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Bluethroughu

(6,842 posts)
95. I next to never shop anywhere, unless it's union or a
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 02:27 PM
Nov 2024

Mom and pop small business supporting democratic causes. It's been easier than ever.
The loud and proud signs pointed my route for 10 years of this jerk running for office.

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Here's my suggestion. Get the f*** out while you still can. Native Nov 2024 #1
1. I got no money to leave Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #14
Right. Woodwizard Nov 2024 #47
I was just thinking we don't have to leave TexLaProgressive Nov 2024 #84
Are you leaving? live love laugh Nov 2024 #42
if it gets bad, yes. Native Nov 2024 #60
Well that doesn't work in the aggregate Envirogal Nov 2024 #96
I am also a citizen of Ireland. It is my home too. Native Nov 2024 #98
A lot can't. Those who depend on Medicare and social security can't, those JohnSJ Nov 2024 #53
Blue states for sure Native Nov 2024 #59
I'm hoping being in Chicago will help. But, honestly, those monsters will probably cut off all mucifer Nov 2024 #102
I guess it will depend on things like whether or not you're planning to get pregnant or you think you may be deported. Native Nov 2024 #103
Our Governor literally had to buy PPE from China because trump wouldn't send it to IL mucifer Nov 2024 #104
Oh yeah, i remember that! I'm having such a hard time wrapping my head around everything that is to come. Native Nov 2024 #105
It cracks me up Traildogbob Nov 2024 #77
and if you look at the profile who suggested this, he has dual citizenship so it is easy for him to say goodbye and JohnSJ Nov 2024 #83
Some think they Traildogbob Nov 2024 #86
I'm not a dude. As a woman, I've been a second class citizen my whole life. Black men had the vote before women did. Native Nov 2024 #106
First of all your profile didn't indicate your gender, and I was talking generically. Second, your profile states you JohnSJ Nov 2024 #107
Perhaps you are the one that doesn't understand Native Nov 2024 #108
As a woman who is passed child-bearing years... Trueblue Texan Nov 2024 #93
We cant all leave. MadameButterfly Nov 2024 #109
Oh, I plan to do what I can, but I'm not going down with a sinking ship. And let me ask how this is any different Native Nov 2024 #111
I'm not tryng to make you feel guilty MadameButterfly Nov 2024 #112
I argued with a right-wing friend the other day Emile Nov 2024 #2
He's not your friend.... lastlib Nov 2024 #4
I hear you, but we have been friends since Emile Nov 2024 #11
Awe, he's your friend Tickle Nov 2024 #57
Agreed; the last thing we need snot Nov 2024 #76
Easy to rebut Cirsium Nov 2024 #31
But Tristan da Cunha is beautiful Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 #38
I will remember that! Emile Nov 2024 #39
They winner would be Tickle Nov 2024 #58
ha ha ha Cirsium Nov 2024 #71
If it is the rich who create the jobs, markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #32
😂😂😂😂 NT Tickle Nov 2024 #72
Here are the job creaters Nigrum Cattus Nov 2024 #34
Small business owner is capitalizing on demand. Emile Nov 2024 #40
What's the link to? Blind links are a hazard. Provide some information about it. live love laugh Nov 2024 #45
Bls is the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Dept of Lsbor. Nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #52
Bureau of Labor Statistics Nigrum Cattus Nov 2024 #70
"The consumer creates jobs." Exactly. No smart business person is going to invest into a Exp Nov 2024 #51
Who do rich people hire? wryter2000 Nov 2024 #85
Without demand from customers who would they hire? Emile Nov 2024 #87
Exactly eom wryter2000 Nov 2024 #88
Eom? ShazzieB Nov 2024 #101
End of message wryter2000 Nov 2024 #110
Go for years without spending money? Farmer-Rick Nov 2024 #3
By keeping it to a bare minimum Joe Nation Nov 2024 #23
Quiet consumption Trexmaster Nov 2024 #113
"We all doing what we can" Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #27
I believe the thinking is.... What do you really ALBliberal Nov 2024 #28
Especially replacing old, still-working products. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2024 #73
Buy a used dryer. Mr.Bill Nov 2024 #75
Good suggestions on cutting back, ALBliberal Felicita Nov 2024 #89
No, not spending any money Nigrum Cattus Nov 2024 #37
Food and other essentials (like toilet paper). calimary Nov 2024 #66
Xanax mr715 Nov 2024 #5
There you go. Fill the pockets of Teva Seeking Serenity Nov 2024 #8
Can't I just have 5-10 highly addictive vices? mr715 Nov 2024 #9
Oh, by all means. I think the point of the OP or some of the responses is to know who our money is going to Seeking Serenity Nov 2024 #12
Now I have pharma-guilt mr715 Nov 2024 #15
Lol 😆 Seeking Serenity Nov 2024 #22
Is Xanax a prescription drug?? a kennedy Nov 2024 #48
Yeah mr715 Nov 2024 #62
Kinda thought so, myhanks. a kennedy Nov 2024 #65
Did someone say Valium. Prairie_Seagull Nov 2024 #79
Google "We Need A Little Xanax" a brilliant parody by Sandy and Richard Riccardi niyad Nov 2024 #21
That was hilarious, I shared it with my Luciferous Nov 2024 #56
I am delighted to share. Sandy and Richard are two of my favourite parodists. niyad Nov 2024 #69
Try kava instead Ponietz Nov 2024 #44
"Instead" mr715 Nov 2024 #54
We do indeed get two votes,... magicarpet Nov 2024 #6
You can stop spending extravagantly, but unless you live on Pitcairn, you can't really stop spending. DFW Nov 2024 #7
You can stop spending on protest days. Joe Nation Nov 2024 #33
"There are other ways, though, and most are considered more effective, even if they involve spending money." Sogo Nov 2024 #91
you wont have to do anything Nimble_Idea Nov 2024 #10
I fear you may be right Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #29
That problem will twke care of itself once his economic policies overwhelm the economy he is inheriting. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #13
I don't want the economy to crater though. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #16
Change takes commitment Joe Nation Nov 2024 #25
Yep Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #30
Watch the new Info Wars now owned by The Onion Sessuch Nov 2024 #17
Let's revisit 'Not one damn dime day' Bonx Nov 2024 #18
The intention is good, but frankly, the economy is going to crater regardless. Karasu Nov 2024 #19
Thank you! Preached the same thru the 1st 4 yr hellscape and doing it again PortTack Nov 2024 #20
Already have because TFG is going to try and chop SS bronxiteforever Nov 2024 #24
I don't see much value in more hardships when they are going to do all the heavy lifting TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #26
It seems want to crash the currency (US dollar)? Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #35
Max out your W-2 deductions Aviation Pro Nov 2024 #36
My husband and I own a small business Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 #41
Buying from each other is not going to impact the economy one way or the other Joe Nation Nov 2024 #43
Resistance comes in many forms...We Must.Resist!! littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #46
It's not realistic Meowmee Nov 2024 #49
Read all the comments Joe Nation Nov 2024 #50
And take lots of drugs. RandySF Nov 2024 #55
The power of our consume dollar is available 24/7-365, our votes only every 2-4 years. Think about it, Hotler Nov 2024 #61
Spend judiciously drmeow Nov 2024 #63
I need to get a new car. Staph Nov 2024 #64
I'm going to ignore television news and opinion as I have been for the past two decades... hunter Nov 2024 #67
I would say the flip side of that is if there is something you need-- tanyev Nov 2024 #68
I'm a 73 year old in Florida and living on SS. Can't go anywhere else TommieMommy Nov 2024 #74
Try these possibilities! recovering_democrat Nov 2024 #78
Thank you 👍 TommieMommy Nov 2024 #116
I think that is a good idea ToxMarz Nov 2024 #80
If Muskrat gets his Doge Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #81
I'm partially with you on this. lark Nov 2024 #82
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2024 #90
problem is Trump may actually WANT to crash the economy, like really bad, with food riots. Then he can enact martial law LymphocyteLover Nov 2024 #92
I'm just watching Netflix for foreseeable future. Just watched all the Narco series plus similar shows from Colombia. Pepsidog Nov 2024 #94
I next to never shop anywhere, unless it's union or a Bluethroughu Nov 2024 #95
I'm thinking targeted boycotts. Trust_Reality Nov 2024 #97
Already started. 58Sunliner Nov 2024 #99
I am speeding up my spending buying a new refrigerator and a computer for my son as a backup kimbutgar Nov 2024 #100
Two years Trexmaster Nov 2024 #114
Pretty easy for me DiverDave Nov 2024 #115
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