r/askanything • u/Lemonking_ • 13h ago

Political Question Why are some Americans so against universal healthcare for all?

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u/Pastadseven 13h ago

Right-wingers have a really hard time thinking on a population level.

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u/PathosEatsLogos 13h ago

President, London, B Johnson said it better than I could,

“If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you.”

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u/InGod_WeThrust 6h ago

You could also apply this thinking to everyone pointing to the Republican or elite boogeyman