A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money on Friday. The People’s Union USA describes it as an act of “economic resistance” to protest what the group’s founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on the

The planned blackout is scheduled to run from 12 a.m. EST through 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday. The activist group advised customers to abstain from making any purchases, whether in store or online, but particularly not from big retailers or chains. It wants participants to avoid fast food and filling their car gas tanks, and says shoppers with emergencies or in need of essentials should support a local small business and try not to use a credit or debit card.

  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    It’s a first move. It’s to show people they can act together. It’s not supposed to have a massive impact on its own. The same with protests. These are ways to build momentum for a popular resistance.

    • GoofSchmoofer@lemmy.world
      4·
      14 hours ago

      Agree that the success of the small protest is a good starting point for something bigger. My concern is that if there isn’t a charismatic leader, a modern day MLK jr. then I don’t see it going very well.