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submitted 2 weeks ago by floofloof@lemmy.ca to c/news@lemmy.world

cross-posted from: https://ibbit.at/post/107526

Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee released a report Thursday detailing how much more the average American family in every US state is having to spend monthly to cover the rising costs of food, shelter, energy, and other necessities under the leadership of President Donald Trump. The panel released its report on the same day the Trump administration was supposed to…

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[-] SlippiHUD@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

I've managed to mostly keep my grocery bill down by buying more raw ingredients to supplement my garden and making stuff at home in bulk.

But I doubt that will continue now that the garden is done. I'm still waiting on the Trump Famine to hit since he's been constantly fucking up the agriculture sector. I'm not sure what the timing of it will be, but he seems to be intentionally trying to bring back the conditions described in the Grapes of Wrath.

In my yard I've planted 7 fruit trees and 8 berry bushes. And I'm building 200 Sq ft of raised beds, and another 400 sq ft of non raised bed garden. (Right now I have 100 sq ft) And I'm still planning arbors to grow Kiwi Berries and grapes. And I'm building a chicken coop today for 4 chickens. But all that probably won't sustain my family for 3-5 years when the trees and bushes finally start hitting fuller production.

I'm still waiting on gas and electricity bills to go up. So far gas is staying steady and electricity has only gone up 10% compared to the 20+% I'm seeing reported other places.

[-] floofloof@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 weeks ago

That garden sounds pretty good. A lot of people can't really help themselves like this though, because they live in city houses or apartments without land, and/or they're working long hours and don't have the time.

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[-] Psythik@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

No we're not. My family can't afford to spend $700 more a month on groceries, so we just don't get many groceries anymore. Ramen is making a comeback in this household in a big way.

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[-] remon@ani.social -1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

$700 for an entire family? Damn, the US is cheap.

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[-] GaryGhost@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago

Inflation is lower than it's ever been. Gas Is nearing 1.80 per gallon. Thanks giving will be 25% cheaper. Fake news media

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[-] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world -2 points 2 weeks ago

I voted Trump because I trust him with the economy over that woman.

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[-] Nissath@lemmy.world -3 points 2 weeks ago

Democrats claim Republicans........ They should have stated with that lol.

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