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> I promise you with all my heart, those luxobarges are not being purchased because they’re practical in any way, shape, or form. It’s 110% virtue signaling.

not sure virtue signalling is best description here. I think "conspicuous consumption" is far better description of the process



Indeed, in a sense it might even be better referred to as "vice signalling".


You're absolutely correct, thank you.




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