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Retail spending UNEXPECTEDLY drops as vehicle sales plummet
Axios ^ | June 15, 2022 | Courtenay Brown

Posted on 06/15/2022 2:47:01 PM PDT by American Number 181269513

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To: American Number 181269513

“Why it matters:”

Only stupid liberal rags that use that idiotic phrase. If you need to be told that, you are too stupid to be reading the news in the first place. You are probably so stupid that you need to be told:
* “Oxygen in the atmosphere: Why it matters”
* “Drinking water: Why it matters”
* “Living in a house instead of in the snow: Why it matters.”
* “Being nice to your Mom and Dad: Why it matters.”


41 posted on 06/15/2022 3:33:40 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (Wanting to make America great isn’t an insult unless you’re trying to make it worse! ULTRAMAGA!!)
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To: American Number 181269513

It gay pride month and McDonalds has gay rainbow fries. I deleted my app and wrote - never buy from them again. BK in Europe with the Man-Buns, screw them too over here as well. I can buy buns and make four burgers for the price of just one, at home and my way not the homo way.


42 posted on 06/15/2022 3:33:43 PM PDT by Jumper ( )
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To: Mama Shawna; freepertoo; piasa

I just spent 2k getting my Honda repaired so I can continue to drive it another 100k at least. After all these years the suspension was worse than shot, so now it drives great again and saved me spending 30k+ on a new car. plus, my Honda gets about 35-38mpg. Pretty good for an old car.


43 posted on 06/15/2022 3:34:18 PM PDT by devane617 (RUN FOR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICE! COUNCIL,SCHOOL BOARD, ETC.)
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To: American Number 181269513

>>>The return of “UNEXPECTEDLY” was unexpected. Will be seeing more of this word.

Notice too the absence of “EXPERTS SAY”?


44 posted on 06/15/2022 3:34:34 PM PDT by existentially_kuffer
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To: American Number 181269513

Unexpected? Consumer confidence is at a record low.


45 posted on 06/15/2022 3:37:23 PM PDT by Ge0ffrey
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To: American Number 181269513

46 posted on 06/15/2022 3:42:25 PM PDT by KevinB (''...and to the Banana Republic for which it stands ...")
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To: piasa

I am driving 44 year old Buick -—

AND 47 year old 1 ton Chevy 4 speed dually truck.

569,000 +++ total miles


47 posted on 06/15/2022 3:42:29 PM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: American Number 181269513

Really?

Now for the recession.


48 posted on 06/15/2022 3:42:48 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Politicians are only marginally good at one thing, being politicians. Otherwise they are fools.)
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To: Flick Lives


49 posted on 06/15/2022 3:44:50 PM PDT by Varsity Flight ( "War by the prophesies set before you." I Timothy 1:18)
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To: American Number 181269513

Lack of supply, inflation on purchase price and increase cost of borrowing who is surprised that big ticket items that most people finance saw weaker demand?!


50 posted on 06/15/2022 3:44:54 PM PDT by HamiltonJay
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To: Mr. K

The greedy bastards will be eating those cars before too long.


51 posted on 06/15/2022 3:45:24 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Politicians are only marginally good at one thing, being politicians. Otherwise they are fools.)
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To: American Number 181269513
"unexpectedly", really?

I guess, if you have your head buried in the sand.
52 posted on 06/15/2022 3:57:51 PM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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To: devane617

I plan to refurbish mine, too. Best car I’ve ever owned.


53 posted on 06/15/2022 4:00:40 PM PDT by freepertoo
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To: fruser1

Probably more that 30% if you figure in the increase in cost of every item.
Used to buy hamburger for $2 an lb. Now $5 ore more.


54 posted on 06/15/2022 4:08:10 PM PDT by oldasrocks
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To: American Number 181269513

of course vehicle sales plummeted!

People who couldn’t usually save up the downpayment for a car were able to buy one because the covid stimulus gave them enough for a downpayment.

But you don’t by a new car every year. Once you have one, your good for many many years.


55 posted on 06/15/2022 4:10:14 PM PDT by TexasFreeper2009
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To: Mr. K

My first new car. 1970 Ford Maverick. Grabber package, 302. Cost $2,300.


56 posted on 06/15/2022 4:10:33 PM PDT by oldasrocks
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To: DownInFlames

Lotta kids these days drive stick.

I actually know more people 20-35 that can and do drive stick then don’t.

May just be biased though. I used to be a mechanic.


57 posted on 06/15/2022 4:14:50 PM PDT by SPDSHDW (Buy JHP ammo, Level 3/4 armor and rifles. Won’t be able to for much longer, and we’re gonna need em)
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To: American Number 181269513

Go into the dealer and order a car.

There are hardly any new cars on the lots in my little city.

I don’t see how they can keep the car factories going.


58 posted on 06/15/2022 4:18:12 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: American Number 181269513

You either put your money in your gas tank or spend it on consumer goods.


59 posted on 06/15/2022 4:19:30 PM PDT by saintgermaine (Saintgermain the time traveler)
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To: American Number 181269513

Yea...right...unexpectedly. Good grief!


60 posted on 06/15/2022 4:20:34 PM PDT by servantboy777
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