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/kkoromon → u/ChoiceReflection965]

Why are american small companies so expensive in the first place? I live abroad and the locally sourced veg stalls, or local non chain restaurants are often well priced

[u/garaile64 → u/kkoromon]

Probably because megacorps are wealthy enough to underprice their products without going bankrupt.

[u/Consistent_Frame2492 → u/garaile64]

Also, fruit/veg stalls aren't a thing in the US. Pretty sure it has to do with health codes.

[u/Old_Collection1475 → u/Consistent_Frame2492]

Depends where you are, there are lots of fruit and vegetable stalls where I am.

[u/garaile64 → u/Consistent_Frame2492]

Brazil (if you meant fruit/veg stalls on the streets): "Skill issue!"

[u/6FeetBeneathTheMoon → u/Consistent_Frame2492]

There are fruit/veg stalls all over the place where I live in upstate NY. Extremely common here.