Gunman at large after UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in ‘brazen targeted attack,’ police say

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May have been caught.  Yes, not much of a pro.

 

Suspect in Brian Thompson shooting detained with gun and manifesto at McDonald's in Altoona, PA: Live updates

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14174379/brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-ceo-latest-hunt-pennsylvania.html

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Initial appearances seem to indicate anti-capitalist motives.

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14174379/brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-ceo-latest-hunt-pennsylvania.html

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His family is one of the wealthiest in the state of MD.

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Maryland.  San Francisco.  Honolulu.  Pennsylvania.  DIdn't know how to use a gun.

Sounds pretty hard core democrat to me.  

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as ny is pretty much left leaning - where "tax the rich" and "healthcare is a human right" and "corporate profits are greed" is often heard - it should be interesting to

find 12 jurors to try this case.....

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Pocahontas is in the news relative to this story.  I guess she needs to mollify her socialist base.

 

Warren’s “Warning”: Democratic Senator Explains Thompson was Murdered Because “You Can Only Push People So Far.”

 

 

“the visceral response from people across this country who feel cheated, ripped off, and threatened by the vile practices of their insurance companies should be a warning to everyone in the health care system.

 

Violence is never the answer, but people can be pushed only so far. This is a warning that if you push people hard enough, they lose faith in the ability of their government to make change, lose faith in the ability of the people who are providing the health care to make change, and start to take matters into their own hands in ways that will ultimately be a threat to everyone.”

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2024/12/12/warrens-warning-democratic-senator-explains-that-thompson-was-murdered-because-you-can-only-push-people-so-far/

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'Now Now, Let's Not Be So Hasty To Find And Assassinate Everyone Responsible For The Healthcare Crisis,' Says Nervous Obama

 

[...] In an only slightly nervous statement to the nation, a visibly sweating Obama reminded people not to jump into hunting down and killing everyone who might be considered responsible for causing the terrible state of American healthcare.

"Now, now, let's not get carried away here," said Obama, tapping the floor faster and faster as an eyebrow inadvertently twitched.  "Surely the answer here isn't more violence.  After all, we can't [...]

 

https://babylonbee.com/news/now-now-lets-not-be-so-hasty-to-find-and-assassinate-everyone-responsible-for-the-healthcare-crisis-says-nervous-obama

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Assassin Luigi Mangione Takes Lead In 2028 Democratic Primary Polls

 

U.S. — Despite currently being in custody and charged with the murder of a health insurance company CEO, alleged assassin Luigi Mangione has now taken the lead in 2028 Democratic primary polls.

Though more well-known candidates like Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer remained in the running, Mangione had surged to the top of the polls in just a matter of days following his rise to stardom among Democrat voters after committing a cold-blooded murder.

"He's the perfect representative of everything the Democratic Party stands for," said MSNBC host Rachel Maddow.  [...]

 

https://babylonbee.com/news/assassin-luigi-mangione-takes-lead-in-2028-democratic-primary-polls

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McDonald's Presents Employee Who Caught Shooter With Coupon Good For 1 Free Large Drink With Purchase Of A Food Item

 

ALTOONA, PA — The McDonald's employee credited with identifying Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was honored on Friday with a small ceremony in which he was presented with a coupon good for one free large drink with the purchase of any food item.

Logan Jameson said it seemed like any other shift until he noticed the suspicious customer in the corner munching on a hash brown.  He then pointed out the individual who turned out to be Mangione to his coworkers before calling the police.  The part-time employee and full-time hero was now the proud recipient of a prestigious award.  [...]

 

https://babylonbee.com/news/mcdonalds-presents-employee-who-caught-shooter-with-coupon-good-for-1-free-large-drink-with-purchase-of-a-food-item