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13. I didn't know that there was an Independent Party.

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 12:10 PM

Jan 2025

I’m aware of the Democratic, Republican Libertarian, Conservative, Green, Tea, Socialist and Communist Parties running candidates in past elections and what they profess but never the “Independent Party”. Perhaps he meant that he’s unaffiliated with any party, which to me shows that he either has no core political values or is too afraid to express them in public.

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A friend of mine who says his party affiliation is Independent [View all] William769 Jan 2025 OP

I would have just donated the card to a local charity.There are better ways to make politcal points to friends. n/t FSogol Jan 2025 #1

Good point. William769 Jan 2025 #4

I understand Marthe48 Jan 2025 #115

Thank you for that. William769 Jan 2025 #116

I think our "friends" need to understand what we find acceptable and not acceptable... Trueblue Texan Jan 2025 #127

What part of the county is this OP? ThePartyThatListens Jan 2025 #2

Lee county Florida. William769 Jan 2025 #3

A red state I see ThePartyThatListens Jan 2025 #5

Blood red. William769 Jan 2025 #6

Why did you choose to live there? in the stacks Jan 2025 #134

Oh this is rich William769 Jan 2025 #136

Thank you for answering my question. in the stacks Jan 2025 #137

I hope you enjoyed the pizza you were served. William769 Jan 2025 #139

What you did will certainly give your friend,... magicarpet Jan 2025 #7

I know sometimes hindsight is better ...... Diamond_Dog Jan 2025 #8

I'm curious what you do for shopping. Happy Hoosier Jan 2025 #9

Depends on what I'm buying. William769 Jan 2025 #10

Hey HH DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #52

Great Advice cjoki4 Jan 2025 #74

I've done that and it works well...nt mitch96 Jan 2025 #129

It used to be that Amazon had better prices than the manufacturers Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2025 #130

I buy local, when I can. We have a hardware store, so I try there first. But I sometimes just cannot find what I need In CTyankee Jan 2025 #141

Sadly DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #142

we are also old and don't drive very far (I don't even drive at night). CTyankee Jan 2025 #143

I hear you !!!!!!!!!!! DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #144

SMH CTyankee Jan 2025 #145

I distract myself DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #146

I think DU people DeepWinter Jan 2025 #11

I'd guess that most of the people I've worked with over the years are like that. Xavier Breath Jan 2025 #63

Amazon bromeando Jan 2025 #12

I need to buy a birthday gift... Cherrycheeks Jan 2025 #17

A middle aged male. 🙃 rubbersole Jan 2025 #31

Lol! Cherrycheeks Jan 2025 #101

Thanks! Cherrycheeks Jan 2025 #102

etsy hurl Jan 2025 #68

a couple things from bath & body works, hand cream, hand soap, body soap for the shower, orleans Jan 2025 #99

Thanks. I will check it out Cherrycheeks Jan 2025 #103

or... dinner and a show, a novel throw pillow, a special order from hickory farms. lol. good luck! nt orleans Jan 2025 #106

Thanks Cherrycheeks Jan 2025 #140

This company mercuryblues Jan 2025 #138

I didn't know that there was an Independent Party. Squaredeal Jan 2025 #13

There's an Independent Party in Florida, where this took place. CaptainTruth Jan 2025 #18

Maybe you have heard of Senator Bernie Sanders who is independent and caucuses with Democrats. Maggiemayhem Jan 2025 #75

William.........the person gave you $100.00 for Christmas and instead of saying thank you and disposing of it in a Srkdqltr Jan 2025 #14

I cannot undo what I did. William769 Jan 2025 #16

Yes, you can. ancianita Jan 2025 #48

You could--next time--come to DU and ask for suggestions what to do mnhtnbb Jan 2025 #135

Sorry, but in today's 'Murika maxrandb Jan 2025 #20

Thank you for that. William769 Jan 2025 #23

This is ridiculous Mountainguy Jan 2025 #87

Tell me where Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg and Donnie Dipshit "don't" fit in the below definition? maxrandb Jan 2025 #89

They fit none of that. Littlered Jan 2025 #109

Equating the receipt of a gift card with the Holocaust is an interesting perspective. egduj Jan 2025 #91

I'm not promising a "new" Holocaust maxrandb Jan 2025 #93

I'm not saying giving back the card will NOT stop another Holocaust... egduj Jan 2025 #94

It takes more than one card maxrandb Jan 2025 #100

Wow AKwannabe Jan 2025 #38

i agree andy_smalls Jan 2025 #97

What's "stupid" is using political afiliation to hurt innocent people maxrandb Jan 2025 #15

Don't know who he voted for. William769 Jan 2025 #19

Many people will do that and it's probably not a bad idea. BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #25

I just figured out I'm on your naughty list. William769 Jan 2025 #28

Standing on principal matters. nt Prairie_Seagull Jan 2025 #36

You're just as moldy as the rest of us/humanity. rubbersole Jan 2025 #40

Best answer in the thread. Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #90

I have not ordered anything from Amazon since the election kimbutgar Jan 2025 #21

Amazon has created a real problem for all of us. They've managed to run small, local stores out of Vinca Jan 2025 #22

Support Small Business RetiredRNIowa Jan 2025 #24

How many of those mom and pops Mountainguy Jan 2025 #85

Good for you Bill, we need to educate stupid voters KS Toronado Jan 2025 #26

Thank you, I needed that just about now William769 Jan 2025 #29

It's already paid for so you should either use it JI7 Jan 2025 #27

I was given an Amazon gift card too. LisaM Jan 2025 #30

The money had already been spent, not by you, and Amazon will most probably not return the money. Escurumbele Jan 2025 #32

Your thought is greatly appreciated. Thank you. William769 Jan 2025 #34

And people wonder why I just ask for plain money for my birthday or holidays sakabatou Jan 2025 #33

Principles count AKwannabe Jan 2025 #35

Thank you. William769 Jan 2025 #37

Principles that divide friendships or parties or countries or other humans are not principles. ancianita Jan 2025 #61

that seems like a ridiculous statement to me NoRethugFriends Jan 2025 #82

Division is ridiculous, imo. In the "United" States of America. ancianita Jan 2025 #96

A person also has principles AKwannabe Jan 2025 #98

Strongly disagree. NoRethugFriends Jan 2025 #123

What is your beef with Andy Jazzy? Jazzy is the CEO of Amazon and has been for years. nt kelly1mm Jan 2025 #39

Truth be known, it's Alex Dunlap now. Emile Jan 2025 #42

Certainly seem like he is being groomed for the position but it is as of yet, not official. Still Jazzy for now. kelly1mm Jan 2025 #47

99% of independent callers to CSpan are Republicans. Emile Jan 2025 #41

Amazon was good during Covid. Silent Type Jan 2025 #43

You could give it to a left-leaning charity. louis-t Jan 2025 #44

I respect you for that, Bill. brer cat Jan 2025 #45

Thank you my friend. William769 Jan 2025 #76

You do know lots of small companies use Amazon Historic NY Jan 2025 #46

Which makes them part of "the industrial complex". William769 Jan 2025 #53

Yeah, Ive yet to meet an "independent" Cosmocat Jan 2025 #49

I've often wondered over the years if it's effective TBF Jan 2025 #50

I value your opinion & thank you. William769 Jan 2025 #55

But your plumber is very different from Amazon. Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #131

I admire and appreciate your discipline. Unfortunately, Ilsa Jan 2025 #51

I understand & respect that of you. William769 Jan 2025 #56

Pretty much anyone who has a mutual fund in their IRA has AMZN. Gore1FL Jan 2025 #54

Seems like needless drama and a shitty thing to do to a supposed friend. thebigidea Jan 2025 #57

Yet I did it and after reading many post here including yours William769 Jan 2025 #62

For the past 4 years Republicans have run campaigns on banning companies Owens Jan 2025 #58

I understand your stance, but... LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #59

Exactly why claudette Jan 2025 #60

I just hope those of you who won't shop Amazon PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2025 #64

Isn't it exhausting? PennRalphie Jan 2025 #65

After the past several years with companies targeting me just because I'm a Gay man William769 Jan 2025 #71

That's a different story PennRalphie Jan 2025 #88

Spoiler alert: They don't target gay men BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #108

... William769 Jan 2025 #118

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #119

Not referring to Amazon William769 Jan 2025 #117

So you know the political affiliation PennRalphie Jan 2025 #120

I'm not going to parse with you. William769 Jan 2025 #124

No ulterior motive. PennRalphie Jan 2025 #125

Gift cards are a bad gift Envirogal Jan 2025 #66

A lot of people nowforever Jan 2025 #67

If this ever happens again, donate to a local DV shelter or pet rescue obamanut2012 Jan 2025 #69

I agree with your assessment of "independents"... Wounded Bear Jan 2025 #70

Honestly I would have given the gift certificate to a needy person dsc Jan 2025 #72

being a member of Florida's Independent Party is completely different from being an independent Native Jan 2025 #73

I may have worded it better. He says he's an Independent. William769 Jan 2025 #77

In that case, he's likely not affiliated with our Independent Party here in Florida. Native Jan 2025 #84

I've done the same for walmart cards... Bluethroughu Jan 2025 #78

Unfortunately we no longer have the luxury... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #79

Yea. I disagree with Andy Jassy as well. (CEO of amazon) fescuerescue Jan 2025 #80

Where I work I receive many gift cards peacebuzzard Jan 2025 #81

Well done Nigrum Cattus Jan 2025 #83

Yes BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #95

Something to Ponder RecoveringJournalist Jan 2025 #86

I would have... Mike Nelson Jan 2025 #92

My feeling about receiving an amazon gift card soldierant Jan 2025 #104

Once the card is purchased then Amazon has their money townie Jan 2025 #105

The purchase was already made; Bezos was already paid. patphil Jan 2025 #107

Yes, my Republican people changed to Libertarian or Independent with the stupidity of Trump LizBeth Jan 2025 #110

The "it doesn't really matter attitude" doesn't sit right with me, either. calimary Jan 2025 #111

Anything that pisses off a Libertarian or an "Independent" is a pure good Orrex Jan 2025 #112

Apologies if I offend Roy Rolling Jan 2025 #113

I think you're probably right about most "Independents" PatSeg Jan 2025 #114

What does your friend's independent status have to do with anything here? Bristlecone Jan 2025 #121

I thought Bezos DownriverDem Jan 2025 #122

It's not about putting Amazon out of business . . . SarcasticSatyr Jan 2025 #126

Not all independents are "closet Republicans" FakeNoose Jan 2025 #128

"closeted republicans and are ashamed of their party" ... indeed. Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #132

Boycotting Amazon is great if you want to, but they don't make their money from selling stuff. sir pball Jan 2025 #133