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

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 01:50 PM

Jan 5

-Higher salaries
-Healthcare benefits
-Pensions

And never fire them.

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2025: Boycott and pledge to only buy necessities [View all] Mr.Bee Jan 4 OP

It was on stark display with Rep Jeffries speech yesterday bucolic_frolic Jan 4 #1

That's going to be difficult for someone like me meow2u3 Jan 4 #2

We can all only do our best... Think. Again. Jan 4 #7

Limiting buying to companies investing in equality/democracy? delisen Jan 4 #3

Yes. Tweedy Jan 4 #20

Thanks for responding. I will go ahead with Costco. delisen Jan 4 #21

So make my life unpleasant, that'll show them!? EX500rider Jan 4 #4

I find my life is much MORE pleasant... Think. Again. Jan 4 #8

Yes same here EX500rider Jan 4 #10

I guess we all have our priorities! Think. Again. Jan 4 #15

Just not a fan of pointless futile gestures EX500rider Jan 4 #18

I've only been buying necessities since Covid started Ritabert Jan 4 #6

I have to decided to splurge early in February on a new car johnsonss Jan 4 #11

Buy a few thousand of these instead. They're a better investment. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 4 #13

Both Elon Musk products KS Toronado Jan 4 #14

Lazy troll is lazy - That won't even get you a slice. JoseBalow Jan 4 #25

When does the 2025 come out? Polybius Jan 5 #28

What are the workers who lose their jobs supposed to do? mahatmakanejeeves Jan 4 #12

Work for better employers? Think. Again. Jan 4 #17

I don't think so. BannonsLiver Jan 4 #16

My Intention was not Mr.Bee Jan 4 #19

I would say be more selective in what and where you buy. subterranean Jan 4 #22

At my income level that is all I can afford. Jacson6 Jan 4 #23

Why would I do that? ForgedCrank Jan 4 #24

I'm trying to make changes Unwind Your Mind Jan 5 #27

100% I stole your post Blue Full Moon Jan 5 #31