The only way we're going to make a difference is to cause financial harm to the people who funded the fourth reich. If enough people are serious, we could organize a boycott against any company who donated to Trump and insurrectionists in Congress. - ThreadSky

dknight10k.bsky.social • 111 days ago

The only way we're going to make a difference is to cause financial harm to the people who funded the fourth reich.

If enough people are serious, we could organize a boycott against any company who donated to Trump and insurrectionists in Congress.

Reposted from Mark Cuban

Curious what everyone thinks is the best way to have a positive or any impact on the country, during the first 30 days of the new administration.

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blonde62.bsky.social•110 days ago

TOTALLY AGREE!

mrspl.bsky.social•111 days ago

Give us the list I’m in 100%

milanamarsenich.bsky.social•110 days ago

I’m in.

nctowncrier.bsky.social•111 days ago

People could pool together with their close friends and all but one drop Amazon while they keep one account for a big group to use.

frangipaint.bsky.social•101 days ago

Gorilla tactics as they want to prick us into Martial Law.
My idea for wearable protest art (acrylic on canvas, w handles for any scarf) didn't fit Covid isolation. Now, worry is we make ourselves targets.

fumanchu7563.bsky.social•111 days ago

Microsoft seems untainted. Does anyone know different? I know he does not control the company, but Gates is the most altruistic of the 'old school' ?

doomandgloom1951.bsky.social•111 days ago

Sorry, but that is not going to happen. It is a comforting illusion but we can't afford those right now. The only way to stop the fascists is to become ungovernable.

rimaregas.com•111 days ago

Other countries have general strikes when things get half as bad. Americans, it appears, have an unparalleled threshold for pain

yukoncorneliusjack.bsky.social•111 days ago

Easier said than done. These are the same people Blue Wave Defenders asked to vote for Harris but either didn't show up to the polls or were just too fucking stupid.

riseabovevibe.bsky.social•105 days ago

China did the work for us by releasing DeepSeek for free …derailing the oligarchs plan to subdue us into using their Ai models.

boonedaniels.bsky.social•110 days ago

I'm in.

jackie--o.bsky.social•108 days ago

This ⬆️ because money/profits, keeping and increasing them, are ALL they care about. Negatively impacting their profitability is the only way to get their attention. MLK knew this. The Montgomery bus boycott worked for this very reason. Massive boycotts of commercial interests are effective.

keithkj.bsky.social•111 days ago

I'm in as long as we have enough to make an impact.

ginsengity.bsky.social•111 days ago

People still do not understand this is the only thing that will ever get them to even THINK about changing their ways.
Even many "experts" do not get this.🙄

jaydad4.bsky.social•111 days ago

tmillssciteach.bsky.social•111 days ago

I’m in. I’ve bought nothing but food and some medicine for 22 days. I’m even cooking so no #BigFood let me know what to do

lola7492.bsky.social•111 days ago

Between covid and the bird flu, i use delivery for most things. I'm too reliant on Amazon and need to sort out an alternative. Ideas?

sjohn866.bsky.social•111 days ago

Use Amazon to find the product you need and then go directly to the company’s website.

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

This is the way.

authorandrunner27.bsky.social•111 days ago

I've been doing this with small businesses. Find them there, then go to their websites and order directly from them.

crabbygranny.bsky.social•111 days ago

Do internet searches for the stuff you need. Recently I've purchased quite a few things directly from the individual company's website.

lamp63.bsky.social•111 days ago

Hell Yes! $$ & Jail are the only things that impact MAGA power.

raymitchell.bsky.social•111 days ago

If people are serious is the operative phrase. I'm unsure if people are ready. I'm still a little burnt myself.

thepensivecrone.bsky.social•111 days ago

I agree. I will give up Amazon where I have ordered a lot since Covid days. Wish we could generate a list to boycott and distribute it. Is that possible?

catsinmtns.bsky.social•111 days ago

We need a general strike!!!

heckoning.bsky.social•111 days ago

It’s just hard to find anything that one of these fux don’t have their finger in.

The amount of time I find out something is even loosely connected to Amazon is fn upsetting.

docwest.bsky.social•110 days ago

May be good to frame it as supporting companies who support democratic institutions ?

upforair.bsky.social•111 days ago

I'm all in for the boycott

fuckshitter.bsky.social•110 days ago

Already deleted fashbook and I’m going to cancel Amazon soon, De-Fang the fascists

glenjackson.bsky.social•111 days ago

DUMP Twitter, Washington Post, Facebook, Instagram #BoycottAmazon #BoycottWholeFoods #BoycottWalmart #BoycottCocaCola #BoycottStarbucks #BoycottTesla
Start there..

And someone please take these two churches off my hands I'm freezing sitting here in the cold !

ginsengity.bsky.social•110 days ago

I wonder how many people who participated in the recent marches have boycotted these companies?
Sometimes activism requires some real sacrifice- more than showing up at a march for 1 day.

grissomp.bsky.social•111 days ago

My understanding is Starbucks is not a big contributor to MAGA. They gave a lot to Harris. I’m
not a coffee drinker so I’ve no skin in this statement. If I’m
wrong please correct me.

glenjackson.bsky.social•111 days ago

Union Busting. CEO greed.
Same shit

ginsengity.bsky.social•110 days ago

Yeah but once they finally get a contract (if ever) we should buy coffee there to support the workers who risked losing their jobs (firing them is illegal of course) by organizing the union.

grissomp.bsky.social•110 days ago

Thank you for your insights.

ginsengity.bsky.social•110 days ago

Gladly- I WAS a professional union organizer.😉

jimsevin.bsky.social•111 days ago

The only thing that ever works is to make them scared and/or cost them money. Sign me up.

gdoodle2.bsky.social•111 days ago

Leave Twitter full stop! Leave FB full stop!
Leave Amazon as it treats its employees like 💩

And Bluesky get ready for a lotta folks moving over!

realmatsmith.bsky.social•111 days ago

I don’t know how you live life without unintentionally supporting the richest men in the world who control damn near everything. And I do mean everything my dude.

Not sure how realistic and feasible that actually is. We do have to keep brainstorming ways. Being as loud as them is where I’m at now

spiritmantis.bsky.social•111 days ago

Yeah it’s really the only way to fight back. Put Zuckermusk out of business

If you can pull it off so you sink one at a time it really sends a message.

jukesgrrl.bsky.social•111 days ago

I agree in theory but it will be very hard to organize. I feel guilty for using Amazon, but I'm disabled, mostly housebound. It's impossible for me to shop for most things. Amazon is my god-send. Good prices, quick delivery, brought to my door. ANYTHING from food to the heater I bought yesterday.

ginsengity.bsky.social•110 days ago

I've ordered stuff online for years & never used Amazon.

thecatwhisper.bsky.social•111 days ago

I was just saying this very thing to my spouse last night. Hit them where it hurts!

diannelou.bsky.social•111 days ago

I don't want to breathe in the same air as any stinking MAGAt.

I am dead serious.

allymae.bsky.social•111 days ago

I'm in

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

Spend as little as possible. 70% of GDP is consumer spending. Avoid Amazon, Meta, Musk at all cost. Make as much necessary spending local as possible. Starve these fuckers out.

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

Move all banking to a local credit union if you have one.

grandmsboa.bsky.social•111 days ago

I’ve left all Meta and Twitter.
Leaving Amazon is really going to hurt but I’m cancelling Prime and I won’t be shopping on it anymore.

It’s only a small protest but if more and more join it could make an impact.

nctowncrier.bsky.social•111 days ago

My suggestion because yeah Amazon will be hard to quit.
People could pool together with their close friends and all but one drop Amazon while they keep one account for a big group to use.

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

Out of pure curiosity…why is it hard? Not being a dick, either. Has your town been hollowed out, are you in a remote area?? What is st Amazon that you can’t replace? And I can’t stress enough…I’m not being an asshole, just trying to get it. Where I live maybe I am privileged.

nctowncrier.bsky.social•111 days ago

I create things and work in different media. Most of the things I use are upcycled mixed with new specialty items.
It saves a lot of gas and time when you drive across town store after store to not find it, especially when you call ahead. So there's your answer.

tracyc.bsky.social•111 days ago

I have never shopped at Walmart, Albertsons has one shelf section for Asian food, where I can't even get rice flour & our Target isn't super sized.
So, I have found a few online places to buy what I need, but not everything. And, I'm 200 miles from any "large" city.
Haven't shopped Amazon since WaPo

tracyc.bsky.social•111 days ago

Refused to endorse anyone.

grandmsboa.bsky.social•111 days ago

I don’t have a car and Amazon is just convenient when I can’t get a ride to where I want to go. Also I have limited mobility so 🤷‍♀️.

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

You can search on Amazon and the. Go direct to the manufacturer sometimes…not always.

nctowncrier.bsky.social•111 days ago

It can be $15 to ship one item. A whole month of Amazon is about the same so if you order from multiple places.
I think people should work with their friends and delet as many accounts as possible.
I understand those with mobility issues keeping theirs.

rubysaph.bsky.social•111 days ago

I gave up Amazon in December. It hurts less than you might anticipate. There are options, and I strive to buy local whenever possible.

reefromtheharbor.bsky.social•108 days ago

I haven’t checked FB since Sunday, cancelled all my subscriptions on Amazon, haven’t bought anything at Target in ages, ended my Walmart+ subscription. Voting with my wallet is all I can do.

redcruz.bsky.social•111 days ago

Go to the App Store and get

“GUU: Debate Politics & Shop”

It’s amazing information to help you in the way you’re describing

scottyd89.bsky.social•111 days ago

This is the way.

stusuper.bsky.social•111 days ago

Counter the propaganda.

jasontinsley.bsky.social•111 days ago

3.5% of the population in the streets.

portleesh.bsky.social•111 days ago

Already began that. Got rid of meta, xitter, Amazon. Before inauguration day. Wrote my senators for what it's worth (Utah) to cancel all of musk contracts and revoke any and all of his security clearances. Taking away the money is easy to do and works.

geezwillthiswork.bsky.social•111 days ago

I closed my Chase accounts today. I’ve had them for 25 years and I’m never going back. They didn’t cost me anything but it’s the principle…. They’ll “get over it “

oldandgrumpy4real.bsky.social•111 days ago

we are doing the same honestly wondering if credit union would be same???? or the literal coffee can

dukeofbrittany.bsky.social•111 days ago

rebelyell1.bsky.social•111 days ago

Maybe we need to bring boycotts back into style. Hit the oligarchs where it hurts.

Suggestions:

Mon - Boycott MSM Day
Tues - Boycott Amazon Day
Wedn - Boycott Gasoline Day
Thurs - Boycott TV Day
Fri - Delete FB Account Day
Sat - Turn Your Phone Off Day
Sun - Boycott Social Media Day

tricia-apodaca.bsky.social•110 days ago

Great idea.

suzuspetals.bsky.social•111 days ago

This is good. Can show them our power. It’s hard for some people who can’t get out to quit Amazon. I’m all in.

jeanf.bsky.social•111 days ago

Please post a list of companies that support 47 let people know who not to buy from

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

Download an app called “Goods”.

jeanf.bsky.social•109 days ago

Is the app called goodsuniteus Can’t find anything when I look up Goods

benderlives.bsky.social•109 days ago

Yea…that’s it

jeanf.bsky.social•109 days ago

Thank you

theskywalker1.bsky.social•108 days ago

Trying to get @bluesky to add Circles or Groups to become more organized for political activism

Contact @bluesky through their Feedback portal and let them know that adding Circles or Groups will streamline organization

#LetsGetOrganized
#BeTheMovement

austin4rep.com•111 days ago

Not the only way.

gabbysviews.bsky.social•111 days ago

I’ve gotta break my Amazon habit. And delete IG and Threads. FB I need to keep in case a dog goes missing.

dancingcpa.bsky.social•111 days ago

75 million x $1000 taxes due but not paid until October 15. They might notice that. (Penalties and interest would apply, but...)

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

The government doesn’t need your taxes to do anything, you’re only hurting yourself here. It won’t slow them down for a second.

dancingcpa.bsky.social•111 days ago

Not true.

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

For sure true. Do what you want if not makes you feel better, but spending precedes tax collection.

dancingcpa.bsky.social•111 days ago

If the govt didn't need our taxes, then why would they have us pay them? 🤷‍♀️

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

To create demand for the currency, and ideally to fight wealth inequality (they gave up on that part long ago). The DoD isn’t sitting around waiting for your tax payment to go bomb some brown people. The gov’t creates the currency, they don’t need to get it from you.

dancingcpa.bsky.social•111 days ago

0.5% penalty per month + interest (8% currently). Total approx 14% per year.
What's the going credit card rate? 19.99%? 30%? It all depends on one's finances. And if consumer prices skyrocket, choices will need to be made.

papagoose24.bsky.social•111 days ago

Exactly

jandee924.bsky.social•111 days ago

I'm working on it. I've already decided who is getting my $ and who is not.
I'm on an austerity program and am prepared to do without.

eatingbeagles.bsky.social•111 days ago

Way ahead of you

chrisncakes.bsky.social•101 days ago

That’s one way, to be sure. But we all need to indivisibly unite. We need a national coalition with leaders in every state. Stop focusing on individual orgs, as important as they are, and come together. We start running for every office possible, local, regional, state, national. Change the system.

blowdega.bsky.social•110 days ago

Yes! This is the calm thinking we need. No hysterics. Just quietly gather and flex the power of our purse. It’s very powerful. All of us. 99%. Are more powerful than the 1%. Its our choice

christine520.bsky.social•111 days ago

Count me in on. Looking for more ways to make an impact. I no longer order from Amazon, have stopped using PayPal, haven’t been on FB or Instagram in years, never used Threads and stopped Twitter since I’ve been here. I think it will be an effective campaign against the oligarchy.

trinigyal247.bsky.social•111 days ago

We use to follow each other on Twitter X now

dolorosasantos.bsky.social•111 days ago

It would take a 401K revolt from the stock market.

Blood money isn't wealth.

coralgableswang.bsky.social•110 days ago

Already doing just that.

neeraj777.bsky.social•111 days ago

Good solution

tleighb.bsky.social•111 days ago

Here you go. I want them to hurt enough to make them cry 😁

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guu-debate-politics-shop/id1295147058

thepensivecrone.bsky.social•111 days ago

I am not a Mac user is there a compatible version for an PC or an android user?

tleighb.bsky.social•111 days ago

Here you go

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodsuniteus.goods&pcampaignid=web_share

thepensivecrone.bsky.social•110 days ago

Thanks so much. I am on it!!

pk927.bsky.social•111 days ago

I started using this app right after the election, I have made a lot of changes regarding where I shop!

nanoumaggard.bsky.social•111 days ago

I am glad I started a diet 3 weeks ago because a lot of restaurant chains are red!

cybrown.bsky.social•111 days ago

Sad thing about this approach is the impact it will have on the employees. I suggest people take to the streets. All streets, regularly and frequently. Walk outs, sit ins.. like unions. I think better results will prevail.

suzuspetals.bsky.social•111 days ago

Absolutely. I’m stopping with Amazon. Will miss the convenience, but it’s worth it. And can say good bye to Apple.

benderlives.bsky.social•111 days ago

What are you going to use instead of Apple?

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