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Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare (www.theguardian.com)

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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.

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[–] [email protected] -4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Harris didn't promise incremental improvements though. In the days leading up to the election she only promised regression and stagnation.

[–] Zachariah 6 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I’m not sure where you got that idea. Did you not read her platform or listen to her speak?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Did you not notice how democrats helped republicans shift the overton window further and further towards regressivism? There was never any incremental improvement, just concessions made to distract you from how both parties serve the same masters.

[–] Zachariah 5 points 6 days ago

You and I don’t seem to agree on this. Maybe you’re just simplifying for the sake of this medium, so I’m missing some of your perspective.

But you do seem to want a more progressive society. I hope your efforts are successful.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

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?

[–] Zachariah -1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

… 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?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I never said anything about both sides being the same. I was only criticizing Harris here.

[–] Zachariah 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

“I’m so right wing…”

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Zachariah -1 points 5 days ago

I interpreted you putting those words in her mouth as you saying she’s as right wing as the other side.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Yes, and they're spot on with their analysis. not a single one of her policies addressed the systemic issues afflicting our society atm. they were all small, pointless motions that would have not helped resolved the crippling wage suppression, the lack of decent health care, our dying climate, etc. reminder: harris wanted khan gone as well. and supported a genocide. she can go get bent as far as we're concerned.

As being shown this week if harris came out for health care reform in a big way like bernie she probably would have won. something the left wing has been telling you twits for over a decade. stop trying to defend the indefensible shit stains that harris and biden were.