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Oligarchy

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One Cancel at a Time: How Consumers Can Pressure the Oligarchs
politics11 days ago

One Cancel at a Time: How Consumers Can Pressure the Oligarchs

An op-ed arguing that small, coordinated consumer actions—like canceling paid services from major tech and entertainment companies—can economically pressure oligarchs. It highlights Scott Galloway’s Resist and Unsubscribe campaign, explains how unsubscribing affects company valuations, and stresses that you don’t have to drop every service to make a difference. The piece also advocates building cash reserves to enable a credible general strike, and shares the author's own cancellations as a model for readers to start resisting today.

Trump's White House Tech Dinners Highlight Ongoing Power Dynamics
politics5 months ago

Trump's White House Tech Dinners Highlight Ongoing Power Dynamics

The article argues that President Trump is establishing a dictatorship aligned with the American financial oligarchy, exemplified by a White House dinner with major tech CEOs who praised his pro-business stance, while outside, armed soldiers enforce his control. It highlights the consolidation of monopoly power among tech giants, their immense wealth, and the broader implications for workers and global imperialism, emphasizing that resistance should come from the working class.