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[–] redwattlebird@lemmings.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I'm glad you're no longer in extreme poverty.

I suppose the lifestyle and definition of poor is different in the US because, simultaneously, 60% of Americans live at or below the level of poverty and is one of the most overweight nations globally.

My assumption is that over several decades, ultra capitalism has forced everyone in the nation to consume on a daily basis. So, not purchasing something in one day is near impossible because of the way their society is set up.