The Only True Power We Have is Personal Boycott

originally posted by: underwerks
a reply to: KKLOCO

I refuse the ‘great reset’.

I deny anyone the power to control me.

I will be ahead of the game.

Ironically, believing this makes you more controllable.

You can thank Edward Bernays.

Nah. If I die doing this - so what? Does any of it really matter?

Wow! That dude lived to be 104. I have no desire to live that long.

a reply to: KKLOCO

Problem is that this western ideology is actually a global problem.


It's coming for everyone.

a reply to: crayzeed

Collective "union", bargaining, don't get what you want, Boycott "striking". Whoops your personal boycott suddenly turns into a communistic tactic.

None of you don't say "that is not what I meant", because that's what it is.

So we should just bend over for the corporate elite and take what they offer? Not gonna happen...Union Proud, Union Strong.

We don't need your semantics!

a reply to: KKLOCO



I’ll escape eventually. My son had to move home because of the cost of gas and work running low. He moved to Maine and was doing great, working for Renewal by Anderson, and other construction jobs.

Some jobs were up by Canada. He loved it. Loved his coworkers, boss, the lifestyle there. Then along came 5.00 gal. gas.

I’d like to go to somewhere colder.

I’ll prob die here, but if you have the means to enjoy the rest of your life, you should go for it! I wish you and your family the best!

a reply to: olaru12
Ah, you don't get sarcasm then. It was meant to show that the vast majority of Americans equate unions with communism and they don't want that at any cost. Being as I was a union president for a number of years I know directly that people as a collective get more power than a lone person. THAT'S why governments dislike unions and want to crush them.

originally posted by: crayzeed
a reply to: olaru12
Ah, you don't get sarcasm then. It was meant to show that the vast majority of Americans equate unions with communism and they don't want that at any cost. Being as I was a union president for a number of years I know directly that people as a collective get more power than a lone person. THAT'S why governments dislike unions and want to crush them.

You're right, I didn't get the sarcasm. Yes, the communism/socialism insults get thrown around on ATS a lot; usually erroneously, but it's part of the rightwing playbook so it's to be expected.

Union proud, Union strong....my dues are well spent imo.

originally posted by: olaru12

originally posted by: crayzeed
a reply to: olaru12
Ah, you don't get sarcasm then. It was meant to show that the vast majority of Americans equate unions with communism and they don't want that at any cost. Being as I was a union president for a number of years I know directly that people as a collective get more power than a lone person. THAT'S why governments dislike unions and want to crush them.

You're right, I didn't get the sarcasm. Yes, the communism/socialism insults get thrown around on ATS a lot; usually erroneously, but it's part of the rightwing playbook so it's to be expected.

Union proud, Union strong....my dues are well spent imo.

Plenty of right-wing members belong to unions. 🙄

originally posted by: XXXN3O
a reply to: KKLOCO

Yep I do see, and many others do too, but that ship sailed a long time ago when it comes to consumer power or withdrawing all funds from banks etc (read up on open banking for starters - all youre personal sh*t aint so personal now and done whilst all locked down)

If you have watched what they do and ignored what is said as below, then you can see the ruse, that leads to above (with a dash of humble pie and balls of steel)

There is absolutely no escape from this now and as usual scapegoating for the win via media or whatever else makes one feel better about losing on either imaginary side strokes the ego.
We lost the battle, but there is still the long war for the taking as always.

ETA: some of the boycott the "brand" comments in here like you actually have any power left

Wake up. We lost and what we lost as a collective, is being dismantled to make way for the new order. Speak with the younger (under 25's), they want this and worship the "new normal".

That's weird. I've spoken with a lot of people under 25 and they don't want this.

Is this a blame the kids for our problems trope?

a reply to: olaru12

Must be nice being in a union that apparently does what it's supposed to do.

The union I'm in just collects dues and capitulates to the company. I'm about to leave it. I've yet to have a good experience with any union.

originally posted by: AutomateThis1v2
a reply to: olaru12

Must be nice being in a union that apparently does what it's supposed to do.

The union I'm in just collects dues and capitulates to the company. I'm about to leave it. I've yet to have a good experience with any union.

The union I belonged to left the local a dime of every dollar it took, and every dollar it took it spent on left wing candidates.

While it negotiated good contracts for us its politics left much to be desired. No pun intended.

Nevermind

originally posted by: AutomateThis1v2

Is this a blame the kids for our problems trope?

Absolutely not.

I see a bunch of extremely discontent folks around me but so connected to an almost borgified, mindhive of the latest product/opinions/trends/narratives/identity etc, to the point that any form of self is lost in a sea of demoralising gutter trash and any attempt to interact only strengthens it's hold over you.
But there are far more out there that are absolutely blind to it than can see it, from where I sit and ive spoken with quite a few that are open to all of this and welcome it.

It is so difficult for all at times, especially the kids but anyways, im allowed my opinion (still) and it's just an opinion but don't make me out as a projector. Cheers and with respect