[kingu]

I wonder what world the author lives in that he believes that the inflation rate is seventeen percent in the United States. Maybe he’s having a flashback to the Jimmy Carter years?

[live+let_live]

I don’t know what the inflation rate is but:

4 years ago the cheapest pair of hiking boots at Walmart cost $16.00.
2 years ago the cheapest pair of hiking boots at Walmart cost $20.00.
Last summer the cheapest pair of hiking boots at Walmart cost $24.00.

1 year ago I could buy 5 Jacks frozen pizzas for $10.00.
Six months ago I could buy 4 Jacks frozen pizzas for $10.00.
Yesterday, I could buy 3 Jacks frozen pizzas for $10.00.

[an amused spectator]

You're right - inflation is VERY low.

If you don't factor in those volatile food and energy prices...

Dude: they're taxing us through food and energy. Don't you get it?