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applegrove

(127,934 posts) Sun Aug 24, 2025, 06:01 PM Aug 24

Boycotts work:

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Boycotts work: (Original Post) applegrove Aug 24 OP

Yes, they do. B.See Aug 24 #1

It's called voting with your wallet Nigrum Cattus Aug 24 #2

The Tesla protests were a real display of power. thought crime Aug 24 #3

Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. Consumer dollars flow up, control the flow. Hotler Aug 25 #4

B.See

(6,341 posts)

1. Yes, they do.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 06:11 PM

Aug 24

Just have to have the determination to spread the word and see it through.

Nigrum Cattus

(964 posts)

2. It's called voting with your wallet

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 06:18 PM

Aug 24

thought crime

(742 posts)

3. The Tesla protests were a real display of power.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 06:23 PM

Aug 24

If nothing else, we do have power as consumers.

Hotler

(13,409 posts)

4. Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. Consumer dollars flow up, control the flow.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Aug 25, 2025, 09:40 AM

Aug 25

Screw the banks out of their fees, cut back on credit card usage. One of the best ways to hinder gangs or organized crime is to mess with their money flow.
The orange one should be midnight ranting about people not spending.

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