Have You Ever Formally Protested or Boycotted Anything?

[TLSnell1981]

It goes too political but personally for me it is because of the fact two of my wonderful friends were told they would not be helped by Salvation Army when their apartment caught fire even though everyone else in the building got certificates to stay in a hotel and get clothes simply because of the fact they were partners.

Like the pp I can't really get in to it because of banned topics but I also know a couple people (2 different people on separate occasions) who were denied help.
As a result I prefer to give to local charities that help families in need.

I'm not a fan of the Salvation Army either. Simple version, they don't treat people fairly.

 

[BigAlsGal]

I'm waaaay to lazy to protest. Hmmm....protest or watch Netflix? Tough choice.

As far as boycotts the only thing I refuse is the animal circus. Adios Ringling Bros!

 

[Planogirl]

Does anyone here remember the tuna boycott? That one was supposedly very effective.

 

[tvguy]

Does anyone here remember the tuna boycott? That one was supposedly very effective.

Don't remember that one. I remember eating a lot of tuna and chicken during the Beef boycott of 1973 though.

 

[tvguy]

I boycott boycotts.

Me too.

 

[Planogirl]

Don't remember that one. I remember eating a lot of tuna and chicken during the Beef boycott of 1973 though.

http://www.eurocbc.org/page322.html

This link explains what happened pretty well even though I doubt that Vanuatu has that much impact.

 

[mdb78]

I've only boycotted Sea World, the circus, and Miami seaquarium. Never protested though.

 

[Jennasis]

For those who don't watch award shows due to the occasional celeb soapbox, that's what DVR's are for. We wait until about an hour into the show before we start watching and can fast forward through the speeches.

 

[VillainFavs]

This isn't the 60's

Care to explain?

 

[winterman]

In the Spring of 1970 there was a 'strike' by college students across the country, in protest of the Vietnam war. I joined that and went to a few rallies at the time.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

For those who don't watch award shows due to the occasional celeb soapbox, that's what DVR's are for. We wait until about an hour into the show before we start watching and can fast forward through the speeches.

Yeah pretty much everything I watch is now DVR'd.

I fast forward through that soapbox stuff like nobody's business.

 

[Dizneefamily+4]

Can't go into specifics because it is political, but my dh and I did participate in a protest in Madison, WI with about 100,000 of our closest friends a few years ago. I had never done anything like it before, but I'm proud to say I was a part of it.

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

If you aren't a white male, there's a good bet that many people have marched for your rights not so long ago.

Your post is inaccurate. White males' rights have been marched for as well. Here's one example:

Yes. My first was when I was in college and attended a mass protest/march against registration for the draft. Many times since then. I believe it is among the most patriotic things you can do. This country was formed on protesting power. It will always be an essential part of our democracy.

You win for best post of the thread and probably all of DIS.

Please explain what is "best" about this post. I want to understand. I really do.

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

Your post is inaccurate. White males' rights have been marched for as well. Here's one example:



Please explain what is "best" about this post. I want to understand. I really do.

Oh yes, there definitely have been white men marching in the past for a cause however, I've yet to see a white man marching for his rights based on his gender and color of his skin (that wasn't wearing a white sheet over his head).

 

[Madame]

We used to be Heinz people. My great grandma, grandfather etc all worked for Heinz. We bought Heinz products exclusively (where applicable) even though no one in the current generations ever worked there.

Heinz pulled their factory from our area & we along with lots of Ontarians now buy French's ketchup, Canadian made & I don't miss Heinz. I'd rather go without than buy Heinz.

 

[Julie's Haircut]

Back in the late 90's, the Winnipeg Jets were sold and moved to Phoenix. There were protests and marches and fundraising efforts. I participated in most of it.

All your hard word paid off. Eventually.

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

Oh yes, there definitely have been white men marching in the past for a cause however, I've yet to see a white man marching for his rights based on his gender and color of his skin (that wasn't wearing a white sheet over his head).

Again you are inaccurate. I quoted a PP then you decided to "edit" that out when you quoted me. With respect to PP protesting registering for draft, which gender (yes GENDER) of Americans were eligible for military draft? I will give you a hint:
:https://www.sss.gov/Registration/Women-And-Draft

....and the "white sheet" comment is disgusting.

 

[Julie's Haircut]

No boycotts nor protests for me. I'm a passionate supporter and advocate for apathy.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Unfortunately, most of the places I'd formally boycott, I don't frequent anyway. One can't really formally boycott a place they never shop or eat at anyway.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Oh yes, there definitely have been white men marching in the past for a cause however, I've yet to see a white man marching for his rights based on his gender and color of his skin (that wasn't wearing a white sheet over his head).

I've seen some that shaved their heads and put offensive tattoos all over em. Does that count?