Its almost like the idea of nations and representative government have been co-opted by sinister forces to advance an agenda that doesn't serve the people.
Perhaps its time humanity evolve beyond this foolishness?
"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain" - Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt - chanting to each other after a round of ayahuasca.
Personally, I find it's less about the act (although financially depriving companies of my cash does make me feel good), it's about the conversation the act starts.
And I've seen it work, or help. Some among us will remember the boycott of South African goods during Apartheid.
I find it more effective to say, I'm avoiding product X for Y reason.
This starts a conversation more effectively with contacts rather than go full large company avoidance which is difficult for people to imagine, let alone act on.
Fuck the UAE. Beautiful people - bullshit governments. Per usual.
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