#UHC shooting

[roseapprentice]

It's true that the UHC shooting is politically unifying partly because it strikes a universal chord over class resentment that was mostly a left-wing issue until now.

But I think it also strikes a universal chord over media resentment that was mostly a right-wing issue until now.

I'm left-wing, but I've done my best to hear out right-wing grievances over the years. A lot of them come down to lacking a legitimized voice. There's no John Oliver out there who will elequently express rural American frustration where the nation is willing to listen. They have to settle for clown shows like Fox News, then get mocked for watching the clown show.

A lot of right-wing anger comes of being constantly told the world works one way, while their everyday experience hammers in the opposite reality. (Like hearing "No one can live on $8/hour!" while your life is shattered by the loss of an $8/hour job that moved overseas.)

Everyone knows the biggest media outlets are corrupt and out of touch. But I think this is the first time most white leftists in the US have experienced that dissonance so viscerally.

Every time a news anchor mentions the public outrage over insurance... then pivots smoothly back to rehashing the manhunt as if anyone still cares about police proceedural bullshit, it's like we're being slapped in the face with a $10,000 silk glove.

I think a lot of us are suddenly sharing metaphorical sideways looks across the front lines of the culture war, like,

"Oh. Oh that's what you've been talking about all this time."

[oldblackhat]

Innocent until proven guilty

There’s been no verdict

And the “evidence” is sketch as hell

It's important to remember that Luigi Mangione is being framed for murder. The "evidence" they have on him is absolute clown shoes absurd.

They're trying to win this by swaying public opinion. That's why they're doing movie deals about it and staging ridiculous photo ops.

They're gonna try to give this kid the death penalty to cover up for their own gross incompetence and in the hopes that they scare the working class out of trying to fight back.

Please don't help them do this by using his name as a synonym for political assassinations. Please do not perpetuate the idea that he's guilty.

[green-lion-antiques]

I think the biggest reason no Gen Z gave a fuck when Brian Thompson was put down in the street like a dog is obviously yes that he kinda had it coming being partially responsible for the continued state of healthcare in America, but also I think a huge part of the apathy is because we spent our entire upbringing having shooting drills at school every other week to the point we are entirely desensitized to gun violence in general.

"waahhh he had a wife and family" so did most of the people his company killed, idgaf, send them a bill to reimburse taxpayers for the manhunt and move on

[hejigonmysawtillizepp]

niche but relevant joke

[kingfishers-pond]

people keep commenting on Luigi Mangione's looks, but to me this incredibly thoughtful mail catalog system is probably the sexiest thing he's ever done <33

he wanted to let people know whether he's gotten their letters or not, so he came up with a format to list ALL of his received letters in jail, while still preserving the anonymity of the senders. and he's written the whole catalog in alphabetical order too!

Luigi's handwritten message: I am overwhelmed by – and grateful for – everyone who has written to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe. While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive. In lieu, of a response, the least I can do is acknowledge each person who took the time and effort to write. So, below is a catalog of all non-photo mail I have received in my hands at MDC, as of 2/7. The format is: “[sender initials] – [last 2 digits of return address zip code] ([postmarked date])”. For example, a letter from John Doe from zip 11232 sent on 12/22 would be “JD-32 (12/22)”.

when he said he reads every letter he really wasn't lying - they clearly mean A LOT to him! 🧡

you can find Luigi's catalog updates in the FAQ section of his official website

(image transcription & rest of the text under the cut)

[images: 7 lined notebook pages of Luigi's handwritten catalog, listing 300+ letters with sender initials & dates between december and february + appendix for february] Closing paragraph: Forgive my engineering background if this feels a bit technical, but I know the people who took the time and spent the money sending letters will appreciate verifying their letters’ receipt. I hope this catalog provides transparency into the mail process, which is my means of communication with the outside world while in pre-trial detention. The above format is chosen to maintain anonymity, while simultaneously allowing self-identification. Note that in instances where part of a return address did not survive the photocopy gauntlet, I have substituted a “?” for the missing name, zip, or date. Thank you again everyone who took the time to write. I look forward to hearing more in the future. - Luigi

[whatkindofsoupp]

Happy Valentine’s Day everybody

[lordnot]

So I understand the strategic importance of framing the person who killed Brian Thompson as unknown and out of police custody.

But I'm a Millennial. My childhood was wall-to-wall coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial for months on end.

So I can comfortably hold in my mind the two ideas that "he probably did it" and "the police's efforts to frame him and stack the case in their favor requires, to maintain any semblance of justice, that he go free".

And I do wonder whether we overplay our hands at times, going from reminding people "don't automatically buy into the media's narrative" to coming off as kooks pushing a version of events that denies reality.

[vergess]

The fact that the McDonalds employee responsible for Luigi Mangione's arrest isn't even going to get 60k because the feds are keeping her trapped in committee is so fucking... It's just fucking nasty.

Pigs really just love to weaponize the working class against itself and then do a little jig as they pull the rug out from under people.

60k is real "change my life forever" money, and I get why someone would be tempted by it, but when the copycats start and more people die, remember this:

You don't actually get that money.

It's a scam from the pigs to get you to turn on your fellows-in-arms.

[incognitopolls]

In the US, defendants are presumed innocent until they are proven, beyond a reasonable doubt, to be guilty. If a juror isn't completely, 100% convinced that the defendant committed the alleged crime, the juror is supposed to vote "not guilty."

I'm hesitant to post this one because I generally avoid topics speculating on individuals' lives and touchy current events, but it is a good reminder of how the US criminal justice system works. Please be polite in the comments/reblogs.

–

We ask your questions anonymously so you don’t have to! Submissions are open on the 1st and 15th of the month.

[theydjarin]

It’s like. The election fucking SUCKED, right? I’ve been numb and apathetic since then, just trying to keep up day to day. Tr*mp and M*sk are acting like they won, wholesale. They think America wants their faux populist supported by billionaire bullshit. They think they’ll get away with it. It’s disgusting. Then the shooting, and we see M*sk shaking in his little boots on twitter trying to convince the world that CEOs are crucial to the survival of our nation. Buddy, they’re clearly not even crucial to the companies they run. Most people either don’t care or are actively supporting this guy. Other healthcare execs are pissing in their pants. And it’s part of the national conversation, right before Tr*mp goes into office. Hopefully they’re realizing that Americans will hold them to the lie they told that they care about the working class.

And he’s getting away with it! The police know jack shit and everyone loves him. It’s kind of amazing to watch. I’ve been in a great mood all week.

[killdirected]

[boycentriccplot]

anyways don't let the uhc shooting be a trend. begging yall to not forget about the fact a ceo is not immortal

[jackett-slut]

it’s literally like in catching fire. they’re fearing the symbol he’s becoming for us and trying to turn us against him by making it seem like he’s not one of us. exactly like the capitol tried to do to katniss in catching fire (thereby igniting the revolution even more btw). suzanne collins has such an incredible understanding of how these things go, man. people are right when they say he’s like our mockingjay

[existennialmemes]

Amazon scab drivers get a police escort.

NY executives get a therapy session and access to State funds for their private protection.

Warehouse workers, producing billions in profits for someone else, get food stamps.

School children, shot at school, get medical bills.

It's been said before, but it bears repeating: the elite get to live in a socialist society. If they have a need, the gov moves mountains to meet it.

It's only the working class who are left to languish under capitalist infrastructure.

[literallyanythingabouteverything]

Super unpopular opinion apparently, but I think the people that are freaking out about “oh no Luigi’s family was rich” “Oh no Luigi was on the political right so he’s a terrible person we shouldn’t support” are morons. Who fucking cares?

I haven’t seen this much class solidarity in my entire fucking life. I have never seen so many different kinds of people unite behind something like this in my lifetime.

I don’t condone murder. I truly don’t. But I also know I’m far from the last person that genuinely suffered from UnitedHealthcare and their practices; and genuinely suffered as a result of Brian Thompson trying to make more money by denying life saving treatments to the elderly, the young, and everyone else who had UnitedHealth.

Luigi‘s family had lots of wealth; but they were nowhere near being part of that 1% that controls everything.

People can have money and still be nowhere near that 1%.

So for everyone trying to divide people because they think that stuff matters, I really want you to think again. Critically this time.

[syn0vial]

sure is interesting watching the internet grapple with the fact that there are more political persuasions out there than "alt-right" and "far-leftist"