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An observation about the media response to the killing of UHC CEO Brian Thompson... [View all] Jedi Guy Dec 2024 OP

I noticed the same thing. Irish_Dem Dec 2024 #1

Advertising dollars OrangeJoe Dec 2024 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Dec 2024 #48

Excellent point, doesn't speak well for the public or the media. arthritisR_US Dec 2024 #50

The media is the propaganda arm of the PutinGOP. Irish_Dem Dec 2024 #58

A titan was executed in billionnaires XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #2

Musk isn't NEOBuckeye Dec 2024 #24

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!! johnnyfins Dec 2024 #70

It was breaking news several times on CNN. Swede Dec 2024 #3

Ah, Terminator 2. One of the very few sequels that was superior to its predecessor. Jedi Guy Dec 2024 #5

Three more great sequels PJMcK Dec 2024 #75

And Grumpier Old Men markodochartaigh Dec 2024 #79

I agree overall, though I think it's tough to compare Alien and Aliens. Jedi Guy Dec 2024 #84

Billionaires own the major media in this country- TBF Dec 2024 #4

It's backfiring on them Random Boomer Dec 2024 #61

They have nearly a full-face photo from that one camera - TBF Dec 2024 #64

This is what they get for wanting all the guns everywhere. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #68

Media responds to eyeballs watching. It's been an interesting, human interest allegorical oracle Dec 2024 #6

No, eyeballs only see what's put in front of them. Think. Again. Dec 2024 #13

Not to be cheeky, but I choose what's in front of my eyeballs as much as possible. allegorical oracle Dec 2024 #55

"...as much as possible". Think. Again. Dec 2024 #56

Part of it is also is "proximity bias". It took place in NYC, against a very-high-on-the-social-totem-pole guy. JHB Dec 2024 #7

I agree. I've seen this happen many times. Nt spooky3 Dec 2024 #77

Fortunately, I cut the cord years ago. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 2024 #8

K/R ColinC Dec 2024 #9

Assassinations, blood, police investigations, etc., sell. I've had CNN on in background today and that was Silent Type Dec 2024 #10

It's a "who done it". Everyone is talking about LeftInTX Dec 2024 #11

The shooter's probably in the Bahamas by now, getting a suntan. nt allegorical oracle Dec 2024 #12

The media can, and does, deliberately create the public's interest by what the media pushes forward. Think. Again. Dec 2024 #15

That's true. H2O Man Dec 2024 #22

I'm still fixated on the the sheriff's case. I'm glad they indicted him. LeftInTX Dec 2024 #43

Right. H2O Man Dec 2024 #46

They know their audience so are you sure their following or leading ? arthritisR_US Dec 2024 #52

It's been a very intense news week! Lulu KC Dec 2024 #14

I have not watched any of it. milestogo Dec 2024 #16

It's real life "Who shot JR?" Sympthsical Dec 2024 #17

On December 4, 2024, 41 other Americans died from gun violence. 42 total. Only 1 is getting widespread Solly Mack Dec 2024 #18

Thank you. H2O Man Dec 2024 #23

You're welcome. :( Solly Mack Dec 2024 #29

+1 leftstreet Dec 2024 #25

They list the injured as well. Solly Mack Dec 2024 #30

They say "All lives matters" bronxiteforever Dec 2024 #34

Only certain lives matter and I'm not in that club. The majority of us aren't. Solly Mack Dec 2024 #36

Yes.like your point makes clear bronxiteforever Dec 2024 #37

Sickness is apt. Solly Mack Dec 2024 #38

Apparently some lives matter more than others. nt Dulcinea Dec 2024 #59

But a rich white CEO of a huge corporation is seen as perhaps 10,000 times more important than a "nobody" American. DSandra Dec 2024 #87

Not so secretly. Solly Mack Dec 2024 #88

they figure people need a feel good story PedroXimenez Dec 2024 #19

Joe Bagadonuts BaronChocula Dec 2024 #20

Frankly, he's a folk hero ... Shoonra Dec 2024 #21

shooting someone in the back is sheer fucking cowardice Skittles Dec 2024 #26

Quick and clean, no risk to the shooter. Aussie105 Dec 2024 #31

yeah, assassins routinely show their face while flirting Skittles Dec 2024 #32

Yes of course! Aussie105 Dec 2024 #33

are you seriously comparing that guy to combat vets? Skittles Dec 2024 #35

For all we know, he is a combat vet. intheflow Dec 2024 #57

That's crossed my mind too. Dulcinea Dec 2024 #60

LOL Skittles Dec 2024 #86

You came back 3 days later just to pwn me? intheflow Dec 2024 #89

I'm a veteran Skittles Dec 2024 #90

You say that a lot. I do not think it means what you think it means Mr.WeRP Dec 2024 #78

Are they next? Aussie105 Dec 2024 #27

I think you're fecking spot on!👍🏼 arthritisR_US Dec 2024 #53

Wall Street and the billionaire parasites have declared war on the American working class. PatrickforB Dec 2024 #39

Everyone except the voters who put johnnyfins Dec 2024 #72

Generally speaking, the value that the corporate media; places on individuals is directly related to their wealth, Uncle Joe Dec 2024 #40

Agree...but, it's also the sensationalism of it that they think brings viewers. Legacy media is not the news PortTack Dec 2024 #41

Unfortunately for our corporate media overlords Hassler Dec 2024 #42

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated ?? Jack Valentino Dec 2024 #44

He was no longer PM at the time, but still a public figure. And the shooting was at a public event. Coventina Dec 2024 #49

Not just MSM Cirsium Dec 2024 #45

At least 3X a week..... BidenRocks Dec 2024 #47

Abe was a former head of state, not the current head of state Mountainguy Dec 2024 #51

M$M Is Not Connected To The General Public Anymore modrepub Dec 2024 #54

But, Weren't We Warned DAngelo136 Dec 2024 #62

A lot of cyberpunk and futuristic science fiction deals with out-of-control corporate power. Jedi Guy Dec 2024 #67

"Network"! calimary Dec 2024 #71

It sells seta1950 Dec 2024 #63

They used to say in the newspaper business (maybe they still do) generalbetrayus Dec 2024 #65

The media may be obsessed but online sleuths don't give a shit. SunSeeker Dec 2024 #66

Excellent point ThePartyThatListens Dec 2024 #69

The shooter must be caught, or our great healthcare system would be destroyed dalton99a Dec 2024 #73

Im just curious quakerboy Dec 2024 #74

Well. Fucking. Said. Mr.WeRP Dec 2024 #76

Maybe this is the path... Unhandyandy Dec 2024 #80

If a room full of kindergarteners mercuryblues Dec 2024 #81

Yep. That said, though, the US cares infinitely more about motherfucking CEOs than it does about kindergarteners...so Karasu Dec 2024 #82

There are many reasons why the media are losing their collective shit over this, but all of them are painfully obvious Karasu Dec 2024 #83

Slow down ... there's no conspiracy ... news editors have various criteria on which news is judged. ificandream Dec 2024 #85