This frustration is a common sentiment. While official statistics report a modest 5% increase in food outside the home, many consumers, like this individual, perceive a more significant rise, possibly around 20%. It’s not just about the cost; there’s concern about diminishing quality in both food and service. The gap between official figures and lived experiences prompts skepticism about the accuracy of government CPI claims.
This guy is upset at the new smaller portion sizes for his chicken salad. And the price has increased from $8 to $14.
🔊 … is he right for what he did?
Meanwhile, the government CPI claims that food outside the home is only up 5% year over year. Does anyone seriously believe… pic.twitter.com/fPmgkIgLjZ
— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) December 4, 2023
He is exactly right. If we all spent more time preparing our food at home vs going out to eat. It would apply pressure. As long as we remain in their system they have us by the short and curlies. The only way to change is to take responsibility for ourselves. pic.twitter.com/tz92ezV9rY
— 🇺🇸 Robert Spudis 🇺🇸 (@SpudisRobert) December 4, 2023
Everyone knows CPI is not accurate BUT not everyone knows WHY & HOW it became inaccurate 👀👇
Statist bootlickers will call you a fraud for questioning the data or claiming its manipulated.
So lets settle this once and for all…
🚨 The DATA is NOT MANIPULATED.
The CPI… https://t.co/gcvT1cKBJ9 pic.twitter.com/nTiCyFPCUz
— CJK (@CJKonstantinos) November 28, 2023