Not defending them or even Luigi but I would argue a lot of it is the abysmal labour institutions the USA got (lots of union busting, few modern laws against modern exploitation and classical institutions are undermined politically and legally).

And the growing class divide in the USA I think is the reason why folks are increasingly seeing violence against the upper class is seen as the only option.

Again doesn't mean it makes it right, but it explains why it is almost only an US phenomenon.

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JumpCrisscross 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

> explains why it is almost only an US phenomenon

Genuine question: is it?

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sethops1 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Certainly not. Nepal's Gen Z literally overthrew their government due to inequality and corruption.

https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/09/nepal-gen-z-t...

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ekianjo 3 hours ago | parent [-]

They were "helped"

	▲	JumpCrisscross 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Everyone is “helped.”

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baggy_trough 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

What do you mean by “or even Luigi”?

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gattilorenz 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Luigi Mangione, the guy who shot an health insurance company CEOs in 2024

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baggy_trough 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Yes, but what does the “or even” mean?

	▲	culi 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Transliteration: > [...] not defending [the people who "seem to genuinely be OK with violence"]—or even Luigi (the one who carried out the violence in question)— [...]

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NewsaHackO 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

There is a secret level in Super Mario's bros where you play as Luigi and try to fix Healthcare. Has a boss and everything.

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soco 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

"protest without a disruption is just a parade"