Before you lay the “anecdotal info is not statistically valid” BS on me, I defy you to present ONE grocery item that is NOT more expensive TODAY than it was last year. I will ALSO allow “inflationary” differences.
0.8% my hairy a**. LIes, Damned lies, and statistics. Figures lies, and liars figure.
90% Ground beast $1.99
Chicken breasts $1.99 lb
Whole chicken $1.30 lb
Rump Roast $2.59 lb
Bananas $.40 lb
Bread $1.99
Tuna $.40
Cheddar cheese $3.00 lb
E&J Brandy 750ml $7.99
Flour $1.80 5 lb
Cake mix $1.09
Potatoes $1.75 5 lbs
Jacks frozen Pizza, $2.00
Green coffee beans, Columbian&Tanzanian averaging $5.00 lb
Eggs are higher and I might add up to spending $8 more dollars a year.
Milk is higher and I might end up spending $35 more dollars a year.
I’ll believe we’re doomed when I see people stop driving 75 mph in their hulking 2 ton vehicles. I’ll believe we’re doomed when people stop paying monthly fees to exercise in a gym.
The free market will astound you. See what happens if we have sustained $5.00 a gallon gas.