Inflation down AGAIN

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I presented the numbers earlier. Look at that, right during a presidential election time when a demofk is in office. bringing down what they ejaculated up! demofks hate americans.

you also called me a pedophile not too long ago.

you have zero credibility as well as consideration; not that you had much b4, anyways.

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

Sure, dude. People winning debates always have to tell everyone they're winning.

What is Trump's plan to reduce the deficit when he increases it by $7 to $15 trillion?

That's right tariffs, which Americans definitely aren't going to have to pay for, somehow.

It's silliness.

He is going to increase the deficit by 8trl? Are you feeling OK?

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[AzogtheDefiler]

you also called me a pedophile not too long ago.

you have zero credibility as well as consideration; not that you had much b4, anyways.

A lot of people leaving the Democratic Party. It has moved too far left.

 

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A lot of people leaving the Democratic Party. It has moved too far left.

but the important thing is...


do they still like pie?

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

but the important thing is...


do they still like pie?

Yes. If they move away from pie then the world is truly lost.

 

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Yes. If they move away from pie then the world is truly lost.

truer words have never been spoken, zog.

 

[Marener]

He is going to increase the deficit by 8trl? Are you feeling OK?

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https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2024-10-16/trumps-economic-plans-will-explode-the-national-debt-though-harris-will-also-add-to-the-tally

I mean, if we think he's actually going to enact his policies, which you apparently know nothing about.

 

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you said there were no supply issues ... ya there were - across the spectrum, from TP to beef.



record profits are the same now as they were then. & speaking of records ... people are complaining about food prices, yet this past summer, it was a banner year for vacationers. that would mean people have plenty of discretionary cash.

For groceries

GROCEREIS ARE UP over 25 percent since harris took office

Credit card debt is at a record high

 

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For groceries

GROCEREIS ARE UP over 25 percent since harris took office

& she wants to take on price gouging. in fact the (D)s tried to intro an anti-gouging bill during covid & guess who wouldn't take it up?
huh? can you?

Credit card debt is at a record high

i pay off my credit cards every month in full & haven't paid a dime in interest since reagan took away that deduction.

 

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& she wants to take on price gouging. in fact the (D)s tried to intro an anti-gouging bill during covid & guess who wouldn't take it up?
huh? can you?




i pay off my credit cards every month in full & haven't paid a dime in interest since reagan took away that deduction.

1) which companies? Why hasn’t she? She’s been in office for three and half years

2) good for you, a lot of americans can’t due to harris and xiden driving up groceries 25 percent

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2024-10-16/trumps-economic-plans-will-explode-the-national-debt-though-harris-will-also-add-to-the-tally

I mean, if we think he's actually going to enact his policies, which you apparently know nothing about.

USA Today. Our current deficit is about $2trn. U said $15trn

Lmao

Idiot



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[Marener]

USA Today. Our current deficit is about $2trn. U said $15trn

Lmao

Idiot



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You sound as stupid as Trump. Neither of you really ever try to educate yourselves.

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

You sound as stupid as Trump. Neither of you really ever try to educate yourselves.

What is our current annual deficit?

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[Godboy]

So Trump failed to lead the country, correct?

Youre blaming Trump for democrats not opening their states? What an absurd take.

 

[Marener]

Youre blaming Trump for democrats not opening their states? What an absurd take.

Wouldn’t a real leader have gotten them to do what you say?

 

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1) which companies?

those that gouge.

Why hasn’t she? She’s been in office for three and half years

because she is VP, not in the house where it was stopped in its tracks. but give her a congress that won't stop it, & she'll sign it. if it can be done thru EO, then i'm sure she'll go for it.

2) good for you, a lot of americans can’t due to harris and xiden driving up groceries 25 percent

no doubt, some are living on credit to actually live. then you gots people who are on credit thru their vacations, & ridiculous phone & cable charges.

 

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those that gouge.



because she is VP, not in the house where it was stopped in its tracks. but give her a congress that won't stop it, & she'll sign it. if it can be done thru EO, then i'm sure she'll go for it.



no doubt, some are living on credit to actually live. then you gots people who are on credit thru their vacations, & ridiculous phone & cable charges.

1) which ones is she talking about?

2) price gouging is already against the law. With that said, the GOP has drafted additional federal regulation to address the issue. With that said, as VP, she could have used Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits “unfair methods of competition” and “unfair or deceptive practices, additionally, the Defense Production Act, has both a price-gouging and product hoarding provision the admin could have used.....but to date, neither you or Harris has listed any companies to use it against.

3) correct, some folks are simply living on credit to get through the Harris/Xiden admin, hoping for better times in the future

 

[Godboy]

Wouldn’t a real leader have gotten them to do what you say?

This country wouldnt be in this bad of shape if democrats were reasonable and logical.

 

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1) which ones is she talking about?

perhaps she can start with these:


RECORD OF CEO QUOTES FROM EARNINGS CALLS

GROCERY AND FOOD
● Kimberly-Clark— During Kimberly-Clark's fourth quarter and full year 2022 earnings call,Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu touted being able to "rapidly implement broad pricing actions,"which generated "over $700 million in cost savings." [The Motley Fool, 01/25/23]○ Hsu bragged about there being "plenty of carryover pricing," and even shared that "thereare new pricing actions in the plan as well." [The Motley Fool, 01/25/23]○ April 2023: During Kimberly-Clark's Q1 FY 2023 earnings call, Hsu touted having"excellent price execution" in discussing the firm's margin recovery. [Seeking Alpha,04/25/23]
● General Mills— During General Mills' Q3 FY 2023 earnings call, Group President of NorthAmerica Retail Jon Nudi revealed the company had implemented "list price increases," with"price points [going] up double digits across our categories," and were "getting smart about howwe look at pricing, not only at list price but also from a promotional standpoint as well." [SeekingAlpha, 03/23/23]○ Nudi said, "'We have not taken five rounds of pricing in many, many years, let alone all inone, and of the company's 25 different product categories, we hit all of those categoriesand some of them multiple times.'" [Food Business News, 06/02/22]
● Kraft Heinz—maker of popular food brands Stove Top and Kraft Mac and Cheese—rewarded itsshareholders with over $1.4 billion in dividends as the food maker raked in over $2 billion inprofits in the first nine months of 2023, a staggering 41% increase from 2022.
Tyson's— During Tyson's Q4 FY 2022 earnings call, President and CEO Donnie King admittedto taking "various degrees of pricing in our key categories earlier this fiscal year to offsetinflationary cost pressures," which "support[ed] improved volume performance across ourportfolio of prepared foods products." [The Motley Fool, 11/14/22]○ Tyson Foods reported that "raising chicken prices helped its sales move higher." [WallStreet Journal, 08/08/22]○ Prices for Tyson's chicken products increased by as much as 20%. [Wall Street Journal,08/08/22]
● McDonald's— During the Q2 2022 earnings call, CFO Kevin Ozan said the company is "'takingsmaller, more frequent price increases because it gives us the flexibility to see how consumersare reacting and then adjust if or when necessary.'" [CNN, 07/26/22]○ Also during its earnings call, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said on priceincreases that "the consumer is tolerating it well." [Seeking Alpha, 07/26/22]3● Mondelez— CEO Dirk Van De Put said, "'while consumers (in developed markets) expressgrowing frustration with rising prices for a broad range of goods and services, they continue toperceive chocolate and biscuits as affordable indulgences and an important pick-me-up.'"[Reuters, 07/26/22]
● Chipotle— July 2022: After previously raising prices on consumers, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccolannounced his company would raise prices again in August while admitting low-incomeconsumers had "'pulled back their purchase frequency'" but fortunately the "'majority of ourcustomers are a higher household income consumer.'" [CNBC, 07/26/22]○ July 2022: In announcing Chipotle's earnings, Brian Niccol stated he was "'pleased withour second quarter performance during a period of inflation and consumer uncertainty'"and that the company's "'pricing power and value proposition remain strong.'"[Chipotle,07/26/22]
● Hormel Foods— Chairman and CEO Jim Snee touted the company's "'sixth consecutive quarterof record sales'" in its Q2 2022. [Hormel Foods, 06/02/22]○ June 2022 Headline: Hormel Foods reports record sales and double-digit earningsgrowth in the second quarter. [Hormel Foods, 06/02/22]○ June 2, 2022: During Hormel Foods' Q2 2022 earnings call, Snee bragged that priceinflation in refrigerated foods "more than offset higher freight expenses for all segments"and announced "another round of pricing actions across our grocery portfolio." [SeekingAlpha, 06/02/22]
https://accountable.us/wp-content/u...c-Policy-Subcommittee-Hearing-on-5-2-2024.pdf

2) price gouging is already against the law.

uh-huh ... & so are monopolies - hence the enactment of anti-trust laws. but tell that to kroger & albertsons.

With that said, the GOP has drafted additional federal regulation to address the issue. With that said, as VP, she could have used Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits “unfair methods of competition” and “unfair or deceptive practices, additionally, the Defense Production Act, has both a price-gouging and product hoarding provision the admin could have used.....but to date, neither you or Harris has listed any companies to use it against.

LOL!!!!! first of all, the VP doesn't set policy or enforce any.

with that being said, anything even close to implementing a strategy would require both the senate AND the house. the same house who wouldn't entertain any new anti gouging bill to even be heard.

3) correct, some folks are simply living on credit to get through the Harris/Xiden admin, hoping for better times in the future

sure ... how'z about revamping the usury laws. credit card companies charge enough interest now, they should be considered loan sharks. oh, & you can thanx dark brandon for getting rid of hidden fees & junk fees attached to purchases made on credit cards, & other things like airline tix, concert tix etc.

 

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perhaps she can start with these:


RECORD OF CEO QUOTES FROM EARNINGS CALLS

GROCERY AND FOOD
● Kimberly-Clark— During Kimberly-Clark's fourth quarter and full year 2022 earnings call,Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu touted being able to "rapidly implement broad pricing actions,"which generated "over $700 million in cost savings." [The Motley Fool, 01/25/23]○ Hsu bragged about there being "plenty of carryover pricing," and even shared that "thereare new pricing actions in the plan as well." [The Motley Fool, 01/25/23]○ April 2023: During Kimberly-Clark's Q1 FY 2023 earnings call, Hsu touted having"excellent price execution" in discussing the firm's margin recovery. [Seeking Alpha,04/25/23]
● General Mills— During General Mills' Q3 FY 2023 earnings call, Group President of NorthAmerica Retail Jon Nudi revealed the company had implemented "list price increases," with"price points [going] up double digits across our categories," and were "getting smart about howwe look at pricing, not only at list price but also from a promotional standpoint as well." [SeekingAlpha, 03/23/23]○ Nudi said, "'We have not taken five rounds of pricing in many, many years, let alone all inone, and of the company's 25 different product categories, we hit all of those categoriesand some of them multiple times.'" [Food Business News, 06/02/22]
● Kraft Heinz—maker of popular food brands Stove Top and Kraft Mac and Cheese—rewarded itsshareholders with over $1.4 billion in dividends as the food maker raked in over $2 billion inprofits in the first nine months of 2023, a staggering 41% increase from 2022.
Tyson's— During Tyson's Q4 FY 2022 earnings call, President and CEO Donnie King admittedto taking "various degrees of pricing in our key categories earlier this fiscal year to offsetinflationary cost pressures," which "support[ed] improved volume performance across ourportfolio of prepared foods products." [The Motley Fool, 11/14/22]○ Tyson Foods reported that "raising chicken prices helped its sales move higher." [WallStreet Journal, 08/08/22]○ Prices for Tyson's chicken products increased by as much as 20%. [Wall Street Journal,08/08/22]
● McDonald's— During the Q2 2022 earnings call, CFO Kevin Ozan said the company is "'takingsmaller, more frequent price increases because it gives us the flexibility to see how consumersare reacting and then adjust if or when necessary.'" [CNN, 07/26/22]○ Also during its earnings call, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said on priceincreases that "the consumer is tolerating it well." [Seeking Alpha, 07/26/22]3● Mondelez— CEO Dirk Van De Put said, "'while consumers (in developed markets) expressgrowing frustration with rising prices for a broad range of goods and services, they continue toperceive chocolate and biscuits as affordable indulgences and an important pick-me-up.'"[Reuters, 07/26/22]
● Chipotle— July 2022: After previously raising prices on consumers, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccolannounced his company would raise prices again in August while admitting low-incomeconsumers had "'pulled back their purchase frequency'" but fortunately the "'majority of ourcustomers are a higher household income consumer.'" [CNBC, 07/26/22]○ July 2022: In announcing Chipotle's earnings, Brian Niccol stated he was "'pleased withour second quarter performance during a period of inflation and consumer uncertainty'"and that the company's "'pricing power and value proposition remain strong.'"[Chipotle,07/26/22]
● Hormel Foods— Chairman and CEO Jim Snee touted the company's "'sixth consecutive quarterof record sales'" in its Q2 2022. [Hormel Foods, 06/02/22]○ June 2022 Headline: Hormel Foods reports record sales and double-digit earningsgrowth in the second quarter. [Hormel Foods, 06/02/22]○ June 2, 2022: During Hormel Foods' Q2 2022 earnings call, Snee bragged that priceinflation in refrigerated foods "more than offset higher freight expenses for all segments"and announced "another round of pricing actions across our grocery portfolio." [SeekingAlpha, 06/02/22]
https://accountable.us/wp-content/u...c-Policy-Subcommittee-Hearing-on-5-2-2024.pdf





uh-huh ... & so are monopolies - hence the enactment of anti-trust laws. but tell that to kroger & albertsons.



LOL!!!!! first of all, the VP doesn't set policy or enforce any.

with that being said, anything even close to implementing a strategy would require both the senate AND the house. the same house who wouldn't entertain any new anti gouging bill to even be heard.




sure ... how'z about revamping the usury laws. credit card companies charge enough interest now, they should be considered loan sharks. oh, & you can thanx dark brandon for getting rid of hidden fees & junk fees attached to purchases made on credit cards, & other things like airline tix, concert tix etc.

1) how are any of those price gouging? Literally some of your copy and paste job the companies are talking about having to raise cost to deal with cost.

2) Xiden and Harri's DOJ have to approve the transaction, what have they done to stop it?

3) The VP is second in line of the Federal executive branch, the executive branch enforces Federal law. There is existing law that can be enforced, Congress isn't needed

4) I have no problem with reform in usury laws, in fact Trump has brought that up.

With that said, people are living on credit now, because Xiden and Harris have made things too expensive.