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ALBliberal

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12. Our buying power outweighs theirs

Reply to agalisgv (Reply #10)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 07:45 PM

Nov 2024

I believe this to be true. I also believe our determination and our intellect outweighs theirs. I have basically switched into covid mode. We take care of our families and each other. We don’t lose our compassion. It defines us.

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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