This is where the liberals blame Trump or Harper.
Grocery prices continue to increase
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The lack of knowledge of how an economy works and it's interplay with politics is genuinely concerning.
Centuries ago, Socrates observed that voting requires wisdom rather than being a mere birthright, and he feared that democracy could enable the unqualified to govern citizens who are easily swayed by demagogues rather than reason. Our government is a reflection of us, and many remain susceptible to half-truths, lies, and propaganda.
In reality, a handful of corporations dominate major industries such as agriculture, banking, and telecommunications. These monopolies breed corruption, which in turn drives harmful policies, the unethical treatment of workers, profound inequality, and inflation. In short, the primary owners of these institutions have multiplied their wealth many times over while the majority of society grows poorer. To mask this reality, they spread misinformation to sow division among the populace (I see many of these talking-points peddled in this forum). This tactic is as old as time, yet it remains remarkably effective. They want us to blame the government, the poor, immigrants, or anyone else; everyone except the ultra-rich and powerful.
Some way to fix inflation and make for a healthier Economy:
- break up these monopolies and force competition
- Put maximum pressure on the ultra-rich so they can't hide their wealth in off-shore accounts
- And make them pay their fair share of taxes
- Never subsidize large corporations with public money
Centuries ago, Socrates observed that voting requires wisdom rather than being a mere birthright, and he feared that democracy could enable the unqualified to govern citizens who are easily swayed by demagogues rather than reason. Our government is a reflection of us, and many remain susceptible to half-truths, lies, and propaganda.
In reality, a handful of corporations dominate major industries such as agriculture, banking, and telecommunications. These monopolies breed corruption, which in turn drives harmful policies, the unethical treatment of workers, profound inequality, and inflation. In short, the primary owners of these institutions have multiplied their wealth many times over while the majority of society grows poorer. To mask this reality, they spread misinformation to sow division among the populace (I see many of these talking-points peddled in this forum). This tactic is as old as time, yet it remains remarkably effective. They want us to blame the government, the poor, immigrants, or anyone else; everyone except the ultra-rich and powerful.
Some way to fix inflation and make for a healthier Economy:
- break up these monopolies and force competition
- Put maximum pressure on the ultra-rich so they can't hide their wealth in off-shore accounts
- And make them pay their fair share of taxes
- Never subsidize large corporations with public money
I agree with you on many points however you missed the most crucial part , the government is oversized and over paid. Cut gov agencies and half and eliminate useless agencies. Then renegotiate pensions. I know a recruiter for the gov sector and she says may agencies have completely useless roles to fill. And they fill rhem with useless people. All because they need to keep their budgets growing.
Need to address the tax burden on Canadians. Which of course will never happen and therefore the country is toast!
And that's why I buy from a local butcher shop. Fresher cuts of everything and prices are comparable to grocery chain store prices.
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Ya. Boring indeed. What's wrong with being overcharged? Do you know how expensive it is to run a grocery store? Give them a break.
I shop at Longo's quite a bit. They are super expensive. I don't even buy any of their prepared foods any more the prices are absolutely bonkers.
I did get a pretty good deal on a tri-tip steak this past week. $15.97 for a about 9-10 oz. Not at the level of a striploin or ribeye but it was decent enough.
You wanna break up oligopolies? The best way to do that is to reduce burdensome regulations. Small and mid sized companies cannot operate profitably in a market under those conditions.
What's so shocking is that this normalized. It's like the frog that is boiled alive, gradually by increasing the temperature a little at a time.
Corporate greed and unchecked power and corruption has allowed companies to raise prices. High prices due to COVID became the excuse they needed.
No one can live without food. We are forced to pay insane prices because the alternative is not to eat.
It's now $10 for a half pound of ground beef. It was literally $5 just two years ago. The price doubled, and people are still buying.
Yesterday, I went to buy the ingredients for lasagna. This is what I paid:
www.spendwithpennies.com
Lasagna pasta: $3
Sauce: $3
Mozarella: $5
Ricotta: $8
Parmesan cheese:$5
Ground beef: $10
Italian Sausage ($8, for the pack, $4 worth is what I used):
Fresh parsley: $3
Total: $41 (I used all of the ingredients fully, except the sausage)
This doesn't include the egg, tomato paste, garlic and onion, which I estimate adds another $2 at least.
So it costts so much to cook at home now, might as well eat fast food. Oh, wait. Prices there have increased as well.
More insanity at the supermarket:
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Corporate greed and unchecked power and corruption has allowed companies to raise prices. High prices due to COVID became the excuse they needed.
No one can live without food. We are forced to pay insane prices because the alternative is not to eat.
It's now $10 for a half pound of ground beef. It was literally $5 just two years ago. The price doubled, and people are still buying.
Yesterday, I went to buy the ingredients for lasagna. This is what I paid:
Easy Homemade Lasagna Recipe - Spend With Pennies
This is the best LASAGNA RECIPE! Pasta, an easy meat sauce, and ricotta cheese are layered and then topped with more cheese before baking.
www.spendwithpennies.com
Lasagna pasta: $3
Sauce: $3
Mozarella: $5
Ricotta: $8
Parmesan cheese:$5
Ground beef: $10
Italian Sausage ($8, for the pack, $4 worth is what I used):
Fresh parsley: $3
Total: $41 (I used all of the ingredients fully, except the sausage)
This doesn't include the egg, tomato paste, garlic and onion, which I estimate adds another $2 at least.
So it costts so much to cook at home now, might as well eat fast food. Oh, wait. Prices there have increased as well.
More insanity at the supermarket:
Pay us enough to live,just look at the grocery prices 🥹🥹🥹#economy#relatable #fyp
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Been saying this for a while now. When grocery retailer resort to drug dealer tactics you know you are in for a rough ride.
Don't worry Liberals are here to save the day again.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
How much will you get?
Qualifying Canadians will receive a payment based on their familial status.
Single Canadians and single-parent families will get a maximum payout of:
Canadians are getting a one-time grocery payment this summer. Here’s when
Canadians will see their one-time groceries benefit payment on June 5, Canada Revenue Agency Secretary of State Wayne Long announced Friday.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
How much will you get?
Qualifying Canadians will receive a payment based on their familial status.
Single Canadians and single-parent families will get a maximum payout of:
- $267 with no children
- $441 with one child
- $533 with two children
- $625 with three children
- $717 with four children
- $349 with no children
- $441 with one child
- $533 with two children
- $625 with three children
- $717 with four children
Aaaaannnddd it's our own money they're giving back to us, so thanks for that.Don't worry Liberals are here to save the day again.
Canadians are getting a one-time grocery payment this summer. Here’s when
Canadians will see their one-time groceries benefit payment on June 5, Canada Revenue Agency Secretary of State Wayne Long announced Friday.
How much will you get?
Qualifying Canadians will receive a payment based on their familial status.
Single Canadians and single-parent families will get a maximum payout of:
Married or common-law individuals will get a maximum payment of:
- $267 with no children
- $441 with one child
- $533 with two children
- $625 with three children
- $717 with four children
- $349 with no children
- $441 with one child
- $533 with two children
- $625 with three children
- $717 with four children
You forgot Harper and PP for the list of people to blame.
Ya you definitely did 'fall'
Please explain how PP factors in to the state of our economy? This should be good.Only if you make less than $60K, because if you are in the middle class you need to be neglected.Aaaaannnddd it's our own money they're giving back to us, so thanks for that.
Well, he is a Conservative leader, right? So, whom else to blame?Ya you definitely did 'fall'
Arhh, orhhh, he definitely did and I am sure it is his fault. Anyone who does not see it is a MAGA racist, antisemite, and Zionist. Everyone knows it. Or, I know. Alberta!!! People in Alberta vote for Conservatives. PP is the leader of the Conservative party, he wants to become the Prime Minister and make Canada the 51st state, starting with Alberta. This is the reason for all our economics problem!!! You see, we must protect ourselves, buy Canadian, but those Loblaws people trick us, and this is why we have all these problems. And they (people at Loblaws) are filthy rich capitalists who care only about the money, exploit all Canadians, hide their money offshore, support MAGA, they are also racists, antisemites, and Zionists, and they vote for Conservatives. PP is a Conservative party leader; thus, he is responsible for all our economic problems. And if you still do not believe me, I can repost so many Twitter posts that you will have no options but to accept the truth.He is. But again I ask, how has PP impacted our economy?
LMFAO!!!!! You sir, are a rider of the short bus. PP has yet to be in the drivers seat so he has literally made zero decisions that impact the Canadian economy. Beyond that half of the policies SkidMarx has implemented have been from the platform PP ran on. You need to get back on that short bus and head back to school.
