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To: mishedlo who wrote (53741)2/13/2006 2:41:51 PM
From: shades  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110194
 
Does his measure of prices and baskets include John Corzines 2K a week hooker? How about Graces 4K a week crack rock?

Why shouldn't corzines hookers be factored into the CPI? Makes sense to me - it is the oldest profession in the universe no? I got a pHD - pimping ho degree - what is the imputed value of your girlfriend wife that you buy dinners and gifts for instead of giving her the money outright for her sex?



To: mishedlo who wrote (53741)2/13/2006 3:44:03 PM
From: GST  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110194
 
Why debate the causes or measures of inflation with somebody who does not know even know that inflation refers to persistent changes in prices? Smoke and mirrors do little to hide the core of your approach.