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Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference? (apnews.com)

submitted 3 days ago by TokenBoomer to c/progressivepolitics

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The planned blackout is scheduled to run from 12 a.m. EST through 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday. The activist group advised customers to abstain from making any purchases, whether in store or online, but particularly not from big retailers or chains. It wants participants to avoid fast food and filling their car gas tanks, and says shoppers with emergencies or in need of essentials should support a local small business and try not to use a credit or debit card.

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[–] CuddlyCassowary 20 points 3 days ago

It’s more to show the ability to do something widespread than the one day being the catalyst. Get people talking about it, bonding over it, and send a message that we have a cohesive communication network when needed.