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Consumer Boycotts

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Desertrose2023 · 24/12/2023 15:58

I posted the BDS list in the supporting Palestinian businesses thread and recent discussion on another thread re the backlash against Zara got me wondering how many others are participating in consumer boycotts linked to the conflict in Gaza (and the occupation in Palestine) or for different reasons.

there are a number of brands I’m boycotting usually for a mix of reasons, political, environmental and social. Interested to hear views from others.

Disclaimer: to avoid any misinterpretation or twisting of my words - I do not support any acts of violence or vandalism or boycotting based on religion/ethnicity.

all the ones on the BDS committee list

https://bdsmovement.net/

in addition to a few others (sample below)

Starbucks: overpriced shit coffee and they recently sued their union for tweeting in support/solidarity with Palestine.

Zara: I stopped buying stuff following the controversy of their head womenswear designer making disgusting anti-Palestinian comments. The reports of slave labour (Uyghurs and in Brazil) plus the recent tone deaf ad campaign was the final straw. Plus trying to be more conscious re reducing how much ‘fast fashion’ I buy anyway.

Nestle: a history of unethical corporate practices plus including ownership of an Israeli food company with production in OPT.

BDS Movement

The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement works to end international support for Israel's oppression of Palestinians and pressure Israel to comply with international law.

https://bdsmovement.net/

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EasterIssland · 10/05/2024 21:50

ive seen many comments in sm about boycotting pure gym and cancelling the membership after the ceo did a pro Israel and expressed support for continued arms sales to Israel in an interview yesterday

headstone · 05/04/2024 16:47

Anyone boycotting Israel and eats avocados should check the label carefully, both Coop and Tesco are currently selling avocados from Israel.

stomachamelon · 04/04/2024 22:27

Interesting move from McDonald's.

apple.news/A8rmmCyp0S06Cz2lwFtDSbw

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Desertrose2023 · 28/03/2024 18:38

EasterIssland · 28/03/2024 17:33

Israel's largest arms company, Elbit Systems, has permanently vacated its weapons factory in Tamworth, Staffordshire, following a relentless campaign by Palestine Action.

This is the third Elbit Systems site in the UK to be shut down permanently by Palestine Action.

It’s been interesting to see the rise of Palestine action and other direct action groups. They appear to have been very effective in that they are exclusively focused on a single company (Elbit) which is Israel’s largest weapon’s manufacturer. They are taking direct measures against their properties and also their investors (eg BNY Mellon, Barclays).

also worth following “codepinkalert” on Instagram who are a group of brave women and men who spend their days at the US congress trying to make their case against funding Israeli genocide to us lawmakers.

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EasterIssland · 28/03/2024 17:33

Israel's largest arms company, Elbit Systems, has permanently vacated its weapons factory in Tamworth, Staffordshire, following a relentless campaign by Palestine Action.

This is the third Elbit Systems site in the UK to be shut down permanently by Palestine Action.

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Dulra · 28/03/2024 13:46

Scarlettskies · 28/03/2024 10:53

Boycotting to cause financial damage to billionnaire companies! Harassing diners and other consumers by shouting shame on you. That's really making a difference.

Harrassing anyone is wrong and not a legitimate form of protest. Boycotting however is effective and nothing knew. The word actually dates back to the 1880s in Ireland when tenants refused to provide services to and ostracised a British estate manager, Charles Cunningham Boycott in protest over rising rents and evicting tenants. It proved to be a very effective form of protest

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-invented-boycott

The English land agent who inspired the "boycott" in 19th-century Ireland

Today we remember the English landowner Charles Cunningham Boycott ignored by his Mayo tenants. Charles Cunningham Boycott (March 12, 1832 – June 19, 1897) was an English land agent who became infamous after he was ignored and ostracized by his Mayo Ir...

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-invented-boycott

Scirocco · 28/03/2024 12:08

Scarlettskies · 28/03/2024 10:53

Boycotting to cause financial damage to billionnaire companies! Harassing diners and other consumers by shouting shame on you. That's really making a difference.

Harassing individuals is of course wrong.

Individual people can choose where to spend their time and money within the options available to them, and will have different factors contributing to their spending decisions.

Large-scale boycotts do contribute to putting pressure on companies, and can contribute to wider changes. They were very relevant in the case of South Africa some years ago, for example. And for an individual, it can be a way to take action to help make a difference when there may be few other ways in which they can try to help.

Scarlettskies · 28/03/2024 10:53

Boycotting to cause financial damage to billionnaire companies! Harassing diners and other consumers by shouting shame on you. That's really making a difference.

Molymoly · 28/03/2024 10:53

I hope other countries follow Belgium's example.

EasterIssland · 28/03/2024 09:00

Belgium’s capital has just banned the purchase of products from Israeli settlements.

https://twitter.com/sahouraxo/status/1773083988514541726

https://twitter.com/sahouraxo/status/1773083988514541726

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Desertrose2023 · 21/03/2024 08:39

A small first step but an important one. For the first time the EU joining a growing number of countries imposing sanctions against Israeli settlers.
this may seem insignificant because it’s only against a handful of individuals and not at the level of private companies or the state but it’s unprecedented and definitely a step in the right direction. The sea change is starting.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/18/eu-reaches-political-agreement-to-sanction-extremist-israeli-settlers-says-josep-borrell

EU reaches 'political agreement' to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell

EU reaches 'political agreement' to sanction Israeli settlers: Borrell

After weeks of disagreements, the European Union has reached a "political agreement" to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell. #EuropeNews

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/18/eu-reaches-political-agreement-to-sanction-extremist-israeli-settlers-says-josep-borrell

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Desertrose2023 · 21/03/2024 08:29

stomachamelon · 20/03/2024 22:14

That told them....

Yes actually, it did.

it told them, even if symbolically, the world is sick of their disgusting morally depraved war and they are losing the global support they once held without question. Instead, they have started becoming a pariah state and one whose name will forever be associate with genocide. We now are actually seeing discussions and debate around sanctions against Israel being held openly in countries and forums where such statements would have been unthinkable previously.

statements like this and many more hopefully to come!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4wQ16xRJE5/?igsh=aGs3cDc3bGh1YjJ3

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4wQ16xRJE5/?igsh=aGs3cDc3bGh1YjJ3

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stomachamelon · 20/03/2024 22:14

That told them....

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EasterIssland · 14/03/2024 18:27

Seems like boycotts work

McDonald's Corporation loses $7 billion of its value within hours after its Chief Financial Officer announced the continued impact of boycotts in the Middle East on sales during the current year.

McDonald's stock plunges by over 3%, heading towards its largest daily loss in 5 weeks.

The Chief Financial Officer of McDonald's Corporation stated today, Wednesday, that international sales will continue to decline in the current quarter.

EasterIssland · 13/03/2024 06:54

Many bands are pulling out of a concert event in Texas after the organisers got sponsorship from weapon manufacturers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68533409.amp

noblegiraffe · 08/03/2024 15:54

I intend them to.

SpryAmberSeal · 08/03/2024 15:52

noblegiraffe · 08/03/2024 15:49

Oh I said people are free to boycott who they like. Don’t assume that means I support them. I’m free to think that some of them are band-wagon jumping sheep with no critical thinking skills depending on who they are boycotting and why.

Yes, your posts do across that way alright.

noblegiraffe · 08/03/2024 15:49

Oh I said people are free to boycott who they like. Don’t assume that means I support them. I’m free to think that some of them are band-wagon jumping sheep with no critical thinking skills depending on who they are boycotting and why.

SpryAmberSeal · 08/03/2024 15:45

noblegiraffe · 08/03/2024 15:20

People are obviously free to boycott who they like and I never said I had a problem with boycotting in principle, but if we are discussing reasons for boycotting then I don’t think ‘they donated money to help victims of a terrorist attack’ is a good reason.

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If you don't think choosing to donate to Israel but completely ignoring the 10s of 1000s of children affected by a humanitarian crisis entirely created by Israel is a good enough reason to boycott then don't boycott, it's that simple. It's great that you don't have a problem with boycotting, your posts on this thread nitpicking people's reasons for boycotting various multi billion dollar companies gave me a different impression so I'm glad to hear you support people standing by their beliefs.

noblegiraffe · 08/03/2024 15:31

headstone · 08/03/2024 14:11

I haven’t watched black widow and don’t know plot, but usually Russians are the bad guys in America productions.

Black Widow is one of the heroes.

I’d be a bit surprised if Marvel decided to have a film about a heroic mossad agent killing Palestinian children with no come back because that’s not normally how they do things but some people seem to be going with that as a basic assumption for some reason.

noblegiraffe · 08/03/2024 15:20

SpryAmberSeal · 08/03/2024 14:07

And equally everyone is free to not support a business based on who they choose to and choose not to support. If people don't want to give their money to Disney so they can gift it to Israel that is their choice.

You have a problem with boycotts and people choosing where their personal money goes but have no problem with large corporations choosing where their money goes. I'm not sure why you have that double standard, that is something you will have to examine for yourself.

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People are obviously free to boycott who they like and I never said I had a problem with boycotting in principle, but if we are discussing reasons for boycotting then I don’t think ‘they donated money to help victims of a terrorist attack’ is a good reason.

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