The libertarian mindset is one can only invest in market capital. One cannot invest in the actual people of a country. Apparently there is no return from that even though all evidence of history says otherwise.
Soggy French Fries? Blame the Cooking Oil Price Spike. ‘It’s Pretty Much Liquid Gold.’ Cooking oil costs are up, so restaurants are stretching supplies; ‘You’ve got to filter out the impurities’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/soggy-...ch-liquid-gold-11637336419?mod=hp_featst_pos5 excerpt: If your french fries are tasting funny these days, it might be the oil. A biofuels boom is driving up demand for vegetable oil, boosting costs for food manufacturers and restaurants who use it to bake bread and fry chicken, among other things. So many restaurant operators are trying to stretch the life of the liquid in their fryers. Some are hunting for longer-lasting varieties known as high-performance fry oil––only to find it snatched up by big chains. In some regions, restaurants are battling thefts of used oil, which has also risen in value. In upstate New York, executive chef David Wagner saw the biofuels frenzy taking shape earlier this year and rushed to stock up on cooking oil before prices skyrocketed. Clearing out space in the basement of his restaurant, called City Line Bar and Grill, he placed an order for 10 times the amount of cooking oil he normally buys––enough to last him five months––and stacked it to the rafters when it arrived. Since then, Mr. Wagner has instructed his fry staff to strain the restaurant’s cooking oil three times a day instead of twice to prevent detritus from City Line’s signature chicken wings and mozzarella sticks from building up. “It’s pretty much liquid gold,” Mr. Wagner said. “You’ve got to filter out the impurities.”
I dont think many are upset that it increases the deficit. That's expected. It is the president whispering "it' costs nothing" into the camera that has people skeptical.
you have conveniently ignored his comment on the diligent tax collection by the IRS; this increased revenue stream to the Govt over the next decade would more than pay for the Bill
I guess its fair to have a certain amount of skepticism after years of "Mexico will pay for the wall" and "China will pay the tariffs"...
Yes, very true. I am surprised so many just roll with whatever the current prez says. Carry that water.
Luckily I remember all your criticisms of the previous prez about the wall and tariffs so I know you weren't carrying his water...
Grocery stores I haven’t noticed anything substantial and I’ve shopped weekly for years. I have noticed increases in fast food prices though. But not like sticker shock of vehicles. Home prices have been up steadily for years now though yes increased demand in the last year has driven prices at a higher pace. I think people have become accustomed to those increases and like gas prices it’s not a surprise. Healthcare? Healthcare costs have outpaced basically everything since the HMO act in ‘73. That is the result of a for profit healthcare system. Most of us have been insulated from the true shock because of insurance. Harris County self insures it’s employees and the most recent report showed that over the last 5 years healthcare costs have risen 50%. That’s a combination of more usage and higher costs primarily because of prescription drugs. Unfortunately the upcoming reconciliation bill cut out the ability for Medicare to negotiate drug prices. A complete tax payer giveaway under W in 2003 Medicare Part D Act. Very disappointing the Dems didn’t force that in the bill though the Parlimentarian may have told them it couldn’t be included. Healthcare costs won’t be fixed until we move to SinglePayer like every other industrialized nation on Earth.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing...ases/2021/11/19/statement-by-president-biden/ Statement by President Biden NOVEMBER 19, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. I know that we’re not going to heal our country’s wounds overnight, but I remain steadfast in my commitment to do everything in my power to ensure that every American is treated equally, with fairness and dignity, under the law. I urge everyone to express their views peacefully, consistent with the rule of law. Violence and destruction of property have no place in our democracy. The White House and Federal authorities have been in contact with Governor Evers’s office to prepare for any outcome in this case, and I have spoken with the Governor this afternoon and offered support and any assistance needed to ensure public safety. ###
I don't see anything wrong with that. Biden is entitled to his opinion about Rittenhouse but he's saying to respect the verdict of the jury and to remain calm.
This is why I'm not for getting rid of the Filibuster in the Senate but for requiring it to be an actual filibuster where a member has to hold the floor the whole time.
Brandon will be sued. What he said about Rittenhouse is on record, this isn’t his CornPop story. Rittenhouse will have justice and his name will be cleared. Brandon is just a POS and he will get what’s coming to him.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/17/poll-biden-mental-fitness-job-approval-522785 Very rough outlook I don't see what's going to turn any of this around for the mid or next prezi eleccion
All this time I thought you were even against that. To me, that's almost functionally the same as "getting rid" of the filibuster given how it's used today
