Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Roy Rolling

(7,451 posts)

6. Certainly a welcome gesture

Reply to TygrBright (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 09:25 PM

Yesterday

But only time will tell about the effect. It may have little effect for me 1,000 miles downriver, but for the people in Minneapolis the effect may be enormous immediately and beyond.

Only time will tell, but a lack of media coverage will curtail any positive effect and turn it into a stinky….you said it….fart.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

7 Twin Cities-area grocery stores announce closures for anti-ICE strike [View all] Omaha Steve Yesterday OP

A sweet gesture, but a fart in the wind as to effect. n/t TygrBright Yesterday #1

It is a baby step. But babies grow up. I think before this is over there will be large scale strikes and boycotts. flashman13 Yesterday #3

It needs to snowball IronLionZion Yesterday #5

It will snowball. How fast that happens is up to Trump. Momentum builts in proportion to the insanity. flashman13 23 hrs ago #8

Which is a losing proposition. OldBaldy1701E 12 hrs ago #12

You want action? Replace the Democratic leadership with some doers. AOC for Speaker would be a good start. flashman13 10 hrs ago #14

Hear Hear! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 3 hrs ago #16

Certainly a welcome gesture Roy Rolling Yesterday #6

Would you want their support if the shoe was on the other foot? littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #9

Call me when Kroger, or whatever Kroger owns in ALL of MN joins maxrandb 7 hrs ago #15

Great. efhmc Yesterday #2

And miller can go screw himself vapor2 Yesterday #4

What we need is a national strike. MuirHero 23 hrs ago #7

There are planned opportunities to do that. One is tomorrow. Will you be participating... littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #10

What we need is a consistent, continued strike. OldBaldy1701E 12 hrs ago #13

"Of course, we are too programmed to do that, so.." EX500rider 2 hrs ago #17

We The People --- is the power! mysteryowl 21 hrs ago #11