through. Plus, he is an idiot and a racist!


Agree with this. I don't like it when people diagnose him with Alzheimers or dementia -- these are real issues that many people struggle with and placing those labels on Trump feels unkind to people who are just regular people suffering through these issues. It's like when people insult Trump by calling him fat or saying he acts like a child. Why insult people who are overweight or children in that way?

I do think the stress of the campaign is getting to him. He spends a lot of time in his speeches these days complaining about it. Also I keep seeing all these photos and videos of how empty a lot of his rallies are. He has eyes -- he can see it too. He is worried that interest in him is flagging and the enthusiasm just isn't there.

Trump acts like an idiot but he's not actually stupid -- just very immature and entitled. He knows the vibe of his campaign is off and he can feel it. I've seen this comment from beat reporters who have been covering Trump a long time. His rallies historically have been a good time for people -- music and dancing and a lot of humor including in his speech. For his fans this is like going to a concert -- he puts on a show. But a lot of his rallies don't feel that way anymore. And this started before Biden even dropped out. Some people trace it back to the assassination attempt (which would put anyone on edge). Others even before that.

It's unsurprising to me that Trump's stage act is growing stale. He's been at it for too long and his material needs a big refresh. He's basically a hack comedian trying to revive his former glory with the same old tired jokes to an audience who has heard them a million times before. Even the die hards are getting bored.

I don't think this means longtime Trump supporters will suddenly vote for Harris -- let's get real. But I think it's making it hard for him to successfully convert a lot of new voters (his podcast circuit has helped with young men but they are a deeply unreliable voting bloc -- many aren't even registered). And will the lack of enthusiasm keep some of his supporters home? Especially in places like NC where Helene has given them other things to worry about? He can't actually afford to lose anyone. He needs every single vote.

Enthusiasm around Harris seems to be peaking at the right time, in comparison.

Great post
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Disinhibition
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
If someone close to you has dementia, you might notice that they stop following these social rules and behave in a way that’s very out of character for them.
This is called disinhibition, and it can look like:
- rude, tactless or hurtful comments
- sexual comments or inappropriate flirting
- undressing in public places
- touching their genitals in public
- impulsive actions, like dangerous driving.

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibition


I agree with Alzheimer patients having disinhibitions, my mom suffers from the disease, but I just think he is unraveling because he sees the writing on the wall. Trump is scared sh*tliss about going to jail and just cannot focus anymore. Also he must be exhausted on the campaign trail, so he keeps making mistakes, or forgets to use a filter and his real thoughts come through. Plus, he is an idiot and a racist!


Agree with this. I don't like it when people diagnose him with Alzheimers or dementia -- these are real issues that many people struggle with and placing those labels on Trump feels unkind to people who are just regular people suffering through these issues. It's like when people insult Trump by calling him fat or saying he acts like a child. Why insult people who are overweight or children in that way?

I do think the stress of the campaign is getting to him. He spends a lot of time in his speeches these days complaining about it. Also I keep seeing all these photos and videos of how empty a lot of his rallies are. He has eyes -- he can see it too. He is worried that interest in him is flagging and the enthusiasm just isn't there.

Trump acts like an idiot but he's not actually stupid -- just very immature and entitled. He knows the vibe of his campaign is off and he can feel it. I've seen this comment from beat reporters who have been covering Trump a long time. His rallies historically have been a good time for people -- music and dancing and a lot of humor including in his speech. For his fans this is like going to a concert -- he puts on a show. But a lot of his rallies don't feel that way anymore. And this started before Biden even dropped out. Some people trace it back to the assassination attempt (which would put anyone on edge). Others even before that.

It's unsurprising to me that Trump's stage act is growing stale. He's been at it for too long and his material needs a big refresh. He's basically a hack comedian trying to revive his former glory with the same old tired jokes to an audience who has heard them a million times before. Even the die hards are getting bored.

I don't think this means longtime Trump supporters will suddenly vote for Harris -- let's get real. But I think it's making it hard for him to successfully convert a lot of new voters (his podcast circuit has helped with young men but they are a deeply unreliable voting bloc -- many aren't even registered). And will the lack of enthusiasm keep some of his supporters home? Especially in places like NC where Helene has given them other things to worry about? He can't actually afford to lose anyone. He needs every single vote.

Enthusiasm around Harris seems to be peaking at the right time, in comparison.


No, Trump really is an idiot. He has always said stupid things but previously was competent enough as a performer to con people who didn’t know better. Now he has lost his conman mojo.
Anonymous
It is also true that he just doesn’t have it together as much as he did 8 years ago. I’m not going to diagnose him but he’a clearly lost several steps.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Disinhibition
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
If someone close to you has dementia, you might notice that they stop following these social rules and behave in a way that’s very out of character for them.
This is called disinhibition, and it can look like:
- rude, tactless or hurtful comments
- sexual comments or inappropriate flirting
- undressing in public places
- touching their genitals in public
- impulsive actions, like dangerous driving.

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibition


I agree with Alzheimer patients having disinhibitions, my mom suffers from the disease, but I just think he is unraveling because he sees the writing on the wall. Trump is scared sh*tliss about going to jail and just cannot focus anymore. Also he must be exhausted on the campaign trail, so he keeps making mistakes, or forgets to use a filter and his real thoughts come through. Plus, he is an idiot and a racist!


Agree with this. I don't like it when people diagnose him with Alzheimers or dementia -- these are real issues that many people struggle with and placing those labels on Trump feels unkind to people who are just regular people suffering through these issues. It's like when people insult Trump by calling him fat or saying he acts like a child. Why insult people who are overweight or children in that way?

I do think the stress of the campaign is getting to him. He spends a lot of time in his speeches these days complaining about it. Also I keep seeing all these photos and videos of how empty a lot of his rallies are. He has eyes -- he can see it too. He is worried that interest in him is flagging and the enthusiasm just isn't there.

Trump acts like an idiot but he's not actually stupid -- just very immature and entitled. He knows the vibe of his campaign is off and he can feel it. I've seen this comment from beat reporters who have been covering Trump a long time. His rallies historically have been a good time for people -- music and dancing and a lot of humor including in his speech. For his fans this is like going to a concert -- he puts on a show. But a lot of his rallies don't feel that way anymore. And this started before Biden even dropped out. Some people trace it back to the assassination attempt (which would put anyone on edge). Others even before that.

It's unsurprising to me that Trump's stage act is growing stale. He's been at it for too long and his material needs a big refresh. He's basically a hack comedian trying to revive his former glory with the same old tired jokes to an audience who has heard them a million times before. Even the die hards are getting bored.

I don't think this means longtime Trump supporters will suddenly vote for Harris -- let's get real. But I think it's making it hard for him to successfully convert a lot of new voters (his podcast circuit has helped with young men but they are a deeply unreliable voting bloc -- many aren't even registered). And will the lack of enthusiasm keep some of his supporters home? Especially in places like NC where Helene has given them other things to worry about? He can't actually afford to lose anyone. He needs every single vote.

Enthusiasm around Harris seems to be peaking at the right time, in comparison.


On the dementia question though, it’s clinical psychologists who are saying he has dementia. They are able to make the diagnosis because he has been in the public eye for decades and so it’s possible to see how much he has declined and how he is now exhibiting very specific symptoms. And his family should see it too. Most families would not let an ill elderly family member humiliate himself like this. It’s awful.
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Disinhibition
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
If someone close to you has dementia, you might notice that they stop following these social rules and behave in a way that’s very out of character for them.
This is called disinhibition, and it can look like:
- rude, tactless or hurtful comments
- sexual comments or inappropriate flirting
- undressing in public places
- touching their genitals in public
- impulsive actions, like dangerous driving.

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibition


I agree with Alzheimer patients having disinhibitions, my mom suffers from the disease, but I just think he is unraveling because he sees the writing on the wall. Trump is scared sh*tliss about going to jail and just cannot focus anymore. Also he must be exhausted on the campaign trail, so he keeps making mistakes, or forgets to use a filter and his real thoughts come through. Plus, he is an idiot and a racist!


Agree with this. I don't like it when people diagnose him with Alzheimers or dementia -- these are real issues that many people struggle with and placing those labels on Trump feels unkind to people who are just regular people suffering through these issues. It's like when people insult Trump by calling him fat or saying he acts like a child. Why insult people who are overweight or children in that way?

I do think the stress of the campaign is getting to him. He spends a lot of time in his speeches these days complaining about it. Also I keep seeing all these photos and videos of how empty a lot of his rallies are. He has eyes -- he can see it too. He is worried that interest in him is flagging and the enthusiasm just isn't there.

Trump acts like an idiot but he's not actually stupid -- just very immature and entitled. He knows the vibe of his campaign is off and he can feel it. I've seen this comment from beat reporters who have been covering Trump a long time. His rallies historically have been a good time for people -- music and dancing and a lot of humor including in his speech. For his fans this is like going to a concert -- he puts on a show. But a lot of his rallies don't feel that way anymore. And this started before Biden even dropped out. Some people trace it back to the assassination attempt (which would put anyone on edge). Others even before that.

It's unsurprising to me that Trump's stage act is growing stale. He's been at it for too long and his material needs a big refresh. He's basically a hack comedian trying to revive his former glory with the same old tired jokes to an audience who has heard them a million times before. Even the die hards are getting bored.

I don't think this means longtime Trump supporters will suddenly vote for Harris -- let's get real. But I think it's making it hard for him to successfully convert a lot of new voters (his podcast circuit has helped with young men but they are a deeply unreliable voting bloc -- many aren't even registered). And will the lack of enthusiasm keep some of his supporters home? Especially in places like NC where Helene has given them other things to worry about? He can't actually afford to lose anyone. He needs every single vote.

Enthusiasm around Harris seems to be peaking at the right time, in comparison.


On the dementia question though, it’s clinical psychologists who are saying he has dementia. They are able to make the diagnosis because he has been in the public eye for decades and so it’s possible to see how much he has declined and how he is now exhibiting very specific symptoms. And his family should see it too. Most families would not let an ill elderly family member humiliate himself like this. It’s awful.


PP here and my specific objections is to people saying he has dementia as an insult. A person with the dementia deserves empathy. I don't know if Trump has dementia or not but I don't like hearing that delivered as an epithet, like a synonym with stupid. It's hurtful to families dealing with dementia or r Alzheimer's which are devastating conditions.

I prefer to focus on other aspects of his behavior.
Anonymous
I disagree with the posters who say he doesn't have dementia. He absolutely does. When you analyze his speeches of 2024 and compare them to 2016 and 1990... there are significant composition and vocabulary differences. As someone else pointed out, his disinhibition is worse than during his freewheeling 2016 campaign, with decidedly cruder insults and shockingly violent rhetoric.

Trump has always had a high IQ and no morals, which he has used to con people all his life. But I happen to know he has ADHD and dyslexia, and with age, he cannot control his inattention, inability to read long passages, impulsivity and now, dementia-associated memory lapses and mood swings. In addition, I think he's always had some sort of personality disorder, one that explains his lifelong punitive streak and adultion of strongmen, that is now exacerbated by age and cognitive decline.

Many leaders in industry and politics have neurodivergent brains and personality disorders. To have the single-mindedness to claw one's way to great heights in one's chosen profession, apparently brains need to be abnormal. But Trump is outside the norm, and not in a good way, even in that category.

He was never public servant material, and he certainly shouldn't be again.
Anonymous
^ adulation
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. So he's ranting and raving about the mic. Threatening violence. Normal Trump death spiral stuff. But at 3:00, he mimics a sex act on the mic stand. There's almost four minutes total so plenty of "context".



The very young, twentish, young men behind him think the bj is hilarious. Trump is days away from peeing on the crowd. Best not sit in the front row if you attend a rally.


He’s literally the Gallagher of politicians.

Only a matter of time before Trump is smashing watermelons on stage

The Gallagher comparison is funny and true-- the garbage truck incident was a stupid stunt. What a waste of time. Anything for attention of any kind.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Disinhibition
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
If someone close to you has dementia, you might notice that they stop following these social rules and behave in a way that’s very out of character for them.
This is called disinhibition, and it can look like:
- rude, tactless or hurtful comments
- sexual comments or inappropriate flirting
- undressing in public places
- touching their genitals in public
- impulsive actions, like dangerous driving.

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibition


I agree with Alzheimer patients having disinhibitions, my mom suffers from the disease, but I just think he is unraveling because he sees the writing on the wall. Trump is scared sh*tliss about going to jail and just cannot focus anymore. Also he must be exhausted on the campaign trail, so he keeps making mistakes, or forgets to use a filter and his real thoughts come through. Plus, he is an idiot and a racist!


Agree with this. I don't like it when people diagnose him with Alzheimers or dementia -- these are real issues that many people struggle with and placing those labels on Trump feels unkind to people who are just regular people suffering through these issues. It's like when people insult Trump by calling him fat or saying he acts like a child. Why insult people who are overweight or children in that way?

I do think the stress of the campaign is getting to him. He spends a lot of time in his speeches these days complaining about it. Also I keep seeing all these photos and videos of how empty a lot of his rallies are. He has eyes -- he can see it too. He is worried that interest in him is flagging and the enthusiasm just isn't there.

Trump acts like an idiot but he's not actually stupid -- just very immature and entitled. He knows the vibe of his campaign is off and he can feel it. I've seen this comment from beat reporters who have been covering Trump a long time. His rallies historically have been a good time for people -- music and dancing and a lot of humor including in his speech. For his fans this is like going to a concert -- he puts on a show. But a lot of his rallies don't feel that way anymore. And this started before Biden even dropped out. Some people trace it back to the assassination attempt (which would put anyone on edge). Others even before that.

It's unsurprising to me that Trump's stage act is growing stale. He's been at it for too long and his material needs a big refresh. He's basically a hack comedian trying to revive his former glory with the same old tired jokes to an audience who has heard them a million times before. Even the die hards are getting bored.

I don't think this means longtime Trump supporters will suddenly vote for Harris -- let's get real. But I think it's making it hard for him to successfully convert a lot of new voters (his podcast circuit has helped with young men but they are a deeply unreliable voting bloc -- many aren't even registered). And will the lack of enthusiasm keep some of his supporters home? Especially in places like NC where Helene has given them other things to worry about? He can't actually afford to lose anyone. He needs every single vote.

Enthusiasm around Harris seems to be peaking at the right time, in comparison.


On the dementia question though, it’s clinical psychologists who are saying he has dementia. They are able to make the diagnosis because he has been in the public eye for decades and so it’s possible to see how much he has declined and how he is now exhibiting very specific symptoms. And his family should see it too. Most families would not let an ill elderly family member humiliate himself like this. It’s awful.


PP here and my specific objections is to people saying he has dementia as an insult. A person with the dementia deserves empathy. I don't know if Trump has dementia or not but I don't like hearing that delivered as an epithet, like a synonym with stupid. It's hurtful to families dealing with dementia or r Alzheimer's which are devastating conditions.

I prefer to focus on other aspects of his behavior.

He's so pathetic now that I do have some empathy for him. He's making an absolute fool of himself. He's a train wreck. He should not be running and he should not win.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Disinhibition
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
If someone close to you has dementia, you might notice that they stop following these social rules and behave in a way that’s very out of character for them.
This is called disinhibition, and it can look like:
- rude, tactless or hurtful comments
- sexual comments or inappropriate flirting
- undressing in public places
- touching their genitals in public
- impulsive actions, like dangerous driving.

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibition


I agree with Alzheimer patients having disinhibitions, my mom suffers from the disease, but I just think he is unraveling because he sees the writing on the wall. Trump is scared sh*tliss about going to jail and just cannot focus anymore. Also he must be exhausted on the campaign trail, so he keeps making mistakes, or forgets to use a filter and his real thoughts come through. Plus, he is an idiot and a racist!


Agree with this. I don't like it when people diagnose him with Alzheimers or dementia -- these are real issues that many people struggle with and placing those labels on Trump feels unkind to people who are just regular people suffering through these issues. It's like when people insult Trump by calling him fat or saying he acts like a child. Why insult people who are overweight or children in that way?

I do think the stress of the campaign is getting to him. He spends a lot of time in his speeches these days complaining about it. Also I keep seeing all these photos and videos of how empty a lot of his rallies are. He has eyes -- he can see it too. He is worried that interest in him is flagging and the enthusiasm just isn't there.

Trump acts like an idiot but he's not actually stupid -- just very immature and entitled. He knows the vibe of his campaign is off and he can feel it. I've seen this comment from beat reporters who have been covering Trump a long time. His rallies historically have been a good time for people -- music and dancing and a lot of humor including in his speech. For his fans this is like going to a concert -- he puts on a show. But a lot of his rallies don't feel that way anymore. And this started before Biden even dropped out. Some people trace it back to the assassination attempt (which would put anyone on edge). Others even before that.

It's unsurprising to me that Trump's stage act is growing stale. He's been at it for too long and his material needs a big refresh. He's basically a hack comedian trying to revive his former glory with the same old tired jokes to an audience who has heard them a million times before. Even the die hards are getting bored.

I don't think this means longtime Trump supporters will suddenly vote for Harris -- let's get real. But I think it's making it hard for him to successfully convert a lot of new voters (his podcast circuit has helped with young men but they are a deeply unreliable voting bloc -- many aren't even registered). And will the lack of enthusiasm keep some of his supporters home? Especially in places like NC where Helene has given them other things to worry about? He can't actually afford to lose anyone. He needs every single vote.

Enthusiasm around Harris seems to be peaking at the right time, in comparison.


It may not be Alzheimer's or dementia, but he clearly has age related senility and age related physical deterioration. Go back and take a look at interviews when in the 1990's and early 2000's. At that point he was in his mid-50's and he was much more clear-spoken, used significantly more multi-syllabic words. He had a filter and was much better at hiding his anti-social and socially unacceptable thoughts. He spoke much more clearly without the slurring. He is much more easily distracted and he often wanders and strays into stream of consciousness with little regard for social filtering.

Now, he exhibits many of the habits of old men that are in or ready to reside in senior assisted living. Even without Alzheimer's or dementia, he clearly does not have the mental clarity to hold the office he is running for. It is just a matter of time, weeks and months, not years, when he is no longer able to function coherently enough for the office of the President. As we know from the many men who have held the office in the last 100 years, the office ages the office holder much faster than normal, on the order of 10 years for a one year term. He will be very, very lucky to be mentally coherent enough by the mid-terms to continue to hold the office.

It is truly cruel both to him and to the nation to elect him to the Oval Office.
Anonymous
And clearly. People do in fact find him boring.


Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Dear MAGA,

Please explain this video of Trump talking today. Please translate what he is saying and explain how you think this reveals him to be a strong, stable genius who can take on the grueling duties of the presidency, dealing with multiple national and international crises, and why this speech bolsters your opinion that he is the better of the two candidates.

Thanks.

Signed,

Perplexed Americans everywhere



Did I miss the MAGA response to this question?
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Disinhibition
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
If someone close to you has dementia, you might notice that they stop following these social rules and behave in a way that’s very out of character for them.
This is called disinhibition, and it can look like:
- rude, tactless or hurtful comments
- sexual comments or inappropriate flirting
- undressing in public places
- touching their genitals in public
- impulsive actions, like dangerous driving.

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibition


I agree with Alzheimer patients having disinhibitions, my mom suffers from the disease, but I just think he is unraveling because he sees the writing on the wall. Trump is scared sh*tliss about going to jail and just cannot focus anymore. Also he must be exhausted on the campaign trail, so he keeps making mistakes, or forgets to use a filter and his real thoughts come through. Plus, he is an idiot and a racist!


Agree with this. I don't like it when people diagnose him with Alzheimers or dementia -- these are real issues that many people struggle with and placing those labels on Trump feels unkind to people who are just regular people suffering through these issues. It's like when people insult Trump by calling him fat or saying he acts like a child. Why insult people who are overweight or children in that way?

I do think the stress of the campaign is getting to him. He spends a lot of time in his speeches these days complaining about it. Also I keep seeing all these photos and videos of how empty a lot of his rallies are. He has eyes -- he can see it too. He is worried that interest in him is flagging and the enthusiasm just isn't there.

Trump acts like an idiot but he's not actually stupid -- just very immature and entitled. He knows the vibe of his campaign is off and he can feel it. I've seen this comment from beat reporters who have been covering Trump a long time. His rallies historically have been a good time for people -- music and dancing and a lot of humor including in his speech. For his fans this is like going to a concert -- he puts on a show. But a lot of his rallies don't feel that way anymore. And this started before Biden even dropped out. Some people trace it back to the assassination attempt (which would put anyone on edge). Others even before that.

It's unsurprising to me that Trump's stage act is growing stale. He's been at it for too long and his material needs a big refresh. He's basically a hack comedian trying to revive his former glory with the same old tired jokes to an audience who has heard them a million times before. Even the die hards are getting bored.

I don't think this means longtime Trump supporters will suddenly vote for Harris -- let's get real. But I think it's making it hard for him to successfully convert a lot of new voters (his podcast circuit has helped with young men but they are a deeply unreliable voting bloc -- many aren't even registered). And will the lack of enthusiasm keep some of his supporters home? Especially in places like NC where Helene has given them other things to worry about? He can't actually afford to lose anyone. He needs every single vote.

Enthusiasm around Harris seems to be peaking at the right time, in comparison.


It may not be Alzheimer's or dementia, but he clearly has age related senility and age related physical deterioration. Go back and take a look at interviews when in the 1990's and early 2000's. At that point he was in his mid-50's and he was much more clear-spoken, used significantly more multi-syllabic words. He had a filter and was much better at hiding his anti-social and socially unacceptable thoughts. He spoke much more clearly without the slurring. He is much more easily distracted and he often wanders and strays into stream of consciousness with little regard for social filtering.

Now, he exhibits many of the habits of old men that are in or ready to reside in senior assisted living. Even without Alzheimer's or dementia, he clearly does not have the mental clarity to hold the office he is running for. It is just a matter of time, weeks and months, not years, when he is no longer able to function coherently enough for the office of the President. As we know from the many men who have held the office in the last 100 years, the office ages the office holder much faster than normal, on the order of 10 years for a one year term. He will be very, very lucky to be mentally coherent enough by the mid-terms to continue to hold the office.

It is truly cruel both to him and to the nation to elect him to the Oval Office.


What will his cult do when he is out of the picture. That, I worry about.
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