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Boycotts work: (Original Post) applegrove Aug 2025 OP
Yes, they do. B.See Aug 2025 #1
It's called voting with your wallet Nigrum Cattus Aug 2025 #2
The Tesla protests were a real display of power. thought crime Aug 2025 #3
Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. Consumer dollars flow up, control the flow. Hotler Aug 2025 #4

thought crime

(1,787 posts)
3. The Tesla protests were a real display of power.
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 06:23 PM
Aug 2025

If nothing else, we do have power as consumers.

Hotler

(13,747 posts)
4. Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. Consumer dollars flow up, control the flow.
Mon Aug 25, 2025, 09:40 AM
Aug 2025

Screw the banks out of their fees, cut back on credit card usage. One of the best ways to hinder gangs or organized crime is to mess with their money flow.
The orange one should be midnight ranting about people not spending.

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