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65. And from that I should think what?

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 08:14 PM

Dec 23

Capitalism is f-ing ridiculous, and I doubt either he or his parents have any idea what's in the portfolio - it's managed by experts.

If you think that will make me think less of him, you're sorely mistaken. Remember Marx and Engels? Friedrich Engels was actually the son of a wealthy manufacturer. Folks at the top of the hill know just as well, if not better, what a ridiculous system capitalism is.

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Wajahat Ali: Luigi Mangione's name was mentioned on SNL and the crowd immediately bursted into applause. [View all] Dennis Donovan Dec 22 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Dec 22 #1

At what point is that XanaDUer2 Dec 22 #2

I put it in the OP - go to 0:51. Dennis Donovan Dec 22 #4

Sorry. Ty vm XanaDUer2 Dec 22 #7

He is all over my TikTok feed and the comments all massively Nixie Dec 22 #3

I'm seeing the same thing. People posting videos of him JI7 Dec 22 #8

Yes, they love him. There is an occasional reference Nixie Dec 22 #13

And his preppie clothes today malaise Dec 23 #60

Yes, and I'm seeing that. There was also at least one clip of a Nixie Dec 24 #68

The less I say about the NY mayor malaise Dec 24 #71

They took down the superman cape ones! TBF Dec 22 #9

Interesting! I just checked a bunch of my heart/bookmarks and they Nixie Dec 22 #12

there are pics of his perp walk with a glow painted around him, making him Saint Luigi BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 23 #44

NYC audience ... hope the lawyers are paying attention TBF Dec 22 #5

Great point, and it might be everywhere. From what I've seen Nixie Dec 22 #10

Why would he do that? exboyfil Dec 22 #27

I pretty much agree - speedy trial for sure TBF Dec 22 #33

"...I would be the best juror...No way would I convict him." LudwigPastorius Dec 23 #46

All they would have to ask about is whether I've had TBF Dec 23 #49

He could argue that it was self defense. Renew Deal Dec 22 #36

No way. xmas74 Dec 23 #47

Christmas joke swap underpants Dec 22 #6

I DVR SNL, and I always just pass over this segment......have never enjoyed it at all a kennedy Dec 22 #16

I posted it before I watched it. underpants Dec 22 #18

. Dennis Donovan Dec 22 #31

That one went over my head. My mind didn't "go there"....I could ask hubby, but I think I will pass.... LeftInTX Dec 22 #32

Some incels and misogynists think that xmas74 Dec 23 #48

I tune in just for Weekend Update EX500rider Dec 22 #21

Glad you enjoy it......ugh, I don't. a kennedy Dec 22 #24

given the current state of the country IzzaNuDay Dec 22 #30

I love it when they do this. BannonsLiver Dec 23 #50

Jeffrey Dahmer always had fans too newdeal2 Dec 22 #11

Nope, it's far more widespread. TBF Dec 22 #14

No offense but he's just the flavor of the month newdeal2 Dec 22 #17

Sure, teens I can agree with - but the adults know full well TBF Dec 22 #25

Very sorry to hear this spooky3 Dec 22 #38

He will probably inspire a whole lot of other assassins to follow in his footsteps MichMan Dec 22 #15

Remember it's only stochastic terrorism if you disagree with the terrorism. mathematic Dec 22 #19

My 20 something DiverDave Dec 22 #20

Do they have access to guns? MichMan Dec 22 #22

What? No. DiverDave Dec 22 #23

Don't let them get to you - TBF Dec 22 #26

Do you for a moment think that little Luigi TheProle Dec 23 #59

And from that I should think what? TBF Dec 23 #65

Oh don't misunderstand me TheProle Dec 23 #66

His parents own for-profit assisted living facilities that have been cited for abuse three times more than the national LeftInTX Dec 24 #67

lol - yes I've seen your posts and I know you hate him TBF Dec 24 #70

You are making false accusations against ordinary people who think vigilante killings are wrong! LeftInTX Dec 24 #73

Lots of questions, I'll try to answer each one: TBF Dec 24 #74

Pretty certain the parents of Luigi Mangione didn't expect that he would kill anyone either. MichMan Dec 22 #37

You dont know DiverDave Dec 22 #39

"My 20 something Son and all his friends applaud this guy" MichMan Dec 22 #40

It costs to subsidize the old folks exboyfil Dec 22 #29

I use the VA DiverDave Dec 22 #41

Good list! Wanted to add to your list, or elaborate more... SWBTATTReg Dec 22 #35

"Even the kids today, that are making $200k yearly, are struggling" MichMan Dec 23 #53

Your sarcasm is noted. SWBTATTReg Dec 23 #62

They applaud execution without a trial? Kaleva Dec 23 #42

I've never seen engineering called a trade before. NutmegYankee Dec 23 #56

I think he's mentally ill. I hope that he's not just surrounded spooky3 Dec 22 #28

I spoke about that above - TBF Dec 22 #34

I wish Luigi had chosen a more substancial target Jack Valentino Dec 23 #43

Good luck selecting a jury. ZonkerHarris Dec 23 #45

The reaction in the thread tells me a lot of DUers are out of touch. BannonsLiver Dec 23 #51

Well Luigi might walk due to his popularity. We saw it with OJ, Casey Anthony etc. LeftInTX Dec 23 #52

I don't think he walks nor should he BannonsLiver Dec 23 #61

I doubt it. Seems pretty obvious. You just don't like their reactions but I doubt anybody is confused. thebigidea Dec 23 #63

This is deeply disturbing ailsagirl Dec 23 #54

This will be the first time... Xolodno Dec 23 #55

"Bursted"! DavidDvorkin Dec 23 #57

Venn Diagram between "People applauding extrajudicial execution? Harrumph!" and Prairie Gates Dec 23 #58

Nothing, nothing excuses murder. BunkieBandit Dec 23 #64

It's interesting that young voters voted in higher numbers for Trump than we would have guessed Buckeyeblue Dec 24 #69

The fact that we know everything about Luigi Mangione... Initech Dec 24 #72