Semi-Weekly Discussion Thread - December 2, 2024

[u/tuesday_mod]

INTRODUCTION

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PURPOSE OF THE DISCUSSION THREAD

Like in r/neoliberal and r/neoconnwo, you can talk about anything you want in the Discussion Thread. So, socialize with other people, talk about politics and conservatism, tell us about your day, shitpost or literally anything under the sun. In the DT, rules such as "stay on topic" and "no Shitposting/Memes/Politician-focused comments" don't apply.

It is my hope that we can foster a sense of community through the Discussion Thread.

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Previous Discussion Thread

[u/cyberklown28]

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning in an apparent targeted attack as he was about to attend the company’s annual investor conference, a law enforcement official tells CNN. The gunman remains on the loose.

[u/interwebhobo → u/cyberklown28]

I generally don't like doom-like takes but something in my gut tells me we're in for more of this over the next 10 years. Idk if it's because of the state of inflation, healthcare, or income equality, but given the political state of things, "taking things into your own hands" seems like it will be a more common approach in the immediate future...

[u/DerangedPrimate → u/interwebhobo]

Yuval Levin brought up a very interesting point in a recent Remnant episode about Americans desiring confidence that generally things are “under control.” I don’t remember everything exactly, but generally his point was that many people feel like significant parts of their lives—their health, finances, safety—are largely out of their control, in the control of people who they don’t trust will act in their best interest despite that nominally being their job, or just totally outside the control of anyone competent.

Having dealt with the seemingly excessive complexity of my own UHC insurance (with my first job, so I had no prior experience with health insurance), I understand why people feel that way about insurance companies. I had payment denied for a (thankfully minor) dental procedure, because some faceless UHC reviewer determined it unnecessary after the dentist explained to me personally why I needed it.

That’s one example. Another example would be the comments left on Reddit posts and local news stories that describe the perceived uselessness of reporting hit-and-runs (which happen frequently and cost A LOT in a very car-dependent Texas city) to local police.

Of course, none of this justifies the murder of the CEO or anyone else. The murderer must be severely punished, regardless.