Comments on: Howard Dean Calls for Superdelegate Decision by July 1 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/ America's Election HQ Mon, 12 May 2008 15:33:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Sandy Gafford http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-273310 Sandy Gafford Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:40:52 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-273310 I, too, am an OUTRAGED DEMOCRAT! My ancestors will wonder HOW I could vote for McCain , from the 'other team'. Well, if they were around it would be an easy explanation...this Obama from PlanetWHERE? being crammed down our throats like we are stupid, his incredible conceit, and the embarassing display to the world how 'the party' and the ridiculous biased media treats the Clintons, equating some small remark about Bosnia..at least she went...to the pastor disaster when he 'discovered' God twenty years ago...What religion was he before then? And he sat there for twenty years listening to such slander to "typical white people" when he is half-white....The entire campaign has been an embarrassment to anyone with half a brain...the "Hillary should quit" is the straw that broke my back...nice attitude so called "Democrats"...yeah, let's ignore Michigan and Forida...good idea....The world thinks we are FOOLS to allow such a sham to go on in America....if they cram Obama at us....McCain will get my vote and my ancestors would be proud of me. We may as well be 'voting' in Russia. I, too, am an OUTRAGED DEMOCRAT! My ancestors will wonder HOW I could vote for McCain , from the ‘other team’. Well, if they were around it would be an easy explanation…this Obama from PlanetWHERE? being crammed down our throats like we are stupid, his incredible conceit, and the embarassing display to the world how ‘the party’ and the ridiculous biased media treats the Clintons, equating some small remark about Bosnia..at least she went…to the pastor disaster when he ‘discovered’ God twenty years ago…What religion was he before then? And he sat there for twenty years listening to such slander to “typical white people” when he is half-white….The entire campaign has been an embarrassment to anyone with half a brain…the “Hillary should quit” is the straw that broke my back…nice attitude so called “Democrats”…yeah, let’s ignore Michigan and Forida…good idea….The world thinks we are FOOLS to allow such a sham to go on in America….if they cram Obama at us….McCain will get my vote and my ancestors would be proud of me. We may as well be ‘voting’ in Russia.

]]> By: sumicue http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-263851 sumicue Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:49:34 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-263851 Short of my vote in a primary for Floridian, Dean is talking to the wind. If his superdelegates made the decision, the constitution mandated for me, I will vote for the Republican candidate, whoever she or he will be. I have contributed to Hillary's candidacy which I never did before in my life because my faith in what she can deliver. As for Obama, his time is coming, but not now. He has a lot to learn and to experience before he can convince me that he can deliver as well as Hillary. Short of my vote in a primary for Floridian, Dean is talking to the wind. If his superdelegates made the decision, the constitution mandated for me, I will vote for the Republican candidate, whoever she or he will be. I have contributed to Hillary’s candidacy which I never did before in my life because my faith in what she can deliver. As for Obama, his time is coming, but not now. He has a lot to learn and to experience before he can convince me that he can deliver as well as Hillary.

]]> By: Jo Anne http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-262196 Jo Anne Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:30:15 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-262196 The members of the Obama camp and the DNC are pressuring Clinton, so they can skirt the issue of Fl. and Mi. If Obama could win outright, it wouldn't matter if Clinton stayed in! It is a scam to not have to explain to millions of Americans in Florida and Michigan why they think they can silence them. If it is allowed in those two states this year, they won't have to include "any" states next election if the DNC chooses not to! 44 states followed the DNC's "rules" not 48! Only two states got their votes stripped! The DNC's rules also state the unpledged delegates, (superdelegates), are to make their final decision "At The Convention"! "The rules are the rules"! Howard Dean should have to stick to the rules too! The members of the Obama camp and the DNC are pressuring Clinton, so they can skirt the issue of Fl. and Mi.
If Obama could win outright, it wouldn’t matter if Clinton stayed in!
It is a scam to not have to explain to millions of Americans in Florida and Michigan why they think they can silence them.
If it is allowed in those two states this year, they won’t have to include “any” states next election if the DNC chooses not to!
44 states followed the DNC’s “rules” not 48! Only two states got their votes stripped!
The DNC’s rules also state the unpledged delegates, (superdelegates), are to make their final decision “At The Convention”!
“The rules are the rules”!
Howard Dean should have to stick to the rules too!

]]> By: Kelly http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-262083 Kelly Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:39:58 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-262083 Don't quit Hillary. This race is so close - Obama has outspent you 3-1 and you are still running so close. The race is rigged. These Democrats want to keep spinning everything in Obama's favor and then crying that you are the one going negative. Obama and his supporters are negative. They are the ones that have been calling you to drop out of the race since he won small caucus states, denying the other half of the country their right to vote. How can people be so stupid and fall for this. Does anyone really believe the caucus system was that democratic? I would love to hear from people who participated in them to let the rest of us know what actually happened. There were some horror stories coming out but I'm sure the media squashed them. Obama is an unknown and what we are learning is becoming even more disturbing. He is too far to the left for most people, just like the far right Moral Majority was out of the mainstream. Think smart, don't let others take away your rights and don't let the media bias sway you. Don’t quit Hillary. This race is so close - Obama has outspent you 3-1 and you are still running so close. The race is rigged. These Democrats want to keep spinning everything in Obama’s favor and then crying that you are the one going negative. Obama and his supporters are negative. They are the ones that have been calling you to drop out of the race since he won small caucus states, denying the other half of the country their right to vote. How can people be so stupid and fall for this. Does anyone really believe the caucus system was that democratic? I would love to hear from people who participated in them to let the rest of us know what actually happened. There were some horror stories coming out but I’m sure the media squashed them.

Obama is an unknown and what we are learning is becoming even more disturbing. He is too far to the left for most people, just like the far right Moral Majority was out of the mainstream. Think smart, don’t let others take away your rights and don’t let the media bias sway you.

]]> By: Earl Mitchell http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261688 Earl Mitchell Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:11:39 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261688 I find it laughable that he wants each super delegate to declare whom he or she will support by July 1. For whom the super delegates or any American will spend their votes is should not be influenced. Having nullified the delegates of Florida and Michigan seems to have backfired, and now has placed the chairperson in a very unenviable position; and casting out delegates seems a little like throwing out the baby with the bath water, which incidentally drives two questions: 1. Which or what is the more important aim: when a primary or caucus actually takes place, or the purpose that the primary or caucuses serve. 2. Should the power to nullify the results of an event that is intrinsic and necessary to the election process be in the hands of a quasi-political organization? So, after giving thought to these questions, after having been a life-long democrat, Mr. McCain gets my vote in November; why? Regardless of what shortcomings plague the Republican Party, the Republican leadership seem to have their priorities straight. They appear to strengthen as opposed to diluting their party’s position; they also seem far more adept at playing a winning hand; and finally, Republicans seem much, much smarter about unifying the electorate than the Democrats. I find it laughable that he wants each super delegate to declare whom he or she will support by July 1. For whom the super delegates or any American will spend their votes is should not be influenced.

Having nullified the delegates of Florida and Michigan seems to have backfired, and now has placed the chairperson in a very unenviable position; and casting out delegates seems
a little like throwing out the baby with the bath water, which incidentally drives two questions:

1. Which or what is the more important aim: when a primary or caucus actually takes place, or the purpose that the primary or caucuses serve.
2. Should the power to nullify the results of an event that is intrinsic and necessary to the election process be in the hands of a quasi-political organization?

So, after giving thought to these questions, after having been a life-long democrat, Mr. McCain gets my vote in November; why? Regardless of what shortcomings plague the Republican Party, the Republican leadership seem to have their priorities straight. They appear to strengthen as opposed to diluting their party’s position; they also seem far more adept at playing a winning hand; and finally, Republicans seem much, much smarter about unifying the electorate than the Democrats.

]]> By: matrix1010 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261654 matrix1010 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:35:22 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261654 I am one of those "Typical white people" as Obama has ascribed me to be. I won't be voting for you Obama. Not in November, not ever. I am one of those “Typical white people” as Obama has ascribed me to be. I won’t be voting for you Obama. Not in November, not ever.

]]> By: j http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261443 j Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:34:17 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261443 Nancy pelosi is an honest person and she is right about the will of the voters. Stay on it Nancy your great Nancy pelosi is an honest person and she is right about
the will of the voters. Stay on it Nancy your great

]]> By: james http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261432 james Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:25:58 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261432 The history of the superdelegates is to abide by the pledge delegate's. The history of the superdelegates is to abide by the pledge delegate’s.

]]> By: JT http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261423 JT Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:16:42 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261423 Hillary should never quit. Hillary is a better candidate in November. Hillary should never quit.

Hillary is a better candidate in November.

]]> By: Hillary All the Way http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261392 Hillary All the Way Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:29:25 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-261392 Well unless Hillary gets the nomination, after all the smear, bait and switch lies and games Obama has used, even stooping to calling the Clintons racist? I am DONE with the Democrats after this and many years as a fighter for this party. I will vote for Nader unless Hillary is on the ballot in November if Obama wins this nomination. Obama and his sleazy supporters will never represent me and the Democratic values I was raised with. Today's Democrats are useless, clueless, back stabbing, unappreciative, disorganized FOOLS who have vilified the Clintons, our proudest and most successful party representatives. It is time to disassociate with these idiots supporting Obama and the biased Democrat "leaders" running our party into the ground. OBAMA started all the infighting among Dems in '07 and his preacher / mentor is a RACIST!! I AM DONE WITH THIS UNETHICAL CUT THROAT PARTY. GO HILLARY!! ALL THE WAY!! DO NOT BACK DOWN!! Well unless Hillary gets the nomination, after all the smear, bait and switch lies and games Obama has used, even stooping to calling the Clintons racist? I am DONE with the Democrats after this and many years as a fighter for this party. I will vote for Nader unless Hillary is on the ballot in November if Obama wins this nomination. Obama and his sleazy supporters will never represent me and the Democratic values I was raised with. Today’s Democrats are useless, clueless, back stabbing, unappreciative, disorganized FOOLS who have vilified the Clintons, our proudest and most successful party representatives. It is time to disassociate with these idiots supporting Obama and the biased Democrat “leaders” running our party into the ground. OBAMA started all the infighting among Dems in ‘07 and his preacher / mentor is a RACIST!! I AM DONE WITH THIS UNETHICAL CUT THROAT PARTY. GO HILLARY!! ALL THE WAY!! DO NOT BACK DOWN!!

]]> By: Jay http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260238 Jay Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:07:09 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260238 I have a hard time believing that N. Pelosi has anything of value to say to anyone about anything. The race is so close at this point and the public is nearly split 50/50 on the two canidates. The superdelegates are humans also, let them vote the way they want as indivudals, redardless of party fatcats voicing their opinions. I have a hard time believing that N. Pelosi has anything of value to say to anyone about anything.
The race is so close at this point and the public is nearly split 50/50 on the two canidates. The superdelegates are humans also, let them vote the way they want as indivudals, redardless of party fatcats voicing their opinions.

]]> By: Mike from Chicago http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260220 Mike from Chicago Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:02:33 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260220 It seems a shame that Obama is getting so much credit for "winning" states that, for the most part, will be solidly for McCain in November. Clinton has easily beaten Obama in all of the states, except Illinois, that will probably go Democratic in the general election. Obama is too far out of the mainstream to get elected President, the media "oohing and aahing" notwithstanding. It seems a shame that Obama is getting so much credit for “winning” states that, for the most part, will be solidly for McCain in November. Clinton has easily beaten Obama in all of the states, except Illinois, that will probably go Democratic in the general election. Obama is too far out of the mainstream to get elected President, the media “oohing and aahing” notwithstanding.

]]> By: ken http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260214 ken Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:00:53 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260214 If Hillary is forced aside without the voters of the upcoming states deciding or the superdelegates deciding, I as a Hillary supporter promise I will VOTE FOR MCCAIN before I even THINK about voting for Obama. Democrats and Obama supporters better be very crefull about how they handle this thing, or Mccain will be the winner no matter what! If Hillary is forced aside without the voters of the upcoming states deciding or the superdelegates deciding, I as a Hillary supporter promise I will VOTE FOR MCCAIN before I even THINK about voting for Obama. Democrats and Obama supporters better be very crefull about how they handle this thing, or Mccain will be the winner no matter what!

]]> By: Independent http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260115 Independent Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:35:50 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260115 HILLARY, YOU SHOULD NEVER QUIT Howard Dean and Patrick Leahy should shut up. These guys have their own agenda. Both of these guys are Obama supporters. If they have any respect for democracy, they should not try to disfranchise the people of Florida and Michigan –the states Hillary won- by colluding with Obama. Let the people vote. This is democracy not dictatorship. They should not be allowed to silence the voices of the people in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana, Guam, Puerto Rico, Kentucky, Montana, Oregon, and South Dakota. Also they should try to seat the delegates from Florida and Michigan instead of taking sides in this historic election. By disfranchising the people of Florida and Michigan they are trying to steal the election from Hillary. Hillary, you should never quit. If you quit, we will vote for McCain. HILLARY, YOU SHOULD NEVER QUIT
Howard Dean and Patrick Leahy should shut up. These guys have their own agenda. Both of these guys are Obama supporters. If they have any respect for democracy, they should not try to disfranchise the people of Florida and Michigan –the states Hillary won- by colluding with Obama. Let the people vote. This is democracy not dictatorship. They should not be allowed to silence the voices of the people in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana, Guam, Puerto Rico, Kentucky, Montana, Oregon, and South Dakota. Also they should try to seat the delegates from Florida and Michigan instead of taking sides in this historic election. By disfranchising the people of Florida and Michigan they are trying to steal the election from Hillary. Hillary, you should never quit. If you quit, we will vote for McCain.

]]> By: Mike http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260109 Mike Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:34:37 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-260109 As a Vermonter where Dean and Leahy are from.... If they are for Obama - look out they are the two most evil liberals ever... Dean is lying snake and Leahy is way too powerful for someone who is elected by about 200,000 people.... Asamed to be a Vermonter... Proud to be an American and a Christian! As a Vermonter where Dean and Leahy are from…. If they are for Obama - look out they are the two most evil liberals ever… Dean is lying snake and Leahy is way too powerful for someone who is elected by about 200,000 people….

Asamed to be a Vermonter… Proud to be an American and a Christian!

]]> By: Curious in IN http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259986 Curious in IN Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:09:49 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259986 Can someone please explain why MI and FL went ahead with their earlier primaries even after they were told by the DNC that their delegates would not be seated as a result? I have not heard a single media voice explain why those two states are in the situation they're in. And I really can't understand why voters would turn out in those states if they knew that their votes wouldn't be counted. This is, of course, assuming they were told in advance. If that has been a long-standing DNC rule regarding moving up your primary, why would FL and MI do that in the first place? Any knowledgeable response would be much appreciated. Can someone please explain why MI and FL went ahead with their earlier primaries even after they were told by the DNC that their delegates would not be seated as a result? I have not heard a single media voice explain why those two states are in the situation they’re in. And I really can’t understand why voters would turn out in those states if they knew that their votes wouldn’t be counted. This is, of course, assuming they were told in advance. If that has been a long-standing DNC rule regarding moving up your primary, why would FL and MI do that in the first place?

Any knowledgeable response would be much appreciated.

]]> By: Tim http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259980 Tim Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:09:12 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259980 It's amazing that too much infighting has been a concern of Dems for months yet both candidates are too selfish to just take one for the team and step aside (probably should be Obama since he has his whole future ahead of him). They're like two wolves fighting over the same piece of meat and all they're going to do is shred it so bad that neither one of them will eat. This is only helping the Republicans who now, because of this whole debacle, actually have a chance to win this thing! It’s amazing that too much infighting has been a concern of Dems for months yet both candidates are too selfish to just take one for the team and step aside (probably should be Obama since he has his whole future ahead of him). They’re like two wolves fighting over the same piece of meat and all they’re going to do is shred it so bad that neither one of them will eat.

This is only helping the Republicans who now, because of this whole debacle, actually have a chance to win this thing!

]]> By: D http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259945 D Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:03:21 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259945 This is nothing more than elements in the Democratic party trying to get their far left candidate elected over a left of center candidate, Hillary. Any advantage that can be given to Obama is given. As time goes on the superdelegates may realize Obama is not electable and those early leads won't mean a thing if he heads into an election with eroding support from, as he described it "typical white people". The superdelegates are a check for the Democrats to weigh in with a decision that is best for the party - and the Obamabots are afraid of that careful consideration of all facts and despite their party rules are quite happy to scrap them if it favors Obama. This is nothing more than elements in the Democratic party trying to get their far left candidate elected over a left of center candidate, Hillary. Any advantage that can be given to Obama is given. As time goes on the superdelegates may realize Obama is not electable and those early leads won’t mean a thing if he heads into an election with eroding support from, as he described it “typical white people”. The superdelegates are a check for the Democrats to weigh in with a decision that is best for the party - and the Obamabots are afraid of that careful consideration of all facts and despite their party rules are quite happy to scrap them if it favors Obama.

]]> By: Trinity http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259942 Trinity Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:02:49 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259942 "Had he not acknowledged that what he said had deeply offended people and were inappropriate and mischaracterized what I think is the great character of this country, for all its flaws, then I wouldn't have felt comfortable staying there at the church," Obama said on the show. I'm a bit confused??? When did Wright "acknowledge" these statements? I do not recall hearing or even seeing this pastor apologize to the nation regarding his offensive comments. In fact, Wright has pretty much disappeared from the public eye. What is Obama talking about?? I want to hear Wright come out and say these words, not Obama. Then, I can believe on why Obama would say this and decided to stay at the church. That is a bunch of crap to, because it's not like Wright just started saying these things and Obama got offended. What about 5, 10 or even 20 years ago, why didn't you leave then? You make no sense OBAMA. double talker. Obama will tell you anything you want to hear to get him elected! Do not believe the hype!! “Had he not acknowledged that what he said had deeply offended people and were inappropriate and mischaracterized what I think is the great character of this country, for all its flaws, then I wouldn’t have felt comfortable staying there at the church,” Obama said on the show.

I’m a bit confused??? When did Wright “acknowledge” these statements? I do not recall hearing or even seeing this pastor apologize to the nation regarding his offensive comments. In fact, Wright has pretty much disappeared from the public eye. What is Obama talking about?? I want to hear Wright come out and say these words, not Obama. Then, I can believe on why Obama would say this and decided to stay at the church. That is a bunch of crap to, because it’s not like Wright just started saying these things and Obama got offended. What about 5, 10 or even 20 years ago, why didn’t you leave then? You make no sense OBAMA. double talker. Obama will tell you anything you want to hear to get him elected! Do not believe the hype!!

]]> By: robert http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259938 robert Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:01:44 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/28/howard-dean-calls-for-superdelegate-decision-by-july-1/#comment-259938 Florida and Michigan aren't to blame for this. Howard Dean is to blame for this! The voters in two sovereign states decided to vote when they wanted instead of when Howard wanted to allow them to vote. Howard, having his panties all twisted, decided to cut his nose off to spite his face. The man is a moron, and now the world has proof! Silly little Howard... Florida and Michigan aren’t to blame for this. Howard Dean is to blame for this! The voters in two sovereign states decided to vote when they wanted instead of when Howard wanted to allow them to vote. Howard, having his panties all twisted, decided to cut his nose off to spite his face. The man is a moron, and now the world has proof! Silly little Howard…

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