CNBC unironically argues that the "upside to inflation" is "higher wages" - Kotaku In Action 2

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CNBC unironically argues that the "upside to inflation" is "higher wages" (archive.is)

posted 3 years ago by UnsubtleAardvark 3 years ago by UnsubtleAardvark +103 / -0

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– Galean 50 points 3 years ago +50 / -0

What sort of moronic argument is this?

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– TentElephant 55 points 3 years ago +55 / -0

The chocolate ration has been increased from 30 grams to 20 grams. Cheer!

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– Chillin_in_PNW 37 points 3 years ago +37 / -0

Bet if you worded it as 'increased from 1 ounce to 20 grams" they would agree with you.

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– CarmenOfSandiego 21 points 3 years ago +21 / -0

Alternatively '1/2 of a unit to 1/3 of a unit' since that's actually happened because people can't do fractions and simply focus on the number increasing.

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– jenniferq8 19 points 3 years ago +19 / -0

I believe that was what sunk A&W's attempt to compete with Mickey D's.

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