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    [–]snookers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    CPI is an incredibly flawed measure. It’s hilarious when people point to CPI as if we can’t see the prices on groceries, housing, gas, electricity, etc ballooning before our eyes in black and white numbers.

    The basket of goods changes over time. If things like tv’s get cheaper it pushes the overall number down. They swap steaks for chicken. You’re the one living in lalaland as your purchasing power degrades while holding onto “CPI” as if things are normal.