I'd underscore nearly every sentence if I could, though I struggle to feel any empathy for Brian Thompson. For his family, sure, but I think the blinders-on individualism we champion in the name of capitalistic success in this country directly contributes to the suffering of our neighbors (you said as much, I'm just not as nice as you) so for that multi-milionaire I cannot feel sorry.
But seriously, it's remarkable to me the way that both sides in the aftermath were entirely of the same opinion. I'm on the r/nyc subreddit just because I like to see updates/discourse, and it's full of fascistic bootlicking types who regularly cheer on police violence and even those guys were like "yeah idk he had it coming." These were the same people that have defended Daniel Penny 'til blue in the face over the last six months. And of course the outcome of that verdict stands in stark contrast to the inevitable outcome of this one.
It also goes to show just how badly the Democrats fucked up in their messaging leading up to this election. Someone PLEASE RUN ON A STRONG HEALTHCARE PLATFORM NEXT TIME FOR THE LOVE OF GOD (and please mean it.)
Totally agree — especially about the blinders-on individualism and the bizarre consensus from both sides. I'm especially interested in the legacy media coverage of both cases. The irony of lionizing Daniel Penny while condemning Luigi Mangione lies in the selective moral outrage that frames these cases. Penny, who killed Jordan Neely—a homeless Black man in mental distress—is hailed by some as a hero for protecting public safety, despite the systemic failures that left Neely vulnerable. Meanwhile, Mangione is universally condemned by the powers that be, even though his actions seem driven by frustrations shared by millions of Americans facing the injustice of a broken healthcare system. Both acts stem from societal grievances, yet Penny is celebrated for reinforcing the status quo, while Mangione is vilified for challenging it, exposing how power and identity shape public sympathy...
But where’s the outrage for Yeremi Colino, a 17-year-old migrant stabbed to death in what looks like a hate crime, just a few miles away?!?!??! Nowhere to be found, and absolutely zero articles (not to mention headlines) from legacy media that's been nonstop reporting on Thompson's killing. These acts of violence stem from societal grievances—be it broken mental health care systems, healthcare inequities, or anti-immigrant violence—but the imbalance in narrative attention underscores how media prioritizes the stories of the powerful over the powerless, leaving systemic issues unaddressed. BIG SIGH.
Yep, and most are just too tired and beaten down by said system to find it within themselves to dedicate any free time they might have to the causes. When 22% of Americans use 41% of their paychecks for rent who has the time or energy to push thanklessly for a better society? It really is enough to make you go insane if you think about it.
I'd underscore nearly every sentence if I could, though I struggle to feel any empathy for Brian Thompson. For his family, sure, but I think the blinders-on individualism we champion in the name of capitalistic success in this country directly contributes to the suffering of our neighbors (you said as much, I'm just not as nice as you) so for that multi-milionaire I cannot feel sorry.
But seriously, it's remarkable to me the way that both sides in the aftermath were entirely of the same opinion. I'm on the r/nyc subreddit just because I like to see updates/discourse, and it's full of fascistic bootlicking types who regularly cheer on police violence and even those guys were like "yeah idk he had it coming." These were the same people that have defended Daniel Penny 'til blue in the face over the last six months. And of course the outcome of that verdict stands in stark contrast to the inevitable outcome of this one.
It also goes to show just how badly the Democrats fucked up in their messaging leading up to this election. Someone PLEASE RUN ON A STRONG HEALTHCARE PLATFORM NEXT TIME FOR THE LOVE OF GOD (and please mean it.)
Totally agree — especially about the blinders-on individualism and the bizarre consensus from both sides. I'm especially interested in the legacy media coverage of both cases. The irony of lionizing Daniel Penny while condemning Luigi Mangione lies in the selective moral outrage that frames these cases. Penny, who killed Jordan Neely—a homeless Black man in mental distress—is hailed by some as a hero for protecting public safety, despite the systemic failures that left Neely vulnerable. Meanwhile, Mangione is universally condemned by the powers that be, even though his actions seem driven by frustrations shared by millions of Americans facing the injustice of a broken healthcare system. Both acts stem from societal grievances, yet Penny is celebrated for reinforcing the status quo, while Mangione is vilified for challenging it, exposing how power and identity shape public sympathy...
But where’s the outrage for Yeremi Colino, a 17-year-old migrant stabbed to death in what looks like a hate crime, just a few miles away?!?!??! Nowhere to be found, and absolutely zero articles (not to mention headlines) from legacy media that's been nonstop reporting on Thompson's killing. These acts of violence stem from societal grievances—be it broken mental health care systems, healthcare inequities, or anti-immigrant violence—but the imbalance in narrative attention underscores how media prioritizes the stories of the powerful over the powerless, leaving systemic issues unaddressed. BIG SIGH.
Yep, and most are just too tired and beaten down by said system to find it within themselves to dedicate any free time they might have to the causes. When 22% of Americans use 41% of their paychecks for rent who has the time or energy to push thanklessly for a better society? It really is enough to make you go insane if you think about it.