2025: Boycott and pledge to only buy necessities

[Mr.Bee]

Anytime I hear these comments from Republicans or the the wealthy:

"Why should we have to pay taxes for these programs we'll never use?" or "Why should we have to pay for these welfare queens?"

I say we illustrate it to them.

Boycott and pledge to only buy necessities.

Billionaires own the oil, so make less unnecessary trips.

Billionaires own the grocery stores so only buy necessities.

Billionaires own restaurants and coffee chains so stop patronizing them.

Billionaires own e-commerce platforms so stop ordering.

Stop ordering, stop consuming, stop patronizing.

Let's show them why they should support us- because we support them!

[bucolic_frolic]

1. It was on stark display with Rep Jeffries speech yesterday

He hit all the high notes about using government to benefit the American people. Republicans responded to none of it. Republicans are only there to benefit themselves.

[meow2u3]

2. That's going to be difficult for someone like me

I have been buying necessities almost all the time. But for someone short of attention to commit to buy only necessities is a tall order; I may forget.
I've been boycotting certain brands for their ties to fake Christian nationalists, including my favorite foods, but buying only food I don't like and won't eat is a bridge too far.

[Think. Again.]

7. We can all only do our best...

...there isn't any need to harm or deprive oursleves, but with a little thought and effort, we can all find lots of ways to avoid giving our hard-earned money to the billionaires.

[delisen]

3. Limiting buying to companies investing in equality/democracy?

I agree on limiting buying but also trying to support businesses that support/ democracy and equality

Considering joining Costco even though I am not likely to benefit greatly from bulk buying.

They have refused to end their DEI initiative when pressured. Do you think this type of targeted purchasing is worthwhile?

[Tweedy]

20. Yes.

Costco is also quite the interesting shopping experience. My tiny household is not up for bulk buying either; nonetheless, Costco is a monthly trip at least. We shopped there at first because of Costco’s decency to its workers. We still shop there for that but also because we love that store. We always find something awesome there.

[delisen]

21. Thanks for responding. I will go ahead with Costco.

This will make me feel good about shopping.

[EX500rider]

4. So make my life unpleasant, that'll show them!?

Maybe live in a box down by the river?

Think I will pass.

[Think. Again.]

8. I find my life is much MORE pleasant...

...when I know I'm making choices that I agree with!

[EX500rider]

10. Yes same here

And I find my life a lot more pleasant when I can occasionally eat out and buy nice stuff online that I want

[Think. Again.]

15. I guess we all have our priorities!

[EX500rider]

18. Just not a fan of pointless futile gestures

I doubt this will move the needle at all.

[Elessar Zappa]

5. Better yet, try and spend money on places that have blue/liberal owners and values.

I know it might not be possible on a limited income but I’m going to try.

[Ritabert]

6. I've only been buying necessities since Covid started

I also boycott Hobby Lobby, Chick-fil-A, Home Depot, Georgia-Pacific paper products, and Amazon,

[Think. Again.]

9. Yep, I'm gearing down all my spending and constantly on the look out for ...

....small, local businesses and services that I can support instead of the major corporations (the little local bakery I found has MUCH better baked goods than the packaged stuff at the big grocery store, and the 2 old women who run the place with their teenage nephew are wonderful!).

[johnsonss]

11. I have to decided to splurge early in February on a new car

And I'm down to either a Tesla S3 or possibly a Cybertruck. Any suggestions?

[mahatmakanejeeves]

13. Buy a few thousand of these instead. They're a better investment.

[KS Toronado]

14. Both Elon Musk products

[JoseBalow]

25. Lazy troll is lazy - That won't even get you a slice.

Step up your game, Friendo.

[Polybius]

28. When does the 2025 come out?

Tesla waits a little longer than other car manufacturers, so I'd wait a bit first. You don't want a year 1 Cybertruck. Also, you have to be on the list.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

12. What are the workers who lose their jobs supposed to do?

If people stop buying Fords, Bill Ford will not have to sell the Detroit Lions. Some Ford plants will, however, be shut or go on a reduced production schedule.

Reduced automobile production means that fewer trains will run. The need for railroad workers will drop. Fewer railroad workers will cause receipts at the grocery store to drop.

Boycotts don’t always hit the intended target.

[Think. Again.]

17. Work for better employers?

Buying less from bad companies will allow good companies to compete better!

[BannonsLiver]

16. I don't think so.

But I wish you luck with it.

[Mr.Bee]

19. My Intention was not

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to site those already in hardship. I've lived my whole life paycheck to paycheck.
But Really;
When you are in line at the cashier, do you really need that magazine? That candy bar? Those mints?
Do you really need that bottled water? The perception that bottled water is purer and safer than tap water is largely a misconception.
Do you really need to eat lunch out? Make a PB&J and bag it and sit in your car and enjoy the radio or read a book.
Do you really need that expensive latte? Get up a little earlier and make your own coffee and save yourself some bucks.
Why give your money to the worst people working against you and your needs?
Think! And then consider, that's all.

[subterranean]

22. I would say be more selective in what and where you buy.

Patronize locally owned restaurants/coffee shops, and, where possible, buy from stores that are locally owned and/or known to support progressive causes.

[Jacson6]

23. At my income level that is all I can afford.

I'm not going to be able to buy luxury automobiles. Just sayin...

[ForgedCrank]

24. Why would I do that?

Assist in potentially putting middle class people out of work, people who have kids to feed and a mortgage to pay?
I can't participate in such things just to purposefully damage the economy for political points.

[D23MIURG23]

26. I'm planning to start a victory garden to cut food costs, and increase my family's food security.

It's a time honored strategy that previous generations used to get through the great depression and the world wars. If Trump manages to destroy civilization this could be a useful strategy. If it hurts billionaire bottom lines a little, then so much the better.

[Unwind Your Mind]

27. I'm trying to make changes

I hate shopping and online is so easy but…

I’m patronizing the local pet store instead

I’m only buying gas at Costco

We also bought a new phone and a much needed new computer for my business last month. I don’t think there’s any doubt that electronics are going to rise in price soon. I should be set now to not buy anything substantial for four years.

Lots of good ideas in this thread, thanks everyone 😊

[elocs]

29. One person's necessity is another person's luxury. Who gets to decide which is which?

Say there is a business that you consider to be a luxury business and gets boycotted because of that. It could well have employees who are struggling to get by and need their jobs but get laid off because business is down. How are you going to explain and justify this idea to them.
It's best to think an idea through and its consequences through before presenting it as an answer to a problem.

[Yavin4]

30. Dear Billionaires, if you don't pay taxes for these programs, then you have to pay your workers

-Higher salaries
-Healthcare benefits
-Pensions

And never fire them.

[Blue Full Moon]

31. 100% I stole your post