Posted on 12/13/2024 8:48:35 AM PST by DFG
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked controversy Thursday with her remarks on the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson when she suggested that those shocked by people’s lack of sympathy toward the slain CEO simply don’t understand Americans’ frustration with the healthcare system.
“This is not to say that an act of violence is justified, but I think for anyone who is confused or shocked or appalled, they need to understand that people interpret and feel and experience denied claims as an act of violence against them,” the New York congresswoman told CBS News’ Jaala Brown Thursday.
Ocasio-Cortez maintained that systemic inequality is the real problem. “Health care in this country has gotten to such a depraved state that people are living with things they should never have to live with. And this is not to say and this is not to participate in that glorification, but we need to understand that extreme levels of inequality in the United States yield high degrees of social instability,” she said.
AOC’s comments drew a slew of backlash from those who are fed up with those excusing the cold-blooded murder, lovers of the accused killer, Luigi Mangione, and posters across the Big Apple warning other CEOs that they’re next on the hit list.
“No AOC, you don’t get to justify violence,” one user wrote on X.
“Violence is never the answer, full stop. Rationalizing such actions only deepens divisions and detracts from real solutions. The focus should be on reforming the system, not excusing tragedy. Leadership should aim to heal, not fan the flames of desperation,” another user said on X, slamming AOC’s language.
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2028 looms in the distance.
>> the accused killer, Luigi Mangione
settled science, consensus, romanticized narrative...
It’s an easy way to justify these actions when everyone is told they’re victims.
Keep talking, Alexandria, keep talking. You’ll turn 2026 and 2028 into Republican landslides.
Right now, I don’t think there’s an easy answer to problems with health care and health insurance.
The old way of dealing with big health problems was, “Sucks to be you.”
Do what you can to keep yourself healthy.
Live your life so you will have enough money to pay for your health care.
The murdered guy’s salary is big, but it wouldn’t pay for two really sick people.
exactly
“Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked controversy Thursday”
That woman ENJOYS sparking controversy - no other reason for her to get out of bed! If she can’t come up with a cause, she stays in bed!
I consider being a buck tooth wild eyed idiot liberal from New York to be an act of violence.
So what should my response be?
The elephant in the room:
Obamacare Has Doubled the Cost of Individual Health Insurance: https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/report/obamacare-has-doubled-the-cost-individual-health-insurance
So is piling on 35 Trillion in debt on taxpayers.
“I consider being a buck tooth wild eyed idiot liberal from New York to be an act of violence.”
😂 😂
AOC is a low IQ moron. A denied health claim is not violence. Shooting someone on the back is violent. The left continually blurs the line between violence and speech to rationalize violence against their opponents.
Condolences to Brian Thompson’s family and friends.
She probably wants to date him.
To these generations of egomaniacal narcissists that we are raising, ANYTHING that they don’t like, or fails to reinforce their self-concept, is “violence” and an attack
Unclear on the notion of contractual agreement. The policy delineates what is covered and what is not. The demand for heath care is limitless, resources are finite. I had UHC coverage for decades through my employer before ObamaCare imposed “luxury tax” and we got switched to a Healthcare Savings Account. UHC coverage was fine, excellent. I never had a problem with it raising a family.
According to Leftists “anything I don’t like” = violence.
Yet abortion is healthcare.
SHHHHHH! The Dems hate it when you point that out.
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