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Re:The Poorest 20% of Americans Are Richer on Average Than M... by refurb on Monday August 26, 2019 @03:07PM (#20802721)
Poverty is always relative. Until we change that definition, we’ll always have people in poverty no matter how much the poor’s Living situation improves.
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Re:The Poorest 20% of Americans Are Richer on Average Than M... by JAlexoid on Monday August 26, 2019 @05:10PM (#20803816)
I mean... Poverty is a well understood concept. If you're able to pay for basic needs* without experiencing hardship - you're not poor.

* - Basic needs expand with progress. But things like food, shelter, clothes and education are pretty ingrained now.

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