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Trump's recent, repeated lies about prices

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by coleg, Apr 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM.

  1. gatortenor37

    gatortenor37 GC Hall of Fame

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    I said at or near a quarter tank. I didn't know how much I needed until it stopped filling. It stopped at 7.5 give or take a few decimals. SO... If you want to do that math and let me know just where my meter was, then so be it. LOL
     
  2. mdgator05

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    So your claim is that you drive the Toyota that you linked? If so, you "filled up" with nearly half a tank.

    Between this and the eggs that cost $5 when everybody else was getting $2 eggs, I am not thinking that you were accurately relating pricing.

    And that is why we have statistics. They eliminate your fudging and feelings from the equation.
     
  3. gatortenor37

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    So in your opinion half of 13 is 7.5. hmmm Also you think there are only one type of eggs? I always buy organic grass fed only and they are always higher. Always. But I do this, because I don't want just grain fed/caged chicken egg. Organic has gone down below 5 now and I'm here for it. Thanks.
     
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  4. mdgator05

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    A lot closer to half than a quarter, as you claimed.

    You never answered my question as to what price you paid 2 years ago, since you remember so well. Also, what retailer on the eggs?
     
  5. gatortenor37

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    So more than likely my tank is 11.3 What then? :) I go by what my meter says. It was on the quarter mark or near it. Estimated 80 miles left.

    I get more than one brand, but off the top of my head I don't remember which I buy the most. Really just depends on the price at the time. Brands: Vital Farms Organic Pasture, Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. Simple Truth Organic Eggs. There are probably others, but those are the main three I look at first.
     
  6. mdgator05

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    You don't seem to have a very good handle on what car you drive.

    Well, that didn't answer my question. Also a bit odd that you don't remember what eggs you bought...today. But okay.

    Since you only listed two brands, I looked them up on google. No major retailer has either of those brands even close to under $5 per dozen. Lowest price I could find was Vital Farms at Walmart for just under $6 (which is actually a really good deal as most places had them at $8-10 per dozen).
     
  7. gatortenor37

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    That doesn't count reduced price, Which is what I bought them for. But even reduced didn't get below five a few years ago. Like I said. You can have your statistics and live by them. I will forever live by the price right in front of me. :) Blessings
     
  8. mdgator05

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    Yes, it actually does count that.
     
  9. Norcaligator

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    I highly doubt you remember what you paid for eggs four years ago.
     
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  10. tigator2019

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    In my head--- UF
    I’m happy for anyone finding cheaper gas.

    I am not happy about a President lying to citizens that gas is under $2.

    Eggs don’t cost 40 cents a dozen

    It’s a lie

    Why? Why lie to the american people on these 2 things. No one is driving atound and seeing $1.95 gas
     
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    Filled my "tank" today and paid 0.00. Thanks Donald. I magically connect my car to the wall and it charges for FREE.

    Can't wait for my Doge or tariffs checks to come in so I can get more free stuff.
     
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  15. okeechobee

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    What does February 8th have to do with the fact the market isn’t tanking? Up 10% in the last 17 days doesn’t sound like a market that is tanking. Do you think that if we move the date back to February 8th, it’s somehow representative of what’s happening right now?
     
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  16. vaxcardinal

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    When I fill up my rav4 hybrid i can barely get 10 gallons in even though the capacity of the gas tank is larger than that