Figures Don’t Lie, But Liars Figure

If inflation is running at 8.5 percent over last July’s prices, the White House giddily announces inflation is “zero” because it did not climb at 9.1 percent over 2021 prices—as it did in June.

That’s like saying someone entombed in a sinkhole 10 feet below ground is no longer trapped at all since he floated up one foot since falling.

In California, when $6.50 a gallon gas dipped last month to $5.50 a gallon, Biden pronounced the end of high energy costs. He forgets that during his watch, gas prices doubled and remain $2.50 a gallon higher than they were on Inauguration Day.

American Greatness | 24 Aug, 2022 | Victor Davis Hanson

 

5 Comments

  1. The budget was increased by 200%. The next budget is increased by 160%. News reports: 20% budget cuts.

    Unemployment increases 20% while 50% stop looking for jobs. News reports: 60% reduction in unemployment.

    Income brackets of six figures and higher pay 99% of all revenue. News reports: Not their fair share.

    More votes are collected than registered voters. News reports: Fairest most secure election in history.

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