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Mr.Bee

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Sat Jan 4, 2025, 04:04 PM Jan 2025

2025: Boycott and pledge to only buy necessities [View all]


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!
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It was on stark display with Rep Jeffries speech yesterday bucolic_frolic Jan 2025 #1
That's going to be difficult for someone like me meow2u3 Jan 2025 #2
We can all only do our best... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #7
Limiting buying to companies investing in equality/democracy? delisen Jan 2025 #3
Yes. Tweedy Jan 2025 #20
Thanks for responding. I will go ahead with Costco. delisen Jan 2025 #21
So make my life unpleasant, that'll show them!? EX500rider Jan 2025 #4
I find my life is much MORE pleasant... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #8
Yes same here EX500rider Jan 2025 #10
I guess we all have our priorities! Think. Again. Jan 2025 #15
Just not a fan of pointless futile gestures EX500rider Jan 2025 #18
Better yet, try and spend money on places that have blue/liberal owners and values. Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 #5
I've only been buying necessities since Covid started Ritabert Jan 2025 #6
Yep, I'm gearing down all my spending and constantly on the look out for ... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #9
I have to decided to splurge early in February on a new car johnsonss Jan 2025 #11
Buy a few thousand of these instead. They're a better investment. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2025 #13
Both Elon Musk products KS Toronado Jan 2025 #14
Lazy troll is lazy - That won't even get you a slice. JoseBalow Jan 2025 #25
When does the 2025 come out? Polybius Jan 2025 #28
What are the workers who lose their jobs supposed to do? mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2025 #12
Work for better employers? Think. Again. Jan 2025 #17
I don't think so. BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #16
My Intention was not Mr.Bee Jan 2025 #19
I would say be more selective in what and where you buy. subterranean Jan 2025 #22
At my income level that is all I can afford. Jacson6 Jan 2025 #23
Why would I do that? ForgedCrank Jan 2025 #24
I'm planning to start a victory garden to cut food costs, and increase my family's food security. D23MIURG23 Jan 2025 #26
I'm trying to make changes Unwind Your Mind Jan 2025 #27
One person's necessity is another person's luxury. Who gets to decide which is which? elocs Jan 2025 #29
Dear Billionaires, if you don't pay taxes for these programs, then you have to pay your workers Yavin4 Jan 2025 #30
100% I stole your post Blue Full Moon Jan 2025 #31
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