What’s the point in Boycotting?

[u/cacxte]

It seems like everyone forgot about standing against major corporations that eliminate DEl and supporting small businesses-only to turn around and go back a few days later for something like cheaper cake. What's the point of starting a movement if everyone abandons it so quickly?

[u/ChoiceReflection965]

I think a lot of people really WANT to boycott big corporations and try their best to support the movement, but ultimately, the average American simply cannot afford to do all their shopping at small businesses. Target and Walmart and the like offer low prices and are the only accessible options for many people. Folks are just doing their best to get by and have to shop where they can buy their groceries within their budgets. I think something good we can do for one another is share tips and tricks for minimizing waste and consumption even if you do have to utilize big-box stores.

One recipe I love to share is, if you want a cake but don’t have a lot of money to spend, or want to minimize your purchases, here’s an option to try! Cherry coke cake. Mix together one box of chocolate cake mix and 1 1/2 cups of cherry coke, bake at 350 F for 30 mins, top with your favorite vanilla icing.

[u/jimmib234 → u/ChoiceReflection965]

That's my deal. Where I live, the only grocers are Walmart at 45 minutes away, Kroger at 45 minutes, or an IGA 15 minutes, but the IGA will triple the cost of my groceries and I can't afford to feed my family if we go that route.

I buy things off of manufacturers websites that I find on Amazon instead of through Amazon, keep my ancient cars running instead of buying a new one, plant my own garden(when it's warmer) and harvest duck eggs, hell I haven't bought any clothes besides a pair of boots in 3 years except for my young children. But I unfortunately can't afford to boycott the big stores on groceries.

[u/RudyJuliani → u/jimmib234]

I’d say if all you’re buying from big stores is groceries, you’re doing just fine friend, please don’t be guilted into thinking otherwise. The oligarchy is not winning because of your grocery purchases. Make a conscious effort to do what you can within reason.

[u/Ok-Geologist8296 → u/RudyJuliani]

I always remind folks of this. Do what you can, but if it's needed, just get it. I'm not going to fault someone who "survives" on minimum wage for shopping where they do. I know the struggle too well to belittle them for trying to make something out of nothing.