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     On 07/31/2023 5:15 PM EDT Scott McBrien via Ale <ale@ale.org> wrote: 
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     Maddog, I know you’re sometimes around.  As a long time Red Hatter (since 2001), not only did I learn some history from your article, I appreciate its opinion and thoroughness. 
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     -Scott 
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