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In reply to the discussion: Higher grocery prices ARE a result of greedflation, investigation shows: [View all]Fritz Walter
(4,292 posts)17. And their massive profits can also end up in PACs
For instance, Pube-licks (Publix) made a six-figure donation to Ron Death-sentences Goobernatorial SuperPAC a couple years ago. Ever since, I have boycotted that grocery chain. If they can write off that much money for political influence, they dont need my business!
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Higher grocery prices ARE a result of greedflation, investigation shows: [View all]
CousinIT
Apr 19
OP
Yep. That's why Yellen's efforts using traditional anti-inflation tactics failed
Model35mech
Apr 19
#2
Wonder how many major news outlets will risk angering their advertisers to spread this news.
progressoid
Apr 19
#6
I RARELY hear news or media even mention corporate profits when talking about inflation.
CousinIT
Apr 19
#9
We didn't really think food & gas were going to let people keep all that 2020 money in THEIR pockets did we?
underpants
Apr 19
#10
I've boycotted Kellogg's cereals for years now, but I've boycotted all the rest of the other sugary crap as well
elocs
Apr 19
#50
My local guy that sells excess eggs just raised his prices 50%. It ain't just big companies.
Silent Type
Apr 19
#29
What effect does shopping for groceries w/ "cash back" cards have against personal hits due to corporate greedflation
Backseat Driver
Apr 19
#41