We possess the power to initiate positive changes in nearly every aspect of our lives

Jul 21, 2025
7 min read

Updated: Mar 21

As a society, we have become increasingly reliant on the opinions of others, particularly those spread through social media platforms, television, and various forms of mass media. This reliance has transformed the way we perceive ourselves and our surroundings, often leading us to adopt a passive stance where we accept the stories presented to us without critical thought.

We find ourselves being led around like sheep, following trends dictated by those in power rather than following our own paths based on informed decisions and personal convictions.

Social media and television have a significant impact, molding our beliefs and values. These channels are inundated with profit-oriented propaganda designed to influence our thoughts and actions, benefiting corporations and individuals who value financial profit over the welfare of the public.

Unfortunately, many of us fail to realize that we possess the power to initiate positive changes in nearly every aspect of our lives. We have the ability to question the status quo, challenge misleading narratives, and advocate for a society that reflects our true needs.

The so-called elite, often characterized by their wealth and social standing, operate under the misguided belief that their financial resources grant them the right to dictate our lives and decisions. They manipulate public opinion and exploit our vulnerabilities, treating us as mere pawns in their grand game of profit maximization. This dynamic furthers a cycle of exploitation, where the voices of the many are drowned out by the interests of the few. It is crucial for us, as a collective, to awaken to the reality that we are being taken advantage of, and to recognize the extent to which we have been conditioned to accept this treatment without resistance.

Who are the individuals or corporations that influence nearly every aspect of our lives, allowing us to exist in their world? It's the billionaires who are profiting immensely, laughing at our naivety as they continue to accumulate wealth due to the biggest criminal of the century. TRUMP.

It's the wealthy elite we should be focusing on, by impacting their financial interests. By simply stopping unnecessary purchases, we could significantly affect their wealth. For example, Target ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program due to political pressure and anticipated Trump administration policies, resulting in a 57% drop in their stock value.

There may be some skepticism about the effectiveness of boycotts but looking back at history, there should be no question regarding whether boycotts can actually work—the answer is clearly yes, but there is a caveat: boycotts should be one of many tools in our arsenal for social change. When coupled with other collective actions like raising awareness, amplifying the needs of those directly impacted, contacting elected officials and sending tangible resources, change can happen.

On March 28, a national, NO KINGS march is planned to protest against the Trump administration and the war in Iran. While many people despise Trump and his arrogant, self-serving actions, there are more culprits responsible for this situation. Those who funded his campaign, his inauguration, and continue to provide money in exchange for favors.

Big Oil, billionaires, and the big corporations (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Oracle, Musk et al) have contributed significantly, if not more, to the country's chaos without facing consequences. Perhaps it's time to direct some of our protest energy towards Trump's financial backers.

Who really owns us and why we are at war with Iran

Big oil spent a stunning $445 million throughout the last election cycle to influence trump and Congress. It does not include money funneled through dark-money groups. Additional contributions came from lesser-known oil and gas interests, including fossil fuel-trading hedge funds, mining corporations and the producers of offshore-drilling ships and fuel tanks. And the list goes on.

Fossil fuel companies and their trade groups spent another $243 million lobbying Congress. Those donors stand to profit from priorities set by Senate-confirmed trump cabinet appointees, such Chris Wright, the fracking CEO who was tapped to head the Department of Energy, and Lee Zeldin, the former New York representative who has accepted more than $400,000 in fossil fuel-tied campaign donations and now leads the Environmental Protection Agency. Big oil also spent some $80 million on advertising to support their interests.

So as you can see, Trump is just the fall guy, a goon placed in the White House by big oil, FOX NEWS, et al, to distract us, to fight with one another to take our attention off whatever the big corporations want us to do.

PROTEST, MARCH, BOYCOTT is something we must do and can do, and we hope everybody gets out there on March 28, and makes enough noise, to drown out trumps bullshit, and makes the billlionaire babies nervous.

Once "We the People" make a stand on March 28 then the real work begins. BOYCOTT, BOYCOTT, BOYCOTT. Become a minimalist, find out how little you really need, and how liberating owning less STUFF makes you feel. The stuff you don't need, the stuff taking up space in your house and in your mind. There is no better feeling than being debt free especially free from stuff that doesn't matter.

The League of American Cyclists has long believed in bicycling as part of the solution to climate change and the movement toward building a healthier, greener nation. Swap out as many car trips for bike trips as possible turning 2 million miles of would-be car trips into 2 million miles worth of climate-saving action!

We need an uprising for cycling and other forms of non-motorized transportion, almost everywhere, and urgently

The bicycle is the purest form of independent mobility. It requires no license, insurance, fuel, or complex maintenance. The autonomy it provides has profound value in an age where nearly every aspect of life is mediated by systems, platforms, and service providers. The bike is yours, it responds only to you, it runs on your energy. It is humanized technology. Choosing a bike in a car-dominated world is an act of cultural resistance. Every pedal stroke is a vote for a more livable, humane, and just city. Every time we ride, we affirm our freedom.

Join Us for Critical Mass Rides. They are non-violent protests against the status quo of urban planning and traffic: a way to make cyclists visible and to highlight needs and failures politicians too often ignore. Knowledge is power!

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They hate it when they lose control or anything that messes with their bottom line, and their botton line is the ONLY thing they're interested in. If riding a bike isn't possible consider buying an E-Car, or try walking, your legs are there for a reason, or using public transportation. Little things mount up and before you know it, you begin to like it, and you notice a change.

According to research from Harvard political scientist Erica Chenoweth, only about 3.5% of the population’s participation is needed to create serious political change. No action is too small and we must remember that any rock, no matter how small, that is thrown into the pond of liberation will create a ripple effect that contributes to greater societal shifts for years to come.

Below is a "PARTIAL" list of "Trump's Best Friends," they are hidden behind secure walls, inaccessible to ordinary people and have donated millions either to trumps campaign or his inaugural party. You may recognize many of them by name and even use their products or services daily. Others might be unfamiliar, so you should search for them online. You'll discover what they do, what they offer, and why they support trump. On their websites, they present themselves as polished and environmentally conscious, claiming to work for the people and the planet. However, if this is true, why do they support trump and his agenda, including the "Big Beautiful Bill," which opposes climate change initiatives and anything else to benefit positive causes for the people?

When you make a purchase from these trump supporters you're supporting a convicted felon, a rapist, a pedophile and his evil criminal, demented agenda.

Elon Musk (Tesla): $290 million
Timothy Mellon (Mellon Banking): $150 million
Sheldon Adelson Sands Hotel and Casino: $106 million
Linda McMahon of WWE: $16 million
Hendricks Holding Co: $15 million
Bigelow Aerospace: $14.1 million
Laura & Issac Perlmutter Foundation: 12.4 million
ABC Supply: $11 million
Cantor Fitzgerald: $11 million
Uline: $10 million
Pratt Industries: $10 million
British American Tobacco: $10 million
Southern Waste Systems: $9 million
Elliott Management: $7 million
Andreesseen Horowitz: $7 million
Viotl Inc: $6 million
Timothy Dunn of CrownQuest: $5 million
Jeff Sprecher of Intercontinental Exchange and Kelly Loeffler: $4.9 million
Phil Ruffin, a business partner of Trump's: $3.3 million
Jimmy John Liautaud of Jimmy John's: $3.1 million
Geoffrey Palmer: $3 million
Bernard Marcus, former CEO of Home Depot: $2.7 million
Robert Johnson, owner of New York Jets: $2.7 million
Winklevoss twins: $2.6 million
Kenny Troutt of Excel Communications: $2.2 million
George Bishop of GeoSouthern Energy: $2 million
J. Joe Ricketts of TD Ameritrade: $2 million
Chevron: $2 million
Robinhood Markets: $2 million
Andrew Beal of Beal Bank: $1.8 million
Don Ahern of Xtreme Manufacturing: $1.1 million
Roger Penske of Penske Corporation: $1.1 million
Steve Wynn Las Vegas Casinos: The Mirage, Bellagio $1.1 million
Richard Kurtz of The Kamson Corporation: $1.1 million
Antonio Gracias of Valor Equity Partners: $1 million
Douglas Leone of Sequoia Capital: $1 million
OpenAI: $1 million
ExxonMobil: $1 million
Amazon: $1 million
Meta: $1 million
Uber: $1 million
Boeing: $1 million
Qualcomm: $1 million
Coinbase: $1 million
Kraken: $1 million
Galaxy Digital Holdings: $1 million
Crypto.com: $1 million
Paradigm Operations: $1 million
Goldman Sachs: $1 million
Altria: $1 million
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: $1 million
Bayer: $1 million
Johnson & Johnson: $1 million
National Association of Manufacturers: $1 million
AT&T: $1 million
Comcast: $1 million
Verizon: $1 million
Carrier: $1 million
Intuit: $1 million
Coupang: $1 million
GE Vernova: $500,000
QCells: $500,000
Ericsson: $500,000
CoreCivic: $500,000
GEO Group: $500,000
Abbott Laboratories: $500,000
PayPal: $250,000
HCA Healthcare: $250,000
Oklo Inc: $250,000
Coca Cola: $250,000
American Beverage Association: $250,000
Syngenta: $250,000
International Flavors & Fragrances: $250,000
Elevance Health: $150,000
American Clean Power Association: $100,000
Instacart: $100,000
Airbnb: $100,000
Socure: $100,000
Barnes & Thornburg LLP: $100,000

What's in trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"?

$5 trillion in tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the rich and burden the poor
$800 billion in cuts to health programs, including Medicaid
New and expanded work requirements for SNAP
$46.5 billion for more construction on the border wall with Mexico
Over $6 billion more for Customs and Border Patrol, plus additional funds for ICE
$150 billion in extra funding for the Defense Department
An overhaul of the student loans policy that reduces choices and assistance for borrowers
Repealing or phasing out clean energy tax credits
Allow drilling, mining, and logging on public lands