This looks like a good idea. It turns out it wasn't initiated by HCR, so I've deleted her name from the image. I guess whoever thought it up is shy. I plan to do this, even though I can't spend any money anyway until I feel that my Social Security is safe. - ThreadSky

peggystuart.bsky.social • 10 hours ago

This looks like a good idea. It turns out it wasn't initiated by HCR, so I've deleted her name from the image. I guess whoever thought it up is shy. I plan to do this, even though I can't spend any money anyway until I feel that my Social Security is safe.

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zelon-puss.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Just a day - what about a week - essentials only.

elonsamuskydouche.bsky.social•8 hours ago

No, throwing the economy into a tailspin to a depression is not a smart idea. I'm 40 and have lived thru 2 recessions already and the verge of a 3rd. There are other ways, like TARGETED SUPPRESSION. Make a point of only buying from small businesses instead of billionaire corps.

kwullums.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I'll be running pirate radio for your potlucks if nobody dies!
https://youtu.be/DundeXWAfIA?si=okQMCc4UBs2sQArE

kwyjibo133.bsky.social•7 hours ago

IDK, it seems a little too short-term. I love the idea of holding the big corpos by the cojones, but this feels like something that needs to be a lot more widespread and long-term, like the lockdowns were.

pbard.bsky.social•9 hours ago

The concept originated with The People's Union USA https://theonecalledjai.com/

oneserenitynow.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Here are some additional national protests with our wallets and IF you live in So Cal, there’s an in person protest this next Saturday, March 1st.

midnitreebandit.bsky.social•8 hours ago

This is performative nonsense. If you're just going to buy it anyway on Feb 27 or wait til Mar 1, all you're doing is boosting the sales on those days to compensate for what's lost on Feb 28.

And if you weren't going to be buying anything from those places anyway, where's the message?

pamvanallen.bsky.social•5 hours ago

You sound like a Russian bot. The idea is to flex to communal muscle.

free01-6-freespeak.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Power of the purse exponentially released to demonstrate non-violent protest

Or fasting for the day

cmarichal65.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Works for me because I'm broke

houzi4.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Just do it. Make it your Fridays for Future.

bellafigura1964.bsky.social•8 hours ago

I am doing this as much as I can right now. It's much easier to close the wallet in uncertain times.

jane-brooks.bsky.social•7 hours ago

IIRC the organization behind the Feb 28 blackout is The People's Union.

Pro-labor, progressive, and legit.

They're also planning a week-long Amazon boycott in March.

I'll be doing both, and more.

I'm doing both.

maggiebirdsings.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Been poor most of my life (I’m an artist). I know how not to spend money. For more than one day.

cynthiaartist.bsky.social•10 hours ago

I’m not shopping! Not 1 cent.

staystrong1776.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Jen, a former FDIC examiner, was illegally fired from a non-taxpayer-funded position. Her termination letter falsely says she was fired, blacklisting her from private work. She has two kids—one with two brain surgeries. Listen to her story: https://youtu.be/zmTa2Iq-EeA?si=ID-eSMSdsqIA5DeD

rebelrabbit.bsky.social•7 hours ago

one day of a boycott isn't enough to cause any pain it would take a week or two

nanberg.bsky.social•2 hours ago

I have not shopped on Amazon since Jan 20th.

ladyoutside.bsky.social•10 hours ago

We need to do this several times a year plus a general strike walkout. The way Europe does them.

peggystuart.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Maybe several times a month!

futura63.bsky.social•10 hours ago

These are the others I’ve heard are planned.

thee-ji-code.bsky.social•7 hours ago

I need to see MTA & VERIZON on this list

I'm trying to stop/deter a monopoly

middlemolly.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Who is HCR?

salidamojo.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Heather Cox Richardson. A brilliant historian. Google her.

middlemolly.bsky.social•1 hour ago

I know her stuff; I just didn't recognize the initials. Thanks.

peggystuart.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Heather Scott Richardson. Her name was on the flyer, but she isn’t part of it.

pamvanallen.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Heather Cox Richardson, an academic historian. Her name was probably added for credibility, but she stated she wasn't associated with the boycotts.

claynotmarble.bsky.social•8 hours ago

I think the People's Union started it. If you need something like bread or medicine, buy it Thursday or Saturday.

peggystuart.bsky.social•8 hours ago

You’re right. I found the article from CBS on it after I posted this.

redsoledgooner.bsky.social•5 hours ago

This should be a global endeavour. Everyone across the globe.

seastarsteal.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Post these on Facebook too! All of them.

conservativedem5.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Piece of cake. Everybody is doing this. God bless Americans

sonny01.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Our true collective is effective resolve. <$&🔋

peggystuart.bsky.social•10 hours ago

More information on the boycott:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/economic-blackout-feb-24-hour-february-28-2025-peoples-union/

conspiranon.bsky.social•10 hours ago

rebelrabbit.bsky.social•7 hours ago

the problem is the irs collects directly from people no the state

conspiranon.bsky.social•10 hours ago

free01-6-freespeak.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Power of the purse exponentially released to demonstrate non-violent protest

free01-6-freespeak.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Power of the purse exponentially released to demonstrate non-violent protest

proudfedworker.bsky.social•6 hours ago

This should be done every Friday for the foreseeable furture.

nanettejean.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Ditto! I’m with you, waiting to see if my check goes through too!

strike-whale.bsky.social•10 hours ago

This is it. We need to do a little more.

Federal employees STRIKE while the iron is HOT!

Unemployment is low still, opinion is on our side.

#strike

futura63.bsky.social•10 hours ago

I believe it was initiated by The People’s Union.

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