Ides of March came early this year 🔪✨

[rynling]

This morning I was reading (here) about how the Grand Canyon is losing its river. That's depressing; so, as a palette cleanser, I got caught up on the news about the Dec 4 assassination of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.

I usually have a policy of not reading comments, but this is an exception. It brings joy to my heart that, on this particular matter, people with usernames like HitlerWasRight88 and LiveLaughFanfic are in complete agreement and shaking hands across the aisle. Kumbaya motherfuckers.

Now for a wholesome meme:

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[runicmagitek]

Please know I cackled for at least a minute thanks to your first paragraph. And then again for your second paragraph. And also your wholesome meme. The best palette cleanser. Thank you for spreading the joy this holiday season!

[rynling]

I’ve seen a lot of people being wise and compassionate as they explain the response to this event. I, however, am different.

I remember – was it last year? – how much trouble you had recently with your insurance company. Your account of what they put you through literally made me see red. I was furious on your behalf, and I immediately thought of you when I heard the news earlier this week. Please know that I made a quiet toast on your behalf while drinking and playing FFVII. 🥂

[runicmagitek]

Yeah, I know murder and guns are bad, but what's worse is making millions upon millions of dollars while also denying hundreds of thousands of people, who NEED that healthcare they're paying for, and using shit like AI to process claims and deny an alarming amount of them?? Yeah I went into work the following day with a significant bounce in my step knowing he's dead. Thoughts and prayers are out of network and considered *looks at my last denial letter from these clowns* a convenience and not medically necessary!

And yeah.... every year continues to be A Thing with medical stuff for me, but this one in particular was really dehumanizing at times. I am honored to hear you made a toast on my behalf!! Many thanks and a toast to you, as well, for the support 🥂

[rynling]

Okay so apparently this guy wrote a short manifesto that no news outlets (so far) have been willing to publish: https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/luigis-manifesto

My legal team has advised me not to comment on how right he is.

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