"The News" is interesting. Rarely is anything important covered. And, if it is really important, they repeat it often.

So, why watch "The News" at all. I find it better to read about it the day after on X, or often the day before.

And you get it predigested, with commentary from based people.

The poor, really do think poorly. I am unsure if it is just the way we educate, or the way we talk about money on the TV. Adverts really do affect the poor. Goes right into the brain.

Like you said, the poor go to the next town over to save a little. They are so sure they are saving money.

But the do not include their time
They do not include gas costs
They do not include vehicle wear and tear.

This said, i used to drive 60 miles to get to a real grocery store.