I think, individually, voting with your wallet honestly has more of an impact than actual voting

Sever the dependency be self sufficient.

This is the problem with a modern revolution.

In the past people revolted,got rid of their leaders and went back to their lives until everything settled down.

They were not dependant on the system they destroyed,they grew their own food,collected their own fuel etc.

We are hopelessly dependant on the system we wish to see gone. We live in a technological bubble maintained by the people we want to get rid of.

The easy way is boycotting as you suggest and spreading information.

This way is too slow because people want to keep the status quo,better to have a master that beats and feeds you than one that just beats.

I wish I could be more optimistic but its impossible when confronted with reality.

Theres only one way this shit is going to change and it isnt going to be pretty.

Support your local farmers market.

Uhhhmm just to add. Yaaaay local business, yaaaay local power, yaaaay local everything.

It's all solar panels and magnetic engines from here on out!!

Isn't the problem with all these magical free energy engines that they run fine until you try to put any load on them and then suddenly they dont run so well anymore?

If they magically make electricity I'm fine with that.

The problem with all these engines are that they have not been able to demonstrate a repeatable way of extracting energy from them. There are thousands of "free energy engines" videos on youtube and they range from being complete scams/trolls to novelty inventions that can only spin a rotor without any load put on it. Until someone creates a prototype that can actually power something meaningful and this result can be reproduced/manufactured reliably I will remain in the skeptics camp on this one.

Note that I didn't comment on solar power because that's a known free source of energy. I only take issue with these DIY engines built by people who make wild claims and drown their viewers in technical jargon that only serve to drown out any meaningful discussion/questions.

Those who have eyes can see. Go to a search engine and type 'Stanley Meyer VW Buggy runs on water'. Or you can remain ignorant :(

http://i.imgur.com/w3OaY.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vor2u.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DlXeU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5twnx.jpg

cold fusion 4. www.cspenergy.eu

coldfusio3. www.cspenergy.eu. instant hidrogene generating 5-10 liter/minute

cold fusion II (www.cspenergy.eu)

You don't need their "corporate chain stores." Grow your own food, collect rainwater/sunlight and become acquainted with trade-persons (woodwork, tailoring, etc.) near you.

Just don't collect rainwater in Oregon.

Illegally*

It shouldn't be illegal, asshole.

It's not.

Where did you buy the computer that you wrote this on? What brand is it? The processor? All corporate.

Unfortunately there is no possible way you could get enough people to boycott these chains to make any sort of an impact. I agree with you on principle though.

not that i disagree but just to play devils advocate.. if we all stop shopping at national chains and everyone starts buying locally..then those local businesses will get a huge boost in revenue, right? with the huge boost in revenue they are surely to expand their operation and branch out because after all, everyone is in business to make money, right? so at what point do you then cut off that formerly local business that expanded due to your patronage? this is a pure guess but i would assume most businesses have started locally or at least somewhat locally and have grown due to good business practice. im not saying you are wrong but at what point do you draw the line?

Because its a local store for local people.

looks like you are following me around..

i think you missed the point (big surprise). read it again and get back to me. i dont have time to explain what is already there for you to read.

following you around? your not that special mate

oh, then it must be a coincidence that you have replied to a few of my posts. and im not your mate.

lol I think it is buddy.

personally, i feel its a jewish conspiracy.

personally, i feel its a jewish conspiracy.

In relation to what, the OP of this thread? You can't really think its a conspiracy I replied to two of your post.

wow...talk about dense...

i think it should be more about supporting businesses that have good business practices. if a national chain takes care of its workers, doesnt outsource if not necessary and can provide a good product at a good price, they should be supported and rewarded for being a good business. whereas, if there is a local store that doesnt treat its workers well and doesnt provide good products and competitive prices, i dont feel they should be given any special consideration just because they are local...

Not sure if what you say is true in the sense that a boycott of corporate chain stores is realistic. Presumably monied class have an ownership stranglehold on a great deal of the means of production,distribution of goods and services as well as money itself.

I realise this sentiment is pretty pessimistic. I think there is something to be said though for being frugal, making wise choices with what resources you have, not buying into advertising propoganda or buying their media and sports entertainment.

lol I think it is buddy.