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						 Generally, 
						I resist the urge to be topical, and I do get the urge. 
						Sure, I could instantly please half my readers while 
						alienating the other half, but in either case their 
						reaction would be rote. My purpose is genuinely to 
						entertain as many readers as possible by mentally 
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