tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515247115132134144.post3294492607486428035..comments2024-02-17T12:34:01.400-08:00Comments on Illusion of Prosperity: CNBC's Silly Statistical ChartStagflationary Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568993350246477976noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515247115132134144.post-59671317690050485502015-10-22T11:44:44.391-07:002015-10-22T11:44:44.391-07:00mab,
When the Gov't institutes laws that requ...mab,<br /><br /><i>When the Gov't institutes laws that require people to purchase stuff...</i><br /><br />How much would it cost me to buy a politician? Is there a bulk discount if I want to purchase more than one?<br /><br />Hey, just trying to think inside the box. Stick with what works, lol. Sigh.Stagflationary Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568993350246477976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515247115132134144.post-18075300375572606812015-10-22T08:41:54.102-07:002015-10-22T08:41:54.102-07:00Somewhat related. Rates of change (think cpi) don...Somewhat related. Rates of change (think cpi) don't tell the whole story either. When the Gov't institutes laws that require people to purchase stuff then the cost of living increases but it's not shown in the cpi.<br /><br />Example. Some (many?) states now require new drivers to take on-the-road driving lessons prior to receiving a permit. And they ain't cheap! And then to even take the driving test, you need a car with a passenger side braking system or a center console brake. If you don't have one you can hire one!<br /><br />The above adds about $600 to the cost of getting a license. None of these requirements existed when I got my license. mabnoreply@blogger.com