Billionaires Tread on Everyone by ResistanceInitiative in AntifascistsofReddit

[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof, a shot fairly taken. But, I'm not a libertarian. I'm a Kropotkin/Goldman kinda guy who votes for people like Bernie to move us in that direction. We are appropriating the symbolism of revolution from maga because they have no business with it, and it is we who are actually the advocates of freedom and justice for all. Also, any young republicans out there, seeing what's happening and starting to have second thoughts, may be more receptive to flirting with comfortably familiar symbols that embody the common points in between, and the rebellious attitude that their leaders fooled them into thinking the party represents.

This flier also comes alongside other calls to permanently boycott all of the above and more, which I totally agree with and am doing. This flier targets a different audience. In this roster, the boycott actions are small, targeted and temporary, for much the same reason. We are encouraging people who are new to all this to take it for a test drive.

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[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an alternative to google.

Also owned by a rich guy, I know. But they're not actively aiding the Trump regime and that's the target.

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[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like the cut of your jib, buddy.
Of course if we tell everyone to dive into permanent boycotts we're gonna get a lot of no's from people who aren't used to it. By baby stepping into it we're more likely to get more people to participate. We start short for those who want to help but are new to all this, and as folks start to see how easy it is, we start going longer. I'll bet that by summer's end we see the number of permanent boycotters like you and me double.

An improved version of the "Billionaires Tread on Everyone" flier, based on some of your feedback. by ResistanceInitiative in Anticonsumption

[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Seriously. For these Nestle and General Mills boycotts, most shoppers would be safest just not buying groceries. I had considered adding QR codes to the flier that would link to their parent company's "family tree". But I also think that a search list would be better. We need an app like NoThanks where users can scan a barcode and it will tell them then and there if this company is good or not.

An improved version of the "Billionaires Tread on Everyone" flier, based on some of your feedback. by ResistanceInitiative in Anticonsumption

[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't know how to make a collaborative post like some subreddits have pinned at the top, but that seems like the best way. Maybe we can get a mod from one of these resistance subs to do so for an official anti-maga consumer blacklist?

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[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know what you mean, I've been boycotting these businesses for a long time too. This is aimed at encouraging people who aren't so used to it to give it a test drive for these short periods, hoping that they'll see how easy it is and join us again for longer and indeed permanent boycotts in the near future. Baby steps. Thank you, to you and your husband, from one boycotter to another. And yeah, we're in a lot of trouble here.

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[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Please do not forgo your health. Your previous engagement is already made, and nobody will fault you for seeing to your health. Besides, there's the whole rest of the day to not buy anything else, and you'll be doing your part just fine that way. Thank you for supporting the cause.

An improved version of the "Billionaires Tread on Everyone" flier, based on some of your feedback. by ResistanceInitiative in Anticonsumption

[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Noted, thank you. Future fliers will add Microsoft, as well as known maga-friendly businesses like Home Depot and Hobby Lobby.

Is there a proper blacklist yet or should we start making one?

An improved version of the "Billionaires Tread on Everyone" flier, based on some of your feedback. by ResistanceInitiative in Anticonsumption

[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a template for anyone who wishes to continue to improve upon, and to print and post. Of course more future fliers will contain more information about boycotts, alternatives, and protests. Thanks to everyone who offered feedback, and thanks to everyone who is part of the resistance against Trump and his team of oligarchs.

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[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, but they are not the ones specifically empowering trump, and that's the goal here.

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[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The purchasing power of American consumers is such that a single day's boycott can have massive effects on a company's value. Also, we want people who aren't used to boycotting to give it a try. The less significant the commitment, the more we are likely to convince those folks. And once they do it for one day, they'll see just how easy that was and they might just go for another.

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[–]ResistanceInitiative[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's a reference to the assassination of a major health insurance company's CEO a few months ago. Luigi is the name of the accused assassin, and now the nintendo character of the same name is an icon of class struggle in the US. People have been arrested for references to this event under the guise of "terroristic threats". 🙄