But how long will the casual fans remain excited about the prospect of new Star Wars films when they appear as frequently as Thanksgiving dinner for years and years on end?

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No doubt, much to Pam Edstrom's disapproval, daughter Jennifer and her fellow author depict an almost directionless company riven by turf wars and the rivalries of feuding barons intent only on interpreting the frequently delphic utterances of the bespectacled one.

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Obama also frequently reminds the public that in addition to inheriting that financial crisis, he was also handed two unpopular wars, in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a continuing threat from al Qaeda, that have tested his mettle as commander in chief.

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