The Dig Assassin Nation w/ Patrick Blanchfield
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Dec 18, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Patrick Blanchfield, a writer and associate faculty at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, explores the intertwining of assassination, political violence, and societal norms in America. He delves into public anger towards healthcare executives, the implications of gun violence, and the complexities of impunity. Blanchfield also examines historical acts of political violence, ideological motivations for extremism, and the legacy of these events on today's societal landscape. The conversation invites listeners to reflect on human disposability and the quest for justice in a turbulent world.
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Public Response to Assassination
- The assassination of the UnitedHealthcare CEO was met with widespread glee, raising questions about mainstream American norms.
- This public reaction to radical direct action challenges conventional political boundaries.
Health Insurance and Public Anger
- Thompson's position as a health insurance CEO fueled public anger.
- Private health insurance inspires intense anger due to its perceived role in life-and-death situations.
Human Disposability in Healthcare
- Americans experience a near-universal form of domination by the healthcare system.
- It's difficult to project disposability onto an "other" when it's a shared experience.
