Anonymous
Post 03/01/2025 01:05     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:I am not a protester, I don’t go to rallies, and I don’t do boycotts. Today I didn’t spend a dime.

I included local small businesses, because right now I don’t know which ones of them voted for this administration. Going forward, I will be researching business owners, and checking if they made political donations in the most recent election, and I will choose to spend my money there accordingly.

Just like for every service I have canceled because I’m afraid of losing my federal job, I tell the person receiving my cancellation that I am canceling their service because of the economic uncertainty brought on by this nightmare of an administration.

Even if it doesn’t make a dent, it matters to me.


Same!
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2025 00:47     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am not a protester, I don’t go to rallies, and I don’t do boycotts. Today I didn’t spend a dime.

I included local small businesses, because right now I don’t know which ones of them voted for this administration. Going forward, I will be researching business owners, and checking if they made political donations in the most recent election, and I will choose to spend my money there accordingly.

Just like for every service I have canceled because I’m afraid of losing my federal job, I tell the person receiving my cancellation that I am canceling their service because of the economic uncertainty brought on by this nightmare of an administration.

Even if it doesn’t make a dent, it matters to me.


Same.


Family members that normally roll their eyes at things like this participated in not spending. They are also focusing on spending on local businesses and shopping at Cosco for a larger store. There is a real sense of letting the CEO's who are overpaid and their major over paid executives that we aren’t supporting them if they don’t support us.

The only way to respond to bullies and their enablers is to stand up to them.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2025 00:45     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Bought lunch for the office staff. Purchased a Tesla and Powerwall after work. Dinner at a Brazilian Steakhouse. I did not notice anything different at all.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 23:25     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if it was the blackout, but Costco was dead af today. Never seen it that slow. Or maybe people just aren’t spending in general.


I hope that many of the people who refrained from shopping today crowd Costco tomorrow and throughout the coming weeks and months. Costco has been very forthright in valuing diversity. I hope their memberships and profits increase.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 23:07     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
We picked up diner at chipotle and the place was packed a was the rest of the strip mall.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 22:37     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:Zero impact today


How nice of you to update us about how everyone in your life feels about your existence.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 22:18     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Zero impact today
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 22:16     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
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Anonymous wrote:People in my area (I moved away from DC a few years ago) and preparing to do this boycott for his entire presidency. They plan to go as long as possible without buying anything, and if they need an essential going local, preferably to a minority owned establishment, women owned establishment, and lastly a left leaning establishment. Money talks...


The point of the blackout is to divest from those who support Trump/MAGA, not to bring back 2015-style identity politics.


You don't know the point of this. People can do this the way they think best.


NP. Please explain the point of this...because I hate Trump too but you lost me as soon as PP said "...and lastly a left-leaning establishment". What exactly does that mean?


DP. Presumably, an establishment that is more closely aligned with their beliefs. Left leaning would be progressive, believing that healthcare is a right not a privilege, a social safety net is essential, we must look out for the least of us, and that a rising tide lifts all boats.

For my part, I'm planning to buy the essentials, but none of the 'good to have' items I would otherwise be considering.



I think the issue is the enforcement of a racial/gender hierarchy for determining where to shop. How about you shop based on a business' actions and policies rather than their skin color and genitals?



I guess you missed the part where this is about policies and, in some cases, actions. Were busy focusing on “genitals”?


Republicans are obsessed with genitalia and everyone’s sex life. It’s so obvious to everyone else, I’m almost embarrassed for them. So creepy.



Um, it was not a republican who signed the bill ordering tampon machines to be installed in the Boy’s bathrooms.


Now, about the whole “pronouns” nonsense . . . which party started all that??


You seem weird, PP. weird and confused.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 22:01     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
I will spend most of my money in Europe.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 21:58     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:I am not a protester, I don’t go to rallies, and I don’t do boycotts. Today I didn’t spend a dime.

I included local small businesses, because right now I don’t know which ones of them voted for this administration. Going forward, I will be researching business owners, and checking if they made political donations in the most recent election, and I will choose to spend my money there accordingly.

Just like for every service I have canceled because I’m afraid of losing my federal job, I tell the person receiving my cancellation that I am canceling their service because of the economic uncertainty brought on by this nightmare of an administration.

Even if it doesn’t make a dent, it matters to me.


Same.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 21:55     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
I am not a protester, I don’t go to rallies, and I don’t do boycotts. Today I didn’t spend a dime.

I included local small businesses, because right now I don’t know which ones of them voted for this administration. Going forward, I will be researching business owners, and checking if they made political donations in the most recent election, and I will choose to spend my money there accordingly.

Just like for every service I have canceled because I’m afraid of losing my federal job, I tell the person receiving my cancellation that I am canceling their service because of the economic uncertainty brought on by this nightmare of an administration.

Even if it doesn’t make a dent, it matters to me.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 21:18     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:Every day is black out day for us now. Buying only necessities and making more thoughtful, careful choices about where we buy them.


right... i havent spent money since last Saturday except for childcare. Essentials only at this point
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 20:05     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
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Anonymous wrote:I run a daycare and of my clients didn’t want to pay me today because of the blackout. I was blown away. I told her that I watched her child all week and tuition was due or her child was not welcome next week.


I don’t believe this for a second. That’s not what the blackout was about. At all. You’re either making this up, or you’re being taken advantage of by MAGAs.


I know that’s not what this was about and this family is not maga. To put it politely, this client is all in. I am not making this up and could tell you some stories that would have you in disbelief.


Thank you for your sample size of one.


You’re welcome.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 20:00     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I run a daycare and of my clients didn’t want to pay me today because of the blackout. I was blown away. I told her that I watched her child all week and tuition was due or her child was not welcome next week.


I don’t believe this for a second. That’s not what the blackout was about. At all. You’re either making this up, or you’re being taken advantage of by MAGAs.


I know that’s not what this was about and this family is not maga. To put it politely, this client is all in. I am not making this up and could tell you some stories that would have you in disbelief.


Thank you for your sample size of one.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2025 19:33     Subject: Feb 28 is economic blackout day
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I run a daycare and of my clients didn’t want to pay me today because of the blackout. I was blown away. I told her that I watched her child all week and tuition was due or her child was not welcome next week.


I don’t believe this for a second. That’s not what the blackout was about. At all. You’re either making this up, or you’re being taken advantage of by MAGAs.


I know that’s not what this was about and this family is not maga. To put it politely, this client is all in. I am not making this up and could tell you some stories that would have you in disbelief.