Inflation down again
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Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4. -
Energy and inflation matter again as an issue
Trump got everyone fat and happy so they thought voting in a compromised dementia patient couldn't hurt because George Floyd or something
I learned in 1980 that it doesn't matter what the media is saying. People pay attention to a shrinking wallet
Carter was supposed to get re elected
Had Trump fucked up the economy and lost he wouldn't be the front runner today
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The entire economy is a matter of belief. Go ahead and argue it's not.HHusky said:
Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4. -
surePurpleThrobber said:Groceries are through the roof.
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Depending on your news consumption, yes.HHusky said:
Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4.
Btw everyone sees your snark as a white flag. Not sure if you’ve realized that yet. -
When have I ever accused you girls of seeing things correctly?thechatch said:
Depending on your news consumption, yes.HHusky said:
Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4.
Btw everyone sees your snark as a white flag. Not sure if you’ve realized that yet. -
The economy benefits from a type of faith. True.Bob_C said:
The entire economy is a matter of belief. Go ahead and argue it's not.HHusky said:
Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4.
We still take some measurements, though. -
Keep tryingHHusky said:
When have I ever accused you girls of seeing things correctly?thechatch said:
Depending on your news consumption, yes.HHusky said:
Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4.
Btw everyone sees your snark as a white flag. Not sure if you’ve realized that yet.
I’ll play with you for a little while but then it’s back to coloring books and some warm milk to get you settled down. -
Pretending you have self-esteem is a bit of a tell.thechatch said:
Keep tryingHHusky said:
When have I ever accused you girls of seeing things correctly?thechatch said:
Depending on your news consumption, yes.HHusky said:
Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4.
Btw everyone sees your snark as a white flag. Not sure if you’ve realized that yet.
I’ll play with you for a little while but then it’s back to coloring books and some warm milk to get you settled down. -
Why isn't Biden bragging about this one? Most interesting part of this chart is that Q4 2022 to Q1 2023, total debt didn't go down at all. The only Q4 to Q1 year shown here that it didn't. Any explanation for that?HHusky said:
The economy benefits from a type of faith. True.Bob_C said:
The entire economy is a matter of belief. Go ahead and argue it's not.HHusky said:
Apparently, inflation is simply a matter of belief. Like Tinkerbell. This is the Tug after all.thechatch said:It’s amazing to me how some people can fill their car with gas, go to a grocery store or a hardware store and believe that inflation is really down.
My suspicion is that E-commerce has softened the average consumer’s awareness of price increases. You know you’re paying more but you justify it in your head because of the convenience.
Driving to the grocery store and spending 300.00 for 5 bags of essentials is what really lays bare the cost of living, because that’s a weekly phenomenon for a normal family of 4.
We still take some measurements, though.



