re: That's not how the economy works, Joe! Biden demands supermarkets cut high grocery prices

Supermarkets need to pull out of bad cities where they lose money from theft . Then tell Biden and the democrats they can buy the store ready to go and sell groceries cheaper if they want . Our groceries would be cheaper if we had less theft , lower taxes and stop paying people to stay home driving up the labor cost . If we split the country in half the product in the republican half would be half the price of the liberals.

They’ll be compelled to lower prices, then layoff workers and quit carrying low margin items. And close low performing stores…

All of that will generate more outrage.

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quote:A 16 percent rise in the cost of eggs, milk and other staples over the past two years has put pressure on many Americans who have complained that they're struggling with the cost of living, despite a strong overall economy.

Only 16%? It seems like a hell of a lot more than that

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Much higher than 16% when all grocery items are included as part of the food inflation number.

In the KC area a half gallon of milk pre covid was around $2 and eggs were frequently around $2/dozen and on sale at $.99/, now a half gallon of milk is $3 and eggs are around $3.50/dozen, on sale around $3/dozen.