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In reply to the discussion: What we all need to do BEFORE Thanksgiving [View all]Goonch
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        As a non-religious person, my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Xmas spending has been Zero $ for over 30+ years.
        RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
        Tuesday
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        Merchants operate "in the red" most of the year, until the day after Thanksgiving...
        Hekate
        Wednesday
        #61
      
        
        I'm with you RWBR. I can't wait until the season of gluttony and greed ends.
        SusieCreamcheese
        Tuesday
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        I usually try to get something for my sister and my grandson... and a little something for hubby.
        slightlv
        Tuesday
        #58
      
        
        Shut the spending down. And not just for one day. Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars.
        Hotler
        Tuesday
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        This is the best of all ideas. Buy now with cash (if possible) and screw the holidaze!
        erronis
        Tuesday
        #43
      
        
        Son works retail.  He said they are seeing a dramatic drop in daily sales since the shutdown and it's increasing. nt
        woodsprite
        Tuesday
        #12
      
        
        Temu has been wonderful. I am dazzled by the depth and breadth of their offerings.
        OMGWTF
        Tuesday
        #28
      
        
        Let's make sure this Administration has the absolute worst Black Friday in history"
        Ray Bruns
        Tuesday
        #17
      
        
        Exactly. The americans have been brainwashed into thinking it's "the thing to do."
        erronis
        Tuesday
        #44
      
        
        Speak for yourself I like getting, and giving gifts. Even modest, small.ones.
        electric_blue68
        Wednesday
        #64
      
        
        I just predicted Lame $tream Media soon shall whine 24/7 about retailer's 'hurting,' economy, etc.
        joanbarnes
        Tuesday
        #32
      
        
        I get my kids a AAA memberships and give them a check for Hanukkah. H and I don't exchange gifts. I've never
        Raftergirl
        Tuesday
        #39
      
        
        We are not giving gifts this year.  I was diagnoised with cancer.  I have medical bills
        Trueblue1968
        Tuesday
        #52
      
        
        'WE'RE SHUTTING IT DOWN': COORDINATED ECONOMIC BLACKOUT SET FOR NOV. 25 - DEC. 2
        Jack Valentino
        Tuesday
        #56
      
        
        Also buy modest items from small, Independent stores in your town or city.
        electric_blue68
        Wednesday
        #65