Best Buy? Is it really?

Last night, I wandered into Best Buy as I was walking home.  I thought, "It's late.  I will take a quick trip through the store, see if I think of any ideas for a couple of Christmas presents I still need to buy, and I will get out quickly."   Well that is what happened.  I ran through the store, disgusted by the horrible mass consumerism that was going on.  Piles of hundreds of inexpensive DVD players waiting to break and be thrown out.  Thousands of items we don't need, can't afford, and feel compelled to buy.  Packaging from floor to ceiling.  "BUY BUY BUY!!!!" It all screamed at me.  I ran, escaping without spending a penny.  And I couldn't help but think about a link my friend Alex at Rip and Read recently posted.  Try this on for size and then see how much shopping you wish to do this year.  Click here to find out how rich you really are.

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