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Eat the Rich: A Cautionary Tale for Corporate Greed
“CEOs, Corporate Greed, and the Rage Brewing in America
Just to be clear, this article is opinion-based on what I see. I do NOT condone violence in this article but rather highlight its historical patterns and warn of where we might be headed as a country if current patterns continue.
The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York has revealed more than just one man’s fate; it’s exposed the boiling fury of a nation fed up with corporate greed. As news outlets rushed to decry the tragedy, I took to the comment sections and was struck by the stark contrast of the replies. Sympathy was nowhere to be found. Social media erupted, not with mourning but with biting sarcasm and cold satisfaction.
One viral comment summed up the sentiment: “Today, we mourn the millions of Americans who went bankrupt or died because insurance companies refused to pay for their care. Thoughts and prayers for them.”
This moment isn’t just about healthcare. It’s about the growing divide between the powerful and the powerless and the disdain for the helplessness that comes with it. It’s a modern “let them eat cake” moment that echoes the anger and desperation that ignited the French Revolution. The parallels between 18th-century France and 21st-century…
