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Marthe48

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27. Someone said social security isn't a one way benefit

Sat Dec 7, 2024, 02:26 PM

Dec 7

I think one of my history teachers. He was making the point that if the lower classes had what they needed, the rich would benefit from that prosperity. I think the filthy rich of modern times have forgotten what happens when the majority of people don't have their needs met. Americans aren't North Koreans. We have a different culture. Lifelong obedience to a human claiming divinity isn't one of our ethics.

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UnitedHealthcare is increasing security after Brian Thompson's killing, executive says [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 7 OP

Quickly demonstrating that they learned the wrong lesson n/t gilpo Dec 7 #1

And quickly assuring that the right lesson isn't even considered. Think. Again. Dec 7 #3

It was *never* considered. durablend Dec 7 #11

Right! Magoo48 Dec 7 #18

Have they asked for "prior authorization" from those covered to do that? Think. Again. Dec 7 #2

It's weird they would do that now that it's a pre-existing condition. nt Gore1FL Dec 7 #4

Your healthcare premiums at work! otchmoson Dec 7 #5

Yes, This murder may inspire others to get an assault rifle and attack UHC business offices. Jacson6 Dec 7 #6

Agreed DENVERPOPS Dec 7 #32

Ensuring Predatory Capitalism continues. . . Emile Dec 7 #7

Personal Note C0RI0LANUS Dec 7 #8

I'm thinking the shooter Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 7 #12

I can't think of any other motive. C0RI0LANUS Dec 7 #13

Can't think of any other motive? Do we know the dude didn't just sleep with someone's wife? jvill Dec 7 #16

Not looking like that was the case........ Bengus81 Dec 7 #21

Sure, except the company has already confirmed this by locking down their campuses - TBF Dec 7 #33

Great movie about this very topic. And the documentary Sicko. Bengus81 Dec 7 #22

Thanks for reminding me of "Sicko" by Michael Moore. One footnote about Canada. C0RI0LANUS Dec 7 #31

paid hitman?nt orleans Dec 7 #42

Good point, orleans, perhaps with the same underlying motive of vengeance or retribution. C0RI0LANUS Dec 7 #46

Nothing about Icanthinkformyself Dec 7 #9

Freedom & liberty are costly ... let the rich pay the price NotHardly Dec 7 #29

Maybe they should focus on their bad policies instead. travelingthrulife Dec 7 #10

These assholes LOVE doing cost/benefit analyses. Aristus Dec 7 #14

Their idea of cost/benefit analyses meow2u3 Dec 7 #15

Corporate ticks ! Nigrum Cattus Dec 7 #24

This is all so odd. Do we know the dude didn't just shove the wrong kid in a locker in high school? jvill Dec 7 #17

Another excuse for them Quanto Magnus Dec 7 #19

People remember the woman that worked for Aetna testifying before Congress years ago? Bengus81 Dec 7 #20

Do the execs know their faces and info are still online? 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 7 #23

The executives are all smiling and beaming! Ain't life grand? C0RI0LANUS Dec 7 #47

Make them pay for their own security - Nigrum Cattus Dec 7 #25

Wouldn't do any good DENVERPOPS Dec 7 #34

... orangecrush Dec 7 #26

Someone said social security isn't a one way benefit Marthe48 Dec 7 #27

Time for pitch forks & torches...history calls for French Rev. 2.0 NotHardly Dec 7 #28

Same reasons: starvation, poverty, disease Marthe48 Dec 7 #30

No kidding Marthe DENVERPOPS Dec 7 #36

I read all that I could that Steinbeck wrote Marthe48 Dec 7 #37

I truthfully believe DENVERPOPS Dec 7 #41

I think it is on some of the banned book lists now Marthe48 Dec 7 #43

Yes the income multiplier for the bottom 80% is way higher than the 1%'s IbogaProject Dec 7 #48

A few minimum wage security guards will definitely make a diff, you betcha boy. nt yaesu Dec 7 #35

They will hire top of the line guards. American people will have to pay for it. Irish_Dem Dec 7 #39

Yes, it's easily paid for: a premium increase here, another denial of service there ... JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 8 #52

Yep. Just increase the insurance scam, kill more people via denial of service. Irish_Dem Dec 8 #53

Even more claims will be denied now to pay for the increased security. Irish_Dem Dec 7 #38

UHC executives are never going to go all introspective and think, "maybe Brian's murder means dobleremolque Dec 7 #40

They'll never do that because that would force them--and the entire health insurance industry--to reckon with their Karasu Dec 7 #49

well, if you've got this insurance company it would appear that either your premiums will be going up orleans Dec 7 #44

May you all need gated walls and electric fences. You have ruined our country with your predatory "healthcare." FU Evolve Dammit Dec 7 #45

Americans seem strangely apathetic about this murder Deminpenn Dec 8 #50

The new 'Robber Barons'. Joinfortmill Dec 8 #51