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by sgerenser 1590 days ago
Even if “the 70s” means 1970, it’s still not 98%, more like about 86% according to: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
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That's why I said "hyperbole." I should have said "mild hyperbole," but I didn't bother to look up the actual numbers.
86% vs. 98% isn't mild hyperbole, in one case the dollar is worth 7x as much as the other case.
> 86% vs. 98% isn't mild hyperbole

you're splitting hairs. 7x .02 doesn't change the trend.