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qazplm135

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8. I mean when aren't corporations making record profits?

Reply to Flaleftist (Reply #6)

Wed Apr 13, 2022, 11:00 PM

Apr 2022

I'm never going to defend corporations, but I still maintain the biggest contributor to inflation goes back to Econ 101, lowered supply, higher demand equals higher prices.

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Republicans are intentionally worsening inflation to help them in the midterms [View all] Qutzupalotl Apr 2022 OP

The GOP doesn't care who they hurt or kill in their quest for power. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #1

except inflation is worldwide qazplm135 Apr 2022 #2

Prices have increased globally. That doesn't mean US corporations aren't taking advantage. Flaleftist Apr 2022 #6

I mean when aren't corporations making record profits? qazplm135 Apr 2022 #8

They are no more doing this than are Democrats Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #3

Abbott, specifically. Qutzupalotl Apr 2022 #9

OR, it appears, some would like to ignore the facts IN FRONT OF THEIR FACES. elleng Apr 2022 #4

Governor Abbott just lifted his phony truck inspection stunt (news video) IcyPeas Apr 2022 #5

Well waddya know! elleng Apr 2022 #7

We all know how the oil companies raise prices when Dems are in office... Wounded Bear Apr 2022 #10

Yes and the same goes for gas prices. rockfordfile Apr 2022 #11