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Post by genesis273 on Feb 21, 2022 21:21:04 GMT -5
Went to Walmart this evening to get our usual stuff. Nothing fancy, nothing out of the ordinary. Our bill was at least a third more than what we normally pay.
Went to pick up my wife's medication, usually $5 a script, $37.
$44.50 for a half a tank of gas.
Screw Biden and what he's done to this Country.
-Inflation is through the roof. -Unemployment rates are a joke. -The economy is crashing harder every day. -I can't remember a weaker military. -We are a laughing stock to every single other Country on the globe. -COVID is still $@!*" everything up.
The list goes on.
And for all those who voted for Biden, you owe me gas money.
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 21, 2022 21:53:25 GMT -5
It’s really lovely on us fixed income folks who’s life’s savings is ALSO going down the tube.
But the good Lord has provided for us up till now and I don’t see that changing.
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Post by genesis273 on Feb 21, 2022 22:01:20 GMT -5
You are correct. I've been trying to take it in stride but, what really got me fired up was the outrageous increase in my wife's meds. That came after the gas and Walmart trip.
I know and believe God will continue to provide. But, that doesn't make me any less angry at the devil who stole the white house.
I'm sure I'll be calmed back down by tomorrow. But tonight, I'm still soured over it.
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Post by esshup on Feb 21, 2022 22:28:06 GMT -5
Have you tried the various places that offer discounts? Good RX is one, you sign up for it and use it where you normally get your meds. Another one to look into is the one that Mark Cuban started. That one (I believe) you have to call it in, or order it online.
This is exactly why I went into business for myself. I can adjust prices to keep pace with inflation. I have to, I am sick and tired of going backwards salary wise. I was lower middle management and we always got passed over for annual raises, or got 1%-2% OR even a 10% pay cut while upper management still got their raises and bonuses.
What really perturbs me about the gas/diesel price is that even if all the oil from Ukraine were to get shut off to the US, it only makes up 7% of our total daily usage. Prices have gone up more than 7%.........
For every $0.10 increase in diesel price, I have to increase my delivery charge by $0.02/mile to stay even.
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Post by genesis273 on Feb 21, 2022 23:02:49 GMT -5
Have you tried the various places that offer discounts? Good RX is one, you sign up for it and use it where you normally get your meds. Another one to look into is the one that Mark Cuban started. That one (I believe) you have to call it in, or order it online. This is exactly why I went into business for myself. I can adjust prices to keep pace with inflation. I have to, I am sick and tired of going backwards salary wise. I was lower middle management and we always got passed over for annual raises, or got 1%-2% OR even a 10% pay cut while upper management still got their raises and bonuses. What really perturbs me about the gas/diesel price is that even if all the oil from Ukraine were to get shut off to the US, it only makes up 7% of our total daily usage. Prices have gone up more than 7%......... For every $0.10 increase in diesel price, I have to increase my delivery charge by $0.02/mile to stay even. There's so many stories like yours out there. Folks who get fed up making someone else's fortune for them, they step out, take a risk and start their own business. Then this clown who, for only God knows why, begins each and every day trying harder and harder to complete cripple our nation. I feel sorry for people like yourself that have to make those changes. I get it. It's a business, not a charity. You're in it to make money, not lose it. No one can blame you for your increases. But, we can sure blame the man that is behind the reason why you have to make them. And for folks, such as WW, who are on a fixed income, this has to be discouraging as well.
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Post by deadeer on Feb 21, 2022 23:29:31 GMT -5
Amen to all said.
The dems shouldnt get a single vote next time around, so if they win you know its rigged. I dont know a single person who is happy about this current mess.
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Post by saltydog on Feb 22, 2022 6:00:09 GMT -5
But Uncle Joe hasn't raised taxes !!!!! YET !
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 22, 2022 9:01:52 GMT -5
But Uncle Joe hasn't raised taxes !!!!! YET ! Inflation is a tax.. One that affects everyone.
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Post by sculver7 on Feb 22, 2022 9:20:28 GMT -5
I mean this with the best intentions: it is going to get much, much worse.
"Do not be decieved, God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man reaps, he will also sow." Galations 6:7
Get your house in order.
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Post by deadeer on Feb 22, 2022 9:22:32 GMT -5
As I've said in other threads, the trucking industry is booming out of this world. We cant keep any Rentals on the lot, and are reaching out to other locations constantly for other trucks. We have received about 8 brand new trucks recently to prep for the road, and they were all taken the day they were done.
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Post by blackmouthcur on Feb 22, 2022 9:39:03 GMT -5
Went to Walmart this evening to get our usual stuff. Nothing fancy, nothing out of the ordinary. Our bill was at least a third more than what we normally pay. Went to pick up my wife's medication, usually $5 a script, $37. $44.50 for a half a tank of gas. Screw Biden and what he's done to this Country. -Inflation is through the roof. -Unemployment rates are a joke. -The economy is crashing harder every day. -I can't remember a weaker military. -We are a laughing stock to every single other Country on the globe. -COVID is still $@!*" everything up. The list goes on. And for all those who voted for Biden, you owe me gas money. Not quite, in 2016 the republicans opened up the United States for exporting all fuels to the world market, that is a fact.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Feb 22, 2022 10:25:09 GMT -5
Some of the raising prices is not to make a fortune, but to stay inline from previous living. I had to raise my honey price to cover woodenware and sugar costs. Now big pharm sure is!
What is really bad is 5g. I've heard of many beekeepers complaining that there bees are dying when the bees fly by the towers. Some have taken pictures showing a lot of dead bees. I have two towers by me at 2220 feet away. 5g has a 1500 feet range, so hive location is good, but not where they fly. No pollinators then 70-90% food is no more. Even deer since the plants can't pollinate.
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Post by steiny on Feb 22, 2022 10:31:27 GMT -5
Not that I disagree with OP, but This probably belongs in the political section.
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Post by esshup on Feb 22, 2022 11:31:18 GMT -5
Have you tried the various places that offer discounts? Good RX is one, you sign up for it and use it where you normally get your meds. Another one to look into is the one that Mark Cuban started. That one (I believe) you have to call it in, or order it online. This is exactly why I went into business for myself. I can adjust prices to keep pace with inflation. I have to, I am sick and tired of going backwards salary wise. I was lower middle management and we always got passed over for annual raises, or got 1%-2% OR even a 10% pay cut while upper management still got their raises and bonuses. What really perturbs me about the gas/diesel price is that even if all the oil from Ukraine were to get shut off to the US, it only makes up 7% of our total daily usage. Prices have gone up more than 7%......... For every $0.10 increase in diesel price, I have to increase my delivery charge by $0.02/mile to stay even. There's so many stories like yours out there. Folks who get fed up making someone else's fortune for them, they step out, take a risk and start their own business. Then this clown who, for only God knows why, begins each and every day trying harder and harder to complete cripple our nation. I feel sorry for people like yourself that have to make those changes. I get it. It's a business, not a charity. You're in it to make money, not lose it. No one can blame you for your increases. But, we can sure blame the man that is behind the reason why you have to make them. And for folks, such as WW, who are on a fixed income, this has to be discouraging as well. I agree with you and it hurts me to raise prices, but if I don't I won't be in business. I can't stay in business exchanging money, or losing money. I sat down this winter and calculated what it actually costs me to run to Arkansas to pick up fish, and what it costs me to deliver the fish. It's a balancing act. Some fish prices went up 40%, the lowest price increase on the fish has been 10%. Just today I found out that one hatchery where I buy fish had their farm manager quit the first of the year. The owner cannot find someone locally to fill the position (it takes special knowledge, it's not something that you can learn on the job). She sounded pretty discouraged when I talked to her this morning. Her husband (who ran the hatchery) passed away suddenly 3 years ago. Two years ago the Ranch Manager foreman passed away. She doesn't know if she will sell the business or if she will be able to find someone to be the manager. If she sells, it's uncertain if the buyer will keep it as a fish farm or do something else with the property. She said she hasn't had any luck finding anyone near there to be the manager either.
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Post by esshup on Feb 22, 2022 11:39:50 GMT -5
Some of the raising prices is not to make a fortune, but to stay inline from previous living. I had to raise my honey price to cover woodenware and sugar costs. Now big pharm sure is! What is really bad is 5g. I've heard of many beekeepers complaining that there bees are dying when the bees fly by the towers. Some have taken pictures showing a lot of dead bees. I have two towers by me at 2220 feet away. 5g has a 1500 feet range, so hive location is good, but not where they fly. No pollinators then 70-90% food is no more. Even deer since the plants can't pollinate. Wayne: I don't believe that about 5G. Can you post a picture here of the dead bees by the tower, but also include the date and location (within 2200 feet of a tower) that the picture was taken? Without that information, I don't believe it. I have taken to the theory of "Trust to an extent, but verify everything or that trust is gone." With so much fake news out there, without verification there is no trust.
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Post by greyhair on Feb 22, 2022 11:40:45 GMT -5
Presidents don't have that much control over prices. If they did, they all would have fixed it when this happened in the past.
I have given up on blaming different politicians for problems. I now focus on taking care of me and my wife, knowing how to live very frugally and cheap if need be, and preparing for the worst (while hoping for the best).
The real control of world economics rests with the ultra-wealthy. If there was one meal left in the world, the Koch brothers and George Soros would split it.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Feb 22, 2022 12:54:20 GMT -5
Some of the raising prices is not to make a fortune, but to stay inline from previous living. I had to raise my honey price to cover woodenware and sugar costs. Now big pharm sure is! What is really bad is 5g. I've heard of many beekeepers complaining that there bees are dying when the bees fly by the towers. Some have taken pictures showing a lot of dead bees. I have two towers by me at 2220 feet away. 5g has a 1500 feet range, so hive location is good, but not where they fly. No pollinators then 70-90% food is no more. Even deer since the plants can't pollinate. Wayne: I don't believe that about 5G. Can you post a picture here of the dead bees by the tower, but also include the date and location (within 2200 feet of a tower) that the picture was taken? Without that information, I don't believe it. I have taken to the theory of "Trust to an extent, but verify everything or that trust is gone." With so much fake news out there, without verification there is no trust. www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=310&MNC=260&type=LTE&latitude=37.750999999999976&longitude=-97.822&zoom=11&showTowers=true&showTowerLabels=true&clusterEnabled=true&tilesEnabled=true&showOrphans=false&showNoFrequencyOnly=false&showFrequencyOnly=false&showBandwidthOnly=false&DateFilterType=Last&showHex=false&showVerifiedOnly=false&showUnverifiedOnly=false&showLTECAOnly=false&showENDCOnly=false&showBand=0&showSectorColours=true&mapType=roadmapwww.verizon.com/about/news/theres-5g-then-theres-verizon-5g-ultra-widebandwww.emf-experts.com/cell-tower.html T-Mobile 5G locations for USA. Youtube 5G and dead honeybees. If you look at the chart 5G is the high end of microwaves and our home microwaves is at the low end. What are microwaves warning. 5G is higher frequency of your microwave. I'll dig out my thesis paper that I wrote for BSEE for the University of Cincinnati back in 1985. Most of the book is on power and radar, but frequencies is part of radar. Back then computers where punch card main frames so power, radar, frequency and electronics where the studies. Just like everything under 10K volts is low power. Most think 10k is high power, but it's not. Our utility power lines are 13k and 765K towers. 5G is EHF range www.humanlightsystem.com/ehf-extremely-high-frequency-therapy/
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Post by esshup on Feb 22, 2022 13:35:00 GMT -5
Wayne, you'd make a good politician. I can play the same game. You did not answer my question, and it was a simple one. Furnish a picture of the dead honeybees and a location and time for where that picture was taken. Is's not a hard request, and without that I think the information that you are posting is a flat out lie. Prove me wrong by furnishing the information that I asked. If you cannot do that, then that is my answer right there. I don't give a rats ass about thesis papers or anything like that, I need visual factual concrete proof that it actually happened. Like an engineer who told me that I was welding wrong, that I should be welding vertical up vs. vertical down for a strength test of a component. I told him "Here, show me how to do it." His reply was "I cannot weld." Then what the heck are you telling me this for, if you can't weld, how do you KNOW that these aren't strong enough? The test that we are doing will prove to you that they are. (We were doing a physical destructive test at the time). My welds held just fine........
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Feb 22, 2022 13:46:02 GMT -5
Here is one testing a little. This past year bees died at a 55.6% in Ohio. It jumped over 10% when 5G came on full scale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsHvfdMkrtU&t=28sThere used to be a bunch on youtube, but they are deleted. I will drive to where I know some towers are and take pictures. They will be flying a lot soon. I'll check other video sights tonight. By the way, no way I could be a politician. I strive for the truth.
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Post by esshup on Feb 22, 2022 19:33:02 GMT -5
Here is one testing a little. This past year bees died at a 55.6% in Ohio. It jumped over 10% when 5G came on full scale. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsHvfdMkrtU&t=28sThere used to be a bunch on youtube, but they are deleted. I will drive to where I know some towers are and take pictures. They will be flying a lot soon. I'll check other video sights tonight. By the way, no way I could be a politician. I strive for the truth. Still not proof of the dead bees were caused by it and the location near an operational 5G tower. I know a local apiarist who has been raising bees for many years. I'll see what he has to say.
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