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141. 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

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Fri Jan 17, 2025, 02:07 PM

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despair I have turned to Amazon. I will now google first and see what I can find...

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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 23 hrs ago #115

Thank you for that. William769 22 hrs ago #116

I think our "friends" need to understand what we find acceptable and not acceptable... Trueblue Texan 19 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 7 hrs ago #134

Oh this is rich William769 7 hrs ago #136

Thank you for answering my question. in the stacks 7 hrs ago #137

I hope you enjoyed the pizza you were served. William769 3 hrs 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 10 hrs ago #129

It used to be that Amazon had better prices than the manufacturers Dark n Stormy Knight 10 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 3 hrs ago #141

Sadly DENVERPOPS 50 min ago #142

we are also old and don't drive very far (I don't even drive at night). CTyankee 44 min ago #143

I hear you !!!!!!!!!!! DENVERPOPS 37 min ago #144

SMH CTyankee 28 min ago #145

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 Yesterday #101

Thanks! Cherrycheeks Yesterday #102

etsy hurl Yesterday #68

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

Thanks. I will check it out Cherrycheeks Yesterday #103

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

Thanks Cherrycheeks 3 hrs ago #140

This company mercuryblues 7 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 7 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 Yesterday #89

They fit none of that. Littlered 23 hrs ago #109

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

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

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

It takes more than one card maxrandb Yesterday #100

Wow AKwannabe Yesterday #38

i agree andy_smalls Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #96

A person also has principles AKwannabe Yesterday #98

Strongly disagree. NoRethugFriends 19 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 9 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 23 hrs ago #108

... William769 22 hrs ago #118

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver 22 hrs ago #119

Not referring to Amazon William769 22 hrs ago #117

So you know the political affiliation PennRalphie 21 hrs ago #120

I'm not going to parse with you. William769 19 hrs ago #124

No ulterior motive. PennRalphie 19 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 Yesterday #95

Something to Ponder RecoveringJournalist Yesterday #86

I would have... Mike Nelson Yesterday #92

My feeling about receiving an amazon gift card soldierant Yesterday #104

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

The purchase was already made; Bezos was already paid. patphil 23 hrs ago #107

Yes, my Republican people changed to Libertarian or Independent with the stupidity of Trump LizBeth 23 hrs ago #110

The "it doesn't really matter attitude" doesn't sit right with me, either. calimary 23 hrs ago #111

Anything that pisses off a Libertarian or an "Independent" is a pure good Orrex 23 hrs ago #112

Apologies if I offend Roy Rolling 23 hrs ago #113

I think you're probably right about most "Independents" PatSeg 23 hrs ago #114

What does your friend's independent status have to do with anything here? Bristlecone 21 hrs ago #121

I thought Bezos DownriverDem 20 hrs ago #122

It's not about putting Amazon out of business . . . SarcasticSatyr 19 hrs ago #126

Not all independents are "closet Republicans" FakeNoose 18 hrs ago #128

"closeted republicans and are ashamed of their party" ... indeed. Oopsie Daisy 9 hrs ago #132

Boycotting Amazon is great if you want to, but they don't make their money from selling stuff. sir pball 8 hrs ago #133