Phil--you need to learn that words have meanings. When you say EVERYTHING is up at least 30-40% over the last year it means that there is nothing that is not up at least 30-40% over the last year. The average US gasoline price is $3.47, down from $3.90 a year ago. Latest Kelly Blue book figures put new car prices up 4.8% over the last year. Clothing prices as of June were up 5.2% vs the prior year. Rental prices in the Los Angeles area have increased 10% over the last year. While there may be a few things that have shown more substantial price increases these numbers are in line with the government figures. Again, EVERYTHING means EVERYTHING; what you said is just plain wrong.
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