Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
I am already unable to buy things 6 out of 7 days of the week. Sure. Why not make this one of those days
Croatians has been boycotting stores for a couple of weeks now. This is not mentioned in any newspapers out of Croatia. Good luck to you all
The march 7 to 14 Amazon thing is a better idea.
Anything not bought on 28 Feb will just be bought on 1 march. Retailers won't even notice.
I think it's not about hitting their pocketbook as much as sending a message. Like the public sees what's going on and we're pissed enough about it to all do something pretty large and in concert with each other. That's the kind of shit they notice and gets them thinking about what that big group of people might do when they're even angrier.
Or on Feb 27
Put an end to Amazon once and for all
The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, February 28. The protest comes as people continue to endure rising prices on everything from food and gas to housing and utilities, epitomized by the soaring cost of eggs which in January averaged $4.95 a dozen.
literally can't afford anything in the stores?
let's call it a boycott and pretend it's our choice.
Keep boosting this. Every little bit counts and coverage from a major media outlet shows that it has picked up significant steam.
I had assumed this was vapor like the last time a general strike was called for, but if the mainstream media is being forced to cover it there might be some signal to all this noise.
Hell yeah general strike here we come.
And March 7th-14th buy nothing from Amazon
I can also go to never buy anything from Amazon ever route, Cancel Amazon Prime, Close Amazon credit cards if you have them, Don't shop at Amazon-owned subsidiaries like Whole Foods, And generally, do your best to spend your money locally, wherever you can, if you have the ability to choose.
I'm okie dokie with that. I already have plans that support a local independent business woman and a local brewpub. Both will be great for my personal well being.
Sure, I'd be happy to participate. That'd be just another average day for me!
a good start...
I'm doing my part!
