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James48

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77. What a shame.

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 11:15 AM

Dec 2024

Did you know the United Healthcare Group CEO was THE highest paid CEO in America for three years straight?
United Healthcare was the giant in Health Care insurance.

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/unitedhealth-ceo-andrew-witty-was-2023s-highest-paid-payer-ceo-heres-what-his-peers-earned

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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside Manhattan Hilton hotel in 'targeted attack' BREAKING [View all] superpatriotman Dec 2024 OP

Revenge? XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #1

Pre existing condition superpatriotman Dec 2024 #7

That's cold as ice Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #16

The whole system is! N/ t Hope22 Dec 2024 #87

THIS malaise Dec 2024 #175

Yes, insurance companies can be that way. Think. Again. Dec 2024 #98

Yep tonkatoy8888 Dec 2024 #100

Let's wait to see what the motive was. Bluetus Dec 2024 #117

I doubt if it's mistaken identity. LeftInTX Dec 2024 #142

You forgot Dan Dec 2024 #153

In that case, T&Ps are in order Bluetus Dec 2024 #158

Expand your second one and you're probably on the right track jmowreader Dec 2024 #168

I watched the video footage Emrys Dec 2024 #182

Also appeared to be a silenced pistol with subsonic ammo... EX500rider Dec 2024 #183

Cool and calculated. Not so sure about professional. Bluetus Dec 2024 #185

Making room for someone who is even worse? GoCubsGo Dec 2024 #28

Just saw this. Hmmm... n/t CousinIT Dec 2024 #2

Oh no how terrible Asa13 Dec 2024 #3

Reserving comment. Maru Kitteh Dec 2024 #4

This might be the beginning XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #8

It may be. My first thought was. "They should be afraid." I wish Maru Kitteh Dec 2024 #12

Wish I could rec this more than once. MontanaMama Dec 2024 #61

Waiting for the UH corporate PR machine to kick into gear, flood the media with Maru Kitteh Dec 2024 #73

I believe this to be true. MontanaMama Dec 2024 #91

Yessss MM DENVERPOPS Dec 2024 #104

Bodyguards? More likely, private armies. N/t FSogol Dec 2024 #169

Trump believes he benefits from chaos, so Bluetus Dec 2024 #187

Literally what my DH just said Bettie Dec 2024 #13

Even Americans must have a breaking point XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #15

That's why the dummies voted for republicans wolfie001 Dec 2024 #19

I have some figures on that.... NJCher Dec 2024 #66

Do those overlap on the Venn Diagram or or they cummulative? Moostache Dec 2024 #89

And they pet their AR-15s more than their effing dogs wolfie001 Dec 2024 #178

Amazing, though, how regular they show up to vote wolfie001 Dec 2024 #177

It's not health care that's getting worse... dchill Dec 2024 #119

You forgot to say DENVERPOPS Dec 2024 #171

Fucking Florida Fail wolfie001 Dec 2024 #179

As someone with a chronic health condition, my first thought TBF Dec 2024 #59

Doubtful. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2024 #74

They dont know how to vote for policies that benefit them ColinC Dec 2024 #76

as though those policies JUST HAPPEN to benefit them. Think. Again. Dec 2024 #113

Yeah but i couldnt fit all that in a subject line ColinC Dec 2024 #122

Right!!! Traildogbob Dec 2024 #110

Or malaise Dec 2024 #176

Who did he piss off? Historic NY Dec 2024 #5

My guess is everyone United Healthcare screwed over. Ray Bruns Dec 2024 #108

At least the perp is somewhat eco-friendly. GreenWave Dec 2024 #159

A new "Law and Order" episode is probably in the works RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 2024 #6

lol wolfie001 Dec 2024 #22

UHC has a poor reputation as a health insurer Dennis Donovan Dec 2024 #9

See my post downthread. yardwork Dec 2024 #23

Could be a disgruntled employee newdeal2 Dec 2024 #10

Yeah. Could be numerous things. LeftInTX Dec 2024 #124

It was a stockholders meeting peregrinus Dec 2024 #174

Maybe somebody's loved one died because UnitedHealthcare refused to pay dalton99a Dec 2024 #11

"the masked gunman was said to have fled eastbound on 6th Avenue" Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #14

Another report did say he went down an alley.. yardwork Dec 2024 #20

Yeah, I know, I'm just goofing on The Independent Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #30

Maybe 46th St ? IbogaProject Dec 2024 #42

The Hilton is between 53rd and 54th Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #50

I have stayed at that Hilton every tear since 2006. Henry203 Dec 2024 #64

Well, they're Brits. What do they know about NYC? yardwork Dec 2024 #43

the Independent reporter, Justin Rohrlich, is an American based out of NYC Celerity Dec 2024 #96

There are no alleys in midtown . . . markpkessinger Dec 2024 #163

Now that video is out, it appears that eyewitnesses were wrong about a bunch of things. yardwork Dec 2024 #165

My immediate thought also...was just on that block Sunday Drum Dec 2024 #29

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what they're even talking about Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #32

I'm impressed by your... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #52

6 th ave runs North/South Captain_New_York Dec 2024 #65

Literally the point of the post that you're responding to Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #82

Username checks out markodochartaigh Dec 2024 #127

Formerly head of UHC "gov services" Medicare XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #17

That's the only reason I knew who the company was...Medicaid for the elderly FirstLight Dec 2024 #81

This doesn't look like a 'personal' or business matter Joinfortmill Dec 2024 #126

Maybe not a disgruntled amateur soandso Dec 2024 #184

United Healthcare has been negotiating contracts this fall. yardwork Dec 2024 #18

We Americans voted for this very care every time we vote republican wolfie001 Dec 2024 #24

But but but Democrats kill babies don't you know? Walleye Dec 2024 #26

yes, and we price eggs too high, also. Think. Again. Dec 2024 #118

And babies come from eggs. Oh the plot thickens! GreenWave Dec 2024 #160

Well... yardwork Dec 2024 #27

We had a really good chance to pass one in 74 Jk23 Dec 2024 #44

+13 k&r Emile Dec 2024 #57

My wife and I got caught up in that too. iscooterliberally Dec 2024 #84

Right. We have very little choice about who carries our coverage. yardwork Dec 2024 #85

In Minnesota two or three systems have said they'll drop UHC dflprincess Dec 2024 #130

Yep kenziemom06 Dec 2024 #180

UnitedHealthcare's stock is up this morning. Yavin4 Dec 2024 #21

Wall Street Wolves wolfie001 Dec 2024 #25

+1 Auggie Dec 2024 #75

He was the CEO of a subdivision of the listed company. UnitedHealth Group CEO is alive and well mathematic Dec 2024 #80

This is Howard Cossell reporting live. GreenWave Dec 2024 #161

Satisfied customer, no doubt. Liberal In Texas Dec 2024 #31

And there's reports the gunman used a silencer. Liberal In Texas Dec 2024 #37

No way IbogaProject Dec 2024 #46

Could be. Since so many civilians collect military and law enforcement grade weapons any more Liberal In Texas Dec 2024 #55

Really well planned Henry203 Dec 2024 #53

Yup, that entrance is the most direct way to escalators up, where the meeting rooms and large halls are. Drum Dec 2024 #90

if you go dwon the escalators Henry203 Dec 2024 #148

Yes, so you said. Drum Dec 2024 #149

That's horrible. milestogo Dec 2024 #33

But... but.. but... Hunter Biden LW1977 Dec 2024 #34

Tots and pears. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #35

My contribution to the evidence-free speculation here DBoon Dec 2024 #36

I doubt it Henry203 Dec 2024 #47

Pro-tip: You don't hear me say I was near Watergate, do you? GreenWave Dec 2024 #162

But, Do You Really Think RobinA Dec 2024 #137

Just like everyone at Trump's whitehouse DENVERPOPS Dec 2024 #173

I can't say how I really feel about this crime. area51 Dec 2024 #38

I may be watching too many crime shows, but... onlyadream Dec 2024 #39

I suspect it was a hit by a professional. John1956PA Dec 2024 #63

The shooter was wearing a hoodie and probably masked. Liberal In Texas Dec 2024 #115

I've been watching Person of Interest (all in NYC) and it totally feels like an episode. onlyadream Dec 2024 #156

Usually it's the deductible that kills you Orrex Dec 2024 #40

... leftstreet Dec 2024 #60

Sometimes the deductible gets you...sometimes you get the deductible. CincyDem Dec 2024 #105

! Kali Dec 2024 #152

Guns, guns, guns - the insanity continues. walkingman Dec 2024 #41

I hve been going to that Hilton every year since 2006. Henry203 Dec 2024 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Dec 2024 #79

Loved one of a patient who died because of denied care? IronLionZion Dec 2024 #48

Is this the new justice in the United States? Emile Dec 2024 #49

Damn sight more effective than Garland. markodochartaigh Dec 2024 #131

Power play at the top of UnitedHealthCare? patphil Dec 2024 #51

poor guy! DemMedic Dec 2024 #54

Yes - when I saw the title I assumed intentional - midtown doesn't TBF Dec 2024 #56

I doubt it. Elessar Zappa Dec 2024 #69

From April of this year Attilatheblond Dec 2024 #58

Ugh, I hope that's not it. LisaM Dec 2024 #111

The DOJ hit back at BlackCat last year. ancianita Dec 2024 #120

Suspect wore a black mask, white tennis shoes Emile Dec 2024 #62

Day of the Jackal Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #93

Thoughts drmeow Dec 2024 #67

Instead of falling out a window? mn9driver Dec 2024 #68

We likely have more guns ... Whiskeytide Dec 2024 #139

Hmmm Beachnutt Dec 2024 #70

Look where insurance premiums will go now! otchmoson Dec 2024 #71

Surveillance photos of shooter: dalton99a Dec 2024 #72

What a shame. James48 Dec 2024 #77

He got paid more than his boss, the UnitedHealth Group CEO? mathematic Dec 2024 #92

You go ahead and show deference. Rend your garment. Your overlords thank you. Maru Kitteh Dec 2024 #189

Interesting height Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #94

Woman? Joinfortmill Dec 2024 #134

Shoulders look a little big for that Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #144

Boo f-ing hoo gay texan Dec 2024 #78

Someone's claim was denied and so they took the matter to the top? Omnipresent Dec 2024 #83

It was an employee of United Healthcare TNNurse Dec 2024 #86

"Thank you for giving me what I paid you for asshole" ZonkerHarris Dec 2024 #103

Well, THAT'S RobinA Dec 2024 #141

Reminds me of a movie, I think Denzel Washington was in it, where he was PO that his kid couldn't get raccoon Dec 2024 #88

John Q (2002) Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #95

UHC is the worst Horse with no Name Dec 2024 #97

Most of the time the public has no idea of where a CEO is going to be when unprotected. They will know LiberalArkie Dec 2024 #99

Sounds like he had connections to the mob. Beck23 Dec 2024 #101

What are you basing that claim on? sarisataka Dec 2024 #123

I'm curious to hear the answer, too. yardwork Dec 2024 #128

Wouldn't be surprised if a big pharma CEO is next. Crowman2009 Dec 2024 #102

New plan. James48 Dec 2024 #106

Point of order... Takket Dec 2024 #109

That's sounds like a threat soandso Dec 2024 #186

Wow..unusual target Demovictory9 Dec 2024 #107

War is Hell. The Grand Illuminist Dec 2024 #112

Could be someone who's loved one died from lack of coverage Takket Dec 2024 #114

When health is about profit nowforever Dec 2024 #116

UHC coverage is absolutely horrible. Basso8vb Dec 2024 #121

Apparently vigilante justice is now acceptable to many DUers. onenote Dec 2024 #125

I'm glad I am not the only one sarisataka Dec 2024 #129

Post removed Post removed Dec 2024 #170

Welcome to DU sarisataka Dec 2024 #172

A burst of class consciousness and solidarity is all it is leftstreet Dec 2024 #135

That's quite the rationalization for posts applauding shooting someone on the street. onenote Dec 2024 #136

Well I don't see much "applauding" leftstreet Dec 2024 #138

I asked a DU poster if they had their coup gear ready LeftInTX Dec 2024 #143

Maybe... Davon512 Dec 2024 #157

Condoning murder and making threats soandso Dec 2024 #188

I find it off-putting MustLoveBeagles Dec 2024 #140

Many of the comments on this thread are disgusting. beaglelover Dec 2024 #145

This message was self-deleted by its author John Shaft Dec 2024 #146

So now adhering to progressive values is being a simp? onenote Dec 2024 #150

I've been in a text group this morning made up of former UHC employees dflprincess Dec 2024 #132

Well, that does it... biocube Dec 2024 #133

Murder is bad, m'kay. RockRaven Dec 2024 #147

More/Updated, Police via NYTimes: Drum Dec 2024 #151

" the gunman quickly cleared the jam and resumed firing" Prairie Gates Dec 2024 #154

I know...that sticks out, in the wording. Drum Dec 2024 #155

I think it was a suppressor used to mute the sound (silencer) superpatriotman Dec 2024 #164

I haven't the slightest idea what the motive was DFW Dec 2024 #166

And that's that Strelnikov_ Dec 2024 #167

I think this is just the beginning of what will become lawless chaos in fascist USA, the land of the untouchables nt yaesu Dec 2024 #181