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In reply to the discussion: When rich kill the poor, it's capitalism. When the poor kill the rich, it's crime. [View all]Ive already said I dont condone vigilante justice but I certainly understand it.
Even more its sparked more interest in re-examining our fucked up healthcare system than any other tragedy in the past 10 years (and some stories are so awful thats what should really be making you sick).
Ill take Thompsons sacrifice in exchange for that conversation even as I fully expect his assassin will be caught and tried. Thompson knew his business was hurting and killing people, he created and enforced their denial policies Claudette. Hes absolutely responsible with blood on his hands. I have no mercy in my heart for him
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When rich kill the poor, it's capitalism. When the poor kill the rich, it's crime. [View all]
Coventina
Dec 7
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Engels describes the GOP elite and their feudal policies for Americans to a "T."
C0RI0LANUS
Dec 7
#30
It's the Gilded Age all over again, minus any pretense at good manners. The GOP wants to erase the 20th century
Hekate
Dec 7
#24
When a criminal can be POTUS or a cabinet secretary, it makes you wonder what the point of obeying the law even
Karasu
Dec 7
#23
Leona Helmsley ("the Queen of Mean" ) encapsulated the attitude perfectly when asked about her taxes...
Hekate
Dec 7
#26
Press charges for WHAT? The law protects those who work to protect shareholders interests
Attilatheblond
Dec 7
#50
Exactly. It's not murder when poor people are in the way of rich people getting more MONEY
ck4829
Dec 8
#74