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The community dedicated to boycotting the US until they stop fascism, restore full democracy and start following international law.

Americans have a moral obligation to resist Donald Trump and project 2025 at every turn.

America is a flawed democracy currently being ruled by oligarchs. Stop the backslide! Dont let America become the next Hungary.

America needs to get rid of citizen's united and implement independent district drawing and the single transferable vote so they don't end up having people stay home in life-changing elections because they cannot vote for their favourite candidate.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 39 minutes ago

His misuse of public office should be landing him a third impeachment. Why is any of this being ignored as the new normal?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 43 minutes ago

I like the idea that Trump is Musk's new car salesman. Oval Office/Tesla Headquarters.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 24 minutes ago

While it's true that Elon Musk was being criticized by some for various reasons, the fact remains that Donald Trump's decision to buy a Tesla car as a response to criticism is more of a publicity stunt than an actual attempt to address the concerns.

To put this into perspective, let's look at the net worth of Donald Trump. According to Forbes' 2022 estimates, Trump's net worth is approximately $3.2 billion. Now, compare that to the price tag of a Tesla Model S, which can cost anywhere from $80,000 to over $100,000, depending on the trim level and options.

In this context, buying one Tesla car represents only a tiny fraction of Trump's overall net worth. For instance, if we assume he bought a base model Tesla at $80,000, that would account for less than 0.0025% of his estimated net worth.

So, why the fuss? This purchase seems more like a symbolic gesture to appease his critics and demonstrate his wealth rather than an actual demonstration of his commitment to environmental causes or technological innovation. It's likely that Trump was trying to show off his supposed "status symbol" and "rich person problems," which has become a hallmark of his brand.

This is like a buddy helping out another buddy by giving him the change he found in his couch. It's sad that people will fall for this type of hollow gesture.

[–] Rhoeri 4 points 1 hour ago

So wait…. Boycotts are illegal now? It’s mandatory to buy their trumpmobiles?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 hours ago

Dude really made swasticars and fascists don't even buy it because they don't roll coal.

[–] biofaust 2 points 2 hours ago

When you know the truth about Tesla, the term "Elon's baby" makes him sound the world first "car cuck".

[–] Doctor_Satan 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Agent641 1 points 15 minutes ago* (last edited 15 minutes ago)

This is a car as for every car except Teslas. Maybe it's an ad for bikes too.

[–] Professorozone 9 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Right, so NOT buying a car is illegal now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 hour ago

They'll let you buy something else, but first you'll need to watch a video on the benefits of owning a Tesla, watch an ultrasound of your new baby Tesla, and complete a 72 hour waiting period with mandatory daily calls with a DOGE sponsored automotive counselor.

[–] MIDItheKID 2 points 7 hours ago

How do I do that thing where I place money on a stock losing value? I want in on this.

[–] [email protected] 77 points 20 hours ago (4 children)

Good grief, the President of the United States shilling for a Private Company. How pathetic.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 16 hours ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 15 hours ago

I'd forgotten about that one. Yeesh

[–] [email protected] 29 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Didn't he do a photo shoot for beans in the oval office or something like that?

Google says:
Yes! https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/donald-trump-goya-beans/

[–] [email protected] 5 points 15 hours ago

Yep, I'd forgotten about it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 15 hours ago

I member the McDonald's banquet.

[–] Stovetop 17 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Wouldn't be the first time.

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[–] [email protected] 151 points 22 hours ago (7 children)

“Illegally boycotting.”

Trump is hilarious. Like the government can stop me from NOT BUYING something.

Sounds like if he had it his way, we’d be forced to buy only what he declared and in the quantities the law stipulates, regardless of need or ability to pay.

[–] Alpha71 1 points 31 minutes ago

Well obviously, it's time to for company stores to make a comeback.

[–] andrewth09 3 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

Trump signs an executive order that every American must purchase a Tesla. Supreme Court rejects the order by a 5-4 vote several weeks later

[–] [email protected] 11 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

it's like that time when Elon "free speech absolutist" Musk tried to sue advertisers that decided that they didn't want their ads on his Nazi filled platform

[–] [email protected] 44 points 21 hours ago (3 children)

Excuse me sir, have you performed your government mandated consumption today? It looks like your spending quota is a little low, how about ordering some tasty Dominoes^TM and signing up for a subscription service or your choice? Remember what your mother taught you: "a penny saved is a penny wasted". Money atrophies if you keep it locked up, everyone knows that! You need to keep that cash aerated, circulate it!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 18 hours ago

I hate how possible this sounds. Like, alongside the other bullshit we’ve been exposed to, this nonsense sounds like it could be real.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 16 hours ago

ie, the ultimate neoliberal wet dream. let’s hope it doesn’t come to pass.

[–] NJSpradlin 16 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (4 children)

Remember, this South African immigrant, whose father owned a slave ran ~~diamond~~ (edit: emerald) mine, sued advertisers for pulling out due to his racist remarks and the racism being spewed on his platform. Choosing not to advertise on his platform was ‘collusion’ and illegal… 🤦‍♂️

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[–] asteriskeverything 3 points 11 hours ago

Here it is without all the adjectives telling you what to think or how to feel:

To conservatives, Republicans [redacted]; elon musk is "putting it on the line" and the liberals are boycotting tesla (paraphrasing). [Redacted] In any event. I'm going to buy a brand new tesla tomorrow morning as a show of my confidence and support for Elon Musk [redacted]

[–] BigDiction 27 points 17 hours ago

This is the shit that really bugs me with Trump in office again. He is the leader of the executive branch and just throws out statements saying boycotting is illegal.

His words should matter and the office should matter but it’s all just reality TV horseshit.

I’m sick of it.

[–] TastyWheat 1 points 8 hours ago

Guess we've figured out what the new Beast is.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 15 hours ago

In a show of support for Elon Musk, a truly great ~~South African~~ American

[–] [email protected] 53 points 22 hours ago (18 children)

"illegally and collusively boycott". Trump is such a turd of emotions. Just says things that feel true, and his idiot followers gobble it up. I don't think there's any case where a boycott is illegal, and colluding is just a scarier word for organizing or cooperating.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

colluding is just a scarier word for organizing or cooperating.

Makes sense when you remember that he doesn't want people cooperating, that's communism ~/s~ . He wants people obeying.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 20 hours ago

I wonder whatever happened with Musk's claims that companies not advertising on Xitter was illegal collusion.

A quick Qwant search later: it seems he's expanded the suit: https://www.npr.org/2025/02/01/nx-s1-5283271/elon-musk-lawsuit-advertisers-boycott-new

Unfortunately, his abuse has already SLAPPed down the original group behind the assessment that led to the boycott, but now that the world's bestest genius evar has decided to also take on (check article) Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International?

Hopefully, he's bitten off more than he can chew.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 21 hours ago

I don’t think there’s any case where a boycott is illegal,

The USA has made boycotting the zionist entity illegal, many states require businesses to sign pledges not to boycott as conditions to getting contracts. So much for that "freedum of speech".

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[–] [email protected] 41 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

TIL it's illegal to not buy a Tesla.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Believe it or not, straight to jail

[–] [email protected] 4 points 16 hours ago

Come an’ get me, copper!

[–] [email protected] 43 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I am sure the republican "silent majority" will save tesla!

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Tesla being down 30% since last month. Keep it up!

No-no-no. Keep it down. Even "downer" :)

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I wonder how his "rolling coal" idiot followers are going to love getting a tesla to pwn the libs.

[–] NocturnalEngineer 12 points 21 hours ago

Implies they're capable of independent thought whilst wacking off to their king's every word.

They'll just fall in line with the narrative.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 21 hours ago (4 children)

It is working. Keep boycotting US everyone!

(Americans we still love most of you as individuals, its just .. the threats and backstabbing by your leader is a bit much)

[–] [email protected] 13 points 21 hours ago

Totally understand. Keep the boycotts running. We'll keep doing what we can from here. This isn't just about the US, it never was. Until we bury ALL the fascists, it's gonna be a little hectic around this 3rd stone from the Sun. Stay strong, perseverance furthers.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 20 hours ago

Of course, the guy knows the word "collusively":

secretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose

It's like the word was made for him...

[–] [email protected] 16 points 22 hours ago (3 children)

I hope he drives it and the brakes fail as the steering wheel falls off.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

It would be a truly funny timeline if the self driving managed to kill both Trump and Musk

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