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HalifaxPoor KKKrackers!
and perpetually.
Which Ford statement are you going to believe? He was all for it a week ago, before his advisors told him about the political risks.
I know many U.S. companies supplied Nazi Germany with whatever they wanted, now Ford wants some of that sweet fascist action.
PC Gaming2 things I can’t wait to see pop… AI bubble and tRumps aneurysm.
He can stay there, Canada would be better off.
Just the ones that got caught.
I saw fascism rising in the Fourth Reich since Nixon got elected, and moved to Canada 15 years ago. Never regretted it (except the cold, snow, and lack of good, inexpensive Mexican food). Still prefer all that to fucking Nazis terrorizing my community and abducting or summarily executing my neighbors. I still have friends and family down there that I worry about.
I wish you the best of luck comrade, I fear it is going to get worse before it gets even worse.
Have you heard of Adblock? Never web surf without it.
Glad to help.
Not sure what American food the Danish buy in substantial quantities
Hopefully none now.
what kind of website is this?
uhhhh… a normal one?
Works fine for me.
Text of article:
Evangelo Sipsas in Copenhagen 02:44
Grocery shopping is at the center of an unusual new protest. In one Copenhagen supermarket, shoppers whip out their phones, scan barcodes and decide: into the trolley or back on the shelf.
The new weapon of choice? An app called Made O’Meter — a ‘who-owns-what’ detector that reveals the company behind the label. It’s taking off as anger flares over renewed talk from US President Donald Trump about acquiring Greenland, the territory in Denmark’s realm.
For users like Cecilia Estrada, the scan is more than a price check, it’s a protest.
‘Choose what you support’
“Voting with your wallet is a powerful tool as an individual,” she says. “You can actually choose what you support.”
Estrada says she’s long believed in boycotts, calling them “a weapon” and “a political means.” Now, she’s using the app to avoid products linked to US-owned brands, and she’s not alone.
Made O’Meter’s founder, Ian Rosenfeld, says the idea is simple: transparency.
“It helps users find out who actually owns a brand or product so they can make informed decisions,” he explains.
He says the surge in interest reflects a deeper mood.
“When a friend like the US starts treating you badly, people feel frustrated and powerless,” Rosenfeld adds. “This is one way to do something.”
Not everyone is convinced the boycott will pack an economic punch. Economists note Denmark imports relatively little food directly from the United States, meaning the hit to American exports could be modest.
But supporters argue this isn’t just about dollars and cents but about turning outrage into action, even if it’s quiet and personal.
A sense of betrayal
Author and journalist David Trotz describes a sense of betrayal in a country that has historically viewed America as an ally.
“Suddenly you’re in a situation where the country you admired is pushing you aside,” he says. “And you decide: what can I do? One thing I can do is boycott American products.”
The backlash isn’t only happening on screens. In recent weeks, protests in Denmark and Greenland have pushed back against US attempts to claim the island, and shoppers say the supermarket aisle is becoming another frontline.
Back in the store, Estrada’s phone buzzes with ownership details. One more scan. One more choice. And at the checkout, a message that doesn’t need a megaphone: in Denmark, even the contents of a shopping basket can vote.
Tip of the iceberg. Most victims never file against police.
So anyone with fertilizer and fuel oil could be charged with possessing precursor chemicals?
This “union” is beginning to sound more like a fake pig union than a real workers’ union. Why not push for life-affirming products like transit vehicles? Absolutely disgusting.
One of his many greats.
Make them register as an agent of a hostile foreign power, ban any serving official or representative from communicating with them in any form whatsoever.
Every one of them should be arrested for being accomplices to murder, for being accessories before, during, and after the fact. Send them all to The Hague.
Would Canada dare to intervene under the Responsibility to Protect doctrine, which requires states to prevent genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes, crimes against humanity?
Judging from Canada’s failure to oppose Israel’s genocide in Palestine, and actual PUNISHMENT of Palestine defenders, I would guess not.
Poor KKKrackers!
and perpetually.
Thieves dressed as Robin Hood give away stolen food to protest Canada’s rising prices | CNN (cnn.com)
If you see someone stealing food, no you didn’t.
Which Ford statement are you going to believe? He was all for it a week ago, before his advisors told him about the political risks.
I know many U.S. companies supplied Nazi Germany with whatever they wanted, now Ford wants some of that sweet fascist action.
2 things I can’t wait to see pop… AI bubble and tRumps aneurysm.
He can stay there, Canada would be better off.
Just the ones that got caught.
I saw fascism rising in the Fourth Reich since Nixon got elected, and moved to Canada 15 years ago. Never regretted it (except the cold, snow, and lack of good, inexpensive Mexican food). Still prefer all that to fucking Nazis terrorizing my community and abducting or summarily executing my neighbors. I still have friends and family down there that I worry about.
I wish you the best of luck comrade, I fear it is going to get worse before it gets even worse.
Have you heard of Adblock? Never web surf without it.
Glad to help.
Hopefully none now.
uhhhh… a normal one?
Works fine for me.
Text of article:
Evangelo Sipsas in Copenhagen 02:44
Grocery shopping is at the center of an unusual new protest. In one Copenhagen supermarket, shoppers whip out their phones, scan barcodes and decide: into the trolley or back on the shelf.
The new weapon of choice? An app called Made O’Meter — a ‘who-owns-what’ detector that reveals the company behind the label. It’s taking off as anger flares over renewed talk from US President Donald Trump about acquiring Greenland, the territory in Denmark’s realm.
For users like Cecilia Estrada, the scan is more than a price check, it’s a protest.
‘Choose what you support’
“Voting with your wallet is a powerful tool as an individual,” she says. “You can actually choose what you support.”
Estrada says she’s long believed in boycotts, calling them “a weapon” and “a political means.” Now, she’s using the app to avoid products linked to US-owned brands, and she’s not alone.
Made O’Meter’s founder, Ian Rosenfeld, says the idea is simple: transparency.
“It helps users find out who actually owns a brand or product so they can make informed decisions,” he explains.
He says the surge in interest reflects a deeper mood.
“When a friend like the US starts treating you badly, people feel frustrated and powerless,” Rosenfeld adds. “This is one way to do something.”
Not everyone is convinced the boycott will pack an economic punch. Economists note Denmark imports relatively little food directly from the United States, meaning the hit to American exports could be modest.
But supporters argue this isn’t just about dollars and cents but about turning outrage into action, even if it’s quiet and personal.
A sense of betrayal
Author and journalist David Trotz describes a sense of betrayal in a country that has historically viewed America as an ally.
“Suddenly you’re in a situation where the country you admired is pushing you aside,” he says. “And you decide: what can I do? One thing I can do is boycott American products.”
The backlash isn’t only happening on screens. In recent weeks, protests in Denmark and Greenland have pushed back against US attempts to claim the island, and shoppers say the supermarket aisle is becoming another frontline.
Back in the store, Estrada’s phone buzzes with ownership details. One more scan. One more choice. And at the checkout, a message that doesn’t need a megaphone: in Denmark, even the contents of a shopping basket can vote.
Tip of the iceberg. Most victims never file against police.
So anyone with fertilizer and fuel oil could be charged with possessing precursor chemicals?
This “union” is beginning to sound more like a fake pig union than a real workers’ union. Why not push for life-affirming products like transit vehicles? Absolutely disgusting.
Danish shoppers 'vote with their wallets' as they boycott US products (newseu.cgtn.com)
Time for a global embargo against the evil empire. Consumers can do it if cowardly governments continue to refuse to.
Took several right in the fee-fees.
One of his many greats.
Phil Ochs’ Sharp, Satirical Protest Songs Still Resonate Today (currentaffairs.org)
If you have not listened to Phil Ochs, you need to. His message is as strong today as it was 60 years ago. Find some before the corporations erase it like they are trying to do with David Rovics and others.