NEW HAMPSHIRE: Awesome Towns In The LIVE FREE OR DIE State
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Date: 2024-01-28
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robertwilson5615
No broad-based income tax, no sales tax either but. a whopping property tax. And property taxes are by their nature very unfair. People will live their working lives in NH and what they pay in property tax is about the same as if the state had sales and/or income tax - in which case the property taxes would be much lower. The trouble is when people retire their tax burden remains the same while in states with broad-based taxes, total taxes would go down for retirees.
My wife and I have a super nice house on 25 acres in a rural town. It's beautiful. We didn't have a big income while we were working and we wound up with such a fine house because we built it ourselves - brick by brick. Now we're retired and living on Social Security and our property tax bill is $11K. Even though we own the house free and clear, we still have to pay rent to the town - a lot of rent.
The politicians who run the state are, by and large, fairly wealthy and they love things the way they are. They get their tax bill subsidized by us serfs so it's never going to change.
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No broad-based income tax, no sales tax either but. a whopping property tax. And property taxes are by their nature very unfair. People will live their working lives in NH and what they pay in property tax is about the same as if the state had sales and/or income tax - in which case the property taxes would be much lower. The trouble is when people retire their tax burden remains the same while in states with broad-based taxes, total taxes would go down for retirees.
My wife and I have a super nice house on 25 acres in a rural town. It's beautiful. We didn't have a big income while we were working and we wound up with such a fine house because we built it ourselves - brick by brick. Now we're retired and living on Social Security and our property tax bill is $11K. Even though we own the house free and clear, we still have to pay rent to the town - a lot of rent.
The politicians who run the state are, by and large, fairly wealthy and they love things the way they are. They get their tax bill subsidized by us serfs so it's never going to change.
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markbogacz8933
You missed so much of each of the NH towns. Probably should do a little Research before you get there. Some Examples US President Franklin Pierces home in Concord. The Brew Pubs, yes on the river, and new white water rafting park in Franklin Lake Winnipesaukee in Loudon. The Largest lake in New England. Although you did pronounce Winnisquam correctly. The Merrimack River in Concord, which Henry David Thoreau paddled in research for his book A Week on the Concord and Merrimack. You Called one of the rivers, The Pemigewasset River in Franklin a canal. It is one of the headwater rivers along with the Winnipesaukee river that form the Merrimack River.
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You missed so much of each of the NH towns. Probably should do a little Research before you get there. Some Examples US President Franklin Pierces home in Concord. The Brew Pubs, yes on the river, and new white water rafting park in Franklin Lake Winnipesaukee in Loudon. The Largest lake in New England. Although you did pronounce Winnisquam correctly. The Merrimack River in Concord, which Henry David Thoreau paddled in research for his book A Week on the Concord and Merrimack. You Called one of the rivers, The Pemigewasset River in Franklin a canal. It is one of the headwater rivers along with the Winnipesaukee river that form the Merrimack River.
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MjC7192
Aaahh, Lived/grew up in Bristol for a while till I joined the Army in '90 on New Found Lake right by Devosts's marina and not far from Shacketts store. when the No shoes, No shirt policy: did NOT Apply, Bull Winkles Arcade was around went to Sculptured Rocks, Heaven wow you bring up memories. much nicer than Winnipesaukee. funny watchin some one from other parts of the country visiting some place you and someone else lived, hope to maybe run into you some. time, like your videos. aand of course you should have ate at Hart's Turkey Farm. juss sayin and as a kinda kid. was a waiter there and made killer tips. It is pronounced Concerd
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Aaahh, Lived/grew up in Bristol for a while till I joined the Army in '90 on New Found Lake right by Devosts's marina and not far from Shacketts store. when the No shoes, No shirt policy: did NOT Apply, Bull Winkles Arcade was around went to Sculptured Rocks, Heaven wow you bring up memories. much nicer than Winnipesaukee. funny watchin some one from other parts of the country visiting some place you and someone else lived, hope to maybe run into you some. time, like your videos. aand of course you should have ate at Hart's Turkey Farm. juss sayin and as a kinda kid. was a waiter there and made killer tips. It is pronounced Concerd
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dixierebel1860
As you said in the beginning of the video: not many people walking around now - we returned 2 days ago from our US Southern trip where during 13 days we visited Dallas, NOLA, Natchez, small southern rural towns, Arkansas, R66 in OK and OKC. I confirm there were no people in the streets. Dallas was empty (only few tourists were walking around. NOLA was full little bit more, OKC empty. Where were the people Maybe 110 of Fahrenheit was the reason Nevertheless rural LA, MS, AL, AR and OK was the most beutiful I have ever seen. Every single state has his own charm! We enjoyed our trip so much especialy visit of Southfork ranch.
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As you said in the beginning of the video: not many people walking around now - we returned 2 days ago from our US Southern trip where during 13 days we visited Dallas, NOLA, Natchez, small southern rural towns, Arkansas, R66 in OK and OKC. I confirm there were no people in the streets. Dallas was empty (only few tourists were walking around. NOLA was full little bit more, OKC empty. Where were the people Maybe 110 of Fahrenheit was the reason Nevertheless rural LA, MS, AL, AR and OK was the most beutiful I have ever seen. Every single state has his own charm! We enjoyed our trip so much especialy visit of Southfork ranch.
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katydid6920
I can tell you that when I hear close knit town I know that means that laws are arbitrary according to who you know. The kangaroo court in Belknap County will do what they want to you, even if it's illegal.
Bike week is on Father's Day creating years of awful Father's going out partying and kids don't exist, creating hurt children but creating lots of revenue for the state. The taxes are so high the elderly move out of their homes and need to rent for the nice summer months, in order to afford to live there the rest of the year, when they get 10 feet of snow.
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I can tell you that when I hear close knit town I know that means that laws are arbitrary according to who you know. The kangaroo court in Belknap County will do what they want to you, even if it's illegal.
Bike week is on Father's Day creating years of awful Father's going out partying and kids don't exist, creating hurt children but creating lots of revenue for the state. The taxes are so high the elderly move out of their homes and need to rent for the nice summer months, in order to afford to live there the rest of the year, when they get 10 feet of snow.
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ggeorge4144
I lived in NH for 46 years. It was a reat place to live. I moved to Arizona in 1992 as the state on NH was in a horrible recession. I must say I do not miss the snow. I loved it when I was young and into snomobiles. I am 81 and love that I do not have to deal with snow. I have a nice acre in the desert with a home and garage and I am very comfortable. The property taxes are very low here, my ex has my old house and pays $10, 000 a year in property taxes and $3, 000 in heating oil. I glad she likes it there; I am very happy here.
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I lived in NH for 46 years. It was a reat place to live. I moved to Arizona in 1992 as the state on NH was in a horrible recession. I must say I do not miss the snow. I loved it when I was young and into snomobiles. I am 81 and love that I do not have to deal with snow. I have a nice acre in the desert with a home and garage and I am very comfortable. The property taxes are very low here, my ex has my old house and pays $10, 000 a year in property taxes and $3, 000 in heating oil. I glad she likes it there; I am very happy here.
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downrighttt
As a proud, lifelong resident of Concord who probably even drove past you that day (driver job in the city, thank you for showing off some of my favorite parts of my beautiful home. Downtown is just phenomenal these days, and as much as I want to dunk on Franklin and Laconia, (old high school sports rivals) for all their quirks they are beautiful cities as well. As we've borrowed from Maine, New Hampshire sucks! Tell everyone you know! ;)
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As a proud, lifelong resident of Concord who probably even drove past you that day (driver job in the city, thank you for showing off some of my favorite parts of my beautiful home. Downtown is just phenomenal these days, and as much as I want to dunk on Franklin and Laconia, (old high school sports rivals) for all their quirks they are beautiful cities as well. As we've borrowed from Maine, New Hampshire sucks! Tell everyone you know! ;)
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usa-by-car
YES! When I saw you had a video of you going to New Hampshire, I hoped I would be able to recognize where you were, and literally from the first second of the video I knew exactly where you were! Idk why I think that’s so cool, but I do hahaha. I’ve only lived here for like 4-5 years, so I don’t know the entire state that well, maybe that plays a role. Good stuff man, always love your videos and narration!
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YES! When I saw you had a video of you going to New Hampshire, I hoped I would be able to recognize where you were, and literally from the first second of the video I knew exactly where you were! Idk why I think that’s so cool, but I do hahaha. I’ve only lived here for like 4-5 years, so I don’t know the entire state that well, maybe that plays a role. Good stuff man, always love your videos and narration!
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shawnybee
I live in Massachusetts on NH border. I enjoy watching your videos. My question is do you believe the narrative of the timeline of 5he buildings. Being built with horse and buggy and lack of technology makes me question the true nature of the architecture we are seeing. Some of the old structures I doubt we could replicate with technology today. Just curious. Keep up the amazing work guys. Great footage
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I live in Massachusetts on NH border. I enjoy watching your videos. My question is do you believe the narrative of the timeline of 5he buildings. Being built with horse and buggy and lack of technology makes me question the true nature of the architecture we are seeing. Some of the old structures I doubt we could replicate with technology today. Just curious. Keep up the amazing work guys. Great footage
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kellyduguay3368
You missed so much. you need to go into the mountains and over to the coast. that's New Hampshire. Woods, rivers, seacoast, valleys, mountains and our precious wildlife. While Laconia and Concord have some appeal, Franklin is the truest representation you saw. Get away from the big lakes, resorts. that's all OPM. Hope you come back.
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You missed so much. you need to go into the mountains and over to the coast. that's New Hampshire. Woods, rivers, seacoast, valleys, mountains and our precious wildlife. While Laconia and Concord have some appeal, Franklin is the truest representation you saw. Get away from the big lakes, resorts. that's all OPM. Hope you come back.
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gerardmackay8909
I visited New Hampshire in summer 98 (from the UK) and what struck me the most was how forested it was with so little open countryside’. Loved the lakes very much and how well kept everything was (Upstate New York was a stark contrast with very run down neglected looking small towns. Would love to return in Autumn and see the foliage.
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I visited New Hampshire in summer 98 (from the UK) and what struck me the most was how forested it was with so little open countryside’. Loved the lakes very much and how well kept everything was (Upstate New York was a stark contrast with very run down neglected looking small towns. Would love to return in Autumn and see the foliage.
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handytbutler7380
well wait til they start doing the same thing there that they do in the whole west coast as well as ny now with the no cash bail. it will turn those states into a nightmare just like its doing here in ny. Its a shame that people dont realize it until the damage is done, i hope it never makes it there.
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well wait til they start doing the same thing there that they do in the whole west coast as well as ny now with the no cash bail. it will turn those states into a nightmare just like its doing here in ny. Its a shame that people dont realize it until the damage is done, i hope it never makes it there.
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retrotubedotnet
As a New Hampshire native living in California, this video makes me so homesick. New Hampshire hasn't changed much over the years, at least compared to most other places. It's not in the cards now but I hope to move back someday. Every area has it's issues but there's no better place to live, IMO.
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As a New Hampshire native living in California, this video makes me so homesick. New Hampshire hasn't changed much over the years, at least compared to most other places. It's not in the cards now but I hope to move back someday. Every area has it's issues but there's no better place to live, IMO.
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horsebee1
I find your quotes of stats for each town fascinating, in particular the medium household income when compared to the medium house price. Almost every time the medium cost of a house is between three and three and a half years income. Here in New Zealand it is closer to ten years income.
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I find your quotes of stats for each town fascinating, in particular the medium household income when compared to the medium house price. Almost every time the medium cost of a house is between three and three and a half years income. Here in New Zealand it is closer to ten years income.
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05Hogsrule
if the roads are in desperate need of repair, then the infrastructure is weak, not enough business to create extra tax for the town to take care of itself! Shame but true for New England. If you blink, you're gonna miss the town center. and that includes the blinky yellow light.
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if the roads are in desperate need of repair, then the infrastructure is weak, not enough business to create extra tax for the town to take care of itself! Shame but true for New England. If you blink, you're gonna miss the town center. and that includes the blinky yellow light.
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usa-by-car
Franklin is a very poor town. Not sure where you're getting your numbers. It's also very Trumpy, so maybe they don't sign up for the things they need Not sure. No one who can help it does NOT live in Franklin. I can't take it anymore, its CON-KERD.
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Franklin is a very poor town. Not sure where you're getting your numbers. It's also very Trumpy, so maybe they don't sign up for the things they need Not sure. No one who can help it does NOT live in Franklin. I can't take it anymore, its CON-KERD.
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usa-by-car
Love New Hampshire My Mom was from Lancaster and My Aunt and Uncle Worked for Proctor Academy in Andover. Still have relatives in New Hampshire. Bike week is insane, tons of traffic.
If you get a chance to visit you won't be disappointed.
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Love New Hampshire My Mom was from Lancaster and My Aunt and Uncle Worked for Proctor Academy in Andover. Still have relatives in New Hampshire. Bike week is insane, tons of traffic.
If you get a chance to visit you won't be disappointed.
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roadracer517
Great state. But the jerks from Massachusetts move here and brought their voting habits with them. And the college kids from out of state get to vote and between the two I gotta look to Montana to get away from them. Leftist Flight I call it.
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Great state. But the jerks from Massachusetts move here and brought their voting habits with them. And the college kids from out of state get to vote and between the two I gotta look to Montana to get away from them. Leftist Flight I call it.
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rubo1964
Love NH live close to Boston. I always feel more relaxed in NH then MA. Recently bought Cruiser Motorcycle at National Powrsports and no fees no tax nothing just sticker price! Could not be any happier. Met some of the nicest people there.
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Love NH live close to Boston. I always feel more relaxed in NH then MA. Recently bought Cruiser Motorcycle at National Powrsports and no fees no tax nothing just sticker price! Could not be any happier. Met some of the nicest people there.
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machsolid6402
We had a vacation camp trailer on Paugus bay when I was a kid. Before it got really popular in the sixties. The French influence was still strong back then. We all pronounced it Pay Gus. Lol. Nobody said Paw Gus like they do now.
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We had a vacation camp trailer on Paugus bay when I was a kid. Before it got really popular in the sixties. The French influence was still strong back then. We all pronounced it Pay Gus. Lol. Nobody said Paw Gus like they do now.
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HATER506
Your video really makes Fun Spot look nice. In fact I think it needs a lot of work, it hasn't changed in years, decades really. A lot of the games have broken or non-working sticks and buttons. Still, its cheap and the kids have fun.
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Your video really makes Fun Spot look nice. In fact I think it needs a lot of work, it hasn't changed in years, decades really. A lot of the games have broken or non-working sticks and buttons. Still, its cheap and the kids have fun.
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DJDrake13
wow, you were on my street. I know it's beautiful here, but sometimes someone else's perspective really helps you appreciate how lucky we are to live where we live. Thanks, I enjoyed this video a lot! Great information and views!
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wow, you were on my street. I know it's beautiful here, but sometimes someone else's perspective really helps you appreciate how lucky we are to live where we live. Thanks, I enjoyed this video a lot! Great information and views!
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johnshields6852
Boston guy, as a teen in the 70's we'd go there for snow skiing winter and camping in summer, beautiful area. We'd also drive up on Sundays to get beer, packies were closed on Sundays back then here.
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Boston guy, as a teen in the 70's we'd go there for snow skiing winter and camping in summer, beautiful area. We'd also drive up on Sundays to get beer, packies were closed on Sundays back then here.
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usa-by-car
That's very clever to use a building for two purposes. Cause Durning the day it's function for the city is from 9 to 5. And so they can use it for their Opry house. That's very clever.
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That's very clever to use a building for two purposes. Cause Durning the day it's function for the city is from 9 to 5. And so they can use it for their Opry house. That's very clever.
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harryfatcat
You've painted all three of these towns in a much brighter color than they really are. Easy to only see the visually attractive points when you are just cruising through as a tourist.
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You've painted all three of these towns in a much brighter color than they really are. Easy to only see the visually attractive points when you are just cruising through as a tourist.
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mumulove
If New Hampshire thinks thats the biggest arcade in the world then they probably think they are the biggest state in the US too don't they They have lower ceilings than a small town VFW
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If New Hampshire thinks thats the biggest arcade in the world then they probably think they are the biggest state in the US too don't they They have lower ceilings than a small town VFW
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mikeyw1702
Looks very nice. Compared to the UK, the cost of your property is amazingly cheap. 200k wouldn’t buy you anything in the larger UK towns. maybe a tiny apartment if you were lucky.
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Looks very nice. Compared to the UK, the cost of your property is amazingly cheap. 200k wouldn’t buy you anything in the larger UK towns. maybe a tiny apartment if you were lucky.
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jamesmcmahon4793
Moved to NH 37 years ago from NY, raised 4 kids here. I'm going to die in this state and my kids swear they will always have some kind of residence in NH. Beautiful state.
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Moved to NH 37 years ago from NY, raised 4 kids here. I'm going to die in this state and my kids swear they will always have some kind of residence in NH. Beautiful state.
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MrMilwaukee
It’s very interesting that most of the small towns east of the Mississippi River are in good shape generally were as in the west many are dying and abandoned
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It’s very interesting that most of the small towns east of the Mississippi River are in good shape generally were as in the west many are dying and abandoned
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sess122
I was a touring musician and played in every New England state multiple times and the residents of New Hampshire always stood out as the warmest and friendliest.
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I was a touring musician and played in every New England state multiple times and the residents of New Hampshire always stood out as the warmest and friendliest.
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usa-by-car
Welcome to our State! We love it here! Lots of history! We prefer to dig our history out of the ground, but NH is a great spot to drive around and see it too!
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Welcome to our State! We love it here! Lots of history! We prefer to dig our history out of the ground, but NH is a great spot to drive around and see it too!
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raderosier1248
Enjoyed your tour. I lived in NH for 35 years and my wife is from Manchester, NH. Also had an ex that served a term in the NH House of Representatives.
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Enjoyed your tour. I lived in NH for 35 years and my wife is from Manchester, NH. Also had an ex that served a term in the NH House of Representatives.
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grahamknight7551
Nice for the tourist to visit but try living in these areas. Theres so much poverty and no oppertunities for growth no real jobs unaffordable housing.
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Nice for the tourist to visit but try living in these areas. Theres so much poverty and no oppertunities for growth no real jobs unaffordable housing.
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techno-wizard
As a NH resident, I can tell you that most people don't think of it as the Live Free or Die State but think of it more as the Good Luck With That State.
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As a NH resident, I can tell you that most people don't think of it as the Live Free or Die State but think of it more as the Good Luck With That State.
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