inflation

[Guest]

10 hours ago, BibleStudent100 said:

Do our children really need those cheap plastic toys from China anyway?

Good question.

[Mike Mclees]

On 10/18/2021 at 4:17 PM, Sower said:

I construct / Supply machine cabinet enclosures to an American Laboratory and Equipment company out of Austin Texas.

Several months back my orders quadrupled. Seems our competition here in America was buying foreign-made product, which couldn't get out of port to be delivered here. We stepped up and filled all their orders, with made in USA product.why If left alone, supply and demand works.

i f commercialism rules the world then are we cutting out own throats. I seems to be a political move to me. it not like the ships don't want to unload here. 

[teddyv]

I'd say consumerism is the dominant feature.

[Mike Mclees]

7 hours ago, teddyv said:

I'd say consumerism is the dominant feature.

Consumerism. That's interesting. Tight pockets not wanting to spend.? Do you mean recession . Are you saying the Job market is down?. People losing jobs because of refusing mandates? Seeing we are the most wealthy country in the world ships not reaching port would bring the world to its knees. This being the case we are in deep trouble. Is this what you are saying?

[missmuffet]

20 minutes ago, Mike Mclees said:

Consumerism. That's interesting. Tight pockets not wanting to spend.? Do you mean recession . Are you saying the Job market is down?. People losing jobs because of refusing mandates? Seeing we are the most wealthy country in the world ships not reaching port would bring the world to its knees. This being the case we are in deep trouble. Is this what you are saying?

I think people are not spending because they can't afford it. I think the job market is down for one reason or another. One of the reasons is many have been fired because they haven't gotten the vaccine. There are many places that are saying " we don't have enough help". 

[Marathoner]

The "we don't have enough help" claim was recently put to the test by an enterprising fellow. He submitted applications to businesses who specifically made such a claim for positions he was qualified to fill. If my memory serves, he submitted a total of 70 applications during the month of September. 

Out of the 70, he received some form of response (email) from 9. One resulted in an interview: a construction company advertising full-time work for $10 per hour. When he was offered work by this company, however, their original offer turned out to be deceptive. They actually offered him part time work at a little over $8 per hour. 

Things are not as they seem. 

[Mike Mclees]

Well there we have have it. Scrambled eggs doted with poison. We must always remind ourselves never be in fear but when we are faced with things we never thought could happen we see now it is happening and worse with every day. Media is the first to exploit things creating what is probably truth. By these things we know it's time to look for Christ. Watch out for the worlds Messiah that will appear to be a hero fixing all our woes. In order for this to be what we think we need there must be a world crises first. This is what is happening now.

Edited October 20, 2021 by Mike Mclees

[teddyv]

1 hour ago, Mike Mclees said:

Consumerism. That's interesting. Tight pockets not wanting to spend.? Do you mean recession . Are you saying the Job market is down?. People losing jobs because of refusing mandates? Seeing we are the most wealthy country in the world ships not reaching port would bring the world to its knees. This being the case we are in deep trouble. Is this what you are saying?

No, I don't think I'm saying that, but I don't really know what you are hinting at. 

 

In one of Worthy's news section, the linked article points to changes in consumer spending habits. In the absence of being able to go out to dinner and other things where people tend to gather, people are buying stuff. People are willing to spend, and judging by the amount of container ships trying to off-load goods in the US, there must be demand.

Not sure about jobs. Up here there are help wanted signs everywhere, but lots of people are staying home or just doing other things. We probably had more generous government assistance (too generous, honestly), that people have actually been saving more money than ever. It sparked a mini-housing bubble across the country that was insane.

But back to consumerism, that is one of the key underpinnings of our economy. It relies on us to consume. Obviously we need to eat and consume a variety of things to live, but it goes beyond that.

[Mike Mclees]

16 hours ago, teddyv said:

No, I don't think I'm saying that, but I don't really know what you are hinting at. 

 

In one of Worthy's news section, the linked article points to changes in consumer spending habits. In the absence of being able to go out to dinner and other things where people tend to gather, people are buying stuff. People are willing to spend, and judging by the amount of container ships trying to off-load goods in the US, there must be demand.

Not sure about jobs. Up here there are help wanted signs everywhere, but lots of people are staying home or just doing other things. We probably had more generous government assistance (too generous, honestly), that people have actually been saving more money than ever. It sparked a mini-housing bubble across the country that was insane.

But back to consumerism, that is one of the key underpinnings of our economy. It relies on us to consume. Obviously we need to eat and consume a variety of things to live, but it goes beyond that.

I don't see where i  am  to  far off. The wealthy ambitionist's and huge companies can influence Government using any situation to their own advantage. You are right about supply and demand but who is holding up the demand. this is driving prices right Even the virous thing could be  created. I believe socialism is not far off using words like the great reset. This is a globalist thing. Biden and Boris are buddies How does consumers consume when there is nothing  to consume or you cant' afford it. I keep hearing buy your presents now. I also hear stock your pantries.   Yes I see signs for hiring also. What are your thoughts?

[kwikphilly]

On 10/19/2021 at 2:29 PM, Mike Mclees said:

With seeing the time as it is we can't afford mistakes.

Blessings Mike

   Brother we cannot afford not to be READY as though each day were our last day on this earth-by staying our eyes on Jesus ,walking in Spirit & in Truth with our Lord and Savior 24/7 no mistakes will be made

       Glory to God!                   With much love-in Christ,Kwik