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16. Effective boycotts end when the problem ends. If the problem isn't going to end

Reply to Jack Valentino (Reply #7)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 11:12 PM

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December 2nd then there shouldn't be an end date.

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'WE'RE SHUTTING IT DOWN': COORDINATED ECONOMIC BLACKOUT SET FOR NOV. 25 - DEC. 2 [View all] Jack Valentino Tuesday OP

Stupid as fuck. You don't tell the enemy when you're gonna begin and end your attack. live love laugh Tuesday #1

All that ForgedCrank Tuesday #6

so what do you propose as an alternative ? Jack Valentino Tuesday #8

I propose ForgedCrank Tuesday #11

'Lashing out' in 'righteous outrage' is the 'American way'!....... AND the far-right Jack Valentino Tuesday #17

If the economy is as great as His Orangeness proclaims, this won't hurt. If it does hurt it shows how corrupt he is. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Tuesday #27

Like a strike? Cirsium Wednesday #58

Think oligarchs will be hurt over 8 days? I mean... ancianita Wednesday #51

Fortunately... Cirsium Wednesday #56

Much as strikes do Torchlight Wednesday #69

Just because ForgedCrank Wednesday #71

Sounds serious Torchlight Wednesday #72

It's Ok, ForgedCrank Wednesday #80

I don't agree with you. My opinion is not about disrupting the supply chain or working people live love laugh Wednesday #77

Give any money you might have spent to your local food bank and don't worry about it. hunter Wednesday #85

Unlike most ForgedCrank Wednesday #86

HOW ELSE do you get anyone to participate ???? Jack Valentino Tuesday #7

Effective boycotts end when the problem ends. If the problem isn't going to end live love laugh Tuesday #16

Well, valid point, but people eventually have to buy food and gasoline... Jack Valentino Tuesday #19

Noticed and then what .... live love laugh Wednesday #35

Store up for the next rebellion.... Jack Valentino Wednesday #37

1) They know, 2) Needs publicity to work 3) You want them to know. Bernardo de La Paz Tuesday #23

They won't be scratching their heads when they can just wait till Dec. 3rd. live love laugh Wednesday #34

It might be better to just say "buy local, small business" instead. Chakaconcarne Wednesday #74

I get worked up because it's great but not enough and I feel live love laugh Wednesday #76

Thanksgiving? No way lame54 Tuesday #2

No way what ? Jack Valentino Tuesday #5

Getting people involved lame54 Tuesday #10

I Still have A Lot to Be Thankful for! Plus Plenty to be Furious about! electric_blue68 Wednesday #60

Cancel netflix, Amazon , etc SSJVegeta Tuesday #3

For those who can't step away from work for the whole week, Blackout The System has outlined several "working strike" Jack Valentino Tuesday #4

"NO KINGS" but make it HURT!!!!!! Jack Valentino Tuesday #9

Cut social media participation Captain Zero Tuesday #12

This discussion board IS a form of 'social media', but a very old one.................. Jack Valentino Tuesday #14

Your Data Is Their Money OC375 Tuesday #13

Stay ON the internet for the week, urging other patriots to NOT spend their money!!!! Jack Valentino Tuesday #15

... littlemissmartypants Tuesday #18

I support this 100%!!!!! BigmanPigman Tuesday #20

THANK You, Amigo! Jack Valentino Tuesday #22

That is my Pink Floyd favorite album, Animals BigmanPigman Tuesday #24

CLEARLY from your username, "Bigman Pigman"! lol Jack Valentino Tuesday #32

I posted this on DU 5 days ago and you may be interested BigmanPigman Wednesday #53

Looks like someone was suggesting this weeks ago: RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Tuesday #21

Been suggested for months. That doesn't make it late or a bad idea. Now is as good as ever & it's a great idea. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Tuesday #25

This possibility has been mentioned many times, yes.... Jack Valentino Tuesday #28

Well ... good luck Lurker Deluxe Tuesday #26

OK, just lay down and surrender! Jack Valentino Tuesday #30

You are right Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #41

Read the rest of the thread--- we are not advocating that you 'get yourself fired' from your job...but Jack Valentino Wednesday #47

Again. Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #61

'Six figure salary' ?? How nice for you! Jack Valentino Wednesday #49

Just to make sure I understand ... Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #55

Why are you slagging someone for a six figure salary.... electric_blue68 Wednesday #59

All true Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #62

Sounds like you have made a good arrangement with your employer... electric_blue68 Wednesday #63

yes. silly people not wanting to be jobless followed by homeless..... EX500rider Wednesday #46

Surely with-holding spending for ONE week will not make you 'homeless'.... Jack Valentino Wednesday #50

I'm talking about not going into work or not working while there EX500rider Wednesday #67

Looks like Federal employees could participate since it was ordered that they can't be fired during the shutdown MichMan Wednesday #36

I applaud you Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #29

Since the passage of the "Big abortion bill", I knew that my SNAP benefits would be cut off Jack Valentino Wednesday #43

You made me think Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #57

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Tuesday #31

Message auto-removed Name removed Tuesday #33

A week without buying will never be entirely made up. A lot of it will go into savings. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Wednesday #39

So ... Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #42

No. I am not saying that. And trying to put words in my mouth doesn't work. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Wednesday #45

Everyone should do whatever they can--- Jack Valentino Wednesday #44

The decentralized organization encouraging chapters everywhere to build support and momentum necessary for a summer_in_TX Wednesday #38

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Wednesday #40

I suggested timms139 Wednesday #48

Doesn't end well for workers in this country. RandySF Wednesday #52

unfortunately it will not work for us. Jbraybarten Wednesday #68

Sorry- I'm 76 years old and I'm going to my hardware store job and working at my usual pace. I'm also paying my rent. NBachers Wednesday #54

I assume this "vanishing" will have a lot of coverage on Instagram, Tik Tok, X, etc. flvegan Wednesday #64

We are supposed to miss Black Friday and cyber Monday? Melon Wednesday #65

This will have to be a spectator sport for me and my wife DFW Wednesday #66

I'm in. Scrivener7 Wednesday #70

Go longer if you can or buy local only Chakaconcarne Wednesday #73

Do not under estimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. votes only have power every 2-4 years. Hotler Wednesday #75

I'm already doing 95 pct of this boycott. roamer65 Wednesday #78

No black friday or cyber monday during a recession? Ruby the Liberal Wednesday #79

I'm already not spending much money. PoindexterOglethorpe Wednesday #81

I Still Say If You Want The Gov. Shutdown To End Fast.... global1 Wednesday #82

This might have worked in the past but... progressoid Wednesday #83

I agree with this, but I will also add this: johnnyfins Wednesday #84

But revolution is so hard! UT_democrat Wednesday #87

Spending boycotts are hard, is there an easier way? Hotler Wednesday #88

Is there a strike fund or are we just expecting people EllieBC Wednesday #89

Trouble is... Chemical Bill Wednesday #90

No can do. Iggo Wednesday #91