No matter what you think about Trump, Reality is a bitch

[Independent thinker]

AI Overview

No, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other economic sources, food prices are not cheaper now than they were in November 2024. In fact, some food categories experienced price increases in the period following November 2024. While overall inflation has cooled down, food prices remain elevated.

Ummmmmmmmmmmm, you idiot, my Quicken program is comparing Jan 1 through April 17 this year compared to the same time period last year, Jan 1 through April 17. Has nothing to do with November 2024. Gee are you stupid.

 

[Lesh]

Didn't, You are a fact denier.

If prices have gone up… and they have…how did you save money??

 

[Luckyone]

Not bullshit. I keep track of my finances in Quicken. I've saved over $500 this year compared to last year on food and groceries and nothing has changed in my circumstances. And we aren't even through April.

I don't know about you, but that has not been the case with me. Groceries are as expensive or a bit more where I live. I and my wife usually spend $400-$500 in groceries per month and that has not changed.

Having said that, the consequences of Trump's tariffs have not yet had time to hit. It was only 2 weeks ago when they went into effect, and it will not be for another 4-6 until we start to feel them.

 

[Lesh]

Ummmmmmmmmmmm, you idiot, my Quicken program is comparing Jan 1 through April 17 this year compared to the same time period last year, Jan 1 through April 17. Has nothing to do with November 2024. Gee are you stupid.

Go get a calendar stupid

 

[Luckyone]

Ummmmmmmmmmmm, you idiot, my Quicken program is comparing Jan 1 through April 17 this year compared to the same time period last year, Jan 1 through April 17. Has nothing to do with November 2024. Gee are you stupid.

AI Overview

In general, food prices are expected to be higher in April 2025 compared to April 2024. Specifically, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that food prices are 3% higher year-over-year in March 2025, with food at home prices increasing by 2.4% and restaurant prices by 3.8%.

 

[wamose]

The reality is that Trump has taken on the hard job of reclaiming our country by addressing our debt, the international wars, the economy, the border and the inequities of free trade. Nobody else had the balls. MAGA

 

[Luckyone]

The reality is that Trump has taken on the hard job of reclaiming our country by addressing our debt, the international wars, the economy, the border and the inequities of free trade. Nobody else had the balls. MAGA

The problem is that all he is using to make decisions are his balls. His brain is so full of ego, that he cannot make decisions that make sense.

 

[Luckyone]

News from today that affects ALL OF US

Health Insurance

UnitedHealth shares tank on steep forecast cut as medical care costs soar​

“This was a stock that was a safe haven for so many among tariffs and policy uncertainty,”

This goes to show the uncertainty that Trump brings to the table, when a company like United Health starts to falter.

 

[Luckyone]

one more thing that Trump has brought about

Housing starts retreated 11.4% M/M to a 1.324M annual rate in March, the 1.420M consensus and 1.494M in February (revised from 1.501M), according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday.

 

[Luckyone]

What did Powell have to say about $2 Trillion deficit, $35 T debt and Janet Yellen $9 T short term debt refi Time bomb?

That is not something that the Fed handles.

Their job is to evaluate what the economic situation is that is in place and make decisions on what can be done to make it better without causing new or additional problems.

For example, the Fed rate for borrowing is presently at 4.25%. That takes into consideration where inflation is presently and where the economy is. They can lower rates, leave rates the same, or raise them. That is all they do.................NOTHING ELSE.

Trump wants them to lower rates in order for the economy to grow. Nonetheless, lowering rates tends to generate more buying and therefore likely higher inflation. It is the Fed that makes that decision, not Trump. They are the ones responsible for the economy overall.

 

[Billiejeens]

What did Powell have to say about $2 Trillion deficit, $35 T debt and Janet Yellen $9 T short term debt refi Time bomb?

That's different.

 

[Orangecat]

“Could lead to inflation” = “could not lead to inflation” as well.

 

[Eman623]

Powell made a Ferris Buehler reference in his testimony which is ironic since he sounds a lot like Ben Stein when he talks.

 

[luiza]

The problem is that all he is using to make decisions are his balls. His brain is so full of ego, that he cannot make decisions that make sense.

See how low IQ Mucky stoops to avoid sensible , let alone useful discussion .

Troll Bot Mucky is just a Muck Raker making pocket money

 

[westwall]

Gas ain’t dropping where I live. In fact it went up a couple cents.

Eggs ain’t dripping much either

Liar

 

[Lesh]

Liar

Nope.

 

[westwall]

Nope.

Yup

 

[dudmuck]

Not bullshit. I keep track of my finances in Quicken. I've saved over $500 this year compared to last year on food and groceries and nothing has changed in my circumstances. And we aren't even through April.

 

[Orangecat]

No matter what you think about Trump, Reality is a bitch

You’re changing your screen name to “Reality” now?