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consumerism
a policy dedicated to promoting the interests of consumers as a whole.


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Moreover, his exploration of how the American Legion's championing of the consumeristic "American way of life" as an antidote to the "menace" of cold-war communism explains why current slogans such as "shop till you drop" and "America: Open for Business
Amidst the many confusing messages parents receive today, family social scientist Bill Doherty is a countercultural voice of reason who urges parents to "take back your kids" from the consumeristic values and societal pressures that are impinging on and unbalancing our family lives.
What we are discarding in this consumeristic society, because the dictates of custom have decided are out of date, is appalling.
 
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