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msfiddlestix

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71. I won't be watching anything for the next several years. I will wear black, I will participate in spending boycott

Sun Nov 10, 2024, 11:20 AM

Nov 10

I'm on the west coast, so I won't be involved in the demos.
What little purchasing power I have will be geared toward off the grid choices whenever possible.

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Will you take part in "Black Monday?" [View all] 303squadron Nov 9 OP

Thanks Nigrum Cattus Nov 9 #1

Half the country will curtail spending for years. bucolic_frolic Nov 9 #2

We were waiting until after the election to decide on some reinvesting. Switzerland is looking good. Good luck! dutch777 Nov 9 #4

That's my plan, cutting back on Luciferous Nov 9 #32

Black is homegirl Nov 9 #53

That you'll end up paying anyway, with a penalty and interest for underwithholding. NT mahatmakanejeeves Nov 10 #73

The interest never sleeps... homegirl Nov 10 #74

☝🏾THIS !!☝🏾 People sit in cash or a line of credit ... if Benedict Donald implements just part of his stated plans ... uponit7771 Nov 10 #81

I will. Happily. cyndensco Nov 9 #3

Will try to do these keepthemhonestO Nov 9 #6

So will I. n/t ailsagirl Nov 9 #29

This needs to be expanded into a "Black Month" or a "Black Year" FakeNoose Nov 9 #5

Exactly keepthemhonestO Nov 9 #7

of course Coexist Nov 9 #8

The local hardware store BOSSHOG Nov 9 #9

I may go all black all the time BannonsLiver Nov 9 #10

Laughing while crying! Lulu KC Nov 10 #84

What's the goal? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 9 #11

General strike 303squadron Nov 9 #13

A one day break by people who can afford it is not a general strike. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 9 #22

Getting you to ask "what's the goal?" mountain grammy Nov 9 #34

No, it's a legitimate question. What's the goal? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 9 #55

What's the goal of your question? mountain grammy Nov 10 #77

No, I'm asking because having a clear goal helps others determine whether participating is useful to them or not. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 10 #80

No, you don;t , You've already made up your mind about the post mountain grammy Nov 10 #89

Feeling better is a fine goal. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 10 #92

I'm glad to see you say that. mountain grammy Nov 10 #93

Partially? Daveigh Nov 9 #12

I pretty much wear black everyday zappaman Nov 9 #14

I have worn black everyday since Hillary lost. apcalc Nov 9 #15

That last one though... littlemissmartypants Nov 9 #35

never Skittles Nov 9 #16

Monday is Veterans Day. I'll honor that, first and then pick up the stoppage Deuxcents Nov 9 #17

They're talking January 20th Sympthsical Nov 9 #21

Many vets voted for the draft dodger who calls them and their predecessors--like my dad--"suckers" and "losers" hawkeye21 Nov 10 #90

I mean, it's MLK Day Sympthsical Nov 9 #18

This is going to be the most successful school boycott ever! SomedayKindaLove Nov 9 #23

Good job, everyone! Sympthsical Nov 9 #25

Considering it's a holiday Zeitghost Nov 9 #30

The juxtaposition makes me nauseous Lulu KC Nov 10 #86

I'm not going to risk my job. milestogo Nov 9 #19

It is understandable that one might not want to risk their job for this.... Jack Valentino Nov 9 #39

Jan 20 lindalou65 Nov 9 #20

No Meowmee Nov 9 #24

Are you allowed to have the Flu ?? Jack Valentino Nov 9 #40

I'm not sure what you mean about allowed to have the flu Meowmee Nov 9 #41

OK, just forget what I said. Be Well Jack Valentino Nov 9 #42

Many years ago claudette Nov 9 #45

The SS is a fed. gov employer and such prohibitions for such is very proper for a government employer! Jack Valentino Nov 9 #47

Well claudette Nov 9 #48

"suggestion" is not the same as "total prohibitions which will cost you your job", Jack Valentino Nov 9 #51

I understand claudette Nov 9 #57

That is clearly better, especially in these times! Jack Valentino Nov 9 #60

I'm usually home Linda ladeewolf Nov 9 #26

Won't watch the Inauguration same as January 20, 2017, Sneederbunk Nov 9 #27

"Don't watch the inauguration" Retrograde Nov 9 #28

YES!!! perdita9 Nov 9 #31

Sounds like... orwell Nov 9 #33

I want Dems to hold a funeral for democracy that day, casket and all, like the hippies did for the summer of love yaesu Nov 9 #36

Yes Clouds Passing Nov 9 #37

I will participate as much as possible--- give us a REMINDER about 5 days before ?? Jack Valentino Nov 9 #38

Already planning to. SKKY Nov 9 #43

i saw a red Monday and I want to turn it black DoBW Nov 9 #44

Black Monday Dave Id Nov 9 #46

Black day rondawson Nov 9 #49

Well, I wasn't gonna watch the inauguration anyway, Silver Gaia Nov 9 #50

thank you 303squadron. I will do all except the work as I am retired. I already had no plans on watching the MF"S debm55 Nov 9 #52

I will not leave my house or spend a dime that day. kimbutgar Nov 9 #54

Black Monday protest weetie Nov 9 #56

That's a good idea, weetie! calimary Nov 10 #66

Black Monday protest weetie Nov 9 #58

THAT is a great idea, too. calimary Nov 10 #68

I'm in! Felicita Nov 9 #59

Punish my local retailers for Trump? Punish my children? Martin68 Nov 9 #61

Some Of Those Local Retailers Are MAGA's SoCalDavidS Nov 10 #78

A targeted boycott would be a lot more effective - and fair - than the across-the board approach the OP suggests. Martin68 Nov 10 #82

I like that idea.. in my former home it was nearly impossible mountain grammy Nov 10 #88

"OWN THE LIBS".... magicarpet Nov 9 #62

Happy Black Fascist Day. magicarpet Nov 9 #63

No, these are useless things that do nothing to help anyone JI7 Nov 9 #64

I don't know. ShazzieB Nov 9 #65

Some other forms of boycott to consider DemonGoddess Nov 10 #67

No. nt Raine Nov 10 #69

He'll probably think that it is in honor of his greatness Ruby the Liberal Nov 10 #70

I won't be watching anything for the next several years. I will wear black, I will participate in spending boycott msfiddlestix Nov 10 #71

Respect! nt SoCalDavidS Nov 10 #76

It's already a federal holiday, so half of these bold statements happen automatically anyway. NT mahatmakanejeeves Nov 10 #72

I'll do all that except not go to work. Happy Hoosier Nov 10 #75

We're making all our major purchases now C_U_L8R Nov 10 #79

I'll be de facto participating, might as well sign my name Schlocko Nov 10 #83

Will you please remind us closer to the date? iemanja Nov 10 #85

I'm half in, half out Niagara Nov 10 #87

I can definitely wear black. ananda Nov 10 #91