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[–] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 89 points 5 days ago (22 children)

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 5 days ago (19 children)

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

[–] Nythos@sh.itjust.works 28 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (2 children)

My girlfriend was very much in the club of “murder is bad no matter what” until I explained exactly why a health insurance CEO would be targeted.

[–] flicker@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

I've been really wrestling with my own anti-violence and the now-obvious fact that violence gets results.

[–] murmelade@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago

Violence, bribery and blackmail.

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