cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/20659375

Colleagues. I don’t feel like having to publish 20 disclaimers here to clarify exactly what I mean. People who want to understand my message will understand them. You should not look for too many “double-bottoms” or “hidden messages” in them. Do you have a problem with the “superficiality” of my post… so be it.

DETRUMPIFY YOURSELF Buy european products Travel european countries Vote pro european parties Defend european values Use european technology Use european opensource Invest in european companies

  • Kackfresh
    42•6 days ago

    @chmod755

    Install ANY free and open source software. Even if it’s American, it breaks dependence on the tech oligarchs that Trump is building his empire with.

  • @Homie@feddit.orgEnglish
    31•6 days ago

    Open source should not know borders. Anybody who commits to open source (with one of the proper licenses) is a friend to me

  • @seeigel@feddit.orgEnglish
    25•6 days ago

    No, don’t use Trump to create European patriotism. There is Africa, there is Asia and there are other countries in America.

    • hendrikEnglish
      7•6 days ago

      I don’t think it boils down to nationalism, either. This is the same thing Trump does, just with Europe. But I think the world is more nuanced. And it’s fine to be allied and trade with the rest of the world.

  • @Borger@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    10•6 days ago

    How sad it is to see the world as a Trump/Europe dichotomy.

    Seriously, make this easier for yourself and just buy from anywhere that isn’t the USA or its golden child (Israel.)

    • @DandomRude@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6•6 days ago

      I think it is fundamentally good to use this opportunity as a chance to break up existing monopolies (especially with regard to software products). Trump merely provides a motivation for this - with his impossible behavior, he has created some awareness for this long-standing problem.

      But yes, since the problem stems in fact from multinational corporations, the country in which these corporations have their headquarters does not necessarily play the decisive role - it should rather be about no longer buying products from these unscrupulous corporations.