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		RoyalHenOil on Sept 22, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Volvo to cease production of diesel cars in a few ... How can someone who is broke buy a vehicle? If they can afford a large purchase, they are by definition not broke.

jandrese on Sept 22, 2023 | [–]

Oh you sweet summer child.

RoyalHenOil on Sept 26, 2023 | | [–]

Do you care to formulate an explanation, rather than repeat a trite saying of no substance?

Krutonium on Sept 22, 2023 | [–]

The answer, as always, is debt.

RoyalHenOil on Sept 26, 2023 | [–]

How can you afford to take on that kind of debt if you are broke? Your car will be taken back from you when you fail to pay the bills.

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