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In reply to the discussion: We are being played [View all]AllyCat
(16,785 posts)35. When media, food, travel, etc
Is owned by a handful of companies, we have monopolies that can charge what they want.
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I thought president Biden put a 15 percent mandatory tax on all corporations
jimfields33
Apr 2024
#29
This is what enables the price gouging more than any other one thing. What drives it is greed and
KPN
Apr 2024
#51
"There's no denying that Americans in general do have a serious shopping addiction though."
llmart
Apr 2024
#21
Like Comcast billing $15 per month for all services into over $200 per month
Stargazer99
Apr 2024
#54
Prices aren't just about supply and demand. They're about control over supply and demand.
Celerity
Apr 2024
#33
New concern? Where have you been? Capitalism has been runnig amok since the 80s with
KPN
Apr 2024
#52
Maybe because it has gotten out of hand and is reaching a tipping point., The homeless problem
KPN
Apr 2024
#56
I imagine the CEOs know that inflation is hurting Biden and they would probably prefer a
LymphocyteLover
Apr 2024
#25
Let's also consider that contributing to a 401k or IRA benefits the corporate world. Part of the plan.
twodogsbarking
Apr 2024
#9
When the old farmer where I buy surplus eggs raises his prices by 50%, it's more than just large corporations.
Silent Type
Apr 2024
#13
A bird flu outbreak at the largest U.S. chicken egg producer could affect egg prices
Xipe Totec
Apr 2024
#19
I have as well... and for a long time. But, it has been kind of a lone voice.
OldBaldy1701E
Apr 2024
#65
I've been thinking it was corporations seeking to recover lost-sales in the pandemic
Model35mech
Apr 2024
#24
I (not in the U.S.) payed the equivalent of three dollars for three tiny tomatoes today,.
betsuni
Apr 2024
#39
The corporatocracy wants Republican rule, in spite of the economic facts against Republicans.
Hermit-The-Prog
Apr 2024
#40