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180. Post #1 will answer your question.

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After careful consideration, I have decided that the 24 Hour Economic Blackout is bullshit. [View all] PeaceWave Feb 2025 OP

People get activated into movements by a wide variety of on-ramps. A day of economic inaction is not the WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #1

this. Sure, this is just flexing our muscles a bit, not hitting hard. unblock Feb 2025 #7

Plus, it's another way to show the number of the opposition cally Feb 2025 #38

I can just see the first person/persons talking about protesting the VN war Bengus81 Feb 2025 #173

Exactly! mcar Feb 2025 #103

Funny how that has to be explained to people that are Dems and on DU Bengus81 Feb 2025 #169

Tend to agree Pull_Left Feb 2025 #2

not the point Shellback Squid Feb 2025 #20

What is the point? Mariana Feb 2025 #24

google is your friend Shellback Squid Feb 2025 #32

Seems like the point is to buy stuff on Thursday or Saturday instead of Friday. Mariana Feb 2025 #37

Post #1 will answer your question. Emile Feb 2025 #180

Yep, make a big deal about not buying on Friday, just wait until Saturday. elocs Feb 2025 #63

Bud Lite. Voltaire2 Feb 2025 #72

I'm not impressed. NNadir Feb 2025 #3

It's fine to buy food, medicine, and other essentials tomorrow. yardwork Feb 2025 #4

The same amount of money in total will be spent before and after, but Ocelot II Feb 2025 #5

Most of the consumers aren't deciding not to consume. Mariana Feb 2025 #31

Of course. But the point of the exercise is to demonstrate what *could* happen Ocelot II Feb 2025 #35

Why not actually cut back on consumption in the first place? Mariana Feb 2025 #45

This is a weird flex. intheflow Feb 2025 #114

The point is that many people aren't consuming less even for one day. Mariana Feb 2025 #127

For one thing, it trains people for longer and sustained actions in the future. intheflow Feb 2025 #142

People will be doing that anyway, Crunchy Frog Feb 2025 #154

Exactly StarryNite Feb 2025 #118

Exactly StarryNite Feb 2025 #119

I likewise think this "24 hours of no buying" is PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #6

Especially if the plan is to stock up the days before and after. Frasier Balzov Feb 2025 #12

Yep. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #54

Who "stocks up"? Hell food is so fucking expensive at the store we just buy ONLY Bengus81 Feb 2025 #170

People who shop at Costco Jose Garcia Feb 2025 #184

Well intentioned but not well thought through. elocs Feb 2025 #64

Blocking. Thanks for nothing Captain Zero Feb 2025 #146

Later. Captain Zero Feb 2025 #147

You think this is going to be the only one? Bengus81 Feb 2025 #166

I agree Progressive dog Feb 2025 #8

no, it's every business, it is a statement Shellback Squid Feb 2025 #18

You can do that if youwish Progressive dog Feb 2025 #23

whatever Shellback Squid Feb 2025 #26

Boycotts only tend to work if they are focused and local. elocs Feb 2025 #66

Was that boycott on Bud light by those MAGA idiots only local? Bengus81 Feb 2025 #164

On Bud Light? Sounds focused to me and that's why it worked. elocs Feb 2025 #185

It's something I CAN do! Dorothy V Feb 2025 #9

Me too since I'm poor and not buying anything on Friday anyways. elocs Feb 2025 #69

This is a trivially easy act of resistance. WTAF Voltaire2 Feb 2025 #10

So is shouting at clouds. That, too is trivially easy and totally ineffective at accomplishing anything. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #75

Gosh, I guess so angrychair Feb 2025 #94

A one-day boycott is equivalent to a spoiled child "holding their breath until they turn blue" as a form of coercion. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #98

I could just as easily angrychair Feb 2025 #109

Well, you could say that. But it would indicate a lack of understanding and patience * Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #117

We don't have years to build up angrychair Feb 2025 #122

Nobody will care. Nobody will notice. It's a waste of time and effort. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #123

Bye-bye. (nt) Paladin Feb 2025 #187

Whew! Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #200

Fine. ariadne0614 Feb 2025 #112

I never suggested that people aren't fee to "boycott as they please" * Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #120

As you said/I said, "to each his own." ariadne0614 Feb 2025 #121

Mirrors don't care about virtue signaling. It takes more than that to effect real change. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #131

Mmmhm. . . ariadne0614 Feb 2025 #143

The least amount of effort * Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #149

Sometimes less is more. ariadne0614 Feb 2025 #153

LOL. 🤡🥸 Only in fashion... Not politics. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #155

How is it "a waste of time"? thucythucy Feb 2025 #160

Why would anyone spend such an inordinate amount of time "organizing" such an ineffective boycott? Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #163

Isn't it also a waste of time to try to argue folks thucythucy Feb 2025 #192

No... what good purpose is served by luring people into doing absolutely nothing * Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #195

Have to run to a meeting thucythucy Feb 2025 #199

I think we're done here anyway. We're talking past each other... Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #203

Again...this will NOT be the only economic blackout. It will be longer and grow. Bengus81 Feb 2025 #168

No it won't. A more likely outcome will be * Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #177

LOL...You don't know who's doing the organizing? It's only been planned now for 2-3 weeks Bengus81 Feb 2025 #178

There ya go! Nobody knows, nobody cares. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #181

LOL...you still admit you don't know who organized this blackout. Funny!! Bengus81 Feb 2025 #182

Well, I counted at least 4 alternatives listed in their post. yagotme Feb 2025 #183

There are targeted boycotts angrychair Feb 2025 #193

Those won't work either. It will take longer than a week. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #197

I get the point you are trying to make angrychair Feb 2025 #201

I've been very clear and never said that "nothing is worth doing" Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #205

+1000 Bengus81 Feb 2025 #167

Yes because everyone owns property ibegurpard Feb 2025 #11

Requires large enough yard, plenty of sun (ie, few or no trees) and water, spooky3 Feb 2025 #36

Your larder runs deep. I can last until May Day I think. bucolic_frolic Feb 2025 #13

we'll miss you and I don't consider you a scab Shellback Squid Feb 2025 #14

yeah, scabs are people who cross the picket lines DoBW Feb 2025 #30

I want a smart Tv for my bedroom. We discussed going tomorrow, but then I remembered the boycott. Raftergirl Feb 2025 #15

We recently bought 2 TVs (24" and 32"), $153 for both Freddie Feb 2025 #46

Yeah, I don't want too big, 32" would work. The one now is 24".Needs to go on my bureau because I can't lose Raftergirl Feb 2025 #49

The one locally owned appliance store nearby Freddie Feb 2025 #53

We still have a few. One is super expensive and do huge home entertainment theaters , etc. Their sets start around Raftergirl Feb 2025 #106

I can remember when a 23" b&w tv was huge. n/t elocs Feb 2025 #77

I had like a 8" or 10" b&w tv in my kitchen for years. It was a give away at my dad's company's Xmas party Raftergirl Feb 2025 #99

I've wanted a 4K for years,now the prices are down. I won't be buying though until Trump is gone Bengus81 Feb 2025 #175

Direct deposits and payments will be made tomorrow as scheduled MerryBlooms Feb 2025 #16

This is why we keep losing. Basso8vb Feb 2025 #17

Can you sign up for a CSA. We have had a half share since the pandemic. Love it. We get produce once a week Raftergirl Feb 2025 #42

It is ONE DAY Voltaire2 Feb 2025 #51

We keep losing because we seem to be unable to simply show up and vote elocs Feb 2025 #81

That's one thing that MAGOTS and Republians are good at Bengus81 Feb 2025 #179

The boycott is on non essentials Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #19

Who gets to decide what is essential? elocs Feb 2025 #83

Food and medicine. Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #86

Incandescent light bulbs can be cool. Torchlight Feb 2025 #21

If you wanted to say something negative, how about wait till after it went down instead of kneecapping it ahead of time? Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2025 #22

Thank-you. Why discourage it before it even happens? JohnSJ Feb 2025 #78

... Prairie Gates Feb 2025 #25

OK happy feet Feb 2025 #27

Food and medicine are not included. That's specifically mentioned Arazi Feb 2025 #28

Just pick another day to do your boycotting if this day is so important to your shopping efforts. Everyone will SWBTATTReg Feb 2025 #29

No, Friday is great since I'm poor and not buying anything that day anyways. n/t elocs Feb 2025 #70

By itself, one time is clearly not enough. I hope that part of the idea is to spark interest in long term boycotts Blasphemer Feb 2025 #33

Yes. This is another good reason to do the boycott. It is a beginning. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #140

You do you Jilly_in_VA Feb 2025 #34

Trying to make a small dip in the "spending data" trend line is an almost painless way of protesting. Grumpy Old Woman Feb 2025 #39

yeah , probably not a good dweller Feb 2025 #40

I'm so thankful my parents and their generation were not so wishy washy..they stuck to their word Deuxcents Feb 2025 #41

For four long years they did without etc. Mariana Feb 2025 #89

Thank you but you missed my point and that being this is only a one day event..not a long term Deuxcents Feb 2025 #124

If people are buying on Thursday and Saturday so they can skip Friday Mariana Feb 2025 #125

It isn't about giving things up. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #139

You keep saying this. thucythucy Feb 2025 #161

EVERYTHING we try will make a difference. Oligarchs get their wealth and power Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #138

"But, but, but I must have my latte and brioche." - Sunshine Patriots BoRaGard Feb 2025 #43

I probably wasn't going to buy anything anyway. maxsolomon Feb 2025 #44

I'm doing a 4 yr + economic boycott, only buying Canadian goods if I need anything outside of local food needs. nt yaesu Feb 2025 #47

This is my goal as well. nt Blasphemer Feb 2025 #71

Me too. Food, fuel and emergencies. But I think the one day boycott is a good message to send. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #137

Wow, that was tone-deaf synni Feb 2025 #48

Excellent response! Gimpyknee Feb 2025 #113

It's a statement. It's a start. Gore1FL Feb 2025 #50

Than don't do anything. The status quo is just fine. bif Feb 2025 #52

I will participate, but I agree... Mike Nelson Feb 2025 #55

People can just shop the day before or after. Mariana Feb 2025 #87

This was posted just to rile folks up. bif Feb 2025 #56

Thank you for noticing this. I'm a little surprised so many people Mike 03 Feb 2025 #67

I was going to comment further bif Feb 2025 #92

We should have a DUU nilram Feb 2025 #206

Nope. Any form of resistance is welcome. Gardening works for you, great. Phoning, emailing, confronting legislators, Timeflyer Feb 2025 #57

I thought it was solely an economic blackout of Trump supporting businesses AStern Feb 2025 #58

Yes, exactly! PLEASE at least boycott AMAZON and WALMART !!! LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #60

I'm sorry but this seems incredibly petty LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #59

Are you saying to all those who are taking part and want a display of consumer power and Doodley Feb 2025 #61

I'm saying that because small and focused & local boycotts are the successful ones. elocs Feb 2025 #74

Who is being hurt by it? Doodley Feb 2025 #80

How will it be known exactly who is being hurt? elocs Feb 2025 #84

To be clear, are you against this action? Doodley Feb 2025 #91

Yes, because it will not have a significant impact elocs Feb 2025 #134

You haven't been able to say who these people are that will be hurt. The reason is nobody will be hurt. Doodley Feb 2025 #162

No one will be hurt by it. Mariana Feb 2025 #85

whatever stillcool Feb 2025 #62

A one day boycott seems pointless, if the spending is merely shifted to a different RockRaven Feb 2025 #65

I disagree. Strongly. The boycott has many purposes. One of them is solidarity. It is saying, "This is what we can do. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #135

I shopped on my payday Marthe48 Feb 2025 #68

Don't participate then. Kingofalldems Feb 2025 #73

Laughable. live love laugh Feb 2025 #76

I would start with 1 month... S/V Loner Feb 2025 #79

And...that's where this movement is headed. You have to crawl before you walk Bengus81 Feb 2025 #176

OP posted and ran away from an active thread. Is the motive disruption? Post and run is symptomatic. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2025 #82

Did you notice the 14%? Kingofalldems Feb 2025 #96

It's exactly because it's a busy shopping day that it was picked relayerbob Feb 2025 #88

missing one Friday sale is too big an ask? mike_c Feb 2025 #90

There's always going to be someone. I think tomorrow will be good for all of us who participate. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #129

How dare you call a plan to fight back Nazis 'bullshit'. Kingofalldems Feb 2025 #93

After a nanosecond of consideration, I realized that this OP is bullshit. Pinback Feb 2025 #95

Just ask Target DownriverDem Feb 2025 #97

If people had decided to stop shopping at Target for just one day Mariana Feb 2025 #130

I wish I could do this but I seem to have black thumbs. joanbarnes Feb 2025 #100

Gee, sorry it inconveniences you mcar Feb 2025 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author 58Sunliner Feb 2025 #102

Economic blackout is extended to the big tech companies like Google, Comcast, AT & T, Verizon, etc. too ? MichMan Feb 2025 #104

Turning off my Xfinity box @midnight ! Captain Zero Feb 2025 #145

Over 70% of population lives payday to payday womanofthehills Feb 2025 #105

The request isn't absolute IbogaProject Feb 2025 #107

I'm firmly commited to it! Richard D Feb 2025 #108

Suit yourself! Why the fuss? Hope22 Feb 2025 #110

I went to Sam's to get some twirly birds Keepthesoulalive Feb 2025 #111

This is a REALLY important point. It's as much about solidarity as anything else. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #128

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2025 #115

Thanks for sharing Blues Heron Feb 2025 #116

So don't do it. I think it's an excellent idea. I'm all in. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #126

Ok so you can't do it. That's ok. Captain Zero Feb 2025 #132

I disagree. phylny Feb 2025 #133

After careful consideration senseandsensibility Feb 2025 #136

If I have big bags of rice, lentils, and dried fruit in my pantry I'm happy. hunter Feb 2025 #141

This is all about a show of unity. CareyOn Feb 2025 #144

It needs to be longer term, say 3 years and 10 months... AntiFascist Feb 2025 #148

Agreed. At its core, it's yet more meaningless "virtue signaling" at best. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 2025 #150

Of course its bullshit. It only matters if you stop using Amazon TOTALLY Callie1979 Feb 2025 #151

Then don't take part. hatrack Feb 2025 #152

I wish we could all quit Amazon kenziemom06 Feb 2025 #156

I used to buy pretty much everything from Amazon over the years. No I can go a year without buying there Bengus81 Feb 2025 #174

You know better than Robert Reich? Easterncedar Feb 2025 #157

+1000. Paladin Feb 2025 #171

"I say this as a gardener." Prairie Gates Feb 2025 #189

Bomb dropped in the forum, 100s of responses, no reply Prairie Gates Feb 2025 #188

The primary issue I see against tomorrow is that it's the end of the month. haele Feb 2025 #158

I trust you PeterIsMyBrother Feb 2025 #159

So instead sit at home,watch the latest outrage on MTN/BTC and shout at the TV Bengus81 Feb 2025 #165

this is to establish a baseline for future methods of resistance... samnsara Feb 2025 #172

If we want to upend the oligarchy lets cancel Christmas. Mosby Feb 2025 #186

It is NOT bullshit. It's unity. The point is unity! nolabear Feb 2025 #190

Every act of resistance helps GoreWon2000 Feb 2025 #191

More boycotts NJCher Feb 2025 #194

Why do you feel the need to trash the idea? If you don't want to participate that's fine. Just move along. Hotler Feb 2025 #196

As a first step and effort, it's not BS at all Chakaconcarne Feb 2025 #198

If missing today's sale is going to break your bank then go get your cookies or whatever. nilram Feb 2025 #202

Bless your heart. jrthin Feb 2025 #204