Economic blackout

Apparently today’s an economic blackout day. 24 hrs without indulging in our favourite activity - no not that, I mean shopping.

Boycott started at midnight and runs until midnight tonight. It’s to protest against the influence of - who else? - billionaires, big corporations, and political parties on everyday (wo)man.

Did you join the boycott and refrain from purchasing anything today? Is trying to convince people to stay home on Friday night gonna work?

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HootyTheNightOwl

Your energy would be better spent encouraging people to support local businesses, mom and pop stores and businesses at risk of going under without customers.

This way, you're keeping more money out of shareholders' hands while feeding local families in your area. Remember, most start ups don't have greedy shareholders to please.

Ynotisay · M

@HootyTheNightOwl But that's part of it. If you have to buy then buy local and small.

HootyTheNightOwl

@Ynotisay I don't mean for just one day, though... I mean every day. This is the commitment that we, the people have to make to keep our high streets going.

Even big malls are starting to close and be demolished these days - so that should be telling.

Ynotisay · M

@HootyTheNightOwl I think that's part of the goal. This is a first step. If people feel empowered by their shopping decisions they'll continue. I have a list of companies I won't give a dollar to. Maybe this is a jump start for more to start really considering how they spend their money and the power behind that.