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For four decades, the geniuses on Wall St. have been burning the railroad ties from the track ahead to make their old steam-powered financial locomotive go faster and make them richer in the short term. They're about the run out of track. The crash is coming regardless.

They won’t do this It is the best way to attack Trump but I have little faith in people doing the hard stuff It’s like when they drive into the city to protest climate change and then buy iced coffee in plastic cups They feel like they did good.. but didn’t Ask DiCaprio about his Oscar speech

Already adopted this mindset as a general rule.

You’re absolutely correct

I saw on X there's supposed to be a general strike announced for May 1st.

Another way to act against the oligarchs:

Buy local. Buy from black owned businesses. The billionaires have enough of our money.

I've been boycotting all the necessary stores for-EVVVVVEEERRRR. WHERE Y'ALL AT?

change is pain but worth it

Isn't Trump doing just that? Destroying our economy

How about drive the fuck to DC and do something real to change things or just accept your position as a slave. All the protest does is inconvenience other normal people and it doesnt affect the people in power at all.

First, stop ordering Amazon. Cancel your subscriptions.

Been doing for over a year now. Not sure who can afford to keep spending like normal anyway. A lot of people are already using credit cards to buy necessities like groceries. Our economy is broken. It's a metaphorical dead man walking--once people can no longer spend on credit, it will be chaos.

💯 And this is why this regime won't end, because the majority of US citizens would rather go about their daily lives than be inconvenienced. They don't know how to revolt.

This has to be the next step. Otherwise we just seem like a bunch of unhappy Karens, whining about a president that we don't like

And all TSA stay home. Shut down all the airports they will solve the problem in one day!

I will do better.

Ugh, it's only for one day. And has the potential to really raise consciousness internationally, as it's international workers day.

There’s a No Kings economic strike 🪧 scheduled for May 1… MAY DAY! #NoKings 🤘💙💛💀💛💙🤘

Definitely, a General Strike will be a nail in the Coffin!!

because THIS will get the oligarchs turning on trump. This is the only thing that will bother them. The ONLY thing. Money.

Some people were handing out flyers for a general strike may 1

i have been discussing a general strike: The people proposing it have no idea of the consequences: Take Food: Delivered continuously to big cities. several time a day in smaller cities, daily to small towns .. cut those food supplies and you have food riots in a week.. The strike will be blamed.

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Agreed

National strikes always seemed like a European thing. It has a history, & workers have more legal protection there. And unfortunately, as a nation, we're too busy w daily life stuff. We likewise don't really get into Buy American campaigns either. But I agree workers & consumers deserve better.

We were doing all that before t.r.u.m.p., we are retired, trying to live on social security & RMD.

i eat mostly my own made food. i will work on spending less on purchases that are not urgent. i agree less we spend on goods and eating out will have a real effect on our corporations. they will take the government to task for their lack of retail income.

Poke your left eye out, that’ll teach those Republicans a thing or two.

May 1

For those that can - it makes sense - many are hurting and already sacrificing many of those things

Good point cause my disposable income is all gone because of this fucking moronic traitorous pedophile president

Meanwhile Iranian Americans

What we need instead is a Democratic armed militia ready to take out the Republicans in Congress by force

Buy old car brochures. They won't be able to buy anyway because eBay axed WANT IT NOW

The easy one is stopping eating Regularly Support the mom and pops only ?

Yeah I know I'm reading OPs post like... I've basically done that all my adult life anyway.

Great advise. We have been doing this for a while. We grow a lot of backyard food. I can and pickle items. Believe it or not you can truly fix a lot of things

I agree, but I need a giant list of all the companies I can buy from vs boycott. I have some. But Like now there’s Comcast in our area can I buy from them or not? That’s a mixed bag because they own MSNBC but they have contracts with Peacock, Hulu, and Disney???

Great harm the little guy. Better to just buy local …

70% of US GDP is predicated on personal consumption - stuff we buy. Stop buying and use that power. We need a day of no consumption - a general strike isn't as possible as a consumption boycott.

I'd also add: Don't carry signs that say Republicans are stupid. It's not a good way to change their minds.

Cancel subscriptions

Liberals are not serious about ending this regime. Whatever made you think that?

Doing that already.

But do buy more from local small businesses! (maybe only if not run by Trump-supporting whackos). #BuyLocal

This exactly what I have been doing since Trump's reelection. Let's make it spread nationwide!

Preach! But what about the chains that serve more than just burgers? Can we boycott the ones that perpetuate systemic injustices too?

Absolutely yes 💯 Except for food But but only what you need. I cook everything from scratch..

This is being planned for May 1. www.alternet.org/trump-strike...

what to do w/excess money saved then?

I’m going to keep reposting this every time it comes on my feed. Organizers will pick the dates, plan ahead, ask friends/family/neighbors for help if you need to, and just do this. Bring the hamster wheel to a halt. They can’t oppress the workers who feed them without workers to oppress.

Are you paying my mortgage? Who's feeding my household if I go on strike? We're chronically ill and our healthcare is tied to that job you want me to lose. Send me enough money to live on and I'll consider a strike.

I don’t eat at chains anymore more and I no longer eat fast food. But not out of protest, but out of love for myself. American eat the worst food all the time.

Seems economy is not bad enough?

Don't continue to support Amazon, don't continue to use X or Facebook. Every time you support these tech bros, you are supporting tyranny. It's not difficult to stop using these. I have not used Amazon in 10 yrs. Haven't used X since Musk bought Twitter, and never use Facebook.

Guess what. That is what they are doing. They literally announced this at the rally. May 1st.

So is that your excuse to use FB, X, buy a shit vehicle from a human POS? It’s not about bankruptcy Wake the fuck up and stop giving them your money. Why contribute a fucking dime? You want to criticize every drop in the pond? Then let’s hear your solution? Nothing right? Just complain?

Write "We don't pay kings" on your tax returns

Agree completely

What are the demands for a general strike in the United States? And what if international examples show us that calls for a general strike may make us LESS likely, not more likely, to win? www.vox.com/politics/479...

May 1st, right?

MAY DAY Sheesh

May Day!!

Absofuckinlutely!!!

The focus must change— general strike until TFG finally drains the swamp for real by exposing all the Epstein lies. I’ve seen a new strategy on the right, they’re telling TFG (Tucker, Candace) he would be THE BIGGEST HERO of all time IF HE JUST TOLD THE TRUTH about the pedo cabal. Appeal to the ego.

'Disposable' income! How many of us actually have that? The majority of the American labor class are in debt up to their eyeballs.

That should be the next No Kings protest. Not millions in the streets, millions purposely not in the streets, not spending money for a day with the corporate players. spending at local Mom and Pops is allowed.

I'm in.

Yes, it worked for Target and I'd like to see more people boycotting in general (as opposed to one day events). i have a boycott idea and no longform place to write about it but maybe i'll just have to throw it out here in a long thread and see if someone else takes the ball and runs with it... 🤔

Who has disposable income these days?

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May 1st

Agreed!

We need more than a 'general strike'. It needs to be a lifestyle choice. I haven't eaten at a chain restaurant in decades. I cancelled my Amazon Prime acct. yrs ago. I do most all of my shopping at thrift stores & I buy my food at independently-owned, local stores & Farmers Markets.

I thought about it but I used all three of my wishes on a unicorn, a solid gold toilet, and a universal healthcare system.

Way ahead of you friend, primarily because of simple Economic necessity though......

And stop everything. No work, school, shopping, EVERYTHING.

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Eh, I’m already doing this! Out of necessity.

I’m in. However, I understand it’s not possible for some people to participate. But many of us can. I’m retired, so I can’t strike, but I can stay in my house- no shopping, no eating out or delivery, no buying gasoline. No online shopping. It will make an impact.

May 1

Any comments on the queen?

Dismantle the capitalistic machine

Why doesn't everyone pick one company in an industry where there's competition (eg one of the home improvement big boxes, or one of the fast food chains) and just say "we're boycotting until the Epstein Files are released in full". Seriously, it's a blindingly obvious use of your consumer power.

Now do it for a week and something might happen. Go French.

Piece of shit lying bot account run by an ignorant cunt.

At least slow down yr purchases..do without the luxury items just for awhile..just necessities.. ..and pay cash, not credit card..

They're planning a one day strike on May Day-- May 1st!

Perhaps a targeted strike. Stop patronizing any business that isn't locally owned by someone who actually lives in your state if possible.

Please help popularize the concept of pinpoint, impromptu strikes. The powers that be can prepare for general strikes. They can't prepare for strikes that can be called and enacted at any time and in any sector of the economy with absolutely zero advance warning.

Here is the real problem with that. This type of strike would hurt working people well before the elite even feel a little itch. They can outlast it far longer than everyone else. And the people striking will get the blame, turning people to MAGA.

EXACTLY. I encourage full boycott by Canada and other counties, I’m trying not to spend any money, and foregoing vacation. I won’t leave the country as I’m not sure as a trans woman I’ll be allowed back in or that they won’t take my passport. I’m terrified.

"your economy?" Are you really an American in AZ?

It needs to be done, It will take a load of organizing, but it can be done.

It is dangerous and irresponsible to call for general strikes without mutual aid systems. That just gets people fired and families evicted. Do the hard, boring work of mutual aid in the community, and people will much more interested in striking.

Just reduce discretionary spending by 50% or more. It will make an impact. We already have less demand for goods in the US due to all the deportations and the fewer people visiting or migrating to the US. The average per capita expenditure is $50k/year. The US economy will grow more slowly.

You want to help local businesses right now. Go resale shopping. Barter. Garage sales. Nextdoor. Offer up.

I saw a comment from Someone in France who thought it was amusing that Americans Schedule their ‘No Kings’ protests. ‘In France we just show up in the streets every night until things change.’

Our big trip yesterday was to the nice folks at Crosstown Maple on Blodgett Hill for fresh maple syrup and cider donuts, then over to Midway Diner on 9W in Ravena for the friendliest, best late breakfast I've ever had.

May 1st General Strike. MayDay!! www.rawstory.com/date-announc...

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THAT'S what I'm sayin!!!

Exactly, they only listen to money. We need to take the economy down. We’re all gonna suffer anyway, we might as well suffer for a reason!

I started doing this in Nov 2016 for obvious reasons. It feels really good and becomes second nature pretty quickly. I hope everybody will join me.

We did our march, then went to O'Briens near MSG #nyc for shots, light beers and pub food to celebrate walking down 7th Ave with 50k people! You are right! We dropped $90...

Yes!!!

The small market near where I live is run by Trumpsters. The large supermarket is from Massachusetts and I think they have better politics so I’ll avoid some of the large chains, but not all.

If we could shutdown during COVID, when the gov’s asked us to, we can do it ourselves!

Something like this? maydaystrong.org

Actually, the purpose of the protest march is to do just that! I think enough economic damage has been done that it should peak right around mid terms, but by all means we should do whatever it takes screech the economy by organizing.

You should stop anyway and start stocking up on food inflation is going to get bad fill your pantry with non perishable. Fill your freezers up.

Just like they did at the last No Kings protest, Team Trump and the Republicans put paid agitators on the street trying to stir up problems. The masked painter ( in white ) was guarded by a security person to their right They both departed in a waiting SUV and of course this makes great Fox 'news'

I pray for this.

3/3 To ever do a general strike. There’s got to be SOMETHING we will do. I just don’t see striking happening in this culture. I wish it would. I honestly believe it’s going to be violence against the oligarchs that will change this place.

Is on for Friday May 1st. I wonder what would happen if this year all that haven't paid taxes this year file an extension and don't pay a dime and promote it as a public protest? Filing an extension is legal.

Please share far and wide!