re: NYC mayor candidate wants city-owned grocery stores

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We have government run grocery stores already. They are called commissaries. Other than some sales and maybe a few other items you aren't paying less than on the economy.

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When Trump was in his first term, he changed policy and allowed disabled vets access to base commisaries. As a disabled vet, I was excited. Went thru all the hoops to gain access, thinking I would save a lot of money.

I live near Maxwell AFB and the only deal is Miller High Life. Saved $2-3. NOTHING else was cheaper than Winn Dixie and the quality was worse. The meat department was a complete joke. Better cuts could be bought at a place that repairs shoe soles. Gas was the same price, or higher, than the station just off base. Some would say "but you don't pay sales tax". What the fail to mention in the surcharge added to you bill at checkout. Unbelievable that our government, with it's purchasing power, bends the service member over, but that is exactly what they do.