Forum Post: We Are More Than the Sum of Our Wallets: #OCCUPYBlackFriday, #BuyNOTHINGDay
Posted 12 years ago on Nov. 25, 2011, 1:24 a.m. EST by occupyacrossamerica
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Today, I won’t spend a penny.
For me, this goes beyond simply sticking it to the 1%. I refuse to open my wallet for one principal reason: I am more than a consumer. When you spend money, even at a small business, you continue to maintain the status quo of a population that has a singular use–consumption.
Read the rest at:
http://occupyacrossamerica.com/2011/11/25/occupyblackfriday-buynothingday-occupyconsumerism/
Yeah, it's gotten ridiculous. In the past week I've seen dozens of TV commercials about getting a great deal at whatever store, but not one commercial about the true spirit of the day, spending time with family and friends.
I wont be shopping today either. Hurt Wall St where they can feel it...thier bottom line.
Sorry. I'm too busy shopping to read your link.
what he's saying is he spent his thanksgiving waiting in a line(hopefully in the rain) instead of enjoying a thanksgiving dinner with his family kickin it...so please forgive him if he cant look at the link right now and please dont judge his boring life
No, actually I cooked dinner with friends and family and spent Turkey day in wonderful company. Cooked an entirely new meal for Friday nite and had folks over. Didn't stand in any lines in the rain, just walked into some stores, got some bargains, went to the movie and had a very pleasant Black Friday.