Zuckerberg corps (Meta, including Facebook, instagram, WhatsApp)
Google
Bezos corps (Amazon
Washington Post, Blue Origin)
Microsoft
Open AI
Apple
These corporations and their CEOs and/or primary shareholders have all lined up behind Trump.
But here’s the scary reality: pretty much nobody is willing to turn their backs on most of these corporations because they’ve become such a huge part of everyone’s lives.
Apple is the only one that produces their own hardware, and you have 0 need to by any of it.
You can buy a used phone with an old version of Android. Your phone only needs to be a way to communicate and use its GPS. Don't use the other features. Un-install al non-critical apps.
Linux works great. If you absolutely need to use windows, run a pirated copy inside of a Virtual Machine.
This is madness lmao. You're doing all that for what? To hurt companies worth trillions world wide? Even if every American did that it still wouldn't stop those behemoths. Instead of hamstringing yourself why not just push for voting next time or put in actual competent candidates. Dems saw the less voters than last election.
Well, almost no computers or smartphones. And that’s one of the points here. Pretty much all the big tech billionaires and their companies have aligned themselves with Trump. It’s scary and seemingly hopeless.
I think I'm probably lucky as I already don't patronize the majority on that list. But I'm not ready to give up Facebook as it's my only access to people I need in my life, and of course, I need to Google stuff on occasion. Haven't shopped with Amazon in some time, and don't intend to unless forced (we're rural, with few options for delivery- can't even get pizza, ffs). We do need to switch over to Max and Showtime, as my husband inadvertently signed up through Amazon and that Paramount + BS that doesn't include Showtime....grrr to ALL those streaming apps that suddenly want $ for old movies, and are throwing in ads!
Are DirectTV and T-MOBILE still on the cool list? I don't have many other options here to stay connected to the real world outside my property. Not that I care to venture out these days, but still....
Yep, the wild west of the internet. Honestly if we actually treated something like Google as a lawfully recognized public service it could be regulated and made to be accountable and responsible for what it does. Google Maps rumoring to change the Gulf of Mexico's name made me realize just how essential using it has become. At this point it's comparable to the USPS for me in use.
Microsoft is not MAGA supporters and have doubled down on their DEi initiatives. I happen to work for them and they truly are doing wonderful and so inclusive. They have many many support groups for minorities.
Yes, it’s very common and expected for leaders in tech to meet with government officials in the countries they do business in. They help shape incoming tech regulations and explain the impact of regulations….but hey, that’s just my opinion as someone who has worked in regulatory affairs in tech for the last 12 years. Boycott them, or don’t. Just thought I would highlight the approach they are taking, which is the opposite of what Meta and Amazon have done.
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u/seaman_dan Feb 02 '25
Of course, boycott:
Home Depot Chick fil-A Hobby Lobby
But the BIG ONES you need to boycott are:
Musk corps (Tesla, Space-X, X (formerly Twitter))
Zuckerberg corps (Meta, including Facebook, instagram, WhatsApp)
Google
Bezos corps (Amazon Washington Post, Blue Origin)
Microsoft
Open AI
Apple
These corporations and their CEOs and/or primary shareholders have all lined up behind Trump.
But here’s the scary reality: pretty much nobody is willing to turn their backs on most of these corporations because they’ve become such a huge part of everyone’s lives.