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This seems obvious, but I guess it needs to be said regularly.
1 posted on 11/25/2024 10:03:57 AM PST by Retain Mike
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To: Retain Mike

The US tried price controls back in the mid 1970s. Remember WIN! ( Whip Inflation Now!) It didn’t work.


2 posted on 11/25/2024 10:21:11 AM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: Retain Mike

Price controls inevitably produce shortages and even rationing. Anyone remember the long lines for gasoline in the 70s with odd/even day sales and gallon limits?


4 posted on 11/25/2024 11:20:17 AM PST by The Great RJ
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