This is no doubt the most important
chapter in this book, and also the most difficult to write. Not only because
the topic has been so neglected, but also because the content may be so
decisive.
We should first deal with our own ”mother”
organization, namely Ian Stuart's Blood & Honour movement. It now has
branches - or divisions, if you like - in most White countries. In some
nations it is strong, in others it's little more than a PO Box and a couple
of bravehearts. In a few countries it is more or less banned, and in at
least two states it has split into opposing sections (one for mainly political
reasons and the other for mainly personal reasons).
As a rule, the Blood & Honour movement
is organized as a network which activities to a large extent is based on
leaderless resistance. (The exception being Germany, where - probably for
ethnic and cultural reasons - the B&H comrades have chosen the classic
and traditional organizational structure with officials and membership.)
This loose form of organization is both B&H's strength and weakness.
While it ensures individual initiative and makes any crack-down by ZOG
difficult, it can also easily cause conflicts and confusion. Its founder,
Ian Stuart Donaldson of Skrewdriver fame, was a natural-born leader. But
he led the movement more through his personal charisma and idealism than
through paragraphs and orders. When he died (most likely assassinated by
ZOG) no-one could really match his style. Ideological as well as personal
strife was the result. It did not make things better that pop ”stars” and
profiteers used the organizations for their own sleezy purposes.
Today, Britain has two opposing B&H
groups, both claiming to represent the political heritage of Ian Stuart.
Although the split certainly involves personal disagreements, it is basically
a political one. The "moderates" see B&H as a mere music organization
assisting populist nationalist parties, while the radicals - linked to
Combat 18 - stress the political profile of B&H itself as a National
Socialist organization. Certainly, there are many famous WP rock groups
linked to the moderate faction and in numbers - at least for the moment
- it seems to have the upper hand. However, numbers in the region of hundreds
matter little and rock stars come and go. More important is the political
influence and the quality of the manpower. The radicals have a strong base
in Scandinavia, as well as all over Eastern Europe, while the moderates
have a working relation with the Germans (who are not against the radicals
per se) and the remnants of a Swedish splinter group. Despite that a lot
of good people - for not so good reasons - gather in the safe comfort of
the music mania of the moderates, I have little time for their entertainment
business. They may think themselves lucky in the calm back-waters of nationalist
politics, but when ZOG decides to rock the boat - like they have in countries
like Sweden and the Czech Republic - the majority of their performers and
audience will reel from fear and roll away quicker than the speed of pop
sound.
The purpose of the Blood & Honour
movement must be to attract and activate young Whites through White Power
music and other White Pride cultural activities along National Socialist
political guidelines. These followers should then be led into existing
political parties/organizations of the NS kind. Where no such groups exist,
the B&H should either create its own, or continue working solely through
the B&H apparatus.
Despite its flaws, the network model
is still the best and proven alternative. No self-styled "leaders", no
membership cards; guided forward by an elite of active idealists and united
by a common bond of purpose and goal.
National Socialist organizations
We have touched the organizational questions
briefly in the first chapter on ideology. Here we further develop the theme.
While B&H is primarily a fighting
unit of youth, the NS organization to which the B&H division is bonded,
must cater for all ages and concentrate on traditional political work:
education, propaganda, building national and local chapters and engaging
in the general political life and strife of "our" society. These types
of organizations have been around since the end of WW2 but have seen little
or no progress. How come?
The main reason for the lack of progress
among overt NS organizations and parties is their naive trust in their
own righteousness. Despite their hatred towards democracy, they still believe
in its opportunities and possibilities. And when the inevitable happens:
ZOG strikes back, the groups meet the State terror with impotent indignation
and pathetic moaning and groaning. Losers do not attract winners. And ZOG
runs a fixed, no-win game. When this fact dawns on the NS parties, they
either fall apart in frustration or try to distance themselves from their
own ideas, betraying their ideals for a few blessings from the demonic
democracy. Naturally, it is all in vain. People are not that stupid. If
they fail to support an honest National Socialist, they are not more likely
to embrace a dishonest one. And if, against all odds, they were about to,
then ZOG's media moles will make damn sure that their background and cheating
ways are thoroughly exposed to the masses to which the diluted "NS" group
tries to cater.
A National Socialist organization must
avoid the lure and entrapment of democracy. As National Socialists we must
know that today's so-called democracy does not work and never was intended
to work in the first place. It's a ZOG thing. We are neither invited nor
welcome. And even if we were allowed to join the masonic/Mosaic tribe of
demonic mobsters, we have a custom written "history" as well as all the
weapons of political terror ZOG could ever muster, against us. We don't
stand a chance. At best we lose all our resources in a futile and damned
effort to "win" a handful of votes. At worst we lose both credibility and
honour in a fatal bid to trick the eternal trickster. Either way we not
only lose - we are lost, and our race with us.
Our organizations should concentrate
on quite other things than playing by the Talmudic book of the democrats.
Our tasks are enormous and our resources limited. Again getting our priorities
right is of the utmost importance.
In the "old" days (1945-1975) NS and
Fascist organizations were exclusive places (unfortunately in numbers and
not funds...) where newcomers were looked at with scepticism and distrust.
The fear of Secret Service or Red infiltration kept the recruitment on
a low level and the political "incest" degenerated these organizations
and "parties". Obsession with enemy persecution and own perfection (sounds
rather Jewish...) were the order of the day. And when they didn't dry out
due to lack of funds, die out due to death of leaders, or were banned due
to either acts of frustrated violence or use of forbidden symbols, they
are still around as private clubs for ageing and bitter men of the past.
This was all to change with the populist
progress of the British National Front, from which both WP rock and B&H
were spin-offs. Now anyone (and anything) was invited to join. Little education
and even less discipline. This was the numbers game. But easy comes, easy
goes. Following internal quarrels, both due to lack of ideological orientation
and private feuds over funds and power, the NF collapsed. A "new" party
was launched (the BNP) with same troubles to follow.
In Sweden, an openly National Socialist
organization, the National Socialist Front (NSF), has experienced the same
symptoms. The NSF is undoubtedly the most successful NS organization in
the world since the assassination of the American Nazi Party leader George
Lincoln Rockwell. Recruitment among youngsters was legion and at the various
meetings and concerts (arranged by B&H) between 100 and 200 supporters
between the age of 15 and 25 were sure to turn out - despite internal secrecy
and external police harassment. A steady flow of new young and expectant
faces could be seen. However, apart from the more ritual-like gatherings
and WP concerts little was offered the individual member. Now, this boy
or girl would most likely be under constant attack from parents, companions,
work mates or whatever due to his/her political involvement. Such people
need a sound fundament for their belief, which on a political level means
ideological education and on a personal level the comradeship of brothers-
and sisters-in-arms.
It is a fact that most recruits were
won to the movement rather through influence from friends than from a thorough
political stand. Here lies the risk of a domino effect. If the friend decided,
for one reason or another, to revoke his or her membership, then there
was a big risk that he or she did not leave alone. Unfortunately, except
for the regular fiery speeches at the regular memorials, there was and
still is no organized ideological and political training. And the social
bonds needed to keep the comrades together were (and are) mainly consisting
of private parties and pub rounds. And it takes only the fall-out of one
central figure in these private do's to leave the flock in wilderness as
easy prey for angry parents, negative boy- or girlfriends and non-political
friends. Lately the Swedish ZOG papers have run a series of hateful articles
in a campaign to crush the growing tide of National Socialism in Sweden
by trying to socially stigmatize NS activists. It has resulted in unlawful
sackings, expulsions from unions and down-right violence against the "exposed
Nazis". In such times, a strong belief and the support of fellow National
Socialists are essential.
If the NSF survives this ordeal, they
must learn their lesson for the future. And all other NS organizations
should study the case carefully. Because it clearly shows the need for
a combination of the togetherness and ideological awareness of the old-time
NS organizations and the active recruitment strategies of the modern-day
NS movement. One without the other just don't work - at least not in the
long run. And our battle for final victory will not only be a hard one,
but just as certain a very long one.
Social activities, such as concerts
and parties, must be organized on a regular basis to keep the comrades
within the flock, so to speak. Such activities do not only minimize the
lure of the "outside world", it also attracts new recruits. But these,
as well as the "old guard", need more than just fun and games and pompous
memorial rituals. Education through ideological courses, as well as battle
assignments in the form of demos, marches etc. are not only needed for
the sake of the organization as such. It is vital in forming the individual
member into a real political soldier.
Building an organization is one thing.
Knowing what to do with it, is another. We have made it quite clear that
the purpose of an NS organization is not to play house of parliament with
the "democratic" bunch. That would be both futile and self-destructive.
Then what exactly are we to engage in?
The primary task of an NS organization
right now, would be to recruit, keep and activate those National Socialists
who already exist in their nation. Of course figures may vary from country
to country, but they can certainly be counted in the thousands even in
the more "under-developed" countries. Many have found their faith through
own efforts - loners waiting for a serious alternative. Others have been
let down by barely existing or folded NS outfits - disappointed comrades
who have retreated to (at best) leaderless resistance or (at worst) the
ordinary, defeatist life of the common man. These people can only be won
over by strength and professionalism. But when they do find their way back,
they make up a strong back-bone of experience and will power. Young and
arrogant attitudes towards these people as losers and quitters, are understandable
but often both extremely unfair as well as signs of utmost hypocrisy. Many
loudmouthed "Nazi" youngsters in leading positions have run off like rats
when the going got tough - most of them never to be seen again, if not
in the gossip pages of ZOG's media.
Building a new NS organization from
scratch is not an easy task. But it is often preferable to trying to breathe
new life into a stale and half-dead outfit. This "party" may already have
driven people away or alienated others through its inactivity (or, unfortunately,
stupidity) and has for certain a mummified leadership not willing to make
any changes that might involve either lack of own power or the risk of
actually doing something real. However, in some cases there is already
an existing and relatively well functioning group which deserves support
and has a potential for the future.
Both to assure the influx of new and
”old” recruits and to keep them there, building the infrastructure of the
organization is just as important as the external activities of meetings,
marches, demos, paper sales, leafleting etc. Getting an own HQ, printing
press and so forth saves the movement from boycotts - be it printing of
propaganda or renting a meeting hall - and ensures a smooth operation relatively
independent from any sources that may be influenced by ZOG pressure. Unfortunately,
few organizations take the "business" part of the operation seriously.
This has opened the way for profiteering parasites who are motivated by
greed and not burdened with the political work or "Nazi" stigma. Naturally,
it is important to rid the Movement of such leeches, but in all honesty
it must be said that often the Movement itself opens up to these gold-diggers
and fortune seekers by its own lack of interest or capability in money
matters. In some cases it might be wise to seek an alliance with the more
honest entrepreneurs where both sides may profit. The products of private
initiative are mostly of high standard and of a certain propaganda value.
There is no denying this. On the other hand, these businessmen live both
on and from the supporters of the Movement. That goes for both security
at their lucrative concerts as well as the consumers of their "Nazi" goods.
It is only fair that a part of these funds finds it way back to the Movement.
In the mobster vocabulary it may be described as protection money, in religious
circles as blessed offerings...
Anyway, there is no stopping the NS
Movement from producing their own merchandise. Blood & Honour Scandinavia
controls both printing companies, publishing houses, record companies and
mail order outlets. These have come to good use in assisting organizations
like the aforesaid N.S.F. In its latest glory days, the British division
launched both its own political organization (the National Socialist Alliance)
and the first British-owned and politically controlled record company (I.S.D.).
Due to the "English disease" of gossip, intrigues and internal warfare,
the NSA collapsed. The ISD, which launched artists like Warlord, Ken +
Stigger and Squadron, were sabotaged by the greed of certain wannabe pop
stars who rather toned down their messages to enjoy the slick covers and
the fat royalties of more commercial firms. With the British WP scene back
where it started (in the hands of German entrepreneurs) the Scandinavian
B&H division is assisting the radical faction of the British B&H
in reconstructing the ISD. A telling tale of the ugly conflict between
personal greed and political amateurism.
In several countries the Blood &
Honour movement has come a long way in building a commercial service. This
is quite natural, as the B&H's main target is youth and its main activities
revolves around the White Power music scene. This should not be seen as
a conflict of interests. On the contrary, the main object of the B&H
is to assist the NS organizations, and a strong and vital B&H division
is a great asset to that country's NS party.
Not everyone sees it that way, however.
A tragic tale of broken ties between the party and the B&H comes from
Denmark. Here the local chapter of Blood & Honour actively supported
and assisted Denmark's National Socialist Movement (DNSB). The Rudolf Hess
marches in Köge and Greve 1997 and 1998 could not have taken place
without the manpower from B&H (both Danish and Swedish). In totally
unfounded fear of the B&H "taking over" the DNSB, its leader, Jonny
Hansen, demanded that B&H Denmark should disband. When this did not
happen, he expelled members connected to the B&H and stopped all further
contact with the B&H leadership - including comrades who had worked
and sacrificed for Hansen and his organization for years. The result was
that the B&H quickly emerged as the only active and growing NS group
in Denmark, while the DNSB dwindled into a dwarf-like existence of pathetic
inactivity. In 1999 the B&H held its own successful Rudolf Hess march,
while the DNSB was forced to cancel all plans due to a total absence of
marchers. Aware of this, the Reds decided to make an all-out attack on
the DNSB HQ in Greve. True to their cowardly nature they had saved their
strength till the House was virtually emptied of NS activists. Spotting
a brigade of armed terrorists preparing to storm the house after unsuccessfully
trying to poison the guard dog, Jonny Hansen himself was forced to literally
drive the Red mobsters off the area. Four communist foot soldiers were
severely injured when Hansen in a tank-like attack drove straight into
the Red mob with his private car! Now he is charged with attempted murder
and might be locked up for years. His "crime" was defending his property
but he can expect little understanding and even less mercy from ZOG's legal
eagles.
The moral of this sad story is clear.
If DNSB had not foolishly broken ties with their friends, they would still
have enjoyed the manpower needed not only for demos and marches but also
for guarding the party's HQ. As it turned out, Hansen was forced into a
lonely existence and the burden of defence were put on the Leader's own
shoulders. An unacceptable situation with tragic consequences. We hold
no grudges and our sympathy and solidarity go comrade Hansen. But we cannot
help wondering if Jonny in his cell-bound solitude does not miss the legions
of C18 gladiators, B&H skinheads and patriotic hooligans whom he himself
denied the chance to give their muscle and time to the DNSB...
Organizational structures
Network, leaderless resistance, education,
social activities. These are really all pretty abstract terms. When you
get down to the day-to-day running of an organization - be it Blood &
Honour or an NS party - you need structures as well as ideals, ideas, strategies
and tactics.
In the beginning of the post-war era
there were mainly two kinds of organizational structures. The intellectuals,
the social clubs and the PO Box organizations mostly had a sort of board
of directors with a "leader" more acting like a toastmaster than a classic
Fascist Fuhrer. Some times his (seldom, if ever, her) credentials were
some academic title, other times it would be his bank book. Many small
operations, mostly on the cellar or brain level, were actually financed
by the leader himself. (One notable case which rose above the average flops
was Sir Oswald Mosley's Union Movement - thanks to both to his bravery,
charisma and experience as well as his social position and private wealth.)
Then there was the so-called "lunatic fringe" with self-styled, tin-pot
"Fuhrers" who appeared, caused shock waves and then disappeared - either
back to the safety of ordinary life, custody of the prison system (and
sometimes actually lunatic asylums!) or the underworld of KGB, CIA and
MOSSAD. There are, of course, some important exceptions. One being George
Lincoln Rockwell's American Nazi Party, and another being the Swedish Nordic
Reich's Party (NRP) led by the faithful and staunch National Socialist
Göran Assar Oredsson. Anyway, both categories failed to make real
headways, though organizations like the ANP, the Union Movement and the
NRP certainly have made an imprint on NS history and served as a recruiter
of today's NS veterans.
The notion of a Fuhrer was last time
tried out in Sweden, by the NSF. The efforts to create a cult around the
young ”Nazi” Anders Högström failed, partly because Swedes are
not the Fuhrer-kind-of-people but mostly because Högström was
sort of ”chosen” as Fuhrer, rather than actually getting to this unique
position through own credentials and ambitions. It all collapsed when the
”Fuhrer” was exposed in a massive newspaper campaign against Swedish National
Socialists. Despite former bravery Högström made a dishonourable
retreat and the NSF is now led by a committee of proven activist - sadder
but wiser.
Organizing an NS movement of year 2000
around an all-ruling leader is not recommended. Our people neither hold
the qualities of a real Fuhrer nor the mentality and acceptance of such
an absolute ruler. While the Blood & Honour by its very character and
activity is best suited for an extremely loose form of organization, the
NS party must be organized along traditional lines - at least as long as
it can operate on a legal basis. While I personally don't find the Fuhrer-style
of leadership suited for today's NS organization, there is no need to go
to the opposite extreme. Unfortunately, our kind of people tend to be some
of the worst fuss making grumblers around once the democracy bug gets a
foothold. Admittedly, this is mostly a plague infecting the non-NS populist
style patriotic parties, but nevertheless one should be on the guard. A
drop of healthy Aryan democracy is more than sufficient. We don't need
to make a parody out of an already tragi-comical system. It is beyond the
purpose of this book to analyse and work out the exact balance between
authority and democracy. Each organization should work on this, taking
all aspects - tradition, situation, character of membership as well as
leadership, local laws - into consideration, with efficiency and strength
being the key-words.
The years ahead
If consolidating our positions by recruitment
of already existing National Socialists and building a modern infrastructure
are the tasks of today, what's to be done in the future? Well, the whole
idea of running a National Socialist organization - Blood & Honour
or an NS party - is to gain influence and eventually total power for our
Movement and its ideology. Not exactly an easy job and definitely not one
which is over in the foreseeable future. Any dreams of quick success -
be it through the ballot box or the barrel of a gun - are as false as they
are dangerous. Hoping to win people by easy solutions (= illusions) might
gain you popularity in the very short run, but soon people will either
see through your fantasies or leave in disappointment and frustration over
lack of significant progress. As National Socialists we must face the reality
and learn to live with it. We have a long, long way to go. And we better
have the right footwear from the start, and that means boots rather than
loafers!
There is no telling for certain if
we win or lose. That's the sad fact. The only comforts are that whatever
happens, we have done our duty, and if we fail, then the whole world will
lose. There is no way the Zionists can run a world without the civilizing
and stabilizing effect of the Aryan race. The Chosen ones too will drown
in mud. And the earth will be inherited by a dying breed of sub-sapiens,
ridden by disease, stunned by the awesome burden of a crippled civilization
and challenged by the return of jungle power.
But we still have a chance of winning.
We have the remedy for the earth's disorders. If we can find the recipe
for progress and power-grabbing, then it's just a matter of holding out
till the final battle. Whether the NS movement will act as an inspiration,
a catalyst, a spearhead or as the main force behind a national revolution,
is impossible to say. Just as there is no certainty as to where this revolution
first will break out. No matter what, each White nation's NS movement has
a duty to carry on its work, and while seeking support from and sharing
knowledge with other countries' national revolutionary forces, concentrate
on building its own movement and creating a strategy that fits its own
home scenario.
Religious/cultural organizations
There are many of these around, both
of the ”heathen” and the "Christian" variety. Mostly and for obvious reasons
they do not work very well together. However, you find supporters of both
camps united in political organizations and parties. I am myself perhaps
what you may describe as an agnostic and it is fortunately not the purpose
of this book to dwell on religious matters. In USA there is a long tradition
of Christian Aryans as well as a popular trend towards modern-day Odinism.
Though the first category may be politically stronger and more active,
the second is of a higher cultural value to our cause, rekindling our old
instincts and values and leading our people back to their roots. Some of
the very best NS zines are devoted to various aspects of religious or cultural
”Wotanism” (the term used very loosely, I must point out). This being said,
I shall not minimize the important role groups like the Identity Christian
Aryan Nations and Ku Klux Klan have played in uniting White activists from
all over America as well as many Europeans.
These religious and cultural organizations
both play an important role in the overall NS battle. However, neither
religious fanaticism and fantasies, nor historical obsessions and cultural
myths should take our eyes away from the very essence of our struggle,
namely the political fight to secure the existence of our White race.
Non-NS organizations
There are basically four ways for National
Socialists and national revolutionaries to deal with non-National Socialist
patriotic or nationalist organizations:
1. Ignore it.
2. Oppose it.
3. Work with it.
4. Join it.
The choice depends on the politics
in your country. Are NS organizations legal or banned? Is there a successful
non-NS organization operating that is of any interest to us? Is it friendly
or hostile towards us/our ideology? Is it merely populist, is it strongly
patriotic or is it in fact nationalist?
If NS organizations are still legal,
I would strongly suggest that the NS movement concentrates on its own activities
and ignores the non-NS "alternative". Mostly because all manpower and concentration
are needed in one's own camp. But also because the NS organization is most
likely much smaller than the System-approved patriotic party, and too much
attention on it, might actually lead weaker souls away and into the bigger
and more "glamorous" and definitely more safe alternative - despite all
NS arguments against it. What is said here, mostly apply to the many populist
parties around in both West and East Europe.
There might be exceptions, though.
If the non-NS group is (openly or secretly) friendly towards our own group,
some sort of co-operation should be established. Most likely it would be
a very discreet one, as any non-NS patriotic party would seriously damage
their "image" in the eyes of democracy by flirting with the "evil Nazis".
The National Socialists should also be wary. Too intimate relations could,
as suggested above, lead more opportunist elements away from National Socialism
and into the warmth of democratic society. The most well-known examples
of parties which might fall into this category are the British NF and BNP(?),
the French FN(?) and the German NPD and Volksunion(?).
If the non-NS organization is obviously
not only not National Socialist, but in fact actively opposed to that ideology
and riding on a wave of pseudo-Nationalism, it goes without saying that
an active stand against such a party is of paramount importance. The more
successful it is, the more necessary it is to expose it for what it is:
a political hoax led by political bootleggers and con men. The party of
Austria's Jörg Haider is such an example. From the start he cleverly
abused Nationalist sentiments and arguments, but when he rose to a powerful
position, Haider quickly sold out. Before exposing himself totally, he
actually fooled plenty of honest Nationalists - both of the NS and the
non-NS variation.
There may come a time when total collaboration
is inevitable. If National Socialism is banned and there are no other -
more underground like - options, actually joining a non-NS organization
may be acceptable. There is of course the possibility of creating one's
own alternative organization - bordering on National Socialism. But running
such an outfit may prove difficult. You lose the unique attraction and
inspiration of the NS factor and the possibility of new bans is always
there. ZOG may "define" National Socialism more or less as they choose.
Additional notes
Just a few more words on structural
matters. ”Democratic” parties love to split up their organizations according
to age and sex. In theory youth divisions and women's groups should not
only concentrate on these specific groups but also act as special recruitment
vehicles. Personally, I feel that such segregation rather tend to separate
the youngsters and the females from the main organization and thereby also
from the more important political activities and decisions.
In the B&H movement a separate
youth organization would simply be impossible. The great majority of its
supporters are young in the first place, and the small minority of veterans
- despite their youthful surroundings and perhaps their own ”young” character
as well - would not be suited to run the daily operations of an organization
like Blood & Honour.
Should there be a special women's group?
At this stage I think not. We have a lack of educated and professional
leadership, among men as well as women. There is always the risk that people
who are really needed in the central organization are commissioned to lead
a women's organization - or a youth front for that matter. Especially the
women's group will need a lot of hard and frustrating work due to the sadly
low numbers of girls and ladies within or attracted to our Movement at
this point. Actually, mingling of the sexes is desirable, both because
we need all the manpower (regardless of sex) we can get and also due to
the undeniable recruitment power of the feminine element. Forgive me for
sounding ”sexist”, but what kind of people want to join an all-male outfit...?
There is also the danger of putting
an active girl as head of a miniature ”Female Front” and thereby not merely
losing a great asset for the main organization, but also risking a "burn-out"
from working overtime to build something which has proven to be fairly
futile at this stage.
Aryan men and Aryan women compliment
each other and should work side by side. But there are cases when the men
have made few efforts and women have taken the initiative. Such organizations
naturally have the right to exist and have also proved to be of great use
in the overall struggle of the Movement. Admittedly, they are few and afar,
but I would like to mention the network around the excellent magazine "Sigrdrifa"
and the WAU (Women for Aryan Unity) with divisions in several countries,
as shining examples of valkyrian power.
It is true that the NSDAP did indeed
have several youth groups and women's organizations. But here we are talking
about a phenomenon that appeared fairly late in that party's development
from a 7-man strong grouplet to a mass movement which eventually seized
total and absolute power over the German society and people.
When the day comes when a new NS party
reaches just a fraction of that sort of power, we can bring up the question
again. Till then we should all stand and act united in one tightly-knit
Movement, regardless of sex and age, united solely by our will and ability
to do battle.
On the other hand, for a non-NS party
engaged in normal parliamentary activities, there might be advantages from
such separate entities. But these must appear when there is a genuine need
for this kind of party structure - not merely because it looks impressive
on paper.
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