That’s an old SS joke. It was supposed to be read with a smile.
If you think the consumer price index is an accurate reflection of inflation...
It’s not.
You’re right about the COLA, but I was really going to jump on you about the “old SS joke” about old ladies living on cat food. The “joke” is still used, presumably only by people who haven’t priced cat food for decades. A flat can of tuna, chicken or ham pieces is MUCH cheaper than cat food. In fact, hamburger is cheaper per ounce, or was until July. Nothing funny about old ladies who can’t afford meat (I mean Old, as in past 75 like me)
Sorry, I usually like your posts a lot but that one got to me. :-)