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Just the opposite

RickW — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:29:43 -0500

In order to get the latest in energy saving gadgets, I must replace all of my perfectly good versions of the same thing. I need to replace all my appliances, light bulbs, cars, etc. I can wait to get even more efficient versions, but then I am wasting all that energy in the meantime.

To me, thrift is not having all the latest features, fashion, etc., but this enviromental crisis is urging me to spend to save.

What happened to thrift?

ctmiller — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:36:30 -0500

Many people still scrimp and save, clip coupons and do without to make ends meet. For others, though, cutting back is not a matter of economic necessity but one of choice. Can current environmental crises pave the way for a return to thrift?

Many people still scrimp and save, clip coupons and do without to make ends meet. For others, though, cutting back is not a matter of…