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Think. Again.

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2. It sounds like you're in the best possible position.

Reply to ALBliberal (Original post)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 05:45 PM

Nov 2024

And thank you for pledging to drastically reduce any unneccesary spending.

Once the corporations begin feeling our pain, they'll change things quickly.

As you say, the only power we will have for a while is the power of the pocketbook.

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I am trying to cope and it's difficult. We are [View all] ALBliberal Nov 2024 OP

There used to be a directory of progressive marybourg Nov 2024 #1

Yeah, that is such a good idea! Mike 03 Nov 2024 #3

The term "Blue Pages" apparently has been used with several different meanings, so maybe they changed it. eppur_se_muova Nov 2024 #5

It sounds like you're in the best possible position. Think. Again. Nov 2024 #2

Where I live, if your washer, dryer or fridge breaks Mike 03 Nov 2024 #4

It was 20 years old. So we replaced. ALBliberal Nov 2024 #8

If either of you are slightly mechanically inclined, you tube is excellent for trouble shooting issues. Enter stage left Nov 2024 #11

We have a Blue Business FB page mcar Nov 2024 #6

It's a really good point you're making. I try to only do business with Dems but hard to always be sure. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #7

We have the site Nextdoor that has lots of local mom and pop business services in our community. Nanuke Nov 2024 #9

Don't underestimate the power of the pocketbook agalisgv Nov 2024 #10

Our buying power outweighs theirs ALBliberal Nov 2024 #12

Well said. nt agalisgv Nov 2024 #13

You are correct. Same here. Covid mode. paleotn Nov 2024 #15

Don't bother BonnieJW Nov 2024 #16

I am doing the same NewEnglandAutumn Nov 2024 #14

After being middle class most of my life, slightlv Nov 2024 #17