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In reply to the discussion: (edited) Blue25. A spending boycott suggestion. Rep. John Lewis, "get in good trouble." [View all]Hotler
(12,976 posts)18. I understand if some can't participate due to physical, economical and/or geographical location issues.
Your moral support is appreciated.
I think boycotting effectively is the same as being a smart savvy shopper with your consumer dollar.
As far a using Amazon goes, many manufactures and companies sell and ship direct and no need for Amazon. Yes they have some crazy deals but, those deals come at a price. (why do I have to fill out a membership to get the hot smoking deal?) Also try shopping small business over the corporate ones unless they lean to the left.
Remember a dollar not in the pocket of the fascist, is a dollar in your pocket.
Be well.
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(edited) Blue25. A spending boycott suggestion. Rep. John Lewis, "get in good trouble." [View all]
Hotler
Dec 2024
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I agree, but keep our cards close to our vest until time to unleash. Thanks for your input. nt
Hotler
Dec 2024
#2
I don't mean secret-secret, just keep it on the down low for now. We should keep our strategy to ourselves.
Hotler
Dec 2024
#5
Another suggestion on what to avoid spending money on: Medicare Advantage plans.
Trust_Reality
Dec 2024
#7
Thank you for your input. I've already contacted MoveOn. They said thanks and will show it to their board.
Hotler
Dec 2024
#8
I understand if some can't participate due to physical, economical and/or geographical location issues.
Hotler
Dec 2024
#18
Amazon used to beat manufacturer's site prices. But now they often don't.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 25
#36
pull money... I need to be able to send my kids cashapp for gas and groceries when they are in a pickle
FirstLight
Dec 2024
#13
I mentioned in my post that not everyone can swing $25.00 a week. I understand that. We understand that.
Hotler
Dec 2024
#16
Yes you have. Doesn't this idea go back to the 'Starve the Beast' Bush/Cheney years?
Hotler
Dec 2024
#28
Your money is worth just as much as ours and we respect that. Closing accounts might be a ways down the road.
Hotler
Dec 2024
#17
I wonder if we could get a well known economist to comment on how effective this might be.
Danascot
Dec 2024
#21
Wait, so what's the goal? To get "them" to whine? What are "they" whining about?
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2024
#24