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Don't boycott (Original Post) RichardRay May 2019 OP
Sounds like George Bush 2002..after the PNAC 911 and the war of choice in Iraq. Chin music May 2019 #1
Sorry. That's the only thing that will work Horse with no Name May 2019 #2
You have that right. Chin music May 2019 #3
I believe you're right. dogman May 2019 #4
I'm generally a fan of boycotts, but only if they're offset by direct support to people who are WhiskeyGrinder May 2019 #5
Don't agree. lark May 2019 #6
+1 Irishxs May 2019 #7
Boycotts are effective deterrents. procon May 2019 #8
And in my experience... RichardRay May 2019 #9
The effect is cumulative. procon May 2019 #12
I disagree with your concept Sherman A1 May 2019 #10
meh. If we spend our money elsewhere, that also helps people with jobs fishwax May 2019 #11
No can do. Their Fascist God is taxing Blue states. My taxes up $4K. They got enough socialism. TheBlackAdder May 2019 #13
I can do both. (n/t) Iggo May 2019 #14
Nope. Boycott. (n/t) FreepFryer May 2019 #15
Sorry. I will boycott all these states. sinkingfeeling May 2019 #16
Why would I want to spend money in a state that doesn't want people like me? rurallib May 2019 #17
To those who want blood RichardRay May 2019 #18
They're going to hate you anyway. Iggo May 2019 #29
Screw that. Downtown Hound May 2019 #19
You're adorable. nt TeamPooka May 2019 #20
Tell that to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Guess they should of never had that bus boycott huh? nt UniteFightBack May 2019 #21
Boycott: panader0 May 2019 #22
Dont forget...not all boycotts involve money! VarryOn May 2019 #23
Your wife wants you to have sex with Alyssa Milano? n/t PoliticAverse May 2019 #28
Very progressive! Iggo May 2019 #30
Good one! That's a topic I definitely won't be broaching! VarryOn May 2019 #33
My money, my choice. Others' choices have consequences. X_Digger May 2019 #24
Watch me. backscatter712 May 2019 #25
I won't spend money in any state that forces women to bear their rapists' fetuses. 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #26
it worked with the flush rush campaign samnsara May 2019 #27
Disagree. Boycotts work. MarvinGardens May 2019 #31
What has Alabama ever done for me? hunter May 2019 #32
They don't want anything I have Generic Other May 2019 #34

Chin music

(23,002 posts)
1. Sounds like George Bush 2002..after the PNAC 911 and the war of choice in Iraq.
Sat May 18, 2019, 02:01 PM
May 2019

"Just go shopping." They have bargained on Americans consumerism for SO long. Losing money bugs them. They have dick measuring contests in Forbes Magazine every year. THAT's what they really really love. Being listed as a top wealthy person in the world. They get there by re-distributing our wealth w every dollar we spend. (Make that 1.50 now, bc of the tariffs.)
I'm thinking we do whatever has the biggest impact. Save the country. We won't know what he had until it's gone, and buddy, it's on the way out the door held open by a GD IMBECILE.

Horse with no Name

(33,956 posts)
2. Sorry. That's the only thing that will work
Sat May 18, 2019, 02:01 PM
May 2019

Money talks. As long as the money is coming in, they don’t give a shit that you are protesting.

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,377 posts)
5. I'm generally a fan of boycotts, but only if they're offset by direct support to people who are
Sat May 18, 2019, 02:21 PM
May 2019

already vulnerable. If people are actively boycotting states (and not just saying they're not going to visit a place they wouldn't have anyway), I encourage them to make a donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds (abortionfund.org) or to a state abortion fund in the affected state. When unions go on strike, there are strike funds to support the people not working. Donating to an abortion fund can help support people while still keeping money out of the hands of the state.

lark

(23,138 posts)
6. Don't agree.
Sat May 18, 2019, 02:36 PM
May 2019

Boycotts are effective, it got Limpballs canned from tons of stations. Why would we put away this tool? We need to avoid Koch made products, Chic Filet, MyPillow, Faux, Poppa Johns Pizza, & Home Depot but buy from Costco. These are just common sense. Why would I hand $$ to my enemies and not give it to my friends instead - where possible?

As far as the people that work there, I am sure there are better places to work and unemployment is really high right now and lots of companys' are hiring. Who wouldn't be better off working for Costco than Pappa Johns? They certainly pay way more and have benefits?

I'm really surprised to see your message of giving love to rw companies' here.

procon

(15,805 posts)
8. Boycotts are effective deterrents.
Sat May 18, 2019, 02:58 PM
May 2019

In my experience, there's rarely any change that comes as the result of a reasoned discussion with the opposition. Whatever the targeted group might be, hit them where it counts, where it will have real world consequences in the one universal pain center that effects everyone... Money.

RichardRay

(2,611 posts)
9. And in my experience...
Sat May 18, 2019, 03:07 PM
May 2019

...not going to a place doesn’t do much to change the place.

Also, individual boycotts don’t accomplish much in the modern economy. Try getting the large production companies that favor the states involved (there are several) to bring pressure to bear, that’s far more likely to have an effect. Proposing a boycott of Their next Marvel extravaganza has a better chance.

procon

(15,805 posts)
12. The effect is cumulative.
Sat May 18, 2019, 03:20 PM
May 2019

Where and how I spend my money reflects on me. My personal integrity is dearly held. It's my choice not to be associated with people who are actively engaged with activities that are diametrically opposed to my sense of fairness, equality and justice.

Support whatever best appeals to your own code, as do I.

rurallib

(62,432 posts)
17. Why would I want to spend money in a state that doesn't want people like me?
Sat May 18, 2019, 04:41 PM
May 2019

Sorry, I will do business where I am appreciated. The thought of my sales tax dollar or any other moneys helping to prop up their medieval government is appalling.

RichardRay

(2,611 posts)
18. To those who want blood
Sat May 18, 2019, 05:37 PM
May 2019

Awhile ago I learned the distinction between feeling good and succeeding.

We’re all going to be sharing our country, after we succeed. I’d prefer to share it with people who don’t hate me.

 

VarryOn

(2,343 posts)
23. Dont forget...not all boycotts involve money!
Sat May 18, 2019, 07:04 PM
May 2019

While I'm generally are supportive of boycotts, I was immediatley opposed to the one announced by Alyssa Milano a few days ago. Thankfully, my wife wasnt on-board either!

We'll send money instead.
 

VarryOn

(2,343 posts)
33. Good one! That's a topic I definitely won't be broaching!
Sat May 18, 2019, 09:46 PM
May 2019

My wife is quite progressive, but not that progressive. Shame, though! Haha just joking ..... half-way!

X_Digger

(18,585 posts)
24. My money, my choice. Others' choices have consequences.
Sat May 18, 2019, 07:49 PM
May 2019

The people that feel the consequences are in a better position to demand change than anyone else.

MarvinGardens

(779 posts)
31. Disagree. Boycotts work.
Sat May 18, 2019, 09:41 PM
May 2019

What do you think of the Montgomery bus boycott? I live in Georgia, and I think folks should boycott us. It might cause the assholes in charge who share their views with a minority of Georgia citizens to reconsider, or more likely, to get voted out.

hunter

(38,322 posts)
32. What has Alabama ever done for me?
Sat May 18, 2019, 09:44 PM
May 2019

The problem with the Civil War is that we never ended it.

The American South could have become an economic powerhouse like Germany or Japan.

Instead we let them rot.

Generic Other

(28,979 posts)
34. They don't want anything I have
Sat May 18, 2019, 10:53 PM
May 2019

except my taxes to subsidize their hatred, bigotry and cruelty to African Americans, LGBTQ and women.

It's just too bad that the people of the state will suffer for their elected officials' actions. Hard lessons. No sympathy from me. They have spent decades trying to make the rest of us miserable in order to lower our quality of life to more closely match theirs. So now they can enjoy their cesspool.

I wouldn't spend a dime in any of the states passing anti-women death bills.

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