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		makerops on Nov 5, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Cheapest Generation Since when does "not taking loans out for shit you can't afford" equate to cheap?

angersock on Nov 5, 2013 | [–]

Since it started hurting profit margins.

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

westicle on Nov 5, 2013 | [–]

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

anonymoushn on Nov 6, 2013 | [–]

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

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