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Old 06-14-2024, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Plinker View Post
True.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people are math-challenged.
They apparently don’t realize that the current 3% inflation rate is on top of the already 20% (or more) hike in prices. In order for prices of goods to actually decrease would require a negative inflation rate.
As they say.................it's a huge tax on everyone.
It's more painful for "lower income" individuals.
People don't realize...............they jus incurred a 20% tax.....every year going forward.

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