MicroWaveDec 6, 2024

Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare

https://lemmy.world/post/22822259

Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare - Lemmy.World

Summary The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited outrage over the state of U.S. healthcare. While his murder shocked many, online reactions highlighted public frustration with private insurers, citing denied care, high costs, and systemic bureaucracy. UnitedHealthcare, a major industry player, has faced scrutiny for practices perceived as prioritizing profit over patients. The attack, which appears premeditated, underscores rising tensions around healthcare inequality. Experts see this as part of a broader trend toward violence over societal disputes, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with the American healthcare system.

Show threadZachariahDec 6, 2024

Option 1: Vote for Democrats / vote for a woman for president to get incremental improvements to healthcare and society.
Americans: yawn

Option 2: Start murdering the powerful capitalist oligarchs which will lead to zero improvements in healthcare and society but fuels fantasies of revenge and temporarily feels good.
Americans: “Yay!”

Show threadNoneOfUrBusinessDec 6, 2024
Harris didn't promise incremental improvements though. In the days leading up to the election she only promised regression and stagnation.
Show threadZachariahDec 6, 2024
I’m not sure where you got that idea. Did you not read her platform or listen to her speak?
Show threadNoneOfUrBusinessDec 6, 2024
I mean she promised to shift to the right compared to Biden, and build that fucking border wall. How is "I'm so right wing I'll include Republicans in my cabinet) anything other than regression?
Show threadZachariahDec 6, 2024

… promised to shift to the right …

Source, please?

… include Republicans in my cabinet …

If both sides are already the same, how is this a shift?

Show threadNoneOfUrBusinessDec 6, 2024
I never said anything about both sides being the same. I was only criticizing Harris here.
Show threadZachariahDec 6, 2024

“I’m so right wing…”

Show threadNoneOfUrBusiness
Yes, I was talking about Harris there, hence "I am" and not "we are". Also I never implied she's the same as bona fide Republicans, but she was definitely a shift to the right from Joe Biden.
Dec 6, 2024 at 1:40pmWeb
Show threadZachariahDec 6, 2024
I interpreted you putting those words in her mouth as you saying she’s as right wing as the other side.