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The community dedicated to boycotting the US until they stop fascism, restore full democracy and start following international law.

Americans have a moral obligation to resist Donald Trump and project 2025 at every turn.

America is a flawed democracy currently being ruled by oligarchs. Stop the backslide! Dont let America become the next Hungary.

America needs to get rid of citizen's united and implement independent district drawing and the single transferable vote so they don't end up having people stay home in life-changing elections because they cannot vote for their favourite candidate.

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[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 hour ago

My cousin and his wife bought a couple many years ago when they were all the rage. Before all this crap happened. I'm a bit scared for them. This will only redouble people's anger towards Teslas. (But it's well deserverd)

[–] Critical_Thinker@lemm.ee 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Don't worry, dumpy will divert federal funds to some other elon owned business under the guise of removing corruption and cronyism.

Most likely i'd say spacex/starlink related, since there are few that can compete in private space in terms of us companies right now. hundreds of billions can easily be sunk into anything aerospace related.

[–] collapse_already@lemmy.ml 11 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I work in the defense industry. Many of my coworkers are conservative. Most of them would never consider an electric vehicle (I heard them laughing about rolling coal on a Tesla recently). So the target audience doesn't want them, and the former audience is now staunchly opposed. Who do they think will buy them at this point?

[–] cashsky@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 hours ago

Crypto bros.

[–] laolin@lemmy.world 3 points 4 hours ago

This dudes tweets reminds of the loud speakers in North Korea blasting propaganda non stop.

[–] Kimmy@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

He sure does suck off Elon a lot on social media

[–] Lucky_777@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

Lmao on these whiny ass babies. Fuck Tesla, if people don't want to buy them, you can't stop them.

Soon to be added to government employment applications.....how many tesla do you own and if accepting the job, would you qualify for financing for a tesla?

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 15 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

His misuse of public office should be landing him a third impeachment. Why is any of this being ignored as the new normal?

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

Because the American people are cowards, and don't know how to stand up against this. Their inaction speaks volumes in its own way.

[–] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 15 points 9 hours ago

So wait…. Boycotts are illegal now? It’s mandatory to buy their trumpmobiles?

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 5 points 9 hours ago

I like the idea that Trump is Musk's new car salesman. Oval Office/Tesla Headquarters.

[–] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 7 points 10 hours ago

Dude really made swasticars and fascists don't even buy it because they don't roll coal.

[–] yarr@feddit.nl 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

While it's true that Elon Musk was being criticized by some for various reasons, the fact remains that Donald Trump's decision to buy a Tesla car as a response to criticism is more of a publicity stunt than an actual attempt to address the concerns.

To put this into perspective, let's look at the net worth of Donald Trump. According to Forbes' 2022 estimates, Trump's net worth is approximately $3.2 billion. Now, compare that to the price tag of a Tesla Model S, which can cost anywhere from $80,000 to over $100,000, depending on the trim level and options.

In this context, buying one Tesla car represents only a tiny fraction of Trump's overall net worth. For instance, if we assume he bought a base model Tesla at $80,000, that would account for less than 0.0025% of his estimated net worth.

So, why the fuss? This purchase seems more like a symbolic gesture to appease his critics and demonstrate his wealth rather than an actual demonstration of his commitment to environmental causes or technological innovation. It's likely that Trump was trying to show off his supposed "status symbol" and "rich person problems," which has become a hallmark of his brand.

This is like a buddy helping out another buddy by giving him the change he found in his couch. It's sad that people will fall for this type of hollow gesture.

[–] Zzyzx@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 hour ago

Especially because apparently former presidents are not allowed to drive as part of their lifelong security detail. So it's a car he'll never be able to drive.

[–] biofaust@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago

When you know the truth about Tesla, the term "Elon's baby" makes him sound the world first "car cuck".

[–] Doctor_Satan@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

This is a car as for every car except Teslas. Maybe it's an ad for bikes too.

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 16 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Right, so NOT buying a car is illegal now.

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 9 hours ago

They'll let you buy something else, but first you'll need to watch a video on the benefits of owning a Tesla, watch an ultrasound of your new baby Tesla, and complete a 72 hour waiting period with mandatory daily calls with a DOGE sponsored automotive counselor.

[–] courageousstep@lemm.ee 166 points 1 day ago (11 children)

“Illegally boycotting.”

Trump is hilarious. Like the government can stop me from NOT BUYING something.

Sounds like if he had it his way, we’d be forced to buy only what he declared and in the quantities the law stipulates, regardless of need or ability to pay.

[–] Alpha71@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

Well obviously, it's time to for company stores to make a comeback.

[–] andrewth09@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

Trump signs an executive order that every American must purchase a Tesla. Supreme Court rejects the order by a 5-4 vote several weeks later

[–] Zzyzx@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 hour ago

"Rejects"? Oh, you optimist.

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 48 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Excuse me sir, have you performed your government mandated consumption today? It looks like your spending quota is a little low, how about ordering some tasty Dominoes^TM and signing up for a subscription service or your choice? Remember what your mother taught you: "a penny saved is a penny wasted". Money atrophies if you keep it locked up, everyone knows that! You need to keep that cash aerated, circulate it!

[–] courageousstep@lemm.ee 15 points 1 day ago

I hate how possible this sounds. Like, alongside the other bullshit we’ve been exposed to, this nonsense sounds like it could be real.

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[–] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@feddit.uk 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

it's like that time when Elon "free speech absolutist" Musk tried to sue advertisers that decided that they didn't want their ads on his Nazi filled platform

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[–] Buelldozer@lemmy.today 80 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Good grief, the President of the United States shilling for a Private Company. How pathetic.

[–] darkpanda@lemmy.ca 24 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] SaltSong@startrek.website 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I actually stopped buying their products.

No huge loss. Black beans are black beans.

[–] unmagical@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 hours ago

I miss their cookies, but yeah it's been a several years boycott for me.

[–] Buelldozer@lemmy.today 10 points 23 hours ago

I'd forgotten about that one. Yeesh

[–] towerful@programming.dev 31 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Didn't he do a photo shoot for beans in the oval office or something like that?

Google says:
Yes! https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/donald-trump-goya-beans/

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[–] Stovetop@lemmy.world 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wouldn't be the first time.

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[–] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 day ago

I member the McDonald's banquet.

[–] MIDItheKID@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

How do I do that thing where I place money on a stock losing value? I want in on this.

[–] tempest@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 hours ago

Lol here is the investment vehicle for you

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/TSLZ/

[–] BigDiction@lemmy.world 29 points 1 day ago

This is the shit that really bugs me with Trump in office again. He is the leader of the executive branch and just throws out statements saying boycotting is illegal.

His words should matter and the office should matter but it’s all just reality TV horseshit.

I’m sick of it.

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 55 points 1 day ago (19 children)

"illegally and collusively boycott". Trump is such a turd of emotions. Just says things that feel true, and his idiot followers gobble it up. I don't think there's any case where a boycott is illegal, and colluding is just a scarier word for organizing or cooperating.

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago

The only reason Trump knows what the word colluding means is because of his collusion with Russia.

[–] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 31 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

colluding is just a scarier word for organizing or cooperating.

Makes sense when you remember that he doesn't want people cooperating, that's communism ~/s~ . He wants people obeying.

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[–] unmagical@lemmy.ml 43 points 1 day ago (1 children)

TIL it's illegal to not buy a Tesla.

[–] casmael@lemm.ee 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Believe it or not, straight to jail

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[–] SoupBrick@pawb.social 44 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I am sure the republican "silent majority" will save tesla!

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[–] Lemmist@lemm.ee 38 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Tesla being down 30% since last month. Keep it up!

No-no-no. Keep it down. Even "downer" :)

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[–] RizzoTheSmall@lemm.ee 9 points 1 day ago

In a show of support for Elon Musk, a truly great ~~South African~~ American

[–] madjo@feddit.nl 28 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I wonder how his "rolling coal" idiot followers are going to love getting a tesla to pwn the libs.

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[–] kwr112233 26 points 1 day ago (4 children)

It is working. Keep boycotting US everyone!

(Americans we still love most of you as individuals, its just .. the threats and backstabbing by your leader is a bit much)

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[–] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 3 points 19 hours ago

Here it is without all the adjectives telling you what to think or how to feel:

To conservatives, Republicans [redacted]; elon musk is "putting it on the line" and the liberals are boycotting tesla (paraphrasing). [Redacted] In any event. I'm going to buy a brand new tesla tomorrow morning as a show of my confidence and support for Elon Musk [redacted]

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 19 points 1 day ago

Of course, the guy knows the word "collusively":

secretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose

It's like the word was made for him...

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