Date: August 28, 2025

Men and Women of the People’s Union USA, six months ago, we embark on a mission of significant consequence—a strategic withdrawal from the consumer battlefield as we launched Operation Economic Blackout. This operation, designed to disrupt the pervasive influence of corporate inefficacies and unjust practices, represents our collective stand against the greed that has infiltrated our economy, much akin to a well-planned advance against an entrenched enemy position.

As we gathered united in purpose, our objective was clear: to showcase our power as consumers by refraining from all non-essential purchases. Much like a decisive day in history, that day we did not engage with the formidable forces represented by major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Through this coordinated boycott—a broad and resolute movement—we sent a powerful message to those who chose to disregard fairness and integrity in commerce.

The call to arms spread rapidly across the nation, with support from citizens young and old rallying against the encroachment of rising prices and the rollback of critical diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Individuals like Brooklyn Kimmel and Rio Antone have voiced their readiness for the day of action, gathering the resolve and spirit to reclaim the power that is rightfully theirs.

We stand together on this day, six months later, not merely for ourselves but as a demonstration of solidarity against the oligarchs who have pilfered our opportunity and undermined our collective strength. As our societal resolve mounts, we will observe the ebb and flow of commerce amidst our tactical withdrawal. Through this economic abstention, we aim to affect those corporations that have exploited our labor, suppressed our wages, and capitalized upon our struggles.

The time has come to bring about change—not through mere words, but through decisive action. As we remain steadfast and resolute in our aim, let us remember: if we can galvanize ourselves today, we may indeed secure a future where fairness and accountability reign supreme over profit-driven motives.

This battle does continue.

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