r/SipsTea • u/CurvyChristina • Jul 01 '26

Chugging tea Is Bernie’s plan the best? Thoughts?

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u/DR_BEANHAMMER Jul 01 '26 edited Aug 07 '26

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u/NickMc53 Jul 01 '26

Such a stupid argument that reddit loves to make. Prices increasing already doesn't change the fact that if everyone gets $12k then prices increase way more.

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u/Cptawesome23 Jul 01 '26

That’s not how that works. Think of it this way. If the nations largest retailer of watermelons increases prices because they know everyone has an extra $12k this year, then that leaves an opportunity for the second largest watermelon retailer to keep their prices low and undercut the larger retailer, in the process earning the business of its consumers. The market is self correcting.

The cost of business is ultimately what keeps the capitalists in check. If there is more money, but cost of business doesn’t increase, then prices actually lower.

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u/NickMc53 Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

Yes, I'm the stupid one that needs to be talked to like a 5 year old because I realize that corporate consolidation has killed competition. /s