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[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago

partner and I have been gradually modifying our consumption habits to favor what we see as more ethical models such as pro-labor entities & environmentally-minded ones

[–] [email protected] 19 points 4 days ago

Honestly, I don't want to buy anything at all anymore because I don't know which of the lot voted for Trump

[–] [email protected] 37 points 4 days ago (8 children)

I avoid Target because they bailed on trans people. I should get rid of Amazon, now that I think about it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I jumped off Amazon and am now using Target. Target tried, but took so much backlash they took a step back.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Kudos for supporting trans people and you should absolutely get rid of Amazon who's responsible for union busting and dangerous labor practices that have resulted in the death of their employees.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I think that everyone who is in a position to stop driving should do so, and everyone else should reduce as much as possible. There could be a no-drive Sunday (assuming that's the day the least amount of people have to drive to work). Electric cars are still unaffordable for most of us, but everyone buying bikes in a short span of time could send a message.

Trump can't "drill baby drill" if demand plummets.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Heck. Can we just do that anyway? Bikes (and ebikes) are the future. Anything else is borrowing from our future to pay the past.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I love bicycling, and used to commute on bike almost exclusively. But I don't do it so much anymore because I've had too many close calls.

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 4 days ago

Yep. Dropped amazon for their support of the orange waste of space

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 days ago (2 children)

My wife and I have been boycotting Target which is a really a bummer because we were going to use target to boycott Amazon. We were doing really well about not buying from either until we needed clothing quickly. So we ended up doing Amazon because we could get it fast and knew what they had. I guess you have to just make a choice and nothing is going to be perfect.

Its so hard to avoid because most stores don't have any inventory. So you can go to a store to grab your clothes and they are all sold out so you just buy them online after wasting your time. This is especially true for basic items.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I guess you have to just make a choice and nothing is going to be perfect.

No ethical consumption under capitalism. Just do what you can.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (3 children)

It's not fast, but you could try Ebay if a Goodwill isn't stocked enough for you

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

I've been having good luck with Mercari. It's an online flea market where individuals sell their stuff. It helps that I dress boring and know my size in a few specific brands/items.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Doesn't Elon Musk still benefit directly from Ebay?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

Not sure, but this thread is speedrunning why there's no ethical consumption under capitalism.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

I used to use eBay a lot when I was younger. I haven't used it in a while though. Not a bad idea

[–] [email protected] 46 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Dumped Amazon in November for Costco or local retailers. We are saving literally hundreds a month for slightly less convenience. Wish we had done it years ago. Highly recommended.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago

Yeah, Costco is great. One of the few places I don't feel bad shopping at here in a red state.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 days ago

That's a very large amount. I'm impressed.

[–] [email protected] 57 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Soon enough Leon is gonna start suing people for not buying his cars, for political reasons or otherwise

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I suspect the fedral government will just buy more unsold Teslas

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Oh boy Tesla cop cars 👐

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago

I would support that. They tend to blow up.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 4 days ago

Tesla firetrucks bring the fires to the houses

[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Hello citizen! It's time for your annual physical, please relax your anus while your physician installs this years Tesla Chess Tracker™ and calibrates it to remove left leaning thoughts. You may feel some discomfort in your intestines however it is normal while focusing on un-American thoughts like empathy or critical thinking. To disengage please reduce thoughts to a minimum level and remember to not vote again! Thank you, please remember to tip your doctor 20% on top of your medical bill you will receive 4-7 months from now after you've completely forgotten this mandatory annual appointment.

[–] [email protected] 65 points 4 days ago

Tesla swasticar sales 📉🔥

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