SOME OTHER INDICATORS OF HOW OBAMA HAS IMPACTED YOUR WALLET...

 

 

Tuesday night’s presidential debate touched on some massive economic issues that are affecting all Americans. The immense increase in gas prices was a crucial part of the discussion, but the price of gas prices is not the only thing that has gone through the roof, thanks primarily to Barry. Other everyday products as well have seen a dramatic increase in price over the same time period. According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics gas prices are not alone in skyrocketing over the last decade. Wait till you see chocolate chip cookies!

Gasoline [all types]

2002 Average – $1.44

2012 Average- $3.73
Percent Increase: 158%

Beer [per 16 oz.]

2002 Average – $.99

2012 Average-$1.24
Percent Increase: 25%

Eggs, grade A, large [per doz.]

2002 Average – $1.03

2012 Average-$1.80
Percent Increase: 73%

Coffee, Ground Roast, All Sizes [per lb.]

2002 Average – $2.92

2012 Average-$5.58
Percent Increase: 90%

Peanut Butter [per lb.]

2002 Average – $1.96

2012 Average-$2.75
Percent Increase: 40%

Milk, fresh, whole, fortified [per gal.]

2002 Average – $2.75

2012 Average-$3.47
Percent Increase: 26%

Loaf of Bread, white

2002 Average – $1.01

2012 Average-$1.41
Percent Increase: 39%

Spaghetti and macaroni [per lb.]

2002 Average – $0.91

2012 Average-$1.32
Percent Increase: 44%

Orange Juice [per 16oz.]

2002 Average – $1.84

2012 Average-$2.69
Percent Increase: 46%

Apple, Red Delicious [per lb.]

2002 Average – $0.94

2012 Average-$1.35
Percent Increase: 43%

Wine [per 1 liter]

2002 Average – $6.23

2012 Average-$10.03
Percent Increase: 60%

Electricity [kilowatt/ hour]

2002 Average – $.091

2012 Average-$.130
Percent Increase: 42%

Beef Steaks [per 16 oz.]

2002 Average – $4.40

2012 Average-$6.22
Percent Increase: 41%

Margarine, soft, tubs [per lb.]

2002 Average – $o.86

2012 Average-$2.09
Percent Increase: 143%

Tomatoes [per lb.]

2002 Average – $1.18

2012 Average-$1.44
Percent Increase: 22%

Turkey, whole [per lb.]

2002 Average – $1.05

2012 Average-$1.65
Percent Increase: 56%

Bacon [per lb.]

2002 Average – $3.23

2012 Average-$4.52
Percent Increase: 39%

Ground Beef [per lb.]

2002 Average – $2.28

2012 Average-$3.69
Percent Increase: 61%

Cookies, chocolate chip [per lb.]

2002 Average – $2.59

2012 Average-$3.61
Percent Increase: 39%

But have no fear, Strawberries have only increased by 1 ¢ per pint!

Strawberries [dry pint]

2002 Average – $1.70

2012 Average-$1.71
Percent Increase: .006%

Can you imagine what all of these things will cost if Barry gets another four years in the White House? Look folks, we simply cannot take another four years of this. Soon we'll be in the position of having to decide if we're going to put gas in our, heat or cool our homes, or buy food, because we won't be able to afford to do all three or even two of the three. So what's it going to be? A little sanity, at least enough to vote for Romney? Or, four more years of watching the price of things continuing to go up and up and up? This should be a no-brainer!