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So, I've made the announcement that I will be phasing out my Facebook and Insta accounts. It's something I've been thinking about for quite some time now; can't stomach the fact that having these accounts just helps to support a billionaire toolbag that looks like wish.com Lt Commander Data without the charm.
No, he's a big reason that TikTok is getting shut down. To be frank, if you believe that bullshit narrative that the shutdown is for " national security " then you're a moron and I would appreciate it if you didn't read further; I'm just going to hurt your feelings.
To simplify it, it's about two things: Money and Information Control. That's it. Now, I'm not going to cite my sources because frankly I could give two shits about trying to convince people of the truth when all they really need to do is give their chin a tug and pull their head out of their asses. Argueablly, more than half of this "fine" country, based on who they elected, lack the basic motor skills and common sense to do so. Yet that's neither here nor there and what's done is done. Now, it's time to respond.
Aside from the basic resolutions that most make on New Years, I'm also commiting to not giving any of these major companies who made donations to conservative causes another cent. I'm also including companies that do not respect human rights or just in general, soically irresponsible. I will say, if you're interested in doing the same the " Goods Unite Us " app is a good place to start. No, I'm not sponsored or affiliated with them.
From my own experience: I have a coffee creamer I just love. It makes shitty coffee taste bearable and good coffee better, imo. The company that makes it, however, has a CEO that thinks that water isn't a basic human right. He said so, publically. Now does that cup of coffee taste so good that I'm willing to fund a company with a leader who would charge someone for something that freely falls out of the sky? Oh I forgot about the shitty plastic bottle and pretty label! Surely that justifies the cost. Well, honestly I'd rather drink goat piss than that coffee. It isn't even a choice to me.
We gotta start hitting these bastards where it hurts; while we still have a say. We decide where our money goes, and if you're spending money with a company that supported politicians taking away a woman's right to choose, pushing to remove protections for the LGBTQ community, and who shamelessly rub elbows with racist groups, then what does say about you, hmm? Vote with your dollar going forward. That's what I believe.
Will it solve all our problems? No, and it's not going to be easy; but it's a start. I guess the question is are you all talk or are you willing to back it up?
No, he's a big reason that TikTok is getting shut down. To be frank, if you believe that bullshit narrative that the shutdown is for " national security " then you're a moron and I would appreciate it if you didn't read further; I'm just going to hurt your feelings.
To simplify it, it's about two things: Money and Information Control. That's it. Now, I'm not going to cite my sources because frankly I could give two shits about trying to convince people of the truth when all they really need to do is give their chin a tug and pull their head out of their asses. Argueablly, more than half of this "fine" country, based on who they elected, lack the basic motor skills and common sense to do so. Yet that's neither here nor there and what's done is done. Now, it's time to respond.
Aside from the basic resolutions that most make on New Years, I'm also commiting to not giving any of these major companies who made donations to conservative causes another cent. I'm also including companies that do not respect human rights or just in general, soically irresponsible. I will say, if you're interested in doing the same the " Goods Unite Us " app is a good place to start. No, I'm not sponsored or affiliated with them.
From my own experience: I have a coffee creamer I just love. It makes shitty coffee taste bearable and good coffee better, imo. The company that makes it, however, has a CEO that thinks that water isn't a basic human right. He said so, publically. Now does that cup of coffee taste so good that I'm willing to fund a company with a leader who would charge someone for something that freely falls out of the sky? Oh I forgot about the shitty plastic bottle and pretty label! Surely that justifies the cost. Well, honestly I'd rather drink goat piss than that coffee. It isn't even a choice to me.
We gotta start hitting these bastards where it hurts; while we still have a say. We decide where our money goes, and if you're spending money with a company that supported politicians taking away a woman's right to choose, pushing to remove protections for the LGBTQ community, and who shamelessly rub elbows with racist groups, then what does say about you, hmm? Vote with your dollar going forward. That's what I believe.
Will it solve all our problems? No, and it's not going to be easy; but it's a start. I guess the question is are you all talk or are you willing to back it up?
