[Karliner]

Baloney, it’s never been this bad. Maybe the depression era. But 30 years ago? Not this bad. Not close.

[Deaf Smith]

>>it’s never been this bad

My recollection and experience coming of age in the 70’s; prices never come down and recovery takes 10 years for wages to increase.

[drwoof]

Across the board, yes. Had lunch out with a friend yesterday. Not a fancy place, but local and reliably good. He had a pastrami sandwich. I had a BLT. We both had some iced tea. With a 20% tip for the excellent service we received, it was around $45. Holy crap. I’m so old that I remember when $45 would keep me fed for a week.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I was just starting out on my own in the US at that time and I remember prices being high, jobs being scarce and wages being low. It was not a fun time. This might be equivalent to that. But I was only responsible for myself then. Raman with a scoop of peanut butter filled you up and sleeping on the floor wasn't that bad.

Now that I have other people to take care of, it is a lot more stressful.

[frank ballenger]

True. 30 years ago was not bad.

But I just heard “Biden’s program of giving millions of dollars in forgiven debt has resonated with young people. Polls show Biden is gaining in his lead over Trump.”

Works every time.

Voters: Want my vote? Gimme something and make it good.

[nopardons]

Prices for just about EVERYTHING went lower during the GREAT DEPRESSION that started in 1929. So did salaries; people took less, to keep their jobs!

[MachIV]

I also thought that 30 year ago number to be absurd. I do not remember inflation remotely tgat bad.

I could get a loaf of bread at Kroger for .69 cents and that was just regular price.