Boycotting American Products...

[Lamaggad]

Al-Salamu Alaykum,
I just want to announce that i have canceled my Citibank master card starting to boycott all the American products to show my support to Lebanon and Palestine.

when the representative asked me of the reason why I'm canceling it... i told her that I'm boycotting the American product bcz of the recent events in Lebanon...

she said that my reason is understandable, and she canceled it immediately...

[Chuck]

Well, I don't use credit cards.

[Lamaggad]

Well, I don't use credit cards.

i do :D

[جوري]

I'd actually like to find a bank that doesn't rob me of my hard earned money...
chase takes $10 monthly for maintenance. they cashed another $10.00 for the last three check I deposited... albeit it something I don't do often.... I thought maybe the lady behind the counter is getting on in years?.... as I couldn't understand what her explnation was for the large sum they were extorting... they also take $2.00 from me each time I use ATM.... if I make two debit transaction and I am over my limit they cash the larger sum first so they can penalize me twice with over fees... This usually happens when I am on vacation as I have no way of checking how much I have in the bank... I'd love a friendly neighborhood bank with fast friendly service and not extortion with a wicked smile..... for now I guess it beats storing it in the mattress? lol...

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[Looking4Peace]

i dont use them but thats a great idea, but remember your federal income tax also goes to support of wars, i dont know how but i found out that u have a right to say where ur tax money goes to

maybe if i have time tonight i will do some research on it being that the United States gave Israel a blank check to do what it pleases against Lebanon and Palestine.

[Lamaggad]

at least the representative have noted that in her account that i have canceled it for that reason... which will hopefully make them complain about the acts of their governments against Lebanon since they are loosing customers...

[Looking4Peace]

I'd actually like to find a bank that doesn't rob me of my hard earned money...
chase takes $10 monthly for maintenance. they cashed another $10.00 for the last three check I deposited... albeit it something I don't do often.... I thought maybe the lady behind the counter is getting on in years?.... as I couldn't understand what her explnation was for the large sum they were extorting... they also take $2.00 from me each time I use ATM.... if I make two debit transaction and I am over my limit they cash the larger sum first so they can penalize me twice with over fees... This usually happens when I am on vacation as I have no way of checking how much I have in the bank... I'd love a friendly neighborhood bank with fast friendly service and not extortion with a wicked smile..... for now I guess it beats storing it in the mattress? lol...

Um this sounds illegal, the only time a bank has a right to charge fees is if u go under the required amount like in my bank its 300 or they fee me 3 dollars each month that it goes under or if a check bounces, what ur saying doesnt make sense, that and also with atms they cant charge u unless u use another banks atm and if u are stop that cause its a major waste of money just use ur own banks atms except in emergencies. banks are not suppose to charge for maintnance ever :grumbling thats against fcc laws.

[جوري]

i dont use them but thats a great idea, but remember your federal income tax also goes to support of wars, i dont know how but i found out that u have a right to say where ur tax money goes to

maybe if i have time tonight i will do some research on it being that the United States gave Israel a blank check to do what it pleases against Lebanon and Palestine.

You can give a large chunk for charity then have it go down as a tax write off... actually you can do that along with zakat.... The children hospital I found is a good way to do that... they live on donations and at least you know your money is aiding children who desperately need it.....

[جوري]

Um this sounds illegal, the only time a bank has a right to charge fees is if u go under the required amount like in my bank its 300 or they fee me 3 dollars each month that it goes under or if a check bounces, what ur saying doesnt make sense, that and also with atms they cant charge u unless u use another banks atm and if u are stop that cause its a major waste of money just use ur own banks atms except in emergencies. banks are not suppose to charge for maintnance ever :grumbling thats against fcc laws.

You know you are not the only person who said this to me... I am really starting to think they are ripping me off.. sadly in manhattan there is chase manhattan and citi bank... even when I travel to other parts of the country GA or MD they have never heard of chase.... I scream at them it is one of the biggest banks and they just have this blank stare a tongue through cheek type of look.... I am sure there are small banks all around but I need a reliable reputable one and chase is already shady as is... I don't want to take my chances with even worst standards

[Lamaggad]

Here is a list of the American products..

http://www.kate3.com/what/main.jsp?article=list

the above link was sent to me by e-mail, as soon as i saw the Citibank is American.. i canceled my card today :D

[جوري]

Land rover isn't american??? is it?

[GARY]

Al-Salamu Alaykum,
I just want to announce that i have canceled my Citibank master card starting to boycott all the American products to show my support to Lebanon and Palestine.

when the representative asked me of the reason why I'm canceling it... i told her that I'm boycotting the American product bcz of the recent events in Lebanon...

she said that my reason is understandable, and she canceled it immediately...

So are you buying only canadian products now?

[Looking4Peace]

are u kidding gary when u shop do u realize that most products come from overseas? or maybe u live in some farm town where everything is locally from usa?

[GARY]

are u kidding gary when u shop do u realize that most products come from overseas? or maybe u live in some farm town where everything is locally from usa?

No, I am not kidding. Lamaggad is in Canada, so the question is valid for her. Of course it would not make sense for you, being that you are in the US.

[Dahir]

Boycotting American Products...

We can all start by canning our PC's and Macs. :D

[Keltoi]

You may be barking up the wrong tree on this one. I seriously doubt if Israel would have listened to the U.S. in this situation in regards to their own national security. That being said, with the knowledge of Lebanese civilians suffering the brunt of this conflict, I would have preferred that Condi Rice call for an immediate cease-fire and get international peace-keepers in there to protect Israel from Hezbollah rockets and protect the people of Lebanon from further bombing from Israel.

[Joe98]

.....I have cancelled my Citibank master card....

Which bank will get your business now?

Have you tried Arab Bank? Their interest rates are competitive.

[sweetbanana86]

credit cards equal usury, which is haram, come on now,

but i can't boycott everything but i will try, and i already don't Nike so there one item i don't mind boycotting

[sweetbanana86]

:? :? where did you find that list anyway

[Looking4Peace]

lol always :giggling:

[Lamaggad]

No, I am not kidding. Lamaggad is in Canada, so the question is valid for her. Of course it would not make sense for you, being that you are in the US.

Well yeah.. i am canadian.. right..? and i live in Canada... so i am using canadian services such as bank accounts and canadian cridit cards and other stuff...

[Lamaggad]

Which bank will get your business now?

Canadian Banks.

[Lamaggad]

:? :? where did you find that list anyway

I recieved it by e-mail..

[GARY]

Well yeah.. i am canadian.. right..? and i live in Canada... so i am using canadian services such as bank accounts and canadian cridit cards and other stuff...

Well I applaud this behavior for any person that can do this in their country. Some would call it nationalistic (for me it it is), but is also logical. If you live in Canada for example, then it makes sense to buy canadian products to keep your own economy strong. If you constantly buy for example US or China products, you are weakening your own economy.

[Lamaggad]

Well I applaud this behavior for any person that can do this in their country. Some would call it nationalistic (for me it it is), but is also logical. If you live in Canada for example, then it makes sense to buy canadian products to keep your own economy strong. If you constantly buy for example US or China products, you are weakening your own economy.

Thank you...
Well I'm Canadian, and i have rights in Canada that i can benefit from, like Canada is benefiting from me too, i pay my taxes, i Graduated from Canadian university and now i work for Canadian companies...

[guyabano]

Al-Salamu Alaykum,
I just want to announce that i have canceled my Citibank master card starting to boycott all the American products to show my support to Lebanon and Palestine.

when the representative asked me of the reason why I'm canceling it... i told her that I'm boycotting the American product bcz of the recent events in Lebanon...

she said that my reason is understandable, and she canceled it immediately...

Oh well, why you don't start to throw your computer through the window, since the CPU is AMD or INTEL, USA ? And oh, the OS is surely WINDOWS, which comes from Redmond, USA? Please, start with that, instead of playing hypocrite and just boycotting items which you really don't need

[Dahir]

Oh well, why you don't start to throw your computer through the window, since the CPU is AMD or INTEL, USA ? And oh, the OS is surely WINDOWS, which comes from Redmond, USA? Please, start with that, instead of playing hypocrite and just boycotting items which you really don't need

I stated that, and it seems Lammagad will likely not pay much attention to it. Its tough for a Canadian to boycott American products. Its like the son who boycotted his dad. Most likely, everything in her life is American, probably the company she works for.

Lammagad, do your boycotting, I already am a boycotter, but lets not go overboard and boycott a nation as big as the US...start with Israel, work your way up to Denmark, then the UK, then hit the big boy!

[Geronimo]

Land rover isn't american??? is it?

Land Rover is owned by Ford therefore is American. I think it's hilarious that you all want to boycott American products. I wonder how long it's gonna last.

[Geronimo]

Oh well, why you don't start to throw your computer through the window, since the CPU is AMD or INTEL, USA ? And oh, the OS is surely WINDOWS, which comes from Redmond, USA? Please, start with that, instead of playing hypocrite and just boycotting items which you really don't need

All OS come from the US. Mac, Linux and MS. All computer hardware other than your monitor comes from US companies. It's gonna be awful quiet around here:D

[adi8putra]

boycotting all american products might have sound a little bit far-fetched. how's about boycotting all products form known MNC which donates millions of dollars to israel on a yearly basis? that might helps.....:rollseyes

[sameer]

credit cards equal usury, which is haram, come on now,

i was thinking the same thing....dosent credit card companies charge interest?
Why not use a debit card instead?

[adi8putra]

i was thinking the same thing....dosent credit card companies charge interest?
Why not use a debit card instead?

errr.. maybe bcoz i dont have that much money? ;D

[جوري]

Land Rover is owned by Ford therefore is American. I think it's hilarious that you all want to boycott American products. I wonder how long it's gonna last.

you "All" where in my post did it say I wish to boycott American products? though there are companies that give directly to Israel which I have indeed boycotted (coca cola) being one of them.... I don't drink soda anyway... I believe I expressed disenchantment with my bank..... if I truly wanted to boycott all american products I assure you it wouldn't be difficult.... I travel daily and I can stock up on needed items.... otherwise I am glad you find all this hilarious... by all means if you need to chuckle.......

[Geronimo]

you "All" where in my post did it say I wish to boycott American products? though there are companies that give directly to Israel which I have indeed boycotted (coca cola) being one of them.... I don't drink soda anyway... I believe I expressed disenchantment with my bank..... if I truly wanted to boycott all american products I assure you it wouldn't be difficult.... I travel daily and I can stock up on needed items.... otherwise I am glad you find all this hilarious... by all means if you need to chuckle.......

I think I will ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[جوري]

I think I will ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

careful lest you choke on your own saliva....

[Geronimo]

careful lest you choke on your own saliva....

TY for your concer n but I've been laughing for a few years now and I think I've gotten the hard part of it down now.

[جوري]

TY for your concer n but I've been laughing for a few years now and I think I've gotten the hard part of it down now.

Good for you... we were concerned you'd have lock jaw for a minute there...

[Geronimo]

Good for you... we were concerned you'd have lock jaw for a minute there...

Naw I've had all my shots but for some reason when there's a full moon...

[sameer]

errr.. maybe bcoz i dont have that much money? ;D

So ure spending money u dont have??
Dosent this encourge u to spend on things u dont really need? and thing su cant really afford? Hence keeping u in debt and alwyas keeping u paying interest?
Wha ever happen to budgeting and saving etc?

[nennar]

i think it s a great idea if we all was in a boycot! because by boycotting all american, we boycot the jews!!!!!!!!! all the products have jewish money behind

[Geronimo]

i think it s a great idea if we all was in a boycot! because by boycotting all american, we boycot the jews!!!!!!!!! all the products have jewish money behind

Say good buy to your computer and the internet. What you didn't know the internet was a US product? All the Top level DNS servers are here and without them you have no internet. So while I have the chance before you throw away all that computer equipment and cancel your internet service I just want to say it was nice meeting you and good bye :D

[guyabano]

Say good buy to your computer and the internet. What you didn't know the internet was a US product? All the Top level DNS servers are here and without them you have no internet. So while I have the chance before you throw away all that computer equipment and cancel your internet service I just want to say it was nice meeting you and good bye :D

You will wait for a long time till one of them will have the guts to say "ok, I throuw away my computer and destroy my hard disk because my OS is haram too".

I still wait for an answer ! ;D ;D

btw: Does there exist an OS which is not haram?

[sameer]

Say good buy to your computer and the internet. What you didn't know the internet was a US product? All the Top level DNS servers are here and without them you have no internet. So while I have the chance before you throw away all that computer equipment and cancel your internet service I just want to say it was nice meeting you and good bye :D

He's right. :grumbling

The better thing to do is to boycott all the Jewish and if u like -American associated products that is not necessary. eg. Coca cola, sara lee, victoria secret, nestle...etc.
To say ure boycotting america is unrealistic...cause if u live there and u pay taxes etc....then u are supporting them. Suppose u need medicine and it is made in the US..what would u do? So just boycott all the uncessary products.

[sameer]

You will wait for a long time till one of them will have the guts to say "ok, I throuw away my computer and destroy my hard disk because my OS is haram too".

I still wait for an answer ! ;D ;D

btw: Does there exist an OS which is not haram?

Do u know the meaning of Haram?
Haram = Unlawful....

OS are not haram...unless they are used for Haram things eg..gambling, porn, stealing etc.

[Fishman]

:sl:
You can't possibly hope to boycott all American products, considering most major corporations are American.
:w:

[Trumble]

though there are companies that give directly to Israel which I have indeed boycotted (coca cola) being one of them.... I don't drink soda anyway...

At the risk of straying slightly off topic there are other reasons to boycott Coca Cola, and indeed a great many people do just that. The company causes huge environmental damage in India by extracting scarce water supplies, and polluting what remains. And in South America, there is evidence that the company is up to its neck in arranging anti- trade union activities including dismissals, death threats, imprisonment of trade union organisers and possibly even assassinations. I never touch the stuff.

[جوري]

At the risk of straying slightly off topic there are other reasons to boycott Coca Cola, and indeed a great many people do just that. The company causes huge environmental damage in India by extracting scarce water supplies, and polluting what remains. And in South America, there is evidence that the company is up to its neck in arranging anti- trade union activities including dismissals, death threats, imprisonment of trade union organisers and possibly even assassinations. I never touch the stuff.

it tastes nasty anyway... although I must admit during my stay in england I gorged on it along with those weeniwotsits... mmmmmm weeniwotsits how I miss em..........

[searchingsoul]

And none of the full scale boycotters want to respond to the computer and internet comments. Priceless.