The current hostile corporate takeover in the USA and the clear loss of political power of the common people, I started wondering what happened if people used consumption as their leverage. Since the system is designed for continuous growth, what would happen if a mass movement of people stopping buying new non-essential consumer goods?

It would send a much stronger message than angry public protests. Thoughts?

  • notsoshaihulud@lemmy.worldOP
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    22 hours ago

    I already barely buy shit. I’ve always said “if the economy hinged on my purchasing habit, the country would go bankrupt”.

    well, you’re already part of the movement:)