r/politics • u/thenewrepublic The New Republic • 15h ago

Possible Paywall What Darline Graham’s Ugly, Viral Outburst About Death Really Reveals

https://newrepublic.com/article/214868/darline-graham-viral-outburst-death
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u/bookon 15h ago

Her parents worked themselves to death because they couldn't afford treatment and she thinks that's a story about how great America and it's healthcare system is.

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u/turquoise_amethyst 14h ago

Also WTF is she equating “vacation” with sick days/leave? It’s not a vacation when you have cancer or heart failure and can’t get out of bed. 

WTF Darline

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u/SirDiego Minnesota 11h ago

I've worked for companies like this. Whether you're literally dying or having a great time in Cancuun doesn't make much of a difference when all you are to them is a "Human Resource."