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95 Name: Anonymous : 2015-07-13 10:12
https://tiredsounds.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/the-i-gave-it-all-up-lie/
A critique of all the "I gave it all up to live simply" stories that are sold through media and social networks.
[quote]The poor also lack the taken-for-granted financial and social security of those for whom money has ceased to be such a pressing concern. They will be chastised for being irresponsible where the rich were hailed as inspiring, because without financial privilege it is “not their place” to take risks.[/quote]
A critique of all the "I gave it all up to live simply" stories that are sold through media and social networks.
[quote]The poor also lack the taken-for-granted financial and social security of those for whom money has ceased to be such a pressing concern. They will be chastised for being irresponsible where the rich were hailed as inspiring, because without financial privilege it is “not their place” to take risks.[/quote]
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