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Economic Desperation, Healthcare Captivity and Wall Street
Mo Facts discusses the "macro anger" of seeing society played with, including the weaponization of immigration and the lack of affordable healthcare. He argues that healthcare is currently a "Wall Street" racket that keeps people captive to corporate jobs. He suggests that any political party that truly fixes healthcare would gain a massive, loyal following.
The discussion covers the push for federal "Stand Your Ground" legislation and the proposal for mandatory firearm insurance. The hosts characterize these insurance requirements as a "racist tax" designed to make gun ownership too expensive for the poor, effectively disarming them through financial attrition.
Corporations are reportedly implementing mandates not necessarily out of health concerns, but to maintain high Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores. These scores, influenced by firms like BlackRock, dictate investment eligibility regardless of profit. The hosts also discuss the mechanics of unemployment insurance, noting that companies may use "violation of company policy" to deny benefits to those fired for refusing the vaccine.
Legal analysts explain that employees fired for refusing a vaccine mandate may be ineligible for unemployment benefits because they are technically "violating a company rule." In California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) determines eligibility on a case-by-case basis, but benefits are generally reserved for those who lose work through "no fault of their own." The hosts describe this as an "evil" tactic to leave people without a safety net during the holidays.
Despite medical advancements, a survey indicates that one-third of HIV-negative millennials still avoid physical contact with HIV-positive individuals. The discussion shifts to the high cost of Truvada, noting that a month's supply can cost $2,000 without insurance. The hosts question why life-saving preventative drugs are not provided for free if the goal is to "flatten the curve."
The film "Body Brokers" is used to highlight a loophole in the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) that turned drug rehabilitation into a multi-billion dollar industry. The hosts describe a "gold rush" where rehab centers bill insurance companies thousands of dollars for daily urine tests, often encouraging addicts to stay "dirty" to keep the payments flowing. This systemic exploitation of addicts is described as a form of human trafficking sanctioned by healthcare policy.
Adam Curry shares a personal anecdote about the lax procedures of COVID-19 testing at a CVS drive-through, noting that insurance companies are paying in full for these tests. He points out that Bill Gates and George Soros recently purchased a testing company, suggesting the real profit in the pandemic is the recurring revenue from testing mandates. The hosts compare this "liquid gold" testing model to the historical exploitation of bodies and tissues by brokers.
The discussion moves to the use of predictive algorithms in the criminal justice system for bail decisions and in the financial sector for lending. Adam expresses concern over the "gamification" of credit scores through apps like Credit Karma, which he views as a form of surveillance. They predict a future where consumer behavior, such as streaming habits, directly impacts financial standing and insurance premiums.
The hosts critique the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), labeling it a scheme to enrich Wall Street and insurance companies rather than a healthcare solution. They discuss the personal financial burden of the individual mandate and how the lack of a true public option hindered small business owners and entrepreneurs.
The concept of "racism insurance" is introduced as a satirical solution for white people who find themselves accused of prejudice despite having black friends. The hosts discuss the "knots" people twist themselves into to comply with corporate diversity mandates and the absurdity of using proximity as a defense. They express interest in a future episode dedicated entirely to the damaging effects of corporate diversity and inclusion training.
