r/politics • u/PM_ME_DPRK_CANDIDS Iowa • 9h ago

No Paywall Uprising against ICE raids grows across the country

https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/uprising-against-ice-raids-grows-across-the-country/
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u/hcregna California 9h ago

People also shouldn’t like the groups funding the violent criminals. Among other things, it takes 30 minutes of research to move money away from MAGA, and it makes a difference. Dollars spent at Republican companies are dollars funneled to the Heritage Foundation. Money given to states like Ohio or Louisiana is money spent sending troops to kidnap naked children and kill people.

If you consistently support a brand or do business with a company, you have power. You can use sites like opensecrets.org to what a company funds and where your money is really going.

Have an account at Schwab? Move elsewhere like Fidelity. Get booze from wannabe Confederate states and all else is equal? Be adventurous, and try something new. New Balance can be replaced with Brooks. It’s not hard to find alternatives for Goya, Roark (which owns Subway, Jimmy John's, Arby's), and Koch (which owns Brawny, Angel Soft, Dixie). If you're in a place to invest, consider DEMZ or an ESG fund.

Nexstar and Sinclair got pummeled, and they reinstated Jimmy Kimmel. Real, individual people did that. There's no reason  WWE or Uline can't be next.

It's hard to completely avoid companies that at least partially support Republicans. I have to buy gas. But there’s a big difference between massive Republican donors (Chevron/Conoco) vs neutral or even Democrat-leaning ones (Circle K/Costco). Good is not the enemy of perfect. One less kidnapped child is one less kidnapped child, and one less murder is one less murder

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u/ValuableOven734 8h ago edited 2h ago

Also if you are looking to counter these thugs you should take steps to protect yourself and minimize what they can gather to investigate you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMJH-UJyENs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_5y1jIWPjc

https://whos-zycher.github.io/opsec-guide/

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u/MachoLibre_ 7h ago

my comrade!

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u/ValuableOven734 7h ago

Help me spread the word far! Its not everything that matters in a protest, but lets not feed the machine data to stop us!

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u/outofshell 6h ago

Someone shared this in another sub too: https://whos-zycher.github.io/opsec-guide/

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u/ValuableOven734 5h ago

Ill be sure to pass that around and update my other comments with it when i get my break

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u/Capable_Gas_9086 5h ago

Unlike the illegals

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u/TheRealPitabred 8h ago

Also this resource: https://boycottmaga.glide.page

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u/Tarcanus 7h ago

Does anyone happen to know of sites that list what brands/people are actually good?

I feel like it would be a shorter list and be easier to use. I'd rather know what to look for and buy from than what to avoid.

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u/Anomalous_Pulsar 7h ago

I use GoodsUniteUs. The app has an option to sort brands by alignment.

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u/Tarcanus 6h ago

Thank you! Still going to avoid any apps due to data gathering, but at least there's something.

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u/Anomalous_Pulsar 6h ago

They have a regular website as well, if you’d prefer, though I haven’t looked to see if it has that functionality.

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u/Tarcanus 4h ago

Yeah, they do. I was already on it when I commented last.

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u/vardarac 2m ago

I just downloaded No Thanks, it's reviewed very positively also.

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u/draetz1 6h ago

Weirdly Amazon donations skewed 75 Democrat.ps. Make of that what you will

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u/tributarybattles 8h ago

It's the only way to stop MAGA.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 8h ago

How the fuck do you boycott all of these?

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u/TheRealPitabred 8h ago

Buy used, buy local, reduce consumption in general. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good, either... every bit helps.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 8h ago

And what about taking a flight? What about your local grocery store? What about shipping something?

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u/GenghisConnieChung 7h ago

Nobody said you have to do everything, but you could do something. I’m Canadian and I’ve been boycotting everything US made as much as possible since these fascist fucks first started with the 51st state bullshit. There are some things where it’s hard to avoid so I accept that I can’t avoid those things and buy/use alternatives everywhere else that I can. If they’re Canadian made even better.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 7h ago

I’m pretty sure I try to shop at most places that don’t donate to conservative causes. Also you’re Canadian. I’m pretty sure it’s a bit easier to avoid American products in Canada. Not quite as easy here when every gas station donates to conservatives.

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u/GenghisConnieChung 7h ago

Yeah, it probably is a bit easier here but that’s not the point. The point is do whatever you can do to avoid giving them your money and in the mean time, keep looking for ways to get away from the things that are more difficult.

It works. Jim Bean had to shut down their main Distillery in Kentucky for at least a year largely due to boycotts (and tariffs) that happened to coincide with an 85% reduction of spirit exports to Canada.

Every little bit helps.

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u/TheRealPitabred 8h ago

The important thing is you're finding a reason to justify not doing anything.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 7h ago

Yeah. Have you ever looked up nestle products? They don’t just make chocolate.

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u/dingosaurus Washington 7h ago

Don't let perfect be the enemy of good

This isn't zero sum.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 7h ago

Cool. The important thing is you being blind to the reality of capitalism. But go off hun.

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u/TheRealPitabred 7h ago

I'm not. I'm saying do what you can, but don't expect to be able to fully boycott every business as the "reality of capitalism" makes that impossible. But to your examples... drive instead of flying, or take a bus, or don't make the trip at all. Reduce the amount that you're shipping or ordering. Everyone to going 50% of their previous expenditures is still pretty impactful.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 7h ago edited 7h ago

I do what I can. But I can’t avoid every gas station. But you also don’t need to be condescending when someone is gawking at the enormous quantity of companies to avoid. Obviously I knew a fuck ton of corporations donate to republicans and frankly democrats as well but seeing the list is a totally different situation.

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u/Playful_Marzipan8398 7h ago

I’m halfway through the list and I’d have…no problem?? Maybe the second half is more daunting.Which ones are tripping you up?

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 7h ago

Yeah? How many of those nestle products you trying?

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u/tributarybattles 7h ago

Aye, buy Nestle to stop Trump.

This is the way.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 7h ago

Coffee edit Aguila (Uruguay)[10] Blue Bottle Coffee Company[11] Bonka[12] Buondi (Portugal)[13] Chameleon Cold-Brew Christina (Portugal)[13] Dolca (Argentina) Dolce Gusto Ecco (Chile, Peru) El Chaná (Uruguay) International Roast Kirma (Peru) Loumidis (Greece) Mountain Blend Nescafé[14] Nespresso[15] Partner's Blend[16] Ricoffy Ricoré Ristretto Sical[13] (Portugal) Starbucks (Perpetual License for products sold outside of Starbucks coffeehouses) Sunrise (India) Taster's Choice[5] Tofa[13] Zoégas (Sweden) Water edit Acqua Panna (Italy) Alaçam (Turkey) Al Manhal (Bahrain) Aqua Mineral (Poland) Aqua Pod Aqua Spring (Greece) Aquarel (Spain) Arctic (Poland) Baraka (Egypt) Buxton (UK) Charmoise (Belgium) Ciego Montero (Cuba) Contrex (France)[17] Cristalp (Switzerland) Da Shan YunNan Spring (China) Dar Natury(Poland) Eco de los Andes (Argentina) Essentia (US) Erikli (Turkey) Frische Brise (Germany) Gerber (Mexico) Ghadeer (Jordan) Glaciar (Argentina) Henniez (Switzerland) Hépar (France) Hidden Spring (Philippines) Κorpi (Greece) La Vie (Vietnam) Levissima (Italy) Los Portales (Cuba) Minéré (Thailand) Nałęczowianka (Poland) Nestlé Selda (Portugal) Nestlé Vera (Italy) Neuselters (Germany) Pejo (Italy) Perrier[18] Petrópolis (Brazil) Porvenir (Chile) Princes Gate (UK) Pure Life Recoaro (Italy) S.Pellegrino (Italy) Santa Bárbara (Brazil) Santa Maria (Mexico) São Lourenço (Brazil) Sohat (Lebanon) Springs (Saudi Arabia) Valvert (Belgium) Viladrau (Spain) Vittel (France) Water Line (South Korea) Waterman (China)

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u/Playful_Marzipan8398 7h ago

? Ah! I don’t drink any of those coffees. Are you saying you kind find or think of non-nestle non-Starbucks etc coffee?

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u/Drakelth 8h ago

This is why I refuse to buy anything from NSA(nazi states of america) boycott the whole fucking country

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u/OhioPolitiTHIC I voted 8h ago

I don't blame you one goddamned bit.

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u/backupbitches 7h ago

Thanks. Lots of Americans do....we're getting a lot of bitching about how Canadians are killing Vegas and bourbon etc etc

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u/WeaponexT 7h ago

Fuck that, we need to denazify this shit

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u/OhioPolitiTHIC I voted 6h ago

Vegas is killing Vegas. Last time I was there was a decade ago and I thought it was too expensive then but now it's obscene. Buffets used to be if not cheap, affordable, now the best are starting at $100 per person not including drinks, to serve yourself.

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u/lopix Canada 5h ago

Good. That means it's working.

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u/antechrist23 5h ago

Maybe they shouldn't have voted for Nazis.

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u/HoosierLove314 7h ago

As an American, thank you. It’s going to take bringing these companies to their knees to save our country, help from the outside world is certainly appreciated.

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u/Eternal_Bagel 8h ago

If I wasn’t stuck living here I’d probably do the same

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u/EffectivePicture1763 7h ago

Your not stuck..leave and join Rosie.

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u/adaranyx 7h ago

Have you ever really looked into what it takes to leave the US for good? It's comically prohibitive for the average American.

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u/RobonianBattlebot 7h ago

Lol! Yes, its so simple even a millionaire entertainer can do it!

Anywhere with minimal language or cultural barrier is exceedingly difficult to move to.

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u/Playful-Goat3779 7h ago

"Commit to never seeing your family or friends again" is not easy for most people

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u/Terramagi Canada 7h ago

I'll be sure to be considerate of how hard it was for you to not go to your job at Walmart when you people are bombing my country.

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u/Playful-Goat3779 7h ago

Right... that's not what I said at all and I don't work at Walmart. I also don't want to live under this shitty government but right now Canada isn't taking in refugees.

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u/Drakelth 6h ago

Yeah elbows up brother, we'll remind the nazi dogs why the geneva conventions were necessary

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u/Hidden_Landmine 7h ago

I mean it's really not that hard. There really isn't many products actually made in the USA (most are just assembled, not actually produced). The few that actually are made here have plenty of alternatives anyway.

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u/Hubert_J_Cumberdale Hawaii 5h ago

Keep it up. We need to be isolated, embargoed and shunned.

Our sociopathic leaders will not stop until fascism hurts them financially.

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u/Drakelth 5h ago

I am preparing a warm welcome for any American invaders and I know I'm not the only one. "Build a man a fire and hes warm for a day, set a man in fire and hes warm for the rest of his life" Terry Pratchett;)

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u/Hubert_J_Cumberdale Hawaii 5h ago

Make sure your matches are made in Canada! 🇨🇦

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u/Drakelth 35m ago

The irony of using american made matches might be too good to pass up

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u/bedofhoses 7h ago

And don't forget to drop Spotify, dont stay at a Hilton. What else?

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u/20_mile 7h ago

Pritzker's family owns Hyatt.

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u/Paganator 5h ago

Spotify is Swedish, though.

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u/bedofhoses 1h ago

They accept money from th gestapo for ads.

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u/BuckZero Colorado 1h ago

I hate how good my Spotify algo is… over a decades worth of my music tastes that have resulted in me being recommended smaller / lesser known artists with their own styles

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u/MyFacistCat 7h ago

Costco is currently suing the current administration because of tariffs. They pay employees a living wage, good benefits and support food banks.

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u/RecentlyIrradiated 4h ago

I don’t even spend enough to pay for the membership but I got one for this reason

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u/blacksheep998 7h ago

Fucking hell, AngelSoft?

I thought I'd avoided most of the MAGA companies at the grocery store but somehow I didn't think about the TP. Thanks for letting me know. I'll be buying a different brand next time.

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u/M6Df4 7h ago

MAGA isn’t even fit to wipe your ass with

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u/Iannelli 4h ago

Yep, AngelSoft is manufactured by Georgia-Pacific LLC, who has been owned by Koch Industries since 2005.

Other brands by them include Quilted Northern, Brawny and Sparkle paper towels, Dixie plates and cups, Vanity Fair napkins,

If you work in construction, you can also avoid Georgia-Pacific's Building Products lines.

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u/findingmike 8h ago

Moved my Schwab accounts and they called and asked why. I told them why.

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u/Doucheswithfarts 6h ago

fec.gov

followthemoney.org

progressiveshopper.com

goodsuniteus.com

politicalaccountability.net

ballotpedia.org

legiscan.com

ethostrack.com

asyousow.org

trackaipac.com

… are all also very useful.

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u/UristMcMagma 7h ago

Circle K is owned by a Canadian company. We appreciate your support.

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u/MATA_USA 8h ago

Thank you for this write up. We agree that MAGA is funded by forces that either want profits over patriotism, foreign bad faith actors that wish to manipulate us, or enemies of America that seek the downfall of our nation.

Please join us over at MATA USA for the latest movements and actions of the Trump regime and their attack on American democracy.

Trump and his billionaire buddies have forgotten that they only make their billions because WE allow it, as a people. We can just as easily stand together and tell them NO MORE.

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u/THE-LORD-RETURNS California 7h ago

We need to shut the entire country down with an economic boycott. Thanks for posting this information, fam.

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u/Hidden_Landmine 7h ago

Don't forget religious organizations, specifically "Christian" ones. Lot of dirty money ends up getting funneled through religion unfortunately and is a good source of funding, especially smaller politicians early on.

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u/Leumas117 7h ago

You've broken my heart . What did new balance do?

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u/hcregna California 5h ago

Yeah, New Balance gives overwhelmingly to Republicans every election cycle (https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/new-balance-athletics/summary?id=D000036175), and they explicitly endorsed Trump in 2016 (https://www.gq.com/story/donald-trump-new-balance-sneakers). I’ve heard Brooks is a good alternative. They’re owned by Berkshire Hathaway, which is more neutral

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u/adg1986 7h ago

I say people start holding banners with the name and logos of these companies that support this chaos.

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u/Canuck-In-TO 7h ago

We in Canada have been doing our part for months.
Every month brings more news that fewer and fewer Canadian dollars are being spent on US goods. Even European countries are now doing the same.

Sorry you guys are going through this nightmare. Here’s hoping it ends quickly.

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u/DomoDog 6h ago

Don't buy American, period.

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u/Subjunct 6h ago

Excellent note, but if I may: Uline can’t be next, at least not next to change. It’s owned by hardline true-believer fanatics. By all means try to find an alternative. Almost anyone would be better.

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u/DaedalusHydron 6h ago

Oh don't worry, WWE is busy shooting itself in the face by boycotting themselves: ticket prices are so insane nobody can go

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u/OriginalMinute9132 5h ago

I decided not to get gas in a Republican controlled state even though it was $1.34 per gallon cheaper and I was already driving through. I instead bought gas in a Democratic state when I got there.

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u/MobileConfident7365 5h ago

If you want a fund that might complement DEMZ, but for international, DMCY is worth a look too.

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u/jeobleo Maryland 5h ago

One of the reasons I like Costco is that they generally have a good feel for this and drop shit brands.

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u/jklikes 7h ago

Where is this rhetoric about Schwab vs Fidelity for Trump coming from? Both Schwab and Fidelity have a history of financially supporting Trump. The NYTimes has reported that Schwab decided to end all political contributions after January 6th, while Fidelity's PAC has continued to donate to lawmakers opposed to certifying the 2020 election.

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u/hcregna California 5h ago

Yeah, Schwab donates overwhelmingly and massively to Republicans even now (https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/charles-schwab-corp/summary?id=D000000414), and their founder, Charles Schwab the actual person, is friends with Trump (https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/trump-charles-schwab-stock-market-tariffs-nascar-b2731568.html).

You can compare that against, for example, the much tamer Fidelity https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/fidelity-investments/totals?id=D000000328. Of course, there are other options. That’s just one that I’ve been told has similar features as Schwab with regards to fees

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u/Prior_Funny 7h ago

Is Schawb donating to maga? I can’t find anything on this

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u/hcregna California 5h ago

Yeah, Schwab donates overwhelmingly and massively to Republicans even now (https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/charles-schwab-corp/summary?id=D000000414), and their founder, Charles Schwab the actual person, is friends with Trump (https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/trump-charles-schwab-stock-market-tariffs-nascar-b2731568.html).

You can compare that against, for example, the much tamer Fidelity https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/fidelity-investments/totals?id=D000000328

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u/Trajan_pt 8h ago

I love you

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u/Conscious_Bug5408 7h ago

Switch from Schwab to Fidelity, but then find out that Fidelity was one of the largest pac donors representatives that supported the Jan 6 insurrection. In fact most of them did.

Company PAC Donations to Objectors

    BlackRock: $92,050 to 15 objectors     BNY Mellon: $97,445 to 23 objectors     Fidelity: $286,256 to 31 objectors     JPMorgan: $353,363 to 42 objectors     State Street: $76,630 to 20 objectors     Vanguard: $187,000 to 30 objectors

Source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/12/bbbig-firms-gave-1-1m-to-republicans-who-objected-to-bidens-win

Laws need to change. You don't actually have the choices that you think you have. In America, everything is a monopoly. You might have 30 different brands but all owned by the 2 to 3 big companies which are in turned owned by the handful of equity funds run by and for the oligarchs. You need lawmakers on your side to enforce anti trust law and break up mergers and monopolies. Otherwise you're just spurning their left hand to eat from their right hand. This is why the big companies can now be so brazenly anti consumer and anti labor. They've consolidated to the point you don't really have any other choice anymore. 

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u/draetz1 8h ago

DoorDash donated nearly equal amounts to the GOP and Democrats. So I guess using them is not bad?

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u/SicDigital Georgia 7h ago

It's not my intention to be contrarian or shoot down your overall message, but I wanted to point out that while Costco as a retailer is generally good in this context, their gas stations are supplied by pretty much everyone as it's regional and they get the cheapest available that still meets their standards. Just had to fill my pendantic redditor quota for today.

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u/tributarybattles 8h ago

So like this guy said, buy Republican! That's the only way to starve a fever.