I've noticed the mainstream media, even local stations like Cha
I've noticed the mainstream media, even local stations like Cha
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Clloresch : Financially better off than when? Im like everyone else, i see my bills rising but most of it is the dang water and electricity rates and property taxes here! I think the truth is and always will be that things are never going to get cheaper, everything is going up. It always has. It always will.
MissAmericanPie : Wages should rise with inflation, cost of living, grocery and gas prices… do you not agree? Taxes we pay should go to cost relief for tax payers, no? You're fine with cost of living going up because "that's how it goes?" I'm not. And it's today's presidents problem 
MissAmericanPie : I do look real close at data. The data says the rich are doing great. The others not so much. The data says inflation is rising faster than wages. The data says that credit card debt is at record levels. By the way, that seems to be why consumer spending is just fine. The data says buy now pay later loans for essentials are at record levels. Yep, groceries. I di d n't read the AI stuff. Were those items and many others about real people's life mentioned?
Clloresch : By that comparison,
MissAmericanPie : Wages should rise with inflation, cost of living, grocery and gas prices… do you not agree? Taxes we pay should go to cost relief for tax payers, no? You're fine with cost of living going up because "that's how it goes?" I'm not. And it's today's presidents problem
Clloresch : They should? You mean we'd like them to but thats not always the case. But it was this year:USAFacts
Rapsalot : USAFacts
Clloresch : Wow
justanirishgirl : Yeah. How callous you are is none of my business and how much I don't care about you or your reactions to my typed letters is none of my business 🙂I'll live 🤣
Clloresch : By that comparison, Clloresch : They should? You mean we'd like them to but thats not always the case. But it was this year: In 2026, nominal wages increased by 3.7%, while inflation was recorded at 3.4%, indicating that wages grew slightly faster than inflation during that period. USAFacts
MissAmericanPie : Clloresch : Who **** in your wheaties this morning?
justanirishgirl : Nobody ever would **** in my wheaties. That's not a thing in my world. Metaphorically or physically, so I'm not worried. That's like a 8 year child saying.
MissAmericanPie : Exp@MissAmericanPie :
No mam. BTW, in June 2006 the formula to compute inflation. Using the old, more rwflective of us the consumer's experience, inflation is higher than 3.7% WE GOT CHEATED on the latest COLA adjustment.
I've noticed the mainstream media, even local stations like Channel 2, doing story after story after story DAILY about inflation and grocery prices. Pushing that narrative that seems to suggest inflation is crippling people and ruining the economy. While prices are up and none of us enjoy this, is it really all that much worse now to warrant endless sob stories about how bad it is right before mid terms….hmmmm bc inflation under Biden was 9% friends… Ai Summary AI Summary Inflation rates during Joe Biden's presidency were significantly higher than those observed during Donald Trump's second term. Biden's inflation peaked at nearly 9% in mid-2022, while Trump's administration has seen moderating inflation rates, averaging around 3% since 2025. factually.co Inflation Comparison Overview Examining the inflation trends reveals key differences between the two administrations. Biden's Peak Inflation - Inflation reached approximately 9% in mid-2022 during Biden's presidency. Trump's Average Inflation - Under Trump, the average inflation rate from 2025 to present is around 3%. Economic Conditions - Biden's inflation was influenced by post-pandemic recovery and supply chain issues, while Trump's term has seen more stable economic conditions. Consumer Price Index (CPI) - The CPI during Biden's term showed a more volatile trend compared to the steadier rates under Trump. bidentotrump.com
MissAmericanPie : Its really not comparable. The 9% under Biden dis not affect many daily use items people cared about. The increase in staples and now fuel under Trump is felt more by most people
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