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Millions of UK households forced to unplug fridge to cope with rising bills
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2023
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There is a huge trend in the media, and has been for a long time, to feature commentators from older generations lecturing younger generations on saving money in order to distract from the worsening economic situation for everyone (except the 1%)
Boomers sold their kids out because they think they are part of the big club when in reality they just provide political cover for the club in exchange for being permitted to own a house and having retirement.
Do you have any indication that this advice on fridge-freezers came from a 'boomer' - or indeed anywhere? Or are you just displaying your own prejudices?