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this post was submitted on 20 Feb 2024
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I use the argument that consumerism is American culture. Anything from giant takeaways, to excess consumption at holidays, Costco, Walmart, even the American Healthcare system is designed to be sold.
I think when people say Americans have no culture they don't mean it literally, they just mean thier culture is trash.
I don't really agree with that assessment though: there is a lot of interesting culture in America, as well as a lot of trash.