this post was submitted on 05 Dec 2024
1224 points (98.2% liked)

Memes

8503 readers
710 users here now

Post memes here.

A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or theme.

An Internet meme or meme, is a cultural item that is spread via the Internet, often through social media platforms. The name is by the concept of memes proposed by Richard Dawkins in 1972. Internet memes can take various forms, such as images, videos, GIFs, and various other viral sensations.


Laittakaa meemejä tänne.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

I feel for his family and loved ones. I’m not celebrating his death. I’m just not surprised by it.

[–] [email protected] 83 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

On a personal level, yeah it's got to be a shock. On the other hand they profited off of the suffering of others. My empathy is limited.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Right. The situation could directly correlate. The guy responsible for limiting access to physical and mental healthcare for millions was shot and killed in a premeditated murder. He’s fucking with millions of physically and mentally ill people. Granted, this is the most extreme repercussion for his actions, but it’s not like he’s some random CEO.

[–] [email protected] 63 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

He didn't suffer as much as the pain he's inflicted upon others. He also didn't bankrupt his family in the process.

I can't say this is the way I want society to run ..... but quite frankly I think we're all sick of pretending that killing someone with a pen is any different than killing someone with a gun.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 2 weeks ago

I think we’re all sick of pretending that killing someone with a pen is any different than killing someone with a gun.

Preach

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Limited empathy is totally fine. Cheering for assassinations is a different thing ( not saying you did).

I wish the systems this dude profited from were changed. This guy will just be replaced, and the next one will have a security detail ($$$)

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I dunno, I think this might really rattle a few people. It's one thing to talk about social consequences like not being invited to garden parties or whatever, another entirely to be potentially killed.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

I hope it does.

[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I doubt they lost any sleep knowing their dad killed thousands by denying them coverage. Why would i lose sleep for them? Hell, they are probably looking at a juicy life insurance payout, which is more than any of us will get when United kills our loved ones.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't know but mabe his life insurance will deny it, given he had the pre-condition of being a shitbag CEO.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

They should be fair to him, and roll percentile dice. If it rolls below a 33, the claim gets denied. You know, like UHC does with their "customers"

[–] possiblylinux127 1 points 1 week ago

It might get denied due to it being terrorism

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 weeks ago

I'm celebrating it.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As cruel as it is, I can't help but make the joke

Thoughts and prayers.

[–] possiblylinux127 2 points 1 week ago

God was like: This guy has done enough

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

I feel for the people who loved him. Not convinced he loved anyone but himself though

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Are they going to donate all of his ill-gotten gains to a healthcare charity?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I feel bad for his kids, seeing the country laugh and cheer at their father's death.

He still earned it, though. Hopefully this inspires them not to follow in his footsteps.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

I feel bad for his kids, seeing the country laugh and cheer at their father's death.

Yeah, well, maybe they'll learn something from it and not go on to be horrible people themselves.

[–] possiblylinux127 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I would be very scared to be the kid of a guy who was assassinated. You know they are the next target.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There's no reason to think that his children would be targeted.

[–] possiblylinux127 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There is ever reason to assume the kids would not be Targeted? Killing one person may not satisfy everyone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If the gunman was angry about healthcare, there is absolutely no reason that he would go for the children after killing the father.

There's no logic to it.

[–] possiblylinux127 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I suspect you are looking at this from the wrong direction. But we'll see.