Your comment's parent doesn't add anything to the conversation because it's a simple observation. I could add "I agree, people tend to spend money on things the

Your comment's parent doesn't add anything to the conversation because it's a simple observation. I could add "I agree, people tend to spend money on things they want," and that would be valid. But I haven't furthered the conversation because anyone familiar with the system of capitalism, i.e. everyone, knows this.