I keep hearing...

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People suggest we stop buying from amazon.  But, when you stop and think, just a second?  What are the options?  Well, I could buy from walmart... or the like.  An amazon, of sorts, in brick and mortar.  Or, maybe, just maybe, some local store might carry what I need.  Both of those last two will be more expensive, and with fewer choices.

I want a red handled knife, not a blue one?  I want the five not the four in blade?  And, I will pay more for the privilege.  Worse?  It's... the same product that amazon sells, made it in China.  It's all made in China.  Go find an electric toothbrush made in America, or even Europe.  Find a tool, or knife, made in either of those latter, or even South America.

You aren't changing who you are buying from, or the products, merely who distributes them.  And, currently, amazon offers the best price.  So, when someone tells you to stop buying through amazon, really they are just saying, while you are starving, to just eat cake... like they do?  No, Marie Antoinette didn't say such a thing... just propaganda.  But... the idea is there.

Do I like amazon?  I don't mind, them, really, given that the products are the same, whether sold at a huge market up locally, or at a discount and shipped to my door?  Which is more efficient, so actually greener... if you believe there is a need for such things?  For me, convenience, price, and choices within the brand and knockoffs.  Everything is some sort of knockoff.  It's what corporations do.

Cold.  I'm going on to bed, just now.  I'll brush my teeth again.  I didn't eat.  Didn't pull the chicken out to thaw.  Just... gamed... tried to make contact.  Did make contact.  Then... licked my wounds.  All good.  Life is pain.  Might as well suck it up, and enjoy.  Figure other things out.  It's... all good.  I'll just finish my bubbly water, then head on up.

Good night.