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ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@vsm wrote:
Gas prices had nearly doubled before Russia invaded Ukraine.

Yep - Russia's the scapegoat.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
@vsm wrote:
Gas prices had nearly doubled before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Yep - Russia's the scapegoat.

From what I'm seeing indicated by the polls, this doesn't seem to be working.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
@vsm wrote:
Gas prices had nearly doubled before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Yep - Russia's the scapegoat.
From what I'm seeing indicated by the polls, this doesn't seem to be working.

There are some that are buying into it though. smh

nevergivesup · ‎04-24-2010

@ThinkingOutLoud , @vsm @deepwaterdotter I am not an expert in economics, geopolitics or their intersection and effect on the world order. I do try to educate myself and have been reading articles in Forbes describing the ramifications of emerging from the pandemic which caused crude oil prices to soar which are directly related to gasoline prices and then as Forbes said, “Enter Russian aggression” and the highly complex web which the sanctions have caused.

There are many interesting articles available right now from credible sources warning of massive food price increases in the year ahead. Ukraine, the breadbasket of Europe, is not only underproducing from the obvious effects of the war but it has been documented that Russia has been burning what is left of Ukraine’s wheat fields. Again, the experts explain that this will affect all world markets, not just Europe.

These are complex problems and we are no longer in the 19th century, protected by 2 oceans and isolated from the rest of humanity. Our globe really is a little blue marble now with instant communication and advanced technology.

I’m not looking for controversy. Differences of opinion are always welcome in my world. The best advice I ever received in college by a very wise professor was, “The smartest people are those who know the enormity of all they have yet to learn.”

PuppyLoverBob666 · ‎12-17-2021

But to play the game...I'd choose cheaper housing to benefit my kids.

I would too. My mother was a single parent and I know she worried a lot about things like that, and rent was right up there.

On the other hand, she was a chain smoker and alcoholic, and those things cost a lot of money, so there often wasn't much left after she indulged herself.

TexasMom1 · ‎03-09-2010

Just to give an idea of price time lines....I graduated from college in 1972. A brand new smaller car cost $3000 back then. It cost me $4.00 to fill up the tank on my car. I had a little Lincoln Mercury Capri. Anyone remember that one?

nevergivesup · ‎04-24-2010

@J Town Girl wrote:
My choice would be "A". It's been years since I rented but I see many young people in our area struggling to find affordable housing. Even the rents in our senior citizen housing apartments are so ridiculous that many who are living only on social security can barely keep a roof over their heads.

I am grateful that our home is paid off and we have no intention of trying to sell because we probably wouldn't be able to purchase a similar home for what we would get for this one.

It's absolutely frightening how much rents and home prices have gone up in our area.

I agree completely. Feel so fortunate to have our home paid off. The jumps in rent we have been hearing about from the younger folks in our family are outrageous; one niece just got a notice that her rent increase would be $250/month!

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@skatting44 wrote:
@Sage04

This web site lists price of gas from 1930 to 2015.

I do remember paying 40 cents a gallon when I first started to drive , then the price went up suddenly

https://www.energy.gov/eere/vehicles/fact-888-august-31-2015-historical-gas-prices

@skatting44 thanks very much. I sent it to my nephew.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

I follow Britain and Ireland news. The cost of food, rent, and gas have risen just like they have here. Placing blame is pointless, there are many reasons and no short term solutions.