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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pepperoni, post: 292787, member: 5520&quot;]<b>Inflation</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Inflation is low if you use the CPI and the PPI . Consumer price index, and the producer price index. They do not take into account the staple items for the consumer or producer. You have inflation , but the people who live on fixed incomes get a small bump from the feds based on the figures they use. Both indexes are outdated and the citizens on the bottom pay the price. Those who retire or have catistophic medical expenses many times have to file for chapter 13 to keep a home to live in. </p><p>I would not see the feds giving up the new found taxes from gasoline and related products any time soon. If you purchase on the net you have seen shipping costs go off the charts. </p><p>Ship cheaper and use ground , or get smart and use the rail system that can deliver goods in tons per mile much less then any conveyence we have. Consolidating freight in mass to the coasts and major cities could help save energy.</p><p>We are not trying hard enough to make a substantial dent in oil dependence. It cost more for fuel as well as a plastic syringe, or a roll of shrink wrap.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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