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[–] brain_in_a_box@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

US GDP is 15%+ higher today, the S&P500 is up like 40%. Things just are better.

How could things not be better, the line has gone up!

[–] OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee -3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Make your argument that the economy is worse now than in November 2020, I'll wait.

[–] brain_in_a_box@lemmy.ml 10 points 7 months ago

For the average person, the cost of housing and basic needs has risen faster than wages.