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Since when does "not taking loans out for shit you can't afford" equate to cheap?


Since it started hurting profit margins.

Remember, being efficient pretty much negates the opportunity for someone to make a buck off of you.


When "frugal", "thrifty" and "prudent" became dirty words.


I like "austere". It sounds much more elegant but is actually much dirtier.




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