[Diana in Wisconsin]

[Diana in Wisconsin]

So we know gasoline prices have plummeted in the last year (but are up 20% in the last month), but I’m trying to think of other things I use in my everyday life that have declined in price. Maybe going through the BLS detailed list will jog my memory. Here is the link to their data:

http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpid1501.pdf

Let’s see how much deflation we’ve experienced in the last year for things we need to live our everyday lives.

Beef and veal +22.5%

Ground beef +21.0%

Steaks +14.9%

Pork +7.4%

Ham +11.5%

Whole Chicken +6.1%

Fresh Fish +3.5%

Eggs +8.2%

Cheese +7.8%

Fresh Vegetables +4.3%

Lettuce +12.2%

Tomatoes +9.6%

Coffee +6.7%

Butter +19.5%

Restaurant food +3.1%

Housing +2.9%

Hotels +7.6%

Owners Equivalent Rent +2.6%

Homeowners Insurance +5.6%

Electricity +2.5%

Water & Sewer +5.5%

Home Repairs +4.4%

Footwear +2.6%

Car Insurance +5.0%

Parking Fees & Tolls +2.3%

Medicinal Drugs +4.2%

Prescription Drugs +5.6%

Hospital Services +4.3%

Veterinarian Services +3.2%

Sporting Events +3.6%

Newspapers & Magazines +4.6%

College Tuition +3.6%

Educational Books & Supplies +6.5%

Grade School & High School Tuition +4.0%

Childcare & Nursery School +3.0%

Postage +3.6%

Cigarettes +2.5%

Financial Services +5.7%

Tax Return Prep +9.3%

[PGalt]

How the BLS can get away with issuing this drivel is beyond my comprehension.

UNaccountable Bureau of Lying Socialists (BLS)

"Everything about socialism is sham and affectation" - 23.11 Ch23; Economic Harmonies; Frederic Bastiat

Thanks for posting/commenting and pointing out the lies, Diana. GRRRRRREAT post!

BTTT!

[omega4412]

Who are you going to believe, the Obama administration or that lying cash register?

[Zionist Conspirator]

For the zillionth time: isn't deflation a good thing?