If we were to assume that everyone would just wait until the 15th to do all their amazon orders that they waited a week for then I would agree it’s symbolic.

For many, this will be what happens, but for some, they will find an alternative. Then maybe in the future they chose that alternative too. It’s about gradual progress towards better alternatives. For you, maybe finding ways to make your work less reliant on those things would help. Or if that’s not possible maybe working somewhere else that doesn’t make you sacrifice your values.

As an example, one person choosing to educate themselves on animal welfare might not have much effect today, or tomorrow, or even next week. But after years, even small changes can mean the elimination of suffering for dozens or hundreds of lives.

I don’t think advocating people do nothing while vaguely gesturing at doing more while offering no alternatives or next steps is meaningful action.

The woke left is turning the airplanes gay

Sounds like an excuse to not get started.

The eclectic movement of malcontents and gun enthusiasts was led by a minor aristocrat and businessman, Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss.

Having a number in your name might be one of the most obvious red flags I’m struggling to make a non- obvious joke about it.

and exactly what people want to hear

It’s what people who care about democracy want to hear. That certainly isn’t everyone.