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Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:52 am to onmymedicalgrind
In October 2024 the board mantra was that the population literally could not afford four more years of Biden. No one was saying that complainers were just poor. My how times change.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:53 am to dgnx6
The world is not as simple as you make it. Would I vote for Harris if I had to vote again? frick no. Is Trump v2 dysfunctional? (that’s being nice). Yes
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:53 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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Matt is right
It's eerily similar to the response from Biden's administration. Talking about how the economy is surging even while costs rose all around us. It's like the politicans have learned nothing.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 9:56 am
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:54 am to JohnnyKilroy
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he average car on the road is a 7 year old camry or F150.
From what I see at least 65% of new sedans are hyundai/kia
44% of vehicles on the road are over 10 years old.
But cars are lasting longer. That's the reason why.
And the most popular vehicles in 2026 are Ford F series, Dodge Ram, Honda crv, and Chevy Silverado. The trucks aren't cheap.
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The top-selling new vehicles in early 2026 are the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, Honda CR-V, and Ram Pickup.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 9:55 am
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:56 am to NIH
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The world is not as simple as you make it. Would I vote for Harris if I had to vote again? frick no. Is Trump v2 dysfunctional? (that’s being nice). Yes
Says the guy that calls anyone a bootlicker that doesn't shite on police left and right.
The world isn't that simple.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:58 am to dgnx6
Ah you’re carrying some weird grudge. You can continue to be dishonest until reality slaps you in the face in a few months. Then we’ll hear about the Demoncrats “cheating.” 
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:58 am to NIH
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In October 2024 the board mantra was that the population literally could not afford four more years of Biden. No one was saying that complainers were just poor. My how times change.
Wages were outpacing inflation under Trump. They weren't under Biden.
The world isn't as simple as you are making it. There is nuance.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:58 am to bird35
Immigration can increase housing costs but also exerts downward inflationary pressure with its impact on the labor supply. A mixed bag n this regard.
I’m in the camp that it is mostly about monetary policy— too much dollar printing. With that said, our war of choice in Iran and the resulting spike in oil prices has obviously had inflationary effects.
I just don’t see any evidence that this administration has really even tried that hard to tame inflation.
I’m in the camp that it is mostly about monetary policy— too much dollar printing. With that said, our war of choice in Iran and the resulting spike in oil prices has obviously had inflationary effects.
I just don’t see any evidence that this administration has really even tried that hard to tame inflation.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:59 am to NIH
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Ah you’re carrying some weird grudge. You can continue to be dishonest until reality slaps you in the face in a few months. Then we’ll hear about the Demoncrats “cheating.”
What am I being dishonest about?
We averaged 6.5% inflation pe year under Biden.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 10:00 am
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:02 am to BestBanker
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Streaming TV expenses.
Cellular communications.
Eating out.
Was only a matter of time before eating out came up. No idea why this board is willing to accept a declining quality of life vs calling out the politicians who wrecked your currency and forced you to make sacrifices that just a couple years ago you never would have considered.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:07 am to dgnx6
Can you argue against Matt’s post without invoking Biden?
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:07 am to bostitch
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Was only a matter of time before eating out came up. No idea why this board is willing to accept a declining quality of life vs calling out the politicians who wrecked your currency and forced you to make sacrifices that just a couple years ago you never would have considered.
I think people know the politicians suck.
But they are calling for deflation which leads to unemployment. Companies can't just sell you shite for 30% less without making cuts elsewhere.
But one thing that helps at least a little is to keep inflation from outpacing wages.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:08 am to BugAC
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It was also a giant issue under Biden/Kamala.
This doesn't matter to voters.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:11 am to The Baker
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This is why the national debt matters
Inflation during covid was intentional. Its how they dilute the debt… and in effect, anyone holding dollars paid for it.
A silent tax.
This is your best post I've read here. Any time a govt incurs debt, a future tax comes due. Our govt has chosen to make that future tax an inflation tax and, due to the compounding effect, it's getting bigger faster.
Everybody likes to play the blame game with inflation, but it's here to stay and nobody can turn it around. Our debt is too big to be managed with direct taxes.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 10:12 am
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:15 am to GreatLakesTiger24
The working class is up for grabs politically and conservatives are going to fumble them over to the DSA tards
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:16 am to wdhalgren
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This is your best post I've read here. Any time a govt incurs debt, a future tax comes due. Our govt has chosen to make that future tax an inflation tax and, due to the compounding effect, it's getting bigger faster.
Everybody likes to play the blame game with inflation, but it's here to stay and nobody can turn it around. Our debt is too big to be managed with direct taxes.
In some ways it can be beneficial. That also means everyone's personal debt also gets diluted. student loans, mortgages, etc... all become smaller in effect. but if wages don't grow (which they haven't) then it becomes an issue.
That's why H1B's and mass immigration is also part of the issue... Saturate the human capital pool so you don't have to raise wages.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:23 am to The Baker
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In some ways it can be beneficial. That also means everyone's personal debt also gets diluted
Diluting away debt is never beneficial, IMO. Inflation is a perverse incentive to borrow, because you don't have to pay off your full debt. It's an incentive to borrow, and a disincentive to save, i.e., hold dollars. Once inflation becomes policy, the currency always fails in the end. The only way an economy with debt can persist is through market discipline.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:27 am to Ag Zwin
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Good lord, I hate these replies.
“There is a problem with X”
“Well, what is your solution then? This other thing that is an extreme and unrealistic alternative? You clearly believe it is!”
FFS, people have completely lost the ability will to discuss nuance.
Maybe you haven't followed along then.
Poster stated
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Don’t worry brothers! Marco Rubio fixes this! Trust the process.
Clearly a diversionary attempt to not have to argue for something. So, i then countered along his lines with:
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Who is your preferred candidate for POTUS? AOC?
If he would answer, which he won't, then we will know his motivations behind his post. Was it because he believes his chosen candidate would be a better alternative to solving the affordability crisis than Rubio? Do we even know what Rubio's policy would be regarding the economy?
You don't' have to respond to either him or I. Tangential discussions may happen within a subject. Just because it's not directly addressing what you currently want discussed doesn't mean it's no relevant.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 10:28 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Who could have predicted pumping $30T into the economy for a bad flu would have long-term consequences on the inflationary side.
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