Summary

Americans’ dissatisfaction with the U.S. health care system has reached new highs, with majorities deeming it “poor” and accusing private insurers of lack of transparency, denied claims, and unaffordable costs.

This outrage was starkly evident in public reactions to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, where social media erupted in mockery and shared horror stories of insurers’ practices.

The incident highlights deep, bipartisan resentment of the profit-driven system.

Critics argue this public anger debunks claims that Americans “love” private insurance, presenting a missed political opportunity for Medicare for All advocates.

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    3 days ago

    Lincoln told us, FDR, JFK was likely about to, X and MLK Jr. agreed on violence in self-defense, Eisenhower, Sanders. But, we didn’t listen. We let them deregulate banks to become the largest corporations the world has ever seen by repealing Glass-Steagall, passing the Banking and Branching Efficiency Act, and strengthening corporate personhood.

    They’ll kill us with law enforcement like Floyd, with denial of coverage like Luigi and his mother, just as they’ll kill others abroad with advanced weaponry in proxy wars. There’s endless incarnations of needless suffering for profit. That’s what we all now have in common.

    A big group of Americans just found out that the big group believes our collective issue so severe that we support murder as a means, just like the oppressor. I don’t want to murder a bunch of people for change. But, I’m entirely convinced that nothing will change unless we sincerely threaten it.

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        3 days ago

        Your post history speaks for itself.

        It’s entirely unsustainable to base your self worth upon minimizing it in others. Most of us have overcome far more competant attempts, immediately recognize what you are, and feel pity. We know what happens to you next.

        Ask for real life assistance to take better care of yourself.

        Best of luck.

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          1. It was a joke based on how many abbreviations there are in your first sentence.
          2. Good on you for reading my comment history.
          3. What does it tell you about me that could lead to such an absurd conclusion?