• Steve@communick.news
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    2 days ago

    Do you believe everyone is always happy with everything their government does? Are you, with yours? I ask because it really sounds like you might think that.

    My argument is that Uber itself has directly done more than enough to be boycotted. Their entire business model from the very conception, was an obvious anti-competitive monopoly play. Saying Uber should be boycotted now, for something they aren’t even doing? It’s not a great reason.

    But maybe I’m wrong. Doing the right thing for the wrong reason, is still doing the right thing. So sure, welcome to the Uber Haters Club. How do you feel about Lyft? Can I mark you down for boycotting them, or any other rideshare, delivery, or gig-worker “jobs”?

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      1 day ago

      I don’t use any service or product owned or operated from within the United States since your dictator threatened annexation of my country. So no, I don’t use any of that predatory shit that comes from your country. I rarely used it prior to this because it’s terrible for workers and I don’t live in a city or where people seem to want/need those sorts of things…even if I did I would avoid them. Now it’s gone well beyond just avoiding.

      As to my government, no I’m not always happy with their decisions but for the most part they are democratic and when not I speak up however I feel is necessary within the situation. You?

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        14 hours ago

        Man honestly what do you expect for someone like my friend, who I pick up and ride to/from work every day when there’s random odd ball days I leave early or am off?

        The literal only option to get home sometimes where we’re at is to use something like Uber or lyft.

        He busses when he can but they can be incredibly unreliable in our city and the state is slashing our budget and 50% of bus routes will be cancelled next year, including the one from work.

        Hate to break it to you but literally none of this has to do with trump. Some people are just poor and need to rely on services like wtf are you even on about

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          11 hours ago

          People’s lives are terrible because of corporate greed now propped up by fascism. Keep supporting it and nothing changes. Enjoy slavery and have a wonderful day.

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        1 day ago

        Ok. So even though you don’t support some things your government does, it’s everyone’s moral duty to blame and punish you for it.
        Understood. Good day sir.

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          22 hours ago

          Your regime is threatening the sovereignty of my nation and none of you are doing fuck all to oppose it. That means you’ve chosen your fate. I will not assume otherwise until proven wrong.

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            19 hours ago

            What fate have I chosen?
            Is Canada planing a preemptive attack against the US!?
            I’ll need some popcorn. The view from New Mexico will be great.

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            20 hours ago

            I was gonna save the day but you’re kind of a jerk so enjoy what’s coming.