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 threadjagged_circleDec 6, 2024
Its not murder if we give them a trial before sending them to the guillotine
Show threadZachariahDec 6, 2024
Sounds like going with Option 1 to me. Too boring for America though.
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More like option 1 literally wasn’t an option on the paper. Stein was literally sued off many State’s ballots, unfortunately.

For option 1 to he achievable, first we need rank choice voting and abolition of the electoral college. I honeslty dont understand why this was downvotes in Colorado, except maybe successful disinformation campaigns.

Dec 6, 2024 at 5:22pmWeb
Show threadMutilationWaveDec 7, 2024
Stein is a joke and a Russian puppet. If you want to throw your vote away vote for a leftist at least.
Show threadjagged_circleDec 7, 2024
I see you fell for the Democratic party’s propaganda