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Of course it's a platitude designed to oppress the poor.
I've never taken it as that.
To me it's been part of keeping up with the Jones. I don't think I've ever heard it directed at people choosing between food and heat, because it's clearly obvious that enough money to do both will remove misery.
It's more like a friend who'd wistfully dream-talk about winning the NY lottery while being oblivious to their $6k p/m apartment and perpetual unemployment because of 'reasons'. If you're not happy now then you're not going to be any happier having a place in the Hamptons and no limit on your monthly allowance.
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You did read my second comment right? Of course it's a platitude designed to oppress the poor.