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He said the quiet part out loud.

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack is a compelling, investigative documentary by Basement Films, directed by Karim Shah and reported by Ramita Navai. It exposes allegations that the IDF has systematically targeted Gaza’s medical professionals across all 36 hospitals, featuring chilling testimonies from both Palestinian and Israeli medics, including accounts of torture in detention. Set against the backdrop of widespread devastation of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure—from Al‑Shifa and Kamal Adwan to Nasser hospitals—the film paints a grim portrait of the collapse of medical neutrality. Originally commissioned by the BBC and later dropped for concerns over impartiality, it was eventually aired on Channel 4 on 2 July 2025 after extensive fact‑checking. Its candid, forensic narrative is harrowing and unforgettable—a crucial record of alleged war crimes and the dire state of Gaza’s medical system.

Per an email sent to Columbia Business School faculty on Wednesday morning from Dean Costis Maglaras and obtained by The Intercept, the vocal pro-Israel business school assistant professor made the decision to leave the school.

Several students, including Mahmoud Khalil and Mohsen Mahdawi, have also alleged that Davidai targeted them and called for them to be deported in the lead-up to their arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Davidai was also a member of a prominent WhatsApp group of Columbia alumni, parents and professors that strategized about how to deport pro-Palestine students, The Intercept reported. He has noted that he does not have tenure at the school.

The US has removed Syria’s Al Qaeda franchise from its list of designated terrorist organizations just days after the UK added nonviolent activist group Palestine Action to its own list of banned terrorist groups.

The western empire will surely find ways to be even more hypocritical and ridiculous about its “terrorism” designations in the future, but at this point it’s hard to imagine how it will manage to do so.

This move comes as Sharaa holds friendly meetings with US and UK officials and holds normalization talks with Israel, showing that all one has to do to cease being a “terrorist” in the eyes of the empire is to start aligning with the empire’s interests.

So that was on Monday. The Saturday prior, the group Palestine Action was added to the UK’s list of proscribed terrorist groups under the Terrorism Act of 2000, making involvement with the group as aggressively punishable as involvement with ISIS.

The “terrorism” in question? Spraying red paint on two British war planes in protest against the UK’s support for the Gaza holocaust. A minor act of vandalism gets placed in the same category as mass murdering civilians with a car bomb when the vandalism is directed at the imperial war machine in opposition to the empire’s genocidal atrocities.

He claimed "tremendous power at the White House to run places" if needed.

"[Zohran] Mamdani comes from a culture that lies about everything," he posted. "It’s literally a virtue to lie if it advances his Islamist agenda. The West will learn this lesson the hard way."

Maguire lives in the Bay Area, but has tweeted incessantly about Mamdani since the progressive leader won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary last month. He has repeatedly falsely claimed that Mamdani, who is Muslim and has faced a tidal wave of Islamophobia since his win, is a radical Islamist. (Mamdani marched in NYC's Pride parade just last week)

Maguire also published a post on the Fourth of July, implying that "ending America" is a "religious goal" for Mamdani. "Mamdani is a new strain of Islamism, mutated to be more palatable for the Western mind," Maguire posted.

The fact that Maguire can make such extremely racist and Islamophobic comments publicly about a major American political figure shows how deeply anti-Muslim bigotry has become embedded in Silicon Valley culture. Silicon Valley billionaires are now openly embracing anti-Muslim hate as they pivot toward defense startups that profit from perpetual war and the genocide in Palestine.

The US war machine is structurally dependent on Islamophobia to justify decades of military intervention and surveillance, and, as Silicon Valley becomes even more intertwined with the defense sector, extremists like Maguire will likely only obtain more power and influence.

• The super-rich are driving inequality and the climate crisis by hoarding wealth, investing in carbon polluting industries, and avoiding taxation – while the rest of us struggle with soaring energy costs, underfunded public services, and climate impacts like heatwaves and floods.
• Yet instead of taxing them properly, governments give billionaires a free pass and cut funding for vital public services while the rich get richer.
• The richest 1% produce as much carbon pollution as two-thirds of humanity while paying next to nothing in taxes.
• Billionaires like Elon Musk actively undermine democracy by funding far-right politicians and policies that serve their interests at the expense of our welfare and our planet.
• Governments claim to lack funds to invest in renewable energy and public services – but if they raised taxes on those most able to pay a little more, they could raise billions in additional tax revenue. Just a 2% tax on assets over £10 million would affect only 20,000 people (a TINY proportion of the population) yet could raise £24 billion a year!
• The majority of the British public supports taxing extreme wealth – along with unions, charities and even millionaires themselves!

Won’t the rich just leave if we raise taxes?

Despite common claims from media and politicians that billionaires and multi-millionaires would leave at the drop of a hat if taxes on extreme wealth were increased slightly, there is little evidence to support this. Tax Justice UK recently released a report called “The millionaire exodus myth” which addresses this head on. They found:

• Millionaires are “highly immobile” and none of the findings provide any evidence that tax played any role in any relocation of wealthy individuals.
• The methodology used in reports suggesting a “millionaire exodus” which have been extremely widely shared across print and online news is flawed and claims are contradictory. The media has often also misreported or exaggerated the findings.

Isn’t it bad for business?

You could argue that allowing a small number of people to accrue ‘unused’ wealth is actually worse for the economy than ensuring millions of people have fair wages, affordable green energy and thriving public services. Redistribution can ensure working people have more disposable income, thus raising demand for goods and services and benefiting British businesses and high streets.

Tax Their Billions: How and why the super-rich should pay to help fix the climate crisis

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Political parties in the USA can nominate whoever they want to be their nominee. Who they nominate could be either left-wing or right-wing.

The America Party can strategically split the vote and give the Democratic Party a supermajority in the House and Senate. Or they could strategically split the vote of the Democrats. They don't have to win; they just have to strategically prevent the Democrat or Republican from winning.

Most third parties struggle to raise money and have to fight to stay on the ballot. Because of Citizens United, there is unlimited funding of super PACs. They could saturate all the ad buys in that media market. You could possibly see over $100 million in super PACs just to prevent the Trump-aligned GOP candidate from winning.

Could the GOP candidate win an election being outspent ten or one hundred to one by a super PAC and beat a Democrat challenger at the same time? In a safe district, yes. But what about more competitive districts? All the people that voted for the Big Billionaire Bill either get primaried by a Musk-aligned Republican, or the vote gets split by the America Party candidate.

They don't have to win. The America Party could strategically split the vote and get the Democratic Party a supermajority in Congress. They could easily split the vote of the Democrats also. Trump would get impeached. JD Vance is then the puppet of Thiel and Musk.

If we use approval voting or score voting, we could prevent vote splitting from happening in elections. We seriously need a constitutional amendment to ban corporate free speech protection and corporate lobbying. We should have publicly funded elections and a land value tax.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32636494

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Main Topic: The video discusses Elon Musk's announcement and official launch of the "America Party," a new political party. It analyzes the potential motivations, implications, and reactions to this move.

Key Points:

• America Party Formation: Elon Musk officially launched the America Party following the passage of a large spending bill, fulfilling a promise he made based on a Twitter poll where a majority voted in favor of a third party.
• Motivation: The video suggests Musk's move is driven by a desire to provide an alternative to the perceived "uni-party" system of Democrats and Republicans.
• Silicon Valley Connection: The video highlights the trend of Silicon Valley figures connecting their endeavors to classical antiquity and Western civilization, suggesting a desire to legitimize their power and influence.
• Reactions:
  • Endorsements: Some figures like Anthony Scaramucci and Mark Cuban have expressed interest in the idea.
  • Criticism: Concerns are raised about whether the party will address issues like military spending, tax cuts for the wealthy, and cuts to social programs.
  • Trump's Response: Donald Trump dismisses the idea of a third party, claiming it's unnecessary and disruptive, and suggests Musk is upset about the termination of electric vehicle mandates.
• Potential Impact on Tesla: The launch of the party is already causing concern among Tesla investors, with at least one investment firm postponing a listing due to the potential conflict with Musk's responsibilities as CEO. Tesla sales are also down.
• Epstein Files Speculation: The video presenters speculate that Musk may have leverage over Trump related to the Epstein files, which is why Trump's response to the third party is relatively mild.
• Oligarch Appeal: The video suggests the America Party could appeal to oligarchs who desire a technocratic, less culturally focused political option.
• Potential to Disrupt the Two-Party System: The speakers express hope that the America Party will drive a wedge between the Republican party and MAGA supporters, creating instability and potentially improving the political landscape.

Highlights:

• The official FEC filing confirming the creation of the America Party.
• The analysis of Elon Musk and other Silicon Valley figures' tendency to connect themselves to historical figures and Western civilization.
• The speculation about Elon Musk having compromising information on Donald Trump related to the Epstein files.
• The discussion of how the America Party might appeal to wealthy individuals seeking a technocratic and less culturally divisive political option.
• The hope that the new party will disrupt the existing two-party system and create opportunities for positive change.

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The flaws of FPTP voting are generally well known at this point. Extremely popular policies are given no platform in the US two party system. But could a grassroots network of vote compacts negate the spoiler effect?

A big-tent psuedo-party could hold a parallel primary before elections, agreeing to use all votes for a candidate if a critical threshold is reached. A green light candidate would need 51% (+ X% margin) of internal votes and ~40% of total election votes (varying by historical election turnout). Otherwise the voters default to least evil of the two party system.

The first question is legality, which I have no clue on. However, political parties are built on the idea of shared voting power, so I don't see how any argument against this scheme would make sense.

The second question would be logistics. Validating public voter identities is easy enough, but there would need to be a system of representative conventions to maintain trust. A local group proving unity by winning a local election would grant them access to a higher tier, up to the national level.

Obviously there are more complexities in reality (eg: the US electoral college, real life voter loyalty, etc...), but could it work?

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The video analyzes Donald Trump's broken promises to the MAGA movement, particularly regarding the Ukraine war and the release of the Epstein files. It also discusses the role of media and influencers in promoting political narratives and the fracturing of the MAGA movement.

Key Points:

• Trump's Betrayal of MAGA: The hosts argue that Trump has betrayed his promises, continuing the Ukraine war by sending weapons, failing to release the Epstein files, and generally governing like a typical establishment politician.
• Ukraine War: They criticize Trump for not achieving peace in Ukraine and for enabling the conflict during his first term. They suggest Putin is punishing Trump for his role in the proxy war.
• Epstein Files: Trump's dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case is seen as a major issue, exposing him as a protector of the sex trafficking elite.
• Media Manipulation: The video highlights how mainstream media is controlled by Zionists and how independent media is crucial for countering controlled narratives. It also discusses how MAGA influencers are being exposed as "PAY Patriots" who are paid to promote Trump's agenda.
• Fracturing of MAGA: The hosts discuss the fracturing of the MAGA movement as people realize Trump is not fulfilling his promises. They compare it to the disillusionment some felt after supporting Bernie Sanders.
• Manufacturing Consent: Trump is portrayed as a tool for manufacturing consent for establishment policies among anti-establishment conservatives.
• Importance of Independent Thinking: The hosts emphasize the importance of critical thinking, questioning narratives from both the left and the right, and avoiding cults of personality.

Highlights:

• Discussion of the BBC being a "pro-genocide Jewish supremacist organization."
• Analysis of Putin's strategy and his apparent humiliation of Trump on the global stage.
• Criticism of MAGA influencers and their mental gymnastics to defend Trump.
• Emphasis on the post-duopoly left as the only serious people in politics.
• Discussion of the impossibility of Epstein committing suicide under suicide watch conditions.
• Trump's defensive and dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case.

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“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

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Main Topic: The video discusses the Philadelphia sanitation workers' strike, their demands for fair wages, and LL Cool J's decision to stand in solidarity with them by refusing to cross the picket line and perform in the city.

Key Points:

• The Strike: Philadelphia sanitation workers are on strike, demanding fair wages and better treatment. The strike has led to garbage piling up in the city, creating unsanitary conditions.
• Capitalist Narrative: The video criticizes the "capitalist narrative" of replacing striking workers with lower-paid replacements ("scabs") instead of paying fair wages.
• Union Support: The video supports the union's efforts to fight for workers' rights and fair compensation. It also mentions the limitations of unions and suggests worker cooperatives as a potential endgame.
• Mayor's Role: The video places blame on the mayor of Philadelphia for the strike, arguing that the mayor has the power to resolve the situation by offering a fair contract to the workers.
• LL Cool J's Solidarity: LL Cool J canceled his performance in Philadelphia to show solidarity with the striking workers, stating that he couldn't cross a picket line and accept money while workers are fighting for a living wage.
• Public Support: The strike has garnered public support, with many residents expressing hostility towards the political establishment and calling for action.
• City's Finances: The video claims that the city has the financial resources to meet the workers' demands but chooses to allocate funds elsewhere, such as to Israel.

Highlights:

• LL Cool J's statement refusing to cross the picket line is highlighted as an act of solidarity and moral responsibility.
• The video emphasizes the importance of holding politicians accountable for the workers' situation.
• The tense exchange between a sanitation manager and a union member on the picket line.
• The video calls for viewers to support the workers and direct their frustration towards the mayor.

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Main Topic:

The video discusses a New York Times article that accuses Zohran Mandami, a New York City mayoral candidate, of falsely identifying as Asian and African-American on his college application to gain an advantage. The video analyzes the situation, the NYT's sourcing, and the reactions to the article.

Key Points:

• The NYT Article: The article alleges that Mandami, when applying to Columbia University in 2009, checked both the "Asian" and "Black/African-American" boxes on his application.
• Mandami's Response: Mandami stated that he did not consider himself Black/African-American, but rather an American born in Africa, and that he was trying to represent his complex background. He also wrote "Ugandan" in the additional information section.
• The Speaker's Perspective: The speaker, who has extensive experience in university admissions, finds it difficult to believe Mandami's explanation, stating that international students, including white students from Africa, typically do not identify as African-American on applications.
• African-American Definition: The speaker emphasizes that the term "African-American" refers to Black descendants of enslaved people in the United States, not simply people from Africa.
• Smear Piece: The speaker acknowledges that the NYT article is a smear piece, especially given its timing after Mandami's primary win.
• NYT's Source: The NYT obtained the information from a white supremacist, raising ethical concerns about the newspaper's sourcing.
• Accountability: The speaker argues that even if the article is a smear, Mandami should be held accountable for his actions, similar to how other politicians like Elizabeth Warren and Mindy Kaling's brother have been criticized for similar actions.
• Progressive Movement: The speaker criticizes white progressives for sometimes dismissing the concerns and needs of Black Americans within the progressive movement.

Highlights:

• The speaker's direct criticism of Zohran Mandami's actions, despite acknowledging the smear campaign.
• The revelation that the New York Times used a white supremacist as a source for the story.
• The speaker's broader commentary on the relationship between white progressives and the Black community.

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Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

The mandate calls on Christians to gain influence, or “take dominion,” over seven key areas of culture: religion, family, education, government, media, business and the arts.

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Main Topic: The YouTube video discusses several current events and geopolitical issues, including an interview with Professor Mohammad Marandi about Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, the closing of the Epstein case, Elon Musk's potential third party, and Target's controversial partnership with Kai Cenat.

Key Points:

• Tucker Carlson's Interview with Iranian President: Professor Marandi discusses the reactions to Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, noting that while some Americans are outraged, some Iranians feel the president was too soft. The discussion covers the historical demonization of Iran by the US media and the issue of Iran's nuclear program. Marandi argues Iran has the right to a nuclear program under international law.
• Epstein Case Closed: The video touches on the controversial decision to close the Jeffrey Epstein case and hints at potential connections and coincidences surrounding the case.
• Elon Musk's Third Party: The video discusses Elon Musk's reported decision to start a third political party, potentially in response to Donald Trump.
• Target and Kai Cenat: The video highlights the controversy surrounding Target's decision to partner with streamer Kai Cenat after the Target boycott related to DEI issues.
• Subway Abduction: The video mentions a subway abduction story as an example of a crazy news event.

Highlights:

• Professor Marandi's insights into the Iranian perspective on the Tucker Carlson interview and US-Iran relations.
• The criticism of Tucker Carlson's question about Iran giving up its nuclear program, suggesting the focus should be on why other countries are allowed to have them while Iran is not.
• The discussion about Israel's alleged assassination attempt on the Iranian president and the US's potential involvement.
• The analysis of media bias and the portrayal of Iran and Muslims in Western media.
• The potential for a false flag operation by Israel or its supporters to instigate conflict with Iran.

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Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

U.S. Congress members from both sides of the aisle have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to allow Israel access to B‑2 stealth bombers and bunker‑busting bombs if it becomes clear that Iran is continuing to develop nuclear weapons.

According to the proposed legislation—currently awaiting approval—this would enable unprecedented operational cooperation, including deployment, equipment and training, but without transferring permanent ownership or direct control to Israel.

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[Season 2 Episode 10] Marx's Capital Volumes 2 & 3

This week, the dialectic sat down with Professor Richard Wolff again to discuss Karl Marx's Capital, Volumes 2 and 3.

The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxist theory. It employs the dialectical mode of reasoning, a method developed over millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis through dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work, intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community.

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Main Topic: This episode delves into Karl Marx's Capital Volumes 2 and 3, focusing on how they illuminate the complexities of class analysis in the real world, particularly the struggles between different capitalist entities (producers, industrialists, financiers, merchants, etc.) and the concept of subsumed classes.

Key Points:

• The Circuit of Capital: The discussion emphasizes the cyclical nature of capital, where money is exchanged for means of production and labor power, which are then combined to produce commodities that are sold for money, restarting the cycle.
• Subsumed Class Payments: A core concept is the distribution of surplus value to various entities (advertisers, banks, shareholders, purchasing managers, sales departments, etc.) to ensure the conditions necessary for continued exploitation and surplus extraction. These payments are termed "subsumed class payments."
• The Role of Merchants (e.g., Walmart): The episode explores the function of merchants in facilitating the realization of surplus value by efficiently selling commodities. Walmart is used as an example of a merchant capitalist that can squeeze industrial capitalists by demanding lower prices.
• Unproductive Labor: The discussion differentiates between productive labor (which generates surplus value) and unproductive labor (e.g., purchasing managers, sales departments, bankers, merchants) which are necessary for the capitalist system to function but do not directly produce surplus.
• Class Struggles Beyond the Workplace: The episode highlights the class struggles that occur not only between capitalists and workers but also between different types of capitalists (industrial, merchant, banking) and other entities like the government.
• Government as a Subsumed Class: The government is presented as another entity that receives a portion of the surplus (through taxes) in exchange for providing conditions of existence (e.g., law enforcement, infrastructure).

Highlights:

• Professor Wolff shares a story about his and Steve Resnick's decision to dedicate several years to reading and understanding Marxist literature, which led to their book Knowledge and Class.
• The discussion uses concrete examples, such as the role of advertisers and banks, to illustrate how capitalists distribute surplus value to ensure the continuation of their exploitation.
• The Walmart example vividly demonstrates how merchant capitalists can exert power over industrial capitalists, squeezing their profits and ultimately impacting workers.
• The episode touches on the potential for companies to influence government policy to eliminate competition, highlighting the complex relationship between capital and the state.
• The discussion emphasizes that the struggles between different capitalist entities are as important as the struggle between the capitalist and the worker.

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Iran is warning that Israel's next attack on its sovereignty may be its last. On this July 4th, the US empire faces the devastating consequences of its war on Iran that saw Israel begging for a ceasefire after 12-days of fighting. In this stream, former US army veteran Greg Stoker and journalists Mnar Adley & Elina Xenophontos break down the aftermath of this conflict and the reverberations it is sending across the region as the US retools for endless war.

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Main Topic: The video analyzes the current geopolitical situation in West Asia, focusing on the tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US, particularly in the aftermath of the recent conflict (referred to as the "12-day war"). It also discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the broader implications for regional stability and global power dynamics.

Key Points:

• Iran-Israel Tensions: Iran has warned Israel that its next attack could be its last. The recent conflict was seen by some as a carefully managed escalation/de-escalation game.
• Trump's Conflicting Messages: Donald Trump's statements on the conflict have been inconsistent, reflecting pressure from both pro-Israel factions and his base, who oppose further military intervention.
• Regional Resistance: Several resistance groups in the region (e.g., Hezbollah, Yemeni armed forces, Iraqi resistance groups, Pakistani Zanabun group) have pledged to support Iran in case of a wider conflict.
• Israel's Losses: Israel suffered significant damage in the recent conflict, with reports suggesting substantial destruction in Tel Aviv. The Israeli government attempted to censor information about the extent of the damage.
• US Involvement: The US has been engaged in a shadow war against Iran for decades, providing intelligence, weapons, and support to Israel. However, the US may be hesitant to engage in a full-blown war due to its stretched military resources and domestic opposition.
• Economic Factors: The US and the West are trying to dismantle or issue major blows to Iran in order to bring about some sort of regime change that will favor the West.
• US Military Readiness: The US military-industrial base has been weakened by years of low-intensity counterinsurgency operations, making it less prepared for a high-intensity conflict with a near-peer competitor like Iran.
• Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: The conflict is a distraction from the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Israel is using aid traps to humiliate Palestinians.
• Privatization of Gaza: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and other organizations are part of a larger effort to privatize security, aid distribution, and eventually real estate and construction in the Gaza Strip. This is part of a Gaza 2035 plan.
• Gulf States' Role: The Abraham Accords have led to increased cooperation between Israel and some Arab Gulf states, with these states providing support to Israel in its conflict with Iran.

Highlights:

• Mnar Adley emphasizes the significant damage inflicted on Israel during the recent conflict and the role of regional resistance groups in supporting Iran. She also highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's attempts to distract from it.
• Greg Stoker discusses the complex integrated air defense system used to protect Israel and its failure to prevent Iranian strikes. He also points out the US military's supply chain issues and lack of preparedness for a high-intensity conflict. He details the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as a for-profit grift.
• Elina Xenophontos focuses on the economic factors driving the conflict and the US's efforts to contain Iran's growing influence in the region. She also discusses the Gaza 2035 plan and the potential for a joint Arab leadership over the Gaza Strip.

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