• bad_news@lemmy.billiam.net
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    14 hours ago

    Well, they say that, but if you poll Americans of birthing age, most say they want more kids but can’t afford it. Also, on paper I make more than my dad did, even including inflation, but I couldn’t get within a MILE of providing two kids with the lifestyle he did on what I make, so… IS income really increasing in these places?

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      6 hours ago

      They’re lying to us about inflation. It’s bigger than the authorities will admit. Lots bigger.