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In reply to the discussion: I feel like there's a generational divide in how One views the "vigilante" ceo murder [View all]
BannonsLiver
(18,958 posts)65. It's a class and situational divide
If you’re in a situation where you’re paying huge amounts for bad health insurance you’re more likely to empathize with the overarching issue of how bad our system is. If you have great healthcare insurance or are on Medicare you are less likely to empathize.
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I feel like there's a generational divide in how One views the "vigilante" ceo murder [View all]
FirstLight
Dec 2024
OP
I blame Congress, they've had 60 years to get healthcare system right and have failed. Hell, CMS has authority over
Silent Type
Dec 2024
#1
They had help from some Democrats. And they all take money to make sure healthcare isn't fixed by the
Autumn
Dec 2024
#73
Pretty soon someone looking cross eyed at a work mate will be grounds for a shoot out.
Hope22
Dec 2024
#6
Yep - it has never stopped. The school shooters are somewhat the same thing.
kerry-is-my-prez
Dec 2024
#45
I am very sorry for your loss. I don't understand how United Healthcare is still in business.
LauraInLA
Dec 2024
#46
The Republicans were more for the strangler, Dems and independents for the shooter.
kerry-is-my-prez
Dec 2024
#53
Everytime someone says "he shot him in the back" I hear the twang of a banjo
Prairie Gates
Dec 2024
#22
69 year old who has mixed feelings. Sometimes I think he's a hero for bringing this out but then I'm like "oh yeah
kerry-is-my-prez
Dec 2024
#38
There's always going to be the "oh yeah, oops it really was bad for that family..."
FirstLight
Dec 2024
#40
Unfortunately, I don't see this changing any of the bastard CEO's actions/attitudes.
kerry-is-my-prez
Dec 2024
#60
With oldness comes less sureness to handle change. It's not hurt me so far, let it go.
Festivito
Dec 2024
#41
I'm GenX and have no more fucks to give. The biggest CEO's are mostly psycho's themselves.
OverBurn
Dec 2024
#47
39 years old who would, if I were on the jury, vote to acquit as a matter of course.
Hellbound Hellhound
Dec 2024
#48
I am a Gen Xer, and my brain is currently connecting the CEO murder, the trial of Daniel Perry, and the 2024 election.
LauraInLA
Dec 2024
#51
Most of us Boomers hated Nixon and chuckled at the hippies (or maybe adored them).
kerry-is-my-prez
Dec 2024
#66
About ten years ago, Warren Buffet said it absolutely was class warfare, and we're winning. Way worse now IMHO.
Evolve Dammit
Dec 2024
#61
Agreed. It's class based. The wealthy defend the CEO, the poor defend the shooter.
Hellbound Hellhound
Dec 2024
#70
The uber-elite are going to do whatever they have to do to maintain their revenue stream.
Clouds Passing
Dec 2024
#80
I agree, but I'm glad the conversation about predatory healthcare is getting so much play.
Scrivener7
Dec 2024
#87