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[-] Reality_Suit@lemmy.world 242 points 1 day ago

Because he's done more to fix our healthcare system than any politician.

[-] takeda@lemmy.world 101 points 1 day ago

I wouldn't say fixed as things are the same way as they are, but reminded us how every day we are fucked by oligarchs.

This is a weird time as we just elected them, just look how many billionaires are in trump's cabinet picks.

[-] SuperSaiyanSwag@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 day ago

I mean, Anthem did back down from that stupid policy about time limit anesthesia

[-] flicker@lemmy.dbzer0.com 49 points 1 day ago

as we just elected them

That's because the system is rigged. We can only ever choose between one rich person and another.

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[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

To fix is not the same thing as fixed. He's done more towards fixing the problem. This said, it's very important to reiterate, as you have, that nearly NOTHING hss still been accomplished.

[-] majordufous@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

He can fix us.

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[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 118 points 1 day ago

No shit... The gaping hole is the fact rich fucks are all we have to vote for. The President that recently won is the biggest example of undeserved wealth and power ever.

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 53 points 1 day ago

Tell ya what. I'm struggling to make rent right now. Working 6 days a week, living alone, just keeping my head above water.

2028, everybody vote for me, and I'll run on the platform of giving rich people the middle finger.

Like Robin Hood......except vulgar.

[-] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

If someone ran for governor of NY on a platform of giving Luigi a full pardon, they would win in a landslide.

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[-] Shizrak@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago

We need to bring back "No taxation without representation" because rich fucks sure as hell can't fairly represent the rest of us.

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[-] Gold_E_Lox@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

can you explain your thought process behind this comment?

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[-] dumbass@leminal.space 49 points 1 day ago

I'm from Australia and I'm quite obsessed with this, so it's a pretty global feeling.

[-] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 28 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Am from Germany. I want them to know this is what happens if they ever take our health care away. Pry it from my cold dead hands and all that. Luigi is a hero!

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[-] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 89 points 1 day ago

I've been surprised by how many people are celebrating this guy. Just goes to show how strongly the contempt is felt for the American healthcare system.

[-] rabber@lemmy.ca 137 points 1 day ago

I think it's more about class warfare than healthcare specifically. All my European friends are cheering him on too despite not experiencing hardship with healthcare

[-] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 74 points 1 day ago

Everyone in Canada here loves him too. It’s absolutely about class warfare.

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[-] jadedwench@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

When you remember when "pre-existing conditions" was a thing until Obama stopped it and the fear that it will be allowed again, you absolutely are not going to shed a damn tear. If you really want to be depressed, watch Sicko by Michael Moore. Things have changed a little bit since then, but the attitude of the insurance and big pharma have absolutely not. The no surprises act that went in this year was another step forward, but who knows how long it will stick. People still go to other countries to get medical procedures and medication. People still go bankrupt from medical bills. People still have to spend hours on the phone begging some underpaid drone to get them healthcare because what your doctor says you need is overriden by a fucking corporation.

Some comments from Michael Moore yesterday: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/12/16/michael-moore-response-united-healthcare-ceo-shooting-luigi-mangione/77020835007/

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[-] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 76 points 1 day ago

I wonder. I still talk about snowden being a hero and I get some yahoo arguing with me. heroes of the millenia.

[-] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 41 points 1 day ago

Snowden was a hero. Though, seeing him endorse RFK Jr. was a little questionable.

[-] Pips@lemmy.sdf.org 15 points 1 day ago

Snowden, and Greenwald by extension, are perfect examples of how being right about one thing doesn't make someone right about everything. I also have serious problems with how Snowden chose to whistleblow, though the actual whistleblowing was necessary.

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[-] hOrni@lemmy.world 47 points 1 day ago

Will it? I'm already sensing it dying down. I think we need a refresher.

[-] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 38 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I feel like many people are secretly hoping for a refresher. Nobody just wants to say it out loud.

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[-] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 53 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Yeah this may be a bit of a clumsy comparison but he’s giving me John Brown vibes.

My insurance company just sent me a completely coincidental survey about my views towards them. I’m looking forward to going off on them when I have a moment. I’m sure it won’t do much but at least it should be cathartic.

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