Inflation is so high that it's erasing all wage gains.
Inflation: 4.2% in May for the past year
Wage growth: 3.4% in May for the past year.
Americans are getting squeezed financially. This isn't just "bad vibes" about the economy. There is real pain, especially for middle-class and lower-income households. It's tough because so many basic items are seeing sizable price increases: gas, electricity, food, medical care.
@Jlmartin1234@ewarren Republicans are all about state rights, right? Then take care of your own, and stop worrying about other states policies. Especially when they are paying for your mistakes and failures.
My primary care doctor always glides in wearing a flowing white robe. Light emanates from his hands as he takes my vitals. The clouds part, the angels sing. All for the low, low price of a $50 copay. Very understandable mistake.