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They keep raising prices, stating that it's due to inflation, but then they keep having record profits.

Meanwhile, the average American can barely afford rent or food nowadays.

What are we to do? Vote? I have been but that doesn't seem to do much since I'm just voting for a representative that makes the actual decisions.

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[-] pearable@lemmy.ml 22 points 6 months ago

Buying clubs, when you and all your neighbors and friends buy directly from producers can cut out a lot of the graft. This lowers prices, connects you to your neighbors, and lowers the divide between the rural and urban. There may already be buyers cooperatives local to you. Some even give food based on volunteering.

My favourite theory of revolution is where these clubs start to encroach into housing and medicine. Eventually you have an economy based on mutual dependence and responsibility.

[-] canadaduane@lemmy.ca 17 points 6 months ago

I read this as "buying clubs". Like, buy clubs and hit stuff. My first take was "Ah, the violent revolutionary type." :)

[-] pearable@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 months ago

Only in my darker moments ๐Ÿ˜… Most of the time I think their punishment is having to be a working stiff like the rest of us

[-] pinkdrunkenelephants@lemmy.cafe 7 points 6 months ago

How does one start a buying club?

[-] pearable@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 months ago

Food co-ops are the most popular form of buyers club and an excellent place to start. Here's a how to guide.

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