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43. I love the way you do a straight comparison of hard inflation numbers like

Fri Nov 15, 2024, 12:00 AM

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we don't need to take into account how the numbers are calculated in different countries, nor do we need to consider any other factors like unemployment, GDP. Ridiculous. Where the hell do you get this progaganda from?

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Cook political / popular vote / turrnout change maps [View all] BootinUp Nov 2024 OP

Wow! Turnout increased in the crucial swing states LeftInTX Nov 2024 #1

Every state went more red in the electoral college map (Presidential) than in 2020 andym Nov 2024 #2

Good theory. Nt BootinUp Nov 2024 #3

The ridiculous part is it would have been worse BootinUp Nov 2024 #4

yes-- good observation andym Nov 2024 #5

Higher unemployment would have been BootinUp Nov 2024 #6

Inflation was not caused by monetary policy BootinUp Nov 2024 #7

It wasn't just inflation-- the higher FED rates caused higher interest rates causing increased debt andym Nov 2024 #10

There is no reason to believe the fed would not raise BootinUp Nov 2024 #11

The Fed should have raised rates earlier and been more aggressive with the hikes. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #13

Faster than anywhere in the world is just BootinUp Nov 2024 #14

This point is meaningless in the face of the BootinUp Nov 2024 #15

Not really. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #23

enough time on this hypothetical / alternative BootinUp Nov 2024 #24

You were the one who initiated the discussion of alternate explanations. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #25

The global inflation plus the amazingly fast BootinUp Nov 2024 #28

The immaculate disinflation was a global phenomenon. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #35

How does that implicate US spending BootinUp Nov 2024 #38

The global nature supports my argument. BootinUp Nov 2024 #39

I love the way you do a straight comparison of hard inflation numbers like BootinUp Nov 2024 #43

Because the question was always about the perception of inflation. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #63

Try this chart. Can't wait for your take on it. BootinUp Nov 2024 #45

Now show m2 money supply and velocity of money FBaggins Nov 2024 #47

I am saying it was unavoidable as demonstrated BootinUp Nov 2024 #56

Inflation is not a "yes/no" binary FBaggins Nov 2024 #57

I'm glad you were not in charge. Nt BootinUp Nov 2024 #58

Here is an analysis of this specific case of inflation BootinUp Nov 2024 #59

Later, P.K. declared inflation was over and added further analysis BootinUp Nov 2024 #60

It just reinforces the original charts I showed. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #61

Because you are not adjusting for different index calculations@! Read the PK article BootinUp Nov 2024 #62

I am comparing apples to apples. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #65

Putting blinders on you can't see what fruit you have@ BootinUp Nov 2024 #66

Apples to apples. The US inflation rate is higher than multiple peer economies. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #68

I guess back to normal range ain't good enough for you? BootinUp Nov 2024 #64

I never said that lol Self Esteem Nov 2024 #67

I cannot explain it better than Krugman BootinUp Nov 2024 #29

His article literally supports what I said. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #33

The emphasis is on supply, go to the final BootinUp Nov 2024 #34

The emphasis is on the fact Americans had a shit-ton of money to spend in 2021. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #36

Excerpt BootinUp Nov 2024 #37

I have seen overlays of other countries BootinUp Nov 2024 #40

And I will add, I think it's imaginative but BootinUp Nov 2024 #16

Yes-- because the Fed is independent. NT. andym Nov 2024 #20

That was my point-- both inflation and interest rates would have risen under Trump, harming consumers andym Nov 2024 #21

Rec. BootinUp Nov 2024 #22

It was heavily caused by monetary policy - can't grow M2 by 40% in a few years without causing inflation Amishman Nov 2024 #50

Just refute the following BootinUp Nov 2024 #51

please check your facts, other major economies grew their money supply significantly as well Amishman Nov 2024 #52

You can't expect me to take BootinUp Nov 2024 #53

This is basic economic data and basic math, but fine - here you go Amishman Nov 2024 #54

World economies took various actions BootinUp Nov 2024 #55

Biden's policies improved supply. Nt BootinUp Nov 2024 #8

Yep Deminpenn Nov 2024 #19

Pretty big drop in turnout across the big blue states. That's surprising. In It to Win It Nov 2024 #9

Removed from the rolls? kentuck Nov 2024 #12

Not surprising when you consider Biden's approval ratings among Democrats. onenote Nov 2024 #17

None of it is surprising in a global pandemic BootinUp Nov 2024 #18

Biden wasn't running, Harris did much more than just.... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #26

California turnout DOWN 19%???? LSparkle Nov 2024 #27

California 19% turnout. Sorry that makes no sense at all, and while it was lower, it was still 71%." JohnSJ Nov 2024 #30

(Down) 19%. BootinUp Nov 2024 #31

So third lowest in a century. Sounds bad BootinUp Nov 2024 #32

It would make no sense - good thing it isn't true FBaggins Nov 2024 #41

California counts real slow. Good point. BootinUp Nov 2024 #42

Third lowest in 100 years apparently. nt BootinUp Nov 2024 #44

It's actually the second largest number of voters - ever FBaggins Nov 2024 #46

Thanks JohnSJ Nov 2024 #49

That is another reason I was questioning it because here in California every registered voter is mailed a ballot with JohnSJ Nov 2024 #48