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Comment by jwatte

"chances are they'd turn around and buy a new iphone"

Most in that situation would spend the money, but on needs like food or medication. The "blow it on a new iPhone" meme comes from an entitled right wing culture (that also made up the concept of a "Welfare Queen ")

parent jwatte 10 years ago

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