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Scrivener7

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28. That's an important point. Our politicians are afraid of MAGA's threats of violence.

Reply to AKRicky (Reply #24)

Thu Feb 27, 2025, 11:12 PM

Feb 2025

We need them to fear us. Not because we threaten them with violence, but because we threaten them with a united front. Because none of us wants to play this horrible, horrible game they're forcing on us.

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Here are a few great reasons to participate in tomorrow's boycott. [View all] Scrivener7 Feb 2025 OP

It will force us to think and find alternatives bucolic_frolic Feb 2025 #1

I have been boycotting all Cable news. pwb Feb 2025 #2

I already cut the cord, but if you mean no streaming service - I'll continue to watch Ms. Maddow. Backseat Driver Feb 2025 #34

Thank you. It is a first step. And these businesses Joinfortmill Feb 2025 #3

Yes! I think this could be a really strong message. I'm really hoping it is. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #4

Some are being extremely obnoxious about it SunImp Feb 2025 #8

Absolutely! SheltieLover Feb 2025 #5

Agree. I'll be participating mcar Feb 2025 #6

Me, too. hamsterjill Feb 2025 #32

Count me in! raccoon Feb 2025 #42

Without the first step, there is no journey. usonian Feb 2025 #7

And during the boycott, why not give to the ACLU? usedtobedemgurl Feb 2025 #9

Good idea! Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #10

The boycott is the one form of protest that they can't arrest us for. love_katz Feb 2025 #11

Excellent points! I'm definitely boycotting. Been looking forward to it for weeks! wordstroken Feb 2025 #12

I've been boycotting Amazon since the election mdbl Feb 2025 #13

Me too. I had a gift certificate and bought some orthotics with it, and felt a little guilty. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #16

I won't be buying anything tomorrow. lees1975 Feb 2025 #14

Right on! MLAA Feb 2025 #15

it's also symbolic et tu Feb 2025 #17

I was planning on going to Walmart tomorrow; but now I won't. red dog 1 Feb 2025 #18

Thank you Scrivener7 for your clarity. CareyOn Feb 2025 #19

Excellent post! Nt spooky3 Feb 2025 #20

I agree. pandr32 Feb 2025 #21

this boycott will hurt Americans. Groundhawg Feb 2025 #22

No, it won't. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #23

yes it will. Groundhawg Feb 2025 #35

how ? JI7 Feb 2025 #41

Solidarity Most Important AKRicky Feb 2025 #24

That's an important point. Our politicians are afraid of MAGA's threats of violence. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #28

i will buy some extra food tonight YoshidaYui Feb 2025 #25

We're in Lulu KC Feb 2025 #26

I will not leave my house tomorrow DeeDeeNY Feb 2025 #27

I will only spend money at small local businesses that oppose the Trump regime. CaptainTruth Feb 2025 #29

I got confused and I thought today was Friday lol Meowmee Feb 2025 #30

It's the easiest protest you'll ever do. And you can still shop at small businesses with cash. SunSeeker Feb 2025 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author PatrickforB Feb 2025 #33

I will participate but I doubt there will be enough people to make any doc03 Feb 2025 #36

I think 3 is a very important one. Gore1FL Feb 2025 #37

And I think the more enthusiastic we participants are about it, the more successful the next one will be. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #38

I agree completely. Gore1FL Feb 2025 #40

HaHa. Just found out CareyOn Feb 2025 #39

Oh, that's gooood!!! Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #43

We will have dinner out like we do every Friday. Norbert Feb 2025 #44

Moving your dinner out to another day would be a good way to support the boycott. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #45