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I'm not saying you're wrong, but that graph doesn't show anything with regards to whether or not middle-class folks have been hit with austerity.

Federal outlays are not granular enough and increasing Federal outlays is pretty meaningless.

Cree

Russia is in a war economy. GDP = Government Spending + ....

You should pay more because you aren't covering the actual costs.

Because trains cost money? Everything can't be free or cost less just because you wish it so.

I'm a big proponent of no-fare subway's, but I don't think the MTA should just do that without a revenue source to replace rider fares. It would result in a completely broken subway system.

Middle class folks that work in the city don't drive from NJ into NY, and for the few that do, they should get on a train because it will save them money today and after this goes into effect.

> Car congestion fees are touted but they are rarely effective

Citation needed. All studies I have seen suggest that congestion pricing achieves its desired outcomes of reducing car traffic and is the most effective way of doing so.

> Quality of living is plummeting

Massive citation needed.

This is, and I cannot overstate this, one of the most ridiculous, tech bro statements I've read on here in a while.

WTI crude has fallen for 7 weeks straight. NatGas futures have been in an unbelievable steady state at around $2.50-2.75 after coming down from pandemic highs.

Why do you all insist on making shit up?

Yes, after 2 decades of screeching from the "helicopter money" crowd, we suffered a short bout of inflation.

A reminder: Inflation is a hardship, a short one in this instance, unemployment is a crisis.

I def use Reddit a lot less than I used to, but I caved and installed the official app. But now I use it sparingly because it such a shitty experience.