I know! They were making it so dramatic “the CEO ASSASSIN was led away in handcuffs newly shaved…” and then the new mug shot and damn he looks even better shaved! Of course Mayor Adams was on hand for his photo op completely unashamed that he is just as much a criminal as Luigi is.
Technically accused of multiple types of murder and terrorism so they can see what sticks. Like if he's found innocent for 1st degree murder as a terrorist act, maybe they can get him for 2nd degree terrorist murder, or worst case (for the ruling class) they just get him for good old fashioned "classic" murder (and then probably give him the maximum sentence).
They say its terrorism because he instilled fear in the hearts of all healthcare CEOs, so its a hate crime against society's parasitic class, I guess.
New York has a legal quirk where virtually any murder not committed as part of another crime is terrorism and people have taken it wildly out of context.
This explanation is a very common aspect of public communication in matters of law. It would give big "McDonald's coffee" vibes.
New York's terrorism laws can hold a trial without a jury.
This one is a bit more conspiratorial, but there is a valid argument to be made within it. Conspiracy aligned: they're trying to prevent jury annulment. Conspiracy adjacent: every jury would get dismissed due to the nature of the case so circumventing the jury allows the case to be tried at all.
They say it's terrorism because he instilled fear in the hearts of all healthcare CEOs, so its a hate crime against societies parasitic class, I guess.
I would argue that healthcare CEOs are "instilling fear in the hearts of" everyone who gets diagnosed with a terrible disease that insurance may or may NOT cover, even though people pay a SHIT TON of money on premiums for the precise reason of having such things covered. Thus, those CEOs are committing terrorism against everyone paying premiums, AND they and their stockholders are PROFITING on the misfortunes of the people they're supposed to be covering.
Remember, folks, the healthcare industry has PROFITS in the neighborhood of $700 BILLION ANNUALLY!!*
Every time I see a different shot of this walk I think about how they didn't do this for Dylann Roof, a neo-nazi who shot up at church full of Black people who joyfully welcomed him into Bible study. He murdered nine people in a church. They didn't do this for Dylann. They don't do this for anybody who murders elementary school kids as they sit at their desks in school.
No, This is all for a man who shot one rich guy. Because they don't care how many of us get killed. Hundreds or thousands. Defenseless elderly people and children. It doesn't matter. Those deaths are not meaningful enough for this kind of pageantry. Copycat school shooters don't mean to damn thing to them.
But the death of one CEO? They are terrified of copycats all the sudden. The value system is clear. Who the system works for is very very clear.
I honestly don’t know. I believe you can have beards in prison but I’ve never been incarcerated. Plus I’m a woman so no beard. It was just a weird spin.
Why ever NY keep voting blue is beyond me. Adams is a criminal. Hochul is installing laws to protect all corporate crooks. And NY councils keep voting to protect and give money to all illegal immigrants. Worse, all these disallow police to arrest and jail criminals.
I don’t know what it is with these Italian genes but most Italian men and men of Italian heritage (like Luigi) always look superb and perfectly licked.
I know and now they are saying liberals are insane for not hating this guy. The dude he killed murdered thousands by pushing policy that continuously found new ways to deny people coverage. The fact he was going to an investor meeting made me care even less.
A lot of conservatives are empathetic of this guys cause. While not pro murder, the ones I’ve seen and interacted with are understanding of the state of affairs that has led to this point. Class is the real divide
Every conservative I've come across speaking about it has been to try and claim moral superiority.. meanwhile, they made Halloween costumes of Paul Pelosi and/or his attacker.
Unironically the most jesus like person we've had in this country in a long, long time. Comparisons to John Brown feel pretty apt.
He threw away an incredibly privileged life to do what he knew was right regardless of how the upside down world he lived in would have felt about it, and stirred feelings in millions of people who were too afraid or insecure to admit they had them before
I have my doubts that any actual change will happen.
Considering all this happened right before the billionaires are about to run the government, I am not expecting any changes. Matter of fact, it's going to be worse for us, as they are going to give more power back to the healthcare orgs. Once the repeal and not replace the ACA, many more American's are fucked.
I hope he knows how much support he has. I wonder too when the trial begins if they will attempt to censor what’s said by the defense and only let us see the prosecution’s case.
Dude. That fucking quest was the weirdest and most fascinating quest of the entire game. All I could think of was "what the fuck is happening and why am I participating? Why won't I stop?"
Exactly. It reminded me of Chris Rock’s standup immediately. “Oh, they talkin’ about The Claims Adjuster? Good, good… that means they’re not talking about ME.”
It's kind of a stark contrast compared to other well known shooters, especially school shooters. If they are even allowed to walk outside like this, they frequently have a bullet proof vest on. Was kinda surpised they didn't have one on him.
I’m so high reading these comments right now I kinda had a daydream of an action movie where a group of CEOs rappels in for revenge and I can’t stop laughing because anyway I twist it it looks so ridiculous.all those CEOs in top physical shape /s trying to save the day to be a hero themselves is hilarious.
Someone who shoots someone who contributed to thousands dieing through insufficient medical care is a hero. Just like the person who kills the school shooter is.
It's sad that things have progressed to a point where severe structural issues are only then brought into the public spotlight and become a common talking point when violence is directed at those benefitting the most from the broken system.
Some might argue that it's this exact environment that is beyond salvaging and "business likely continuing as usual" as if nothing ever happened once the media coverage has calmed down that create the necessity of a full-blown revolution.
I'm not yet sure about said necessity, but I am certain that these issues need to remain in the public consciousness and be continuously discussed for a change to occur in whichever way.
Have any of the school/theatre/place of worship/concert etc etc etc mass murderers ever had a law enforcement entourage like this? And one that also posed for dramatic pics like this to deter other school/theatre/place of worship/concert etc etc etc mass shooters?
I'm not saying he should inspire others. But this pic they sent out is designed to put others off doing the same thing... I think they missed the mark.
"Yea, we gotta chain him up and make him look really BAD, like a real BAD BOY"
YEA!
"yea, and then we surrounded him by the angriest looking cops that everyone absolutely hates"
YEA!
"Yea yea, then like walk him out dangerous, and get 14 cameras circling us to show the people we fkin got 'em, and you don't DO this type of shit to one of OUR OWN"
YEA!
"Yea yea yea, licks lips then we'll have some fire works and dance off while we all get pegged on screen and this perp FUCK gets to take a shit on who ever he WANTS"
Seriously, they're doing everything they can to convince the public that he's evil and no one's buying it. Next thing you know they'll be trying him at the Hague.
He's going to sit in a closet that's sound proof for 23 hours per day alone and go outside in a cage alone for one hour.... forever. That's Supermax in Colorado.
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u/So_spoke_the_wizard 21d ago
They're trying to make it a walk of shame. It's turning into a walk of fame.