Hi Brian, now what Democrats need to do, is take their own message to their constituents. Invite people in their districts fired/laid off by Elon. Have them talk about the pivotal work they did. But more importantly, tell their own stories, the toll this is having on their lives, the mental strain it is causing. These are people with mortages, health care needs, etc., who suddenly find themselves in the cold. Zoom in on Elon Musk. Who is he, an immigrant, to swoop in there and disrupt lives? Let the people tell their stories. It can also be done by organized zoom calls. I think the optics would be very powerful here. But they can also talk about finding solutions to help these families.
My congressman, Paul Tonko, has this at the top of his webpage:
“Have you been fired, furloughed, or impacted by the Trump administration’s federal cuts? I encourage you to share your insights with me by taking a moment to FILL OUT THIS SURVEY.”
That, for me, us my greatest concern. I figure, under the guise of finding waste, fraud and abuse, musk and his minions managed to leave a clear path to the election computer results. I expect them to wrangle the stats to show maga a clear winner in federal matters. Maga has proven they cannot be trusted.
Thank you. My sentiments match with yours. I suggested that to my Senator and representative. I didn't even get the typical form letter response. I heard the crickets. Neither one of them are seniors. I guess it's too much work to fight for the people that put you in DC. This is the time to listen to your constituents. Who cares if DJT has his panties bunched up. Although, he is worshipped, he is not God. For for those that can't or you won't have a job next cycle.
We All Have To Come Together And Do The Right Things. Stand Up To These Politicians Let Them Know And Keep Doing It. Call And Keep Calling. And Don’t Forget February 28 Day Boycott Day No Amazon, Walmart,Target, No Fast Food ETC. Fight Back Against Donald Trump And All Those Businesses retreated from diversity initiatives.
I cannot tell you how much I enjoy these economic blackouts. And if I do any shopping on Friday, February 28, 2025, it shall be local AND with cash. There is another one taking place in March that is three days long; I do not recall the dates, offhand, but I look forward to that one, too.
Agreed. Gotta keep them up and boycott indefinitely the big ones. I think I may have commented to this post before. I brought up that shopping website and Copycat Recipes. That “Chik-Fil-A” boycott was a bit of a bust since both sides seem engrossed in their amazing, relatively less unhealthy (less fatty and greasy) fast food chicken and waffle fries.
Oh wait! I remember, there was a glitch on my phone, and I failed to post that comment. Okay, I mentioned that there are sites for copycat recipes and Goods Unite Us (a site which shows which companies support which politics and also has an app) … https://www.goodsuniteus.com/
The last time I visited a Chick-Fil-A was more than two decades ago. I forgot the name of the comedy group that did a YouTube video about marrying the girlfriends of those who are against Gay marriage (both are HILARIOUS!!), and one of the guys was like, "And you know those Chick-Fil-A sandwiches are delicious!" They certainly are, but I have no problem sacrificing delicious chicken sandwiches if it makes a point, and this Gay man of Cuban origin has been doing so for twenty years, and counting.
Yup. Another good grocery place to shop at (that has good prices and doesn't give to the GOP) is Aldi. They have what has colloquially been dubbed as the "Red Bag Chicken". Some say it tastes a bit like Chick-fil-A. One can buy Aldi's brioche buns and some pickles and make a reasonable facsimle of a "Chick-fil-A" sandwich.
The Amazon boycott shall be very easy for me; interestingly enough, my life partner has been shopping on Amazon.com less, which surprised me. I do not require to do the same things I do, but he knows the importance of these economic boycotts, and was surprised when, on his own, he decided to shop less on Amazon, and buy other things elsewhere. The Nestle, Walmart and General Mills boycotts are new to me, but I already knew about the Amazon one, and very much look forward to Tuesday, April 18, 2025, for Economic Boycott #2.
Yes, excellent, your words are spot on. I’ll be boycotting too! I do call my Rep, Laura lunatic I’m sure is tired of my same message as you never get to talk to them. Starting on Senator now 😁
Remember, don’t back down but keep your integrity.
"Laura Lunatic", LOL! I love it! I call her "Laura BOOBbert" because she's a boob with boobs. MTG becomes "Mad Margie". Trump is "Pumpkinhead", Musk is "Muskmelon", Vance is "Couchhumper", and Putin is "Czar Pootypants". Mike Johnson becomes "The Anti-Colbert/AntiColbert" because... look at him, he's Colbert's evil twin!
Yeah, I'm aware of what they're doing and why. Left hand is doing one thing while the right hand is doing another. It's like the Mob and there's a bunch they're doing in the background, trying to keep that stuff from being found out before they're ready to flood with those things too.
I do what I can ... all over the place. I'm rather old to be going through all this, but I'm resilient. I'm not sure everybody is focused on all of us, but the 'all' may get swept up in the majority who don't like what's going on and we all win.
You are correct what we buy we grow! We are actually corporate farmers. If we don’t buy it companies will die on the vine! That is one of our collective powers that will get their attention! Democracy is ‘We the people’ we have gapping hole in the fence of democracy that we can now see thanks to Trump! But we can change the tide!
Forget the days here and there. Stop spending your money on them now. And black them out forever. No reason to waste your money. I am also afraid people will just make up for the skip day on other days. Ultimately it will make no difference. I have been saying this every where i see this statement. Cut them all out. Always buy as local as possible. Support your neighbors and watch your community grow.
I'm now shopping at Food Lion. They give to the Democratic Party and they have great prices! Check out this site, I learned from, here. They have an app!... https://www.goodsuniteus.com/
Totally agreed! We should also be sure to lay in that all of these cuts to supposedly hurt others is actually hurting US! Keep reminding them that they are the ones who are going down.
I want to know why people are not getting off of facebook , twitter, x, and amazon, since these are the tech rich man way of getting our info with out us knowing it ????
Yep. Although, as much as I'd like to help in my state, I live in Texas. I'd need a miracle to convince Ted Bund- I mean Cruz, and Greg Abbott to actually do something useful.
Never underestimate the power of one. Rosa Parks was one, Susan B. Anthony was one, MLK was one, Greta Thunberg was one, Malaya was one .... Show up and others will follow
Never said I wasn't showing up, I'll be joining the boycott this Friday. Like I said on another comment, it's less that I won't try, more so dealing with the devil and his advocates is nigh impossible. Doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
I also live in Texas but I still call both Cruz and Coryn about once a week more often some weeks. Coryn is up for re-election in 2026 so I tend to hit his phones harder.
Carter is my Cogress person I also call him when appropriate
When the US sided with Russia, North Korea, on the Ukraine issue I let my MAGA husband know this was his fault because he voted for this crap.
Same with increase in gas prices, and increase in food prices
Hubby has relatives who served in the military his father fought and got shot in WW2 so the Nazi salutes and siding with Putin really hit hard. Hubby is already separating himself from the MAGA movement. He is ashamed.
I tell him shame doesn't help considering to no longer vote for these MAGAs politicians will.
There is plenty we can do. We may not change the die hard stupid MAGAs but we can pick at those on the edge who like my husband really do believe in democracy.
I too live in this hell RED TEXAS! Gregg Abbotts nose is so far up Trumps ass! Nasty people Cruz, Cronyn ( go to his facebook page and he was urging all for a quick confirmation for all of Trumps choices for positions.
Tatiana, While I am happy to see Dejoy out of the post office, we need to make noise as to not let the post office be privatized. It is another step in voter suppression as a private firm will most likely be a knee bending oligarch who will do whatever he is told to lose mail in ballots or destroy them in some way to yet again deny one person one vote in this country. So,pressure on your representatives need to be kept up to fight back against this possibility. This administration is not for independent oversite to protect against harmful policies by corporations that affect the lives of everyday Americans.
Trump hates mail in voting. WA, Oregon have & maybe California have all mail in ballots voting. If he takes over the USPS & makes it a political government controlled office he will be able to dictate that it will no longer be legal to mail in ballots. However states can still have secure ballot drop boxes.
Yup, Texas will remain in their awful politics until you, yes you James Bryant, join the resistance and join the fight to save your democracy from trump's horror show.
Call, write, rally, join the democrats, support organizations like the ACLU who are taking trump to court, sign petitions, speak up to save our freedoms. WE MUST RISE TOGETHER to prevent the fall of democracy.
Already been signing and sending through the ACLU. I'm more commenting on the fact it's nigh impossible to convince the devil that he should be an angel. Doesn't mean I won't try!
This whole episode in history is like a nightmare every night that plays during the day over and over. Is it GROUNDHOG DAY?! Will it keep playing until the cult wakes up and realizes they have had the same nightmare?!
Will their caring reach beyond their own needs and extend to the immigrants, Gazans, Ukraine, and all the people suffering due to trump, musk, putin, genocide, hate and powermongering?
Can they sustain this resistance and will more wake up? We'll see.
Recognize republicans aren’t necessarily afraid. It isn’t necessarily they’re just somehow sitting back and letting this happen. This is what the GOP has been building up to for years and Trump has built on. Don’t create a buffer for them by thinking they’re somehow innocent in all this, or that they’re somehow necessarily being cowed, or that at heart they’re really good people who are just like the rest of us really wishing they could speak out. Don’t give them that out. It’s a form of excusing them. They aren’t going to suddenly come around because of appeals to them to stand up. As members of congress and the senate and state governors and legislatures, they’re letting Musk do what they want to do without being held accountable for it. They’re letting Trump do what they want to do, without having to be held accountable for it. Unless they’re directly condemning all of this, they’re toeing the line. Indirect sidestepping gaslighting answers to direct questions, are all toeing the line. Stop letting them off the hook not wanting to believe this is actually the realization of their goal. This is their goal. Appealing to their better angels… is just buying them even more time to continue the assault they want. This is their opportunity, and they’ve taken it. Hold them accountable.
Yes, the scariest part is Trump will destroy our conscientious military personnel until he finds those who will fight the American people when we protest.
Why limit the pushback against Musk's destruction of our government to Congressional Republicans?
The Republican Party as a whole is responsible for Trump's return to power and all that stems from it, including the elevation of 'President" Musk, and EVERY Republican elected official in America is complicit.
ALL Republican elected officials at every level of government (local/country/state) must be made aware that they are also being held accountable and can either stand up for the people who voted for them or face the consequences.
Given that I have fully embraced my Wicked Witch/Petty Bitch Goddess era, I now refer to them, publicly and privately, as renaziKKKans. If they have a problem with it, they can stop acting like bigoted, racists, nazis. Then, maybe, I shall stop, but not a second before.
I want Dems into everything single possible position from County Zoning Boards to tiny town Treasurers. We all need to take up a tiny little elected position at home, so we can find all of our diamonds 💎 for the National positions!
It was heartening to see the ire of these people against what is happening. I hope they do the right thing. Not everyone has the resources to over come this.
Hi Brian, now what Democrats need to do, is take their own message to their constituents. Invite people in their districts fired/laid off by Elon. Have them talk about the pivotal work they did. But more importantly, tell their own stories, the toll this is having on their lives, the mental strain it is causing. These are people with mortages, health care needs, etc., who suddenly find themselves in the cold. Zoom in on Elon Musk. Who is he, an immigrant, to swoop in there and disrupt lives? Let the people tell their stories. It can also be done by organized zoom calls. I think the optics would be very powerful here. But they can also talk about finding solutions to help these families.
100% The message also needs to be simple & strategic.
This! Often Dems love lots and lots of words. They need a short message and to stick to it
AND Anne....Dems must repeat the simple message over and over and over and over er again ad nauseum. That's what people can absorb!
Agreed.
My congressman, Paul Tonko, has this at the top of his webpage:
“Have you been fired, furloughed, or impacted by the Trump administration’s federal cuts? I encourage you to share your insights with me by taking a moment to FILL OUT THIS SURVEY.”
That, for me, us my greatest concern. I figure, under the guise of finding waste, fraud and abuse, musk and his minions managed to leave a clear path to the election computer results. I expect them to wrangle the stats to show maga a clear winner in federal matters. Maga has proven they cannot be trusted.
Thank you. My sentiments match with yours. I suggested that to my Senator and representative. I didn't even get the typical form letter response. I heard the crickets. Neither one of them are seniors. I guess it's too much work to fight for the people that put you in DC. This is the time to listen to your constituents. Who cares if DJT has his panties bunched up. Although, he is worshipped, he is not God. For for those that can't or you won't have a job next cycle.
We All Have To Come Together And Do The Right Things. Stand Up To These Politicians Let Them Know And Keep Doing It. Call And Keep Calling. And Don’t Forget February 28 Day Boycott Day No Amazon, Walmart,Target, No Fast Food ETC. Fight Back Against Donald Trump And All Those Businesses retreated from diversity initiatives.
I cannot tell you how much I enjoy these economic blackouts. And if I do any shopping on Friday, February 28, 2025, it shall be local AND with cash. There is another one taking place in March that is three days long; I do not recall the dates, offhand, but I look forward to that one, too.
I tried to do a copy/paste for you and others, but for some reason it would not let me.
I will just do my own post if you want to look me up for the info.
Cheryl, thanks for trying, and sorry for not replying sooner.
I'm marking my calendar to observe all of them...
* Economic Blackout #1 - Feb 28th (happened).
* Amazon Boycott - March 7-14th.
* Nestle Boycott - March 21-28th.
* Walmart Boycott - April 7-14th.
* Economic Blackout #2 - April 18th.
* General Mills Boycott - April 21-28th.
... Finally, when it comes to shopping, buy either Democratic or Apolitical and use this as a guide... https://www.goodsuniteus.com/
Any boycotts should be ‘until we have our democracy back’ not just a few days here and there.
Agreed. Gotta keep them up and boycott indefinitely the big ones. I think I may have commented to this post before. I brought up that shopping website and Copycat Recipes. That “Chik-Fil-A” boycott was a bit of a bust since both sides seem engrossed in their amazing, relatively less unhealthy (less fatty and greasy) fast food chicken and waffle fries.
Oh wait! I remember, there was a glitch on my phone, and I failed to post that comment. Okay, I mentioned that there are sites for copycat recipes and Goods Unite Us (a site which shows which companies support which politics and also has an app) … https://www.goodsuniteus.com/
The last time I visited a Chick-Fil-A was more than two decades ago. I forgot the name of the comedy group that did a YouTube video about marrying the girlfriends of those who are against Gay marriage (both are HILARIOUS!!), and one of the guys was like, "And you know those Chick-Fil-A sandwiches are delicious!" They certainly are, but I have no problem sacrificing delicious chicken sandwiches if it makes a point, and this Gay man of Cuban origin has been doing so for twenty years, and counting.
Yup. Another good grocery place to shop at (that has good prices and doesn't give to the GOP) is Aldi. They have what has colloquially been dubbed as the "Red Bag Chicken". Some say it tastes a bit like Chick-fil-A. One can buy Aldi's brioche buns and some pickles and make a reasonable facsimle of a "Chick-fil-A" sandwich.
Copycat recipes (to make boycotts of GOP-friendly chain restaurants and fast-food joints easier) … https://copykat.com/
Nestlé is not an American company; boycott Tesla. And boycotts only work if they are permanent. Walk away from tainted companies.
The Amazon boycott shall be very easy for me; interestingly enough, my life partner has been shopping on Amazon.com less, which surprised me. I do not require to do the same things I do, but he knows the importance of these economic boycotts, and was surprised when, on his own, he decided to shop less on Amazon, and buy other things elsewhere. The Nestle, Walmart and General Mills boycotts are new to me, but I already knew about the Amazon one, and very much look forward to Tuesday, April 18, 2025, for Economic Boycott #2.
Yes, excellent, your words are spot on. I’ll be boycotting too! I do call my Rep, Laura lunatic I’m sure is tired of my same message as you never get to talk to them. Starting on Senator now 😁
Remember, don’t back down but keep your integrity.
"Laura Lunatic", LOL! I love it! I call her "Laura BOOBbert" because she's a boob with boobs. MTG becomes "Mad Margie". Trump is "Pumpkinhead", Musk is "Muskmelon", Vance is "Couchhumper", and Putin is "Czar Pootypants". Mike Johnson becomes "The Anti-Colbert/AntiColbert" because... look at him, he's Colbert's evil twin!
They did it mostly because they wanted to, not because they were told to. UGH
Yeah, I'm aware of what they're doing and why. Left hand is doing one thing while the right hand is doing another. It's like the Mob and there's a bunch they're doing in the background, trying to keep that stuff from being found out before they're ready to flood with those things too.
I do what I can ... all over the place. I'm rather old to be going through all this, but I'm resilient. I'm not sure everybody is focused on all of us, but the 'all' may get swept up in the majority who don't like what's going on and we all win.
Unfortunately the word hasn’t gone out yet to many young people that I spoke to about it.
You are correct what we buy we grow! We are actually corporate farmers. If we don’t buy it companies will die on the vine! That is one of our collective powers that will get their attention! Democracy is ‘We the people’ we have gapping hole in the fence of democracy that we can now see thanks to Trump! But we can change the tide!
Forget the days here and there. Stop spending your money on them now. And black them out forever. No reason to waste your money. I am also afraid people will just make up for the skip day on other days. Ultimately it will make no difference. I have been saying this every where i see this statement. Cut them all out. Always buy as local as possible. Support your neighbors and watch your community grow.
Yup. Boycott the worst offenders forever!
Great that’s awesome. It starts with a few then grow into an army😊
I'm now shopping at Food Lion. They give to the Democratic Party and they have great prices! Check out this site, I learned from, here. They have an app!... https://www.goodsuniteus.com/
Went to the site and it wouldn't let me complete it.
Good I didn’t know that
Totally agreed! We should also be sure to lay in that all of these cuts to supposedly hurt others is actually hurting US! Keep reminding them that they are the ones who are going down.
I want to know why people are not getting off of facebook , twitter, x, and amazon, since these are the tech rich man way of getting our info with out us knowing it ????
I won’t be satisfied until Musk and Trump are jailed for wrecking the country and the economy. Trump should be executed!!!!
I don't want them jailed on Earth I think a one way trip to Mars would be good
In Washington’s time, he would be executed for being a traitor.
Yep. Although, as much as I'd like to help in my state, I live in Texas. I'd need a miracle to convince Ted Bund- I mean Cruz, and Greg Abbott to actually do something useful.
Never underestimate the power of one. Rosa Parks was one, Susan B. Anthony was one, MLK was one, Greta Thunberg was one, Malaya was one .... Show up and others will follow
Never said I wasn't showing up, I'll be joining the boycott this Friday. Like I said on another comment, it's less that I won't try, more so dealing with the devil and his advocates is nigh impossible. Doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
Here's one holding your hand in this red abyss.
Now two. 💙
I also live in Texas but I still call both Cruz and Coryn about once a week more often some weeks. Coryn is up for re-election in 2026 so I tend to hit his phones harder.
Carter is my Cogress person I also call him when appropriate
When the US sided with Russia, North Korea, on the Ukraine issue I let my MAGA husband know this was his fault because he voted for this crap.
Same with increase in gas prices, and increase in food prices
Hubby has relatives who served in the military his father fought and got shot in WW2 so the Nazi salutes and siding with Putin really hit hard. Hubby is already separating himself from the MAGA movement. He is ashamed.
I tell him shame doesn't help considering to no longer vote for these MAGAs politicians will.
There is plenty we can do. We may not change the die hard stupid MAGAs but we can pick at those on the edge who like my husband really do believe in democracy.
I too live in this hell RED TEXAS! Gregg Abbotts nose is so far up Trumps ass! Nasty people Cruz, Cronyn ( go to his facebook page and he was urging all for a quick confirmation for all of Trumps choices for positions.
Cruz lives in Trump's anus but I take action for me more so than I do them
If nothing else lots of phone calls and email creates jobs
Tatiana, While I am happy to see Dejoy out of the post office, we need to make noise as to not let the post office be privatized. It is another step in voter suppression as a private firm will most likely be a knee bending oligarch who will do whatever he is told to lose mail in ballots or destroy them in some way to yet again deny one person one vote in this country. So,pressure on your representatives need to be kept up to fight back against this possibility. This administration is not for independent oversite to protect against harmful policies by corporations that affect the lives of everyday Americans.
Trump hates mail in voting. WA, Oregon have & maybe California have all mail in ballots voting. If he takes over the USPS & makes it a political government controlled office he will be able to dictate that it will no longer be legal to mail in ballots. However states can still have secure ballot drop boxes.
Yup, Texas will remain in their awful politics until you, yes you James Bryant, join the resistance and join the fight to save your democracy from trump's horror show.
Call, write, rally, join the democrats, support organizations like the ACLU who are taking trump to court, sign petitions, speak up to save our freedoms. WE MUST RISE TOGETHER to prevent the fall of democracy.
Already been signing and sending through the ACLU. I'm more commenting on the fact it's nigh impossible to convince the devil that he should be an angel. Doesn't mean I won't try!
🌝🙏🦋
French president Macron had to correct Trump’s lies on TV!!!!
Not a moment’s fucking peace for any of these traitorous bastards. Not a MOMENT.
Amen!!!
This whole episode in history is like a nightmare every night that plays during the day over and over. Is it GROUNDHOG DAY?! Will it keep playing until the cult wakes up and realizes they have had the same nightmare?!
Will their caring reach beyond their own needs and extend to the immigrants, Gazans, Ukraine, and all the people suffering due to trump, musk, putin, genocide, hate and powermongering?
Can they sustain this resistance and will more wake up? We'll see.
When services disappear & it effects them is when they will wake up. Not until then.
Recognize republicans aren’t necessarily afraid. It isn’t necessarily they’re just somehow sitting back and letting this happen. This is what the GOP has been building up to for years and Trump has built on. Don’t create a buffer for them by thinking they’re somehow innocent in all this, or that they’re somehow necessarily being cowed, or that at heart they’re really good people who are just like the rest of us really wishing they could speak out. Don’t give them that out. It’s a form of excusing them. They aren’t going to suddenly come around because of appeals to them to stand up. As members of congress and the senate and state governors and legislatures, they’re letting Musk do what they want to do without being held accountable for it. They’re letting Trump do what they want to do, without having to be held accountable for it. Unless they’re directly condemning all of this, they’re toeing the line. Indirect sidestepping gaslighting answers to direct questions, are all toeing the line. Stop letting them off the hook not wanting to believe this is actually the realization of their goal. This is their goal. Appealing to their better angels… is just buying them even more time to continue the assault they want. This is their opportunity, and they’ve taken it. Hold them accountable.
"Trump is rapidly gaining a personal monopoly on the use of force. This is his most fundamental goal. This is the essence of tyranny." (Robert Reich)
Yes, the scariest part is Trump will destroy our conscientious military personnel until he finds those who will fight the American people when we protest.
Why limit the pushback against Musk's destruction of our government to Congressional Republicans?
The Republican Party as a whole is responsible for Trump's return to power and all that stems from it, including the elevation of 'President" Musk, and EVERY Republican elected official in America is complicit.
ALL Republican elected officials at every level of government (local/country/state) must be made aware that they are also being held accountable and can either stand up for the people who voted for them or face the consequences.
Given that I have fully embraced my Wicked Witch/Petty Bitch Goddess era, I now refer to them, publicly and privately, as renaziKKKans. If they have a problem with it, they can stop acting like bigoted, racists, nazis. Then, maybe, I shall stop, but not a second before.
"What Trump is really trying to do, and what we must do." (Robert Reich)......
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-meaning-of-tyranny?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=365422&post_id=157814729&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
If I were in charge, Trump, Musk, Bannon, Miller, and Greene would be in Rykers by now. Look at all the lives they have ruined.
I want Dems into everything single possible position from County Zoning Boards to tiny town Treasurers. We all need to take up a tiny little elected position at home, so we can find all of our diamonds 💎 for the National positions!
It was heartening to see the ire of these people against what is happening. I hope they do the right thing. Not everyone has the resources to over come this.