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Scrivener7

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131. But your plumber is very different from Amazon.

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 08:20 AM

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Your plumber hasn't put all the other plumbers out of business and made himself a near monopoly, then used the power of that monopoly to put the felon in office.

I, too, don't care about the affiliations of local goods and service providers. But that's because I don't think either of us has the ability to crush the other.

The oligarchs have that power, and they're beginning to use it.

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A friend of mine who says his party affiliation is Independent [View all] William769 Yesterday 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 Yesterday #1

Good point. William769 Yesterday #4

I understand Marthe48 19 hrs ago #115

Thank you for that. William769 18 hrs ago #116

I think our "friends" need to understand what we find acceptable and not acceptable... Trueblue Texan 15 hrs ago #127

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

Lee county Florida. William769 Yesterday #3

A red state I see ThePartyThatListens Yesterday #5

Blood red. William769 Yesterday #6

Why did you choose to live there? in the stacks 4 hrs ago #134

Oh this is rich William769 4 hrs ago #136

Thank you for answering my question. in the stacks 4 hrs ago #137

I hope you enjoyed the pizza you were served. William769 31 min ago #139

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

I know sometimes hindsight is better ...... Diamond_Dog Yesterday #8

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

Depends on what I'm buying. William769 Yesterday #10

Hey HH DENVERPOPS Yesterday #52

Great Advice cjoki4 Yesterday #74

I've done that and it works well...nt mitch96 7 hrs ago #129

It used to be that Amazon had better prices than the manufacturers Dark n Stormy Knight 7 hrs ago #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 17 min ago #141

I think DU people DeepWinter Yesterday #11

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

Amazon bromeando Yesterday #12

I need to buy a birthday gift... Cherrycheeks Yesterday #17

A middle aged male. 🙃 rubbersole Yesterday #31

Lol! Cherrycheeks 21 hrs ago #101

Thanks! Cherrycheeks 21 hrs ago #102

etsy hurl Yesterday #68

a couple things from bath & body works, hand cream, hand soap, body soap for the shower, orleans 21 hrs ago #99

Thanks. I will check it out Cherrycheeks 21 hrs ago #103

or... dinner and a show, a novel throw pillow, a special order from hickory farms. lol. good luck! nt orleans 20 hrs ago #106

Thanks Cherrycheeks 25 min ago #140

This company mercuryblues 3 hrs ago #138

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

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

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

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

I cannot undo what I did. William769 Yesterday #16

Yes, you can. ancianita Yesterday #48

You could--next time--come to DU and ask for suggestions what to do mnhtnbb 4 hrs ago #135

Sorry, but in today's 'Murika maxrandb Yesterday #20

Thank you for that. William769 Yesterday #23

This is ridiculous Mountainguy Yesterday #87

Tell me where Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg and Donnie Dipshit "don't" fit in the below definition? maxrandb 23 hrs ago #89

They fit none of that. Littlered 20 hrs ago #109

Equating the receipt of a gift card with the Holocaust is an interesting perspective. egduj 23 hrs ago #91

I'm not promising a "new" Holocaust maxrandb 23 hrs ago #93

I'm not saying giving back the card will NOT stop another Holocaust... egduj 23 hrs ago #94

It takes more than one card maxrandb 21 hrs ago #100

Wow AKwannabe Yesterday #38

i agree andy_smalls 22 hrs ago #97

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

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

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

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

Standing on principal matters. nt Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #36

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

Best answer in the thread. Scrivener7 23 hrs ago #90

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

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

Support Small Business RetiredRNIowa Yesterday #24

How many of those mom and pops Mountainguy Yesterday #85

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

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

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

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

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

Your thought is greatly appreciated. Thank you. William769 Yesterday #34

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

Principles count AKwannabe Yesterday #35

Thank you. William769 Yesterday #37

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

that seems like a ridiculous statement to me NoRethugFriends Yesterday #82

Division is ridiculous, imo. In the "United" States of America. ancianita 22 hrs ago #96

A person also has principles AKwannabe 21 hrs ago #98

Strongly disagree. NoRethugFriends 16 hrs ago #123

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

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

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

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

Amazon was good during Covid. Silent Type Yesterday #43

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

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

Thank you my friend. William769 Yesterday #76

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

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

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

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

I value your opinion & thank you. William769 Yesterday #55

But your plumber is very different from Amazon. Scrivener7 6 hrs ago #131

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

I understand & respect that of you. William769 Yesterday #56

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

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

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

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

I understand your stance, but... LudwigPastorius Yesterday #59

Exactly why claudette Yesterday #60

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

Isn't it exhausting? PennRalphie Yesterday #65

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

That's a different story PennRalphie Yesterday #88

Spoiler alert: They don't target gay men BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #108

... William769 18 hrs ago #118

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver 18 hrs ago #119

Not referring to Amazon William769 18 hrs ago #117

So you know the political affiliation PennRalphie 17 hrs ago #120

I'm not going to parse with you. William769 16 hrs ago #124

No ulterior motive. PennRalphie 16 hrs ago #125

Gift cards are a bad gift Envirogal Yesterday #66

A lot of people nowforever Yesterday #67

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where I work I receive many gift cards peacebuzzard Yesterday #81

Well done Nigrum Cattus Yesterday #83

Yes BannonsLiver 22 hrs ago #95

Something to Ponder RecoveringJournalist Yesterday #86

I would have... Mike Nelson 23 hrs ago #92

My feeling about receiving an amazon gift card soldierant 20 hrs ago #104

Once the card is purchased then Amazon has their money townie 20 hrs ago #105

The purchase was already made; Bezos was already paid. patphil 20 hrs ago #107

Yes, my Republican people changed to Libertarian or Independent with the stupidity of Trump LizBeth 20 hrs ago #110

The "it doesn't really matter attitude" doesn't sit right with me, either. calimary 20 hrs ago #111

Anything that pisses off a Libertarian or an "Independent" is a pure good Orrex 20 hrs ago #112

Apologies if I offend Roy Rolling 19 hrs ago #113

I think you're probably right about most "Independents" PatSeg 19 hrs ago #114

What does your friend's independent status have to do with anything here? Bristlecone 17 hrs ago #121

I thought Bezos DownriverDem 16 hrs ago #122

It's not about putting Amazon out of business . . . SarcasticSatyr 16 hrs ago #126

Not all independents are "closet Republicans" FakeNoose 15 hrs ago #128

"closeted republicans and are ashamed of their party" ... indeed. Oopsie Daisy 5 hrs ago #132

Boycotting Amazon is great if you want to, but they don't make their money from selling stuff. sir pball 4 hrs ago #133