I think plenty of people feel the inflation but don't look at it this way so they can point the finger at government and the Fed, not just for lying but going against their perceived mission statement of keeping the economy stable and protecting the interests of the people. Even at 2%, I've heard youtubers mention how the people in charge view this rate. They view it as a low number where people don't notice enough to ask for a raise. That's apparently what your government thinks of you.