According to an Axios survey by The Harris Poll, most Americans believe it is harder to afford groceries compared to a year ago. The findings, released Thursday, show that 47% of the general public feel pain in their wallets, while 34% said that prices are about the same. Meanwhile, 19% of respondents think groceries are now easier to afford.
Among independents, 54% say groceries are more costly, compared to 50% of Democrats and 34% of Republicans. Republicans remained more split in their responses — with 28% arguing that they are easier to afford, while 37% say they are similar to last year.
The survey also found that 8 in 10 Americans believe the president has “significant influence” over the U.S. economy, and only 47% believe the current administration has had a positive impact on it, signaling a pressure point for Trump and the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms. Less than 1 in 3 respondents maintain that tariffs have been beneficial for the economy, business or personal finances, while most Americans — standing at 63% — worry of shortages of key goods due to Trump’s signature policy.
Americans can’t afford to buy shit, not even the literal kind. That’s rather the point.
Literally, my sewage bill North of Seattle went from $76 a month to $189 a month in less than 10 years. That’s not even including water usage. Looks like my only option to save money in the long run is to go septic because at this rate my literal shit is going to make me bankrupt when I retire.
Incinerator toilets like the Incinolet don’t need septic or water. They can also be used to burn small trash. But there are downsides:
…And that’s when you start manufacturing gunpowder the old fashioned way. To defray costs, obviously. I can’t imagine why else you’d do it, under the circumstances.
Ahem.
Domestic Economic Terrorism
“Radical left agitators!”, claims Claire’s
Radical left
On their closing sign: Claire’s blaming the “radical left” for shutting down
Not just Americans. I just spent $145 CAD on at best 5 days worth of food. Granted I’m doing my best not to eat shitty food so it was fresh veg among other non/less processed stuff. Barely any meat too. Food costs are insane in Canada too.
That’s like 660 DKK given current exchange rates. Oh, you sweet summer child. Good thing I like cabbage.
But yes, the Trump Slump is real everywhere. Russia isn’t helping either, the pricks.