Summary
A Gallup poll shows 62% of Americans believe the government should ensure universal healthcare coverage—the highest support in over a decade.
While Democratic backing remains strong at 90%, support among Republicans and Independents has also grown since 2020.
Public frustration with the for-profit healthcare system has intensified following the arrest of a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reportedly motivated by anger at the industry.
Recent controversies, including Anthem’s rollback of anesthesia coverage cuts, and debates over Medicare privatization highlight ongoing dissatisfaction with the system.
Rioting, violence, maybe a war, who knows, societal collapse? It’s all extremely interesting if not insanely frightening.
There’s tons in store for us over the next little while.
Here’s hoping the raving gangs of warlords that inherit the earth have a Morpheus type figure among them who is benevolent.