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Do boycotts work?

Do boycotts work? - Lemmy.World

Like do they actually, reliably effect change in the way the activists intend? Have they worked against Israel? Did they work against Apartheid South Africa? Could they work against Trump’s America? My hunch is that they don’t, really, but can be a useful promotional tool for other issues. Like don’t buy American is a simple message. If people will listen to that, they may listen to reasons why, which maybe could build a movement. But on the whole I am very sceptical, and would be interested in any reasons for or against boycotts.

artifactsofchina Sep 3, 2025

If you argue for a cause like affordable housing for everyone, is it necessarily hypocritical if you also own investment properties?

https://lemmy.world/post/35389837

If you argue for a cause like affordable housing for everyone, is it necessarily hypocritical if you also own investment properties? - Lemmy.World

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artifactsofchina Jun 2, 2025

Of course he has

https://lemmy.world/post/30626874

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artifactsofchina Apr 23, 2025

Try the lower salt variety. Spread thinly on Sao biscuits. Add thinly sliced cheddar for a bit of extra.

Also try on plain toast. Add extra butter if you want more comfort.

Try it on toasted Turkish bread. With butter. Add avocado if you want some town vege.

These suggestions could be interpreted as class brackets. The Vegemite covers them all, though.

artifactsofchina Apr 21, 2025

I always think the dull men's club Vegemite is a picture of Bert

https://lemmy.world/post/28518374

I always think the dull men's club Vegemite is a picture of Bert - Lemmy.World

From Bert and Ernie. And it still seems appropriate.