Comment by [deleted] on 17/11/2021 at 16:14 UTC

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View submission: After ousting Liz Cheney, Republicans prove they're a bigger threat than 9/11 hijackers

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Do you think people give a shit about that?

Fucking realpolitik, if food and fuel become too expensive the current administration will take the hit, regardless of the reason.

Do you really expect Joe Blow to research and study complex supply chain mechanics when confronted with $5/gal at the pump?

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Comment by omgFWTbear at 17/11/2021 at 16:18 UTC

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Yeah, no reason to downvote or ignore an ugly truth. Plenty of morons were blaming Dems during Trump when gas prices went up a touch, even when they were ultra low. Like yeah, no one is driving, gas prices go down. People start driving again, gas prices go up. Yes, there are other factors at play, but when the whole f—/ing planet stops driving for a few months, that might be the largest singular factor but let’s cheer for our ~~sports~~politics team.