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Heather McEwen

@hmcewen.bsky.social
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My professional interests include evidence-based medicine, medical education, medical librarianship, microbiology, and zoology. Hockey fan and zoo lover.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
This is a disaster. The ethics committee in Denmark that approved the Guinea-Bissau study which will withhold the birth dose of HepB vaccine “had never considered medical studies before but it changed the rules in order to vote on this one”. Four members of the committee have resigned in protest.
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Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers
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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 12h
Everyday, Every Day, this timeline gives us awful news normalized. That needs to be said because we’re like frogs in a pot with a stove turned on and sitting around reporting on appalling news by discussing the ‘popularity’ of dangerous milk.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 12h
Trump to his braindead MAGA cult supporters: "I could say the stupidest things and you'd clap."
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Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · 12h
Study in which participants would pay a female-presenting AI bot less than a male one, also revealed that a plurality had more comfort w/ the female one. Most virtual assistants (Siri, Alexa) are "female", perceived as less threatening, more approachable & subservient. gizmodo.com/ai-agents-su...
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AI Agents Successfully Recreate the Gender Pay Gap
Sexism, futuristically.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12h
We are becoming more like our ally Russia every day under the Trump Regime. Vote his Republican enablers and supporters out of office next month. Our Republic is being shredded and our credibility all over the world is completely gone.
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Isabel, booonyavirus wonk @isabelott.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Hey, this is that “study” that was previously cancelled after outcry at how monstrously unethical it was. It’s sentencing the poorest kids on earth to die of completely preventable liver cancer for white antivaxxers’ curiosity. How a medical doctor could co-sign this atrocity is beyond me.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 12h
The police said she lied about being raped. Then she hit record.
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Police didn’t believe a 12-year-old who said she'd been raped. Then she hit record.
“If I didn’t find the evidence for them, I wasn’t too sure they would find it.”
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12h
He knew. He intentionally stiffed them because he’s an arrogant prick who sues his OB/GYN patients. They repeatedly tried to get the bill paid. Then someone posted their pleas on social media. A bunch of us retweeted it. It went viral. ONLY THEN did this scumbag pay.
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I keep trying to think of any historical example where a given technology's PROMOTERS AND TRUE BELIEVERS were like 'we are absolutely going to ruin your fucking life so be prepared like it's the end of the world'
Andrew Curran: Axios is reporting that the top labs are wargaming scenarios for the aftermath of a catastrophic event in the next 6 - 12 months, that some executives now see as being inevitable.

Axios: Top executives at Anthropic, OpenAl and other Al companies are privately gaming out scenarios for a public and political revolt after a catastrophic AI event.
Why it matters: These officials anticipate a large-scale event, most likely a cyberattack, that shuts down access to financial services, internet connectivity, or even power and water.

Edouard Harris: This is our view as well. Relatedly, average people will want to increase their level of personal resilience and preparedness as their resources allow. We will be publishing about this soon.

Nick Farina: Best ways to be prepared? Generators, water, books and DVDs?

Edouard Harris: Power, water, food, sanitation for most part. Parts of this depend on your geo latitude - solar vs propane for eg.

But also: set aside a computer that is not (and ideally has never been) connected to the internet. Buy faraday pouches and tape. Print out essential docs on paper.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Portage County EMA warns of possible hydrogen sulfide exposure due to fire in Deerfield Township www.wkyc.com/article/news... www.wkyc.com/article/news...
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Wildlife populations have shrunk 73% since 1970. A new report argues there is still a case for hope
The average size of the world's monitored wildlife populations has fallen 73% since 1970, according to a new report from the World Wildlife Fund.
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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Disease surprises could come from many places. That’s why it’s dispiriting that the U.S. has so isolated itself. After withdrawing from the W.H.O. in January, & calling back the U.S. experts on loan to the organization, America now has less direct information about potential disease emergencies."
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Stephen "Miller did not want the facilities that were comfortable. He did not want facilities that were humane. We were told point-blank that that was not what the administration wanted." www.npr.org/2026/10/08/n...
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ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Crocodile dies of apparent lead poisoning in Florida's first-known case, FWC says
Over 22 grams of lead were found in the American crocodile’s stomach after it unexpectedly died, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Research Institute said Tuesday.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
$10 diesel? One Ohio analyst says it’s possible. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/07/1...
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$10 diesel? One Ohio analyst says it's possible. • Ohio Capital Journal
Diesel is used to carry the vast majority of consumer goods to and around the United States. One Ohio analyst says it could go to $10 a gallon
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Will the 11th Circuit see through Trump’s new delay tactic as he tries to keep the public from seeing the Mar-a-Lago volume of Jack Smith’s report? joycevance.substack.com/p/pat-robert...
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Pat Robertson Tried It While Campaigning. Will Trump Fare Any Better?
But he shouldn’t.
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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
New from Heather Marsh: The predator networks #OpDeathEaters warned about are evolving. Creep cameras, AI deepfakes, stalking technology and organised rape networks have transformed the landscape for women’s rights & safety, creating a predator paradise. www.patreon.com/BindingChaos...
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Mobbing and misogyny | Heather Marsh
Mobbing and misogyny by Heather Marsh on Patreon. Join Heather Marsh's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Elena, Aris, Marcus: AI-generated ‘ghosts’ are polluting the scientific literature
The overuse of certain names has revealed the scale of fake experts on academic publishing platforms, say researchers.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
www.vox.com/the-highligh...
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The insidious, fascinating, and utterly infuriating reason that women’s health care is worse than men’s
How the medical system literally devalues women’s bodies.
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CNN @cnn.com · 03/10/2026
Jane Doe’s attorney Thomas Giuffra said his client is “not doing well” and responded to the latest in the alleged Cornell gang rape case. Follow live updates: cnn.it/3W4Q4uE
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nancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Have you heard of 1789 Capital? The venture capital firm founded by Don Jr? They obtained a stake in a small company named Vulcan Elements-and quickly got a $620 million deal from the Pentagon Why? “The call came from the White House: We have to get this done” #PaytoPlayPresident
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Health Nerd @gidmk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What is the real cause of the autism and ADHD epidemics? It's not what RFK Jr thinks. In fact, it's incredibly simple and mostly to do with how we define and assess the conditions. My new piece: gidmk.substack.com/p/the-real-c...
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The Real Cause Of The Autism And ADHD Epidemic
It’s not what you think.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Health officials warn of measles exposure at Bowling Green State
The health department recommends calling a healthcare provider and to watch for symptoms over the next 21 days.
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Ron Chusid @rchusid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Scientific American interviews Abdul El-Sayed on science and Medicare for All.
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Abdul El-Sayed explains how science influences his politics
Scientific American spoke to the Michigan Senate candidate about how his background in medicine has shaped his outlook
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 28/09/2026
Early voting is one of our most important tools for defeating election sabotage. Make your plan and spread the word.
Midterms 2026
EARLY VOTING STARTS
AL: N/A
KY: 10/29
ND: VARIES
AK: 10/19
LA: 10/20
OH: 10/6
AZ: 10/7
ME: 10/5
OK: 10/28
AR: 10/19
MD: 10/22
OR: VARIES
CA: 10/5
MA: 10/17
PA: VARIES
CO: 10/19
MI: 10/24
RI: 10/14
CT: 10/19
MN: 9/18
SC: 10/19
DE: 10/22
MS: N/A
SD: 9/18
DC: 10/26
MO: 10/20
TN: 10/14
FL: 10/24
MT: 10/5
TX: 10/19
GA: 10/13
NE: 10/5
UT: VARIES
HI: 10/20
NV: 10/17
VT: 9/19
ID: VARIES
NH: N/A
VA: 9/18
IL: 9/24
NJ: 10/24
WA: 10/16
IA: 10/14
NM: 10/6
WV: 10/21
IN: 10/6
NY: 10/24
WI: 10/20
KS: VARIES
NC: 10/15
WY: 10/6
*check your local elections office for all voting options*
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Every single newspaper that reported that Jane Doe “changed her story” should be rushing to publish retractions right now. This case should be a lesson in taking a DA’s victim-blaming statements at face value. Victims do not report to the police because they thought nothing happened to them.
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 01/10/2026
An overwhelming majority of Americans want members of Congress to stop trading individual stocks.
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Why a Popular Push to Ban Congressional Stock Trading Crashed and Burned
But is it only mostly dead?
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has an annual salary of $205,000. And he reported "outside income" of $250mn last year, largely based on investments with strong connections to US Government action. www.cnbc.com/2026/09/30/h...
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reports more than $250 million in income last year
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick unwound his ties to Cantor Fitzgerald as the billionaire financier joined the Trump administration.
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Freedom Writers Collaborative @fwcollaborative.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Grifter Trump thinks he can manipulate & con people not taught critical thinking skills. The less you know, the more easily you can be persuaded by lies. Orwell's "2 + 2 = 5": do not let the Trump regime control our perception of reality & truth.
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Support our campaign to remove MAGA extremists
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 02/10/2026
Todd Blanche’s motion for summary judgement in my Epstein redaction training video lawsuit is due tomorrow after a short delay. Multiple sources told me there were videos training FBI agents on how to redact Trump from the Epstein files. I’m suing to get them.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
At Camp East Montana, an ICE detainee's death was ruled a homicide after guards "restrained" him. Federal investigators later found missing or destroyed evidence, while the camp's contractor failed to provide required use-of-force and death reports.
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A detainee's death at ICE's largest camp was ruled a homicide. GAO found the evidence 'missing or destroyed'
Camp East Montana opened without the inspection ICE policy requires. Three men held there died within six weeks. Across the country, people shot by immigration agents are often the ones charged.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The law isn’t helping. New York’s voluntary intoxication loophole makes it nearly impossible for survivors to seek justice if they drank or used substances prior to an assault. Because of this loophole, Jane Doe’s assailants may never be held accountable under the law.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 02/10/2026
Why did ICE just spend $16.7 million on electric shock gloves? @hurwitz.bsky.social investigated. Watch:
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The Orwellian Company Behind ICE’s New Electric Shock Gloves
“With a glove, there are no burn marks or scars.” That makes it hard for victims to sue.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.espn.com/college-foot...
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San Diego State football team dealing with mumps outbreak
San Diego State's football team is dealing with a mumps outbreak as it prepares for Saturday's Pac-12 opener against Texas State.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
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Amazing new penguin discovered for first time in over 100 years | Discover Wildlife
Research represents evidence that the gentoo penguin is actually four genetically distinct species.
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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Millions of heads of lettuce ruined by aphid outbreak
Growers are facing losses of £10m, as 30 million heads of lettuce will be rendered unusable.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
www.forbes.com/sites/johnhy...
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If Elected, Vivek Ramaswamy Would Be America’s Second Wealthiest Governor
The entrepreneur turned anti-woke politician is worth more than $2 billion, and poised to get richer still.
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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The Trump Dividend Checks Have Already Gone Out. Just Not to You newrepublic.com/post/215604/...
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The Trump Dividend Checks Have Already Gone Out. Just Not to You.
Here are some things to remember while you’re waiting for that $5,000 the president is promising.
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We really are getting into 'The Death of Stalin' and "Der Untergang' ('Downfall') territory.
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joneson/dead bird site survivor. @joneson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#OH voters, even MTG knows who is responsible for this unprovoked & unapproved war resulting in excessive gas and grocery prices. Jon Husted & his cohorts have done nothing to stop this abuse of taxpayer dollars! Elect Dem @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social to the US Senate! thehill.com/policy/energ...
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Greene: $6.20 gas ‘is Trump’s fault’
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) blamed President Trump for rising gas prices amid the Iran war, calling high fuel costs “ridiculous.” In a video she posted Tuesday to Instagram, Greene s…
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/09/2026
BASH: The Wall Street Journal reports the president's top advisers are warning the Iran war could continue the rest of his term, until 2029. Is that what you think? UN AMBASSADOR MIKE WALTZ: I think time is on the president's side (Not a no!)
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Bryan 🌐 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine personal opinions only @papootx.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The Indictment DOJ just unsealed indictments against 5 alleged Russian assassins and agents. Charge: plotting murders worldwide — including on US soil. Dissidents call it a line crossed. "Nowhere is safe." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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‘The rules have changed’: has Russia begun to order assassinations on US soil?
Exiled dissidents and an unsealed indictment suggest Kremlin may have abandoned longstanding taboo on attacks on its rival’s territory
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 20/09/2026
WTF! Trump now wants to turn his Triumphal Arch into a sniper-and-drone facility. Because apparently what should loom over the resting place of America’s war dead is snipers, drones and ammunition storage. No respect.
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.13abc.com/2026/09/18/m...
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Measles case in Toledo via Amtrak trip
The person was traveling on Amtrak Train 41 from Chicago when they arrived at the Toledo station at 11:40 p.m. on September 13.
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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The MDH notice says that a white woman aged 25-30 was observed picking up the bat & putting it in a bag. She is around 5’5″ tall, with curly brown hair, & had with her a curly-haired golden retriever-like dog. Anyone who had contact with the bat should contact 651-201-5414. @bachynski.bsky.social
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Heather McEwen @hmcewen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Developer behind proposed Portage County data center gave Heidi Workman $6,589 eight days before panel appointment
Conrad Geis made Workman’s second-largest campaign contribution after his company sought to lift a Shalersville moratorium so it could market land for data centers.
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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
He doesn’t know it,but Trump is using the OODA Loop in outsmarting &out maneuvering the Demos, esp Schumer, Trump, &the DNC Because of their arthritic obsolete unimaginative fearful & ponderous reactions to Trump, by thinking outside of the box & then doing it he will always be victorious over them
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