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A V Crowbar's avatar

I’ve been wondering what the 2/28 boycott accomplished. Has there been any coverage of it? Did it have an impact?

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K. Starling's avatar

There has been. I saw several articles. I think it was more about getting people to put a toe into resistance. Now there are calls for a weekly boycott. It's step one.

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Simple Science's avatar

I'd say what works is when it becomes a springboard to changing basic habits. I participated and as I result, have stronger resolution to not use Whole Foods (in addition to Amazon, which I was already not using), and to use more cash in daily transactions.

We need to make clear that we will be supporting our immediate community members who are working for democracy and the rule of law alongside us. Canceling all Friday nights otherwise could hurt some local mom+pop restaurants that otherwise are partners in this work.

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K. Starling's avatar

This is a good point. We are boycotting corporations, not Pop's Diner or Sal's Tavern.

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Simple Science's avatar

Sort of unless Pop or Sal have been undermining democracy and breaking laws.

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K. Starling's avatar

True, in my town, one place flew a dozen MAGA flags. I'd eat worms before I ate their pizza.

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