Posted on 11/10/2021 7:11:48 PM PST by yesthatjallen
SNIP
“Because of the strength of our economic recovery, American families have been able to buy more products. And – but guess what? They’re not going out to dinner and lunch, and going to local bars because of Covid. So what are they doing? They’re staying home and ordering online or buying product. Well, what more people with money buying product and less product to buy, what happens? The supply chain’s the reason. The answer is you guys, and I’ll get to that in a minute, but what happens? Prices go up,” the president said.
“People have a little more breathing room than they did last year, and that’s a good thing. But it also means you’ve got higher demand for goods at the same time we’re facing disruptions in the supplies to make those goods,” he continued. “This is a recipe for delays and for higher prices. And people are feeling it. They’re feeling it.”
He then brought up an example that, generally speaking, politicians have been loathe to mention out loud unless the other guy’s party is the one in power.
“Did you ever think you’d be paying this much for a gallon of gas?” Biden asked. “In some parts of California they’re paying four dollars and fifty cents a gallon!”
Those gas prices, as well as inflation of prices on things like milk or other groceries, are among top concerns in polling, where President Biden has faced majorities disapproving of his handling of the economy.
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Good one! I’ll use it from time to time.
Lamb chops $23 per pound.
Joe went on to say..”When I was long hauling, us Truckers paid 1/10 of what it cost now...c’mon man!”
Poop filled head too. or as we used to say s—t for brains.
Omg! This cracked me up hard!!!! lol
nice big t-bone steak today 45.00.
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Americans...”ALL”....Get rid of Democrats, Biden, Harris, Pelosi & Schumer like right now. Or, hang in there with them and let them destroy your freedoms, your futures and your on beloved Free Republic!!! Do it!!!
Ha! Ha! they all laughed as they got into the taxpayer paid for cars. They do not pay, we do!
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