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To: AllansAlias who wrote (552)5/18/2008 7:58:39 AM
From: Logain Ablar  Respond to of 3209
 
Alan:

OT The inflation chart. Imagine the social security deficit if those inflation %'s were used for the yearly increases (also legacy pension plans).

I think Maudin pointed out a week or two ago that the 0.6% GDP growth is also deceptive as the inflation number used was not accurate.



To: AllansAlias who wrote (552)5/18/2008 12:54:33 PM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 3209
 
11.6%? Sounds about right.....<NG>

Everyone in the U.S. recognizes government reporting on CPI is a scam. It's so far outta line no one believes it any more.

As Tim pointed out, this is an input into GDP, too, and leads to an overestimate of the actual number.



To: AllansAlias who wrote (552)5/18/2008 9:55:00 PM
From: NOW  Respond to of 3209
 
11-12% would be a blessing where i live
14-17% closer to the truth in hawaii


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