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[–] 3 points 2 years ago*

I think it's just one more side effect of "American exceptionalism" and the culture of individuality and "me me me me" here, that people don't even see "change your lifestyle" as an option.

They were told about the American dream or whatever, but they were sold a bill of goods, and now they can't even comprehend cutting back on expenses in any meaningful way.

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