Leftists are moving ahead with a planned “economic boycott” scheduled for February 28, and calls for a counter move are spreading on social media.
Several boycotts are planned by activists for Friday, urging people to avoid online and in-person spending as a way to send a message about the economy. Supporters, including celebrities, have posted to social media about the planned boycott touted by the grassroots organization The People’s Union USA, which was founded by John Schwarz.
“No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy,” the group’s website reads. “Nowhere!”
But skeptics on X have been pushing back on the call to action – or inaction.
Please do so because that “economic blackout” isn’t even by us nor is it for us. The dude on the screenshot is John Schwarz and he’s the spearhead for this boycott. They purposely designed that poster to look like it’s for us in order to get us to join in. pic.twitter.com/CeP9HS5xAX
— Sovereign One 4Ever (@SovereignWise) February 24, 2025
“For our entire lives, they have told us we have no choice, that this is just how things are, that we have to accept these insane prices, the corporate greed, the billionaire tax breaks, all while we struggle just to get by,” Schwarz said in an Instagram video. “For one day, we are going to finally turn the tables.”‘
“The People’s Union USA has other targeted economic actions planned for after the blackout,” Axios reported. “These include weeklong blackouts against specific retailers, including Amazon, Nestlé and Walmart.”
Schwarz and others believe the one-day effort will move the needle and are urging consumers to support the move.
UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT: tomorrow, February 28th, is the Economic Blackout.
I ain’t buying shit. Plan ahead, but if you must buy essentials, use cash and support local businesses only. No corporate chains! pic.twitter.com/etJY6UEQ7X
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) February 27, 2025
FEBRUARY 28 BOYCOTT!
A 24 Hour Economic Blackout.
Please do any shopping for necessities in advance of this Friday and buy nothing more until Saturday a.m. pic.twitter.com/k5bImaaO94
— Marcia Bishop (@CardsLady) February 22, 2025
Feb 28 Economic Blackout
MIDNIGHT FEB 27 THRU MIDNIGHT FEB 28There are a many ways to put pressure on powerful leaders, and using your wallet is one of the most effective. This sends a powerful message when people unite.
DO NOT SPEND MONEY unless absolutely necessary!
WHY… pic.twitter.com/6U2kY9avB5
— Suze T (@suzetrup) February 26, 2025
But for all their efforts, leftists are already being targeted with a counter move as many are gearing up for a massive day of shopping in response.
What do they think this will do? I’m so confused. One day of them not shopping….okayyyyy, but they can shop again after? Democrats are realllllllly dumb
— SamanthaJBryant (@SamanthaJBryan1) February 26, 2025
How I plan to celebrate the “People’s Union USA Economic Blackout” tomorrow… pic.twitter.com/FwOUXenX8p
— Mike Doyle (@chicagocarless) February 27, 2025
Democrats plan to boycott shopping on Friday
So they stocked up everything today pic.twitter.com/Z079FF5esA
— TONY™ (@TONYxTWO) February 27, 2025
try to buy ahead, so the money is already spent and you are accomplishing absolutory nothing because all you did was do it on another day
— Capn Rick (@studios_bos) February 26, 2025
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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