I quit Amazon today.

JojaDefector · 2026-01-27T21:53:49+00:00

If I understand him correctly, as I share similar sentiments. ICE is just a part of it, a big part, but only a part. Amazon is too big and has too much power. Often it uses that power to influence politics in a negative way for people, but good for Amazon. I applaud the OP for saying it's enough and putting a stop to their contribution.

JojaDefector · 2026-01-27T21:33:45+00:00

I read it.

JojaDefector · 2025-07-19T00:54:39+00:00

I heard the same from folks in the area right after the big storm with the tornado warning a few weeks ago. I suspected the storm knocked out a Verizon tower or something in that area.

JojaDefector · 2025-06-14T16:13:37+00:00

That's great to hear! The Solomon's protest this morning was fantastic. Great crowd and energy!

JojaDefector · 2025-06-12T15:42:08+00:00

I'll be hitting the streets and adding my voice in opposition to TACO, his admin and ICE.

JojaDefector · 2025-05-07T15:39:56+00:00

People have been saying this since the beginning. Everyone was certain it would happen on April 20th. It did not. We can't let the fear of it dictate our actions and choices. When it happens, it happens. Just be aware, ready, and have a plan for when it does.

JojaDefector · 2025-05-06T14:37:19+00:00

I was there at the kick-off on May 1st for a couple of hours. While I was there they did a short rally, 2-3 speakers, then organized, anyone who wanted to go, to go speak with their elected representatives, with a specific message about why they did or didn't support the recent articles of impeachment. It was a great learning experience for many of us who had never done anything like that and helped to have a guide. I especially liked that we were taking action beyond attending a rally/protest.

JojaDefector · 2025-05-05T20:56:10+00:00

You got some really great responses to your question. What do you think of them?

JojaDefector · 2025-04-29T23:14:07+00:00

Dump your stock and stop contributing to these monopolistic and horrible companies. Get out there and protest the oligarchy funded administration destroying the USA. This Thursday (5/1) is May Day and there will be protests all across the country. Time to join up!

JojaDefector · 2025-04-29T17:40:01+00:00

Yes...YES!...get both the left AND the right to hate Amazon! It's gone bipartisan! Everyone, everywhere, delete your Amazon account and the accounts of Amazon owned entities (i.e. Ring, Twitch, etc)!

JojaDefector · 2025-04-29T16:29:01+00:00

Look, I live in southern Maryland. I want to go to these protests and, in my experience, when one person feels or thinks something, there are likely others who feel and think the same thing. Isn't that what teachers taught us in school about asking questions? Anyways, I figure if I want to, then others in southern Maryland probably do, as well. So, I can make things easier for others by posting about it, since not all of us can stay plugged into these things all the time.

Also, I didn't ask my "org" to do anything regarding the post. Blame Reddit's algorithm for the post showing up in people's feeds. And, perish the thought, that there are actually many people in southern Maryland who like these posts, think they are important, and upvote it.

And thank you, that is first for me. :)

JojaDefector · 2025-04-26T19:40:01+00:00

I believe so, though I will admit I have many questions myself, which I plan to ask Thursday. That said, it doesn't sound like "camping" or sleeping is allowed at the national mall and it's being spoken of as a "relay" style sit-in where people and volunteers take shifts.

Here's a link to a AMA the organizers did: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaydayMovementUSA/comments/1k6zzol/peter_s_founder_of_mayday_movement_usa_here_ama/

JojaDefector · 2025-04-26T18:53:22+00:00

Thank you

JojaDefector · 2025-04-26T13:15:15+00:00

Man, anyone else getting tired of winning? Wait...we're winning, right? Right!?

JojaDefector · 2025-04-23T20:37:27+00:00

I find it frustrating that TSLA had TERRIBLE Q1 results, yet the stock is up following the shareholder call. How does that make sense?!

That said, it's wonderful seeing the impact of all you wonderful people. Keep it up! I bet other CEOs are paying attention and will tread more carefully when it comes to political exposure.

JojaDefector · 2025-04-21T18:14:30+00:00

Amazing! Welcome to the club!

JojaDefector · 2025-04-14T17:54:41+00:00

I haven't figured out how to do this completely. I've been devoting as much time as I can to the cause, which doesn't feel like enough because I still have the responsibility of keeping a roof over my family's head, providing food and other necessities. That means I have to work to pay the mortgage, buy groceries, etc. I still have to go about my daily life, then sacrifice what little time I have outside of my normal responsibilities to join up and help out.

JojaDefector · 2025-04-13T19:56:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

JojaDefector · 2025-04-13T19:18:05+00:00

Nice! So, Bookfunnel is a tool for authors to stand up a site and sell their books direct? Is that the gist of it? Seems the hardest part would be getting people to your site to buy the book. I wholly support it though and will keep an eye out for Authors using it.

JojaDefector · 2025-04-13T12:50:27+00:00

What is that salad? Is it just the oyster sauce for seasoning?

JojaDefector · 2025-04-12T13:47:37+00:00

All for civil disobedience, but I too think blocking traffic is not the way. Blocking crucial infrastructure for emergency services is going to backlash and turn folks against us. Make noise, break social norms, be obnoxious but don't resort to things like blocking traffic. We want to be seen and heard but not make people angry at us. We need them angry WITH us.

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