November 2, 20214 yr 32 minutes ago, Procus said: But no doubt WGB will lie about his kids' age so they can get the vaccine. Damn the risks of myocarditis! The moron is still at it, how shocking. First. Risk of myocarditis from covid > risk of it from vaccine. By a factor of at least 10. It's simple math, learn it. Second. This is the higher 100ug dose from moderna, and EUAs are given priority based on a lack of efficacious alternatives. Since Pfizer is already approved for this age group, and there are no current supply constraints, there's less priority to grant this an EUA. Third. My kids are too young to pass for 12, but is lying really the hill you of all people want to die on? Think that one through really carefully.
November 2, 20214 yr 86% vaccinated Denmark just had its highest infection numbers of 2021. Kind of reiterates the point of vaccination rates having virtually no measurable effect on the spread of the virus. Very discouraging. Honestly, this information just makes vaccine mandates even more sinister and disgusting than they otherwise would be. https://cphpost.dk/?p=129084
November 2, 20214 yr 17 minutes ago, Kz! said: 86% vaccinated Denmark just had its highest infection numbers of 2021. Kind of reiterates the point of vaccination rates having virtually no measurable effect on the spread of the virus. Very discouraging. Honestly, this information just makes vaccine mandates even more sinister and disgusting than they otherwise would be. https://cphpost.dk/?p=129084 Which is exactly the reason why the lack of emphasis on treatment options is so troubling.
November 2, 20214 yr https://100percentfedup.com/breaking-researchers-in-peer-reviewed-study-call-for-immediate-withdrawal-of-mrna-covid-vaccines-for-use-in-pregnancy-those-breastfeeding-those-of-childbearing-age-and-children/ BREAKING: Researchers In Peer-Reviewed Study Call For "IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL of mRNA COVID Vaccines For Use in Pregnancy, Those Breastfeeding, Those Of Childbearing Age and Children” By Patty McMurray | Nov 2, 2021 BREAKING…After re-analyzing a study performed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers, a peer-reviewed study has called for the "immediate withdrawal of mRNA COVID vaccines for pregnant women, those breastfeeding, those of childbearing age and children after their shocking study reveals stunning results of pregnant mRNA vaccinated women: 92% had a spontaneous miscarriage in the first 13 weeks…while 81.9% of women who received the mRNA COVID vaccine had a spontaneous miscarriage in the first 20 weeks. Beier/File Photo The study warns that the conclusions of the Shimabukuro study that support the use of the mRNA vaccine in early pregnancy, which has now been hastily incorporated into many international guidelines for vaccine use, ignores the horrors of thalidomide, a drug commonly taken by pregnant women in the late ’50s and early ’60s to prevent nausea during pregnancy. Thalidomide ended up causing severe birth defects in thousands of children, including scores of children being born without limbs Here is a portion of their study: From the Science, Public Health Policy and the Law report: The use of mRNA vaccines in pregnancy is now generally considered safe for protection against COVID-19 in countries such as New Zealand, USA, and Australia. However, the influential CDC- sponsored article by Shimabukuro et al. (2021) used to support this idea, on closer inspection, provides little assurance, particularly for those exposed in early pregnancy. The study presents falsely reassuring statistics related to the risk of spontaneous abortion in early pregnancy, since the majority of women in the calculation were exposed to the mRNA product after the outcome period was defined (20 weeks’ gestation). In this article, we draw attention to these errors and recalculate the risk of this outcome based on the cohort that was exposed to the vaccine before 20 weeks’ gestation. Our re-analysis indicates a cumulative incidence of spontaneous abortion 7 to 8 times higher than the original authors’ results (p < 0.001) and the typical average for pregnancy loss during this time period. In light of these findings, key policy decisions have been made using unreliable and questionable data. We conclude that the claims made using these data on the safety of exposure of women in early pregnancy to mRNA-based vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are unwarranted and recommend that those policy decisions be revisited. The study indicates that at least 81.9% (≥ 104/127) experienced spontaneous abortion following mRNA exposure before 20 weeks, and 92.3% (96/104) of spontaneous abortions occurred before 13 weeks’ gestation Trending: Courageous Nurse Escorted From Hospital After Religious Exemption Denied Has Powerful Message For Americans [VIDEO] We question the conclusions of the Shimabukuro et al.[4] study to support the use of the mRNA vaccine in early pregnancy, which has now been hastily incorporated into many international guidelines for vaccine use, including in New Zealand.[1] The assumption that exposure in the third trimester cohort is representative of the effect of exposure throughout pregnancy is questionable and ignores past experience with drugs such as thalidomide.[38] Evidence of safety of the product when used in the first and second trimesters cannot be established until these cohorts have been followed to at least the perinatal period or long-term safety determined for any of the babies born to mothers inoculated during pregnancy. Additionally, the product’s manufacturer, Pfizer, contradicts these assurances, stating: "available data on Comirnaty administered to pregnant women are insufficient to inform vaccine- associated risks in pregnancy”, and "it is not known whether Comirnaty is excreted in human milk” as "data are not available to assess the effects of Comirnaty on the breastfed infant” (page 14).[39] Pfizer, it was noted, says on its vaccine’s label that the available data on the vaccine "administered to pregnant women are insufficient to inform vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy.” Due to the nature of the mRNA vaccine roll-out, healthcare providers need to report any issues in pregnancy to further determine the safety of this product. Caution should be exercised in the administration of vaccines in pregnancy, as indicated by the possible association between the exposure to influenza vaccines containing H1N1pdm09 (2010–11 and 2011–12) and spontaneous abortion.[40] Considering the evidence presented here, we suggest the immediate withdrawal of mRNA vaccine use in pregnancy (Category X)[41] and those breastfeeding, alongside the withdrawal of mRNA vaccines to children or those of child-bearing age in the general population, until more convincing data relating to the safety and long-term impacts on fertility, pregnancy and reproduction are established in these groups. Editor’s Note 1: This report was peer-reviewed by reviewers not affiliated with the authors. The process was single-blinded (the authors do not know who the reviewers are). Editor’s Note 2: On June 24, 2021, Dr. Shimabukuro also presented data from the Vaccine Safety Datalink to the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and concluded that the system captured no (zero) serious adverse events or deaths that could be attributed to the COVID-19 vaccine. On June 10, 2021, Dr. Shimabukuro reported no increased risk of myocarditis using data from the VSD to the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Soon after these presentations, US FDA issued an advisory on the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis from the Pfizer/Biontech Bnt162b2/Comirnaty vaccine.The information present to ACIP was critical in their decision on vaccine recommendations. I have addressed the absence of and failure of "pharmacovigilance” in a recent Editorial in this journal. The study, though, was corrected last month after concerns were raised by a researcher in Belgium. The CDC scientists acknowledged they should have made clear that they could not accurately calculate a risk estimate for miscarriages because follow-up data was not yet available for most of the women. The correction resolved some of the issues, but there are still more, according to Dr. Simon Thornley, a senior lecturer in the University of Auckland’s Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Dr. Aleisha Brock, another researcher in New Zealand. The CDC researchers concluded their findings didn’t show any obvious safety signals among pregnant women who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. They said their findings did not necessarily represent the position of the CDC, but the agency links to the study on its website and used it to promote vaccination in pregnant women, and a query sent to the study’s main author was forwarded to a CDC spokeswoman, who pointed to an August statement regarding the study. "We are aware that some of the data has been used to calculate a higher rate of miscarriage. This is not an appropriate calculation based on the data available because more than 1,000 pregnancies were ongoing, and their outcome data was not available at the time of the report. About 10–25 [percent] of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. CDC experts will continue to study the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on pregnancies and closely monitor any safety concerns,” the agency said at the time. The spokeswoman also referred to two research letters regarding pregnant women and COVID-19 vaccines that have since been published. One was from CDC researchers who said the estimated risk of miscarriages following vaccination was within the range of miscarriages that actually occur. The other, from outside researchers, studied CDC data and reached a similar conclusion. "These findings are reassuring and can help inform discussions about COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy between pregnant people and their healthcare providers,” the spokeswoman said, adding that "Growing evidence about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy demonstrates that the benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks.” The CDC recommends pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine, with few exceptions. Thornley is not so sure. He said the studies do show no increased risk in getting the vaccine, but there are some questions regarding the selection of participants. "There are at least some questions related to the selection of participants which are an issue for case-control studies, compared to a cohort analysis such as that found in the CDC data. The data which addresses this issue of safety, particularly with regard to exposure to mRNA vaccines early in pregnancy, is sparse, from published evidence, and I would question anyone who believes it is in any way conclusive,” he told The Epoch Times. "Since the risk of fatality or severe outcome following COVID-19 infection is generally extremely low for younger people, including those who are pregnant, we caution against the use of the vaccine, given the substantial uncertainty that exists,” he added. Morning shows on major networks like Good Morning America, who notoriously push propaganda for the Left featured a piece in February 2021 on a clinical trial by Pfizer used to study pregnant women who get the COVID jab.
November 2, 20214 yr 25 minutes ago, Kz! said: 86% vaccinated Denmark just had its highest infection numbers of 2021. Kind of reiterates the point of vaccination rates having virtually no measurable effect on the spread of the virus. Very discouraging. Honestly, this information just makes vaccine mandates even more sinister and disgusting than they otherwise would be. https://cphpost.dk/?p=129084 There are unvaccinated people in Denmark too Kz. Of course, in your world they don't spread the virus, only vaccinated people do? From your link: High incidence in western suburbsNo information about the people in hospital has been disclosed, but it is thought that a disproportionate number are not vaccinated and from Copenhagen’s western suburbs. Statens Serum Institut recently confirmed that the ten municipalities with the highest rate are all in the Capital Region: Ishøj, Glostrup, Albertslund, Brøndby, Fredensborg, Frederiksberg, Hvidovre, Rødovre, Copenhagen and Ballerup. The Capital Region has increased its testing capacity in the areas – most notably in the western suburbs where vaccination levels are low compared to the rest of the country.
November 2, 20214 yr 45 minutes ago, Procus said: https://100percentfedup.com/breaking-researchers-in-peer-reviewed-study-call-for-immediate-withdrawal-of-mrna-covid-vaccines-for-use-in-pregnancy-those-breastfeeding-those-of-childbearing-age-and-children/ BREAKING: Researchers In Peer-Reviewed Study Call For "IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL of mRNA COVID Vaccines For Use in Pregnancy, Those Breastfeeding, Those Of Childbearing Age and Children” By Patty McMurray | Nov 2, 2021 BREAKING…After re-analyzing a study performed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers, a peer-reviewed study has called for the "immediate withdrawal of mRNA COVID vaccines for pregnant women, those breastfeeding, those of childbearing age and children after their shocking study reveals stunning results of pregnant mRNA vaccinated women: 92% had a spontaneous miscarriage in the first 13 weeks…while 81.9% of women who received the mRNA COVID vaccine had a spontaneous miscarriage in the first 20 weeks. Beier/File Photo The study warns that the conclusions of the Shimabukuro study that support the use of the mRNA vaccine in early pregnancy, which has now been hastily incorporated into many international guidelines for vaccine use, ignores the horrors of thalidomide, a drug commonly taken by pregnant women in the late ’50s and early ’60s to prevent nausea during pregnancy. Thalidomide ended up causing severe birth defects in thousands of children, including scores of children being born without limbs Here is a portion of their study: From the Science, Public Health Policy and the Law report: The use of mRNA vaccines in pregnancy is now generally considered safe for protection against COVID-19 in countries such as New Zealand, USA, and Australia. However, the influential CDC- sponsored article by Shimabukuro et al. (2021) used to support this idea, on closer inspection, provides little assurance, particularly for those exposed in early pregnancy. The study presents falsely reassuring statistics related to the risk of spontaneous abortion in early pregnancy, since the majority of women in the calculation were exposed to the mRNA product after the outcome period was defined (20 weeks’ gestation). In this article, we draw attention to these errors and recalculate the risk of this outcome based on the cohort that was exposed to the vaccine before 20 weeks’ gestation. Our re-analysis indicates a cumulative incidence of spontaneous abortion 7 to 8 times higher than the original authors’ results (p < 0.001) and the typical average for pregnancy loss during this time period. In light of these findings, key policy decisions have been made using unreliable and questionable data. We conclude that the claims made using these data on the safety of exposure of women in early pregnancy to mRNA-based vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are unwarranted and recommend that those policy decisions be revisited. The study indicates that at least 81.9% (≥ 104/127) experienced spontaneous abortion following mRNA exposure before 20 weeks, and 92.3% (96/104) of spontaneous abortions occurred before 13 weeks’ gestation Trending: Courageous Nurse Escorted From Hospital After Religious Exemption Denied Has Powerful Message For Americans [VIDEO] We question the conclusions of the Shimabukuro et al.[4] study to support the use of the mRNA vaccine in early pregnancy, which has now been hastily incorporated into many international guidelines for vaccine use, including in New Zealand.[1] The assumption that exposure in the third trimester cohort is representative of the effect of exposure throughout pregnancy is questionable and ignores past experience with drugs such as thalidomide.[38] Evidence of safety of the product when used in the first and second trimesters cannot be established until these cohorts have been followed to at least the perinatal period or long-term safety determined for any of the babies born to mothers inoculated during pregnancy. Additionally, the product’s manufacturer, Pfizer, contradicts these assurances, stating: "available data on Comirnaty administered to pregnant women are insufficient to inform vaccine- associated risks in pregnancy”, and "it is not known whether Comirnaty is excreted in human milk” as "data are not available to assess the effects of Comirnaty on the breastfed infant” (page 14).[39] Pfizer, it was noted, says on its vaccine’s label that the available data on the vaccine "administered to pregnant women are insufficient to inform vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy.” Due to the nature of the mRNA vaccine roll-out, healthcare providers need to report any issues in pregnancy to further determine the safety of this product. Caution should be exercised in the administration of vaccines in pregnancy, as indicated by the possible association between the exposure to influenza vaccines containing H1N1pdm09 (2010–11 and 2011–12) and spontaneous abortion.[40] Considering the evidence presented here, we suggest the immediate withdrawal of mRNA vaccine use in pregnancy (Category X)[41] and those breastfeeding, alongside the withdrawal of mRNA vaccines to children or those of child-bearing age in the general population, until more convincing data relating to the safety and long-term impacts on fertility, pregnancy and reproduction are established in these groups. Editor’s Note 1: This report was peer-reviewed by reviewers not affiliated with the authors. The process was single-blinded (the authors do not know who the reviewers are). Editor’s Note 2: On June 24, 2021, Dr. Shimabukuro also presented data from the Vaccine Safety Datalink to the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and concluded that the system captured no (zero) serious adverse events or deaths that could be attributed to the COVID-19 vaccine. On June 10, 2021, Dr. Shimabukuro reported no increased risk of myocarditis using data from the VSD to the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Soon after these presentations, US FDA issued an advisory on the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis from the Pfizer/Biontech Bnt162b2/Comirnaty vaccine.The information present to ACIP was critical in their decision on vaccine recommendations. I have addressed the absence of and failure of "pharmacovigilance” in a recent Editorial in this journal. The study, though, was corrected last month after concerns were raised by a researcher in Belgium. The CDC scientists acknowledged they should have made clear that they could not accurately calculate a risk estimate for miscarriages because follow-up data was not yet available for most of the women. The correction resolved some of the issues, but there are still more, according to Dr. Simon Thornley, a senior lecturer in the University of Auckland’s Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Dr. Aleisha Brock, another researcher in New Zealand. The CDC researchers concluded their findings didn’t show any obvious safety signals among pregnant women who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. They said their findings did not necessarily represent the position of the CDC, but the agency links to the study on its website and used it to promote vaccination in pregnant women, and a query sent to the study’s main author was forwarded to a CDC spokeswoman, who pointed to an August statement regarding the study. "We are aware that some of the data has been used to calculate a higher rate of miscarriage. This is not an appropriate calculation based on the data available because more than 1,000 pregnancies were ongoing, and their outcome data was not available at the time of the report. About 10–25 [percent] of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. CDC experts will continue to study the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on pregnancies and closely monitor any safety concerns,” the agency said at the time. The spokeswoman also referred to two research letters regarding pregnant women and COVID-19 vaccines that have since been published. One was from CDC researchers who said the estimated risk of miscarriages following vaccination was within the range of miscarriages that actually occur. The other, from outside researchers, studied CDC data and reached a similar conclusion. "These findings are reassuring and can help inform discussions about COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy between pregnant people and their healthcare providers,” the spokeswoman said, adding that "Growing evidence about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy demonstrates that the benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks.” The CDC recommends pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine, with few exceptions. Thornley is not so sure. He said the studies do show no increased risk in getting the vaccine, but there are some questions regarding the selection of participants. "There are at least some questions related to the selection of participants which are an issue for case-control studies, compared to a cohort analysis such as that found in the CDC data. The data which addresses this issue of safety, particularly with regard to exposure to mRNA vaccines early in pregnancy, is sparse, from published evidence, and I would question anyone who believes it is in any way conclusive,” he told The Epoch Times. "Since the risk of fatality or severe outcome following COVID-19 infection is generally extremely low for younger people, including those who are pregnant, we caution against the use of the vaccine, given the substantial uncertainty that exists,” he added. Morning shows on major networks like Good Morning America, who notoriously push propaganda for the Left featured a piece in February 2021 on a clinical trial by Pfizer used to study pregnant women who get the COVID jab. I will be sure to take this article from "100percentfedup" very seriously. Promise.
November 2, 20214 yr ACIP votes unanimously 14-0 to recommend 10ug Pfizer vaccination for all kids 5-11. Suck it, haters.
November 2, 20214 yr 50 minutes ago, DiPros said: There are unvaccinated people in Denmark too Kz. Of course, in your world they don't spread the virus, only vaccinated people do? From your link: High incidence in western suburbsNo information about the people in hospital has been disclosed, but it is thought that a disproportionate number are not vaccinated and from Copenhagen’s western suburbs. Statens Serum Institut recently confirmed that the ten municipalities with the highest rate are all in the Capital Region: Ishøj, Glostrup, Albertslund, Brøndby, Fredensborg, Frederiksberg, Hvidovre, Rødovre, Copenhagen and Ballerup. The Capital Region has increased its testing capacity in the areas – most notably in the western suburbs where vaccination levels are low compared to the rest of the country. 86% vaxxed. You would assume having that kind of rate would limit the spread. Nope.
November 2, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Procus said: Which is exactly the reason why the lack of emphasis on treatment options is so troubling. There are a bunch of treatment options. Both current and in the later stages of development.
November 2, 20214 yr 35 minutes ago, Paul852 said: I will be sure to take this article from "100percentfedup" very seriously. Promise. Yah, the Science, Public Health Policy and the Law link and quote in the article is invalidated because it appears in 100percentfedup says the sheep
November 2, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, Boogyman said: There are a bunch of treatment options. Both current and in the later stages of development. Correct - but go ask the average person, and they don't know about them. Way too many people stay at home and do nothing not realizing they have options. And BTW, if they get treated, the virus will run its course quicker and they will not be contagious for as long.
November 2, 20214 yr 39 minutes ago, Procus said: Correct - but go ask the average person, and they don't know about them. Way too many people stay at home and do nothing not realizing they have options. And BTW, if they get treated, the virus will run its course quicker and they will not be contagious for as long. Yes I am. Now get to your local vet tonight before all the horse paste is sold out.
November 2, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, Kz! said: Wow - should have been vaccinated and they would still be alive x 4
November 2, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Kz! said: 86% vaccinated Denmark just had its highest infection numbers of 2021. Kind of reiterates the point of vaccination rates having virtually no measurable effect on the spread of the virus. Very discouraging. Honestly, this information just makes vaccine mandates even more sinister and disgusting than they otherwise would be. https://cphpost.dk/?p=129084 Im not shocked that you didnt actually read the "article"! even less shocked that you didnt understand it.
November 2, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, DiPros said: There are unvaccinated people in Denmark too Kz. Of course, in your world they don't spread the virus, only vaccinated people do? From your link: High incidence in western suburbsNo information about the people in hospital has been disclosed, but it is thought that a disproportionate number are not vaccinated and from Copenhagen’s western suburbs. Statens Serum Institut recently confirmed that the ten municipalities with the highest rate are all in the Capital Region: Ishøj, Glostrup, Albertslund, Brøndby, Fredensborg, Frederiksberg, Hvidovre, Rødovre, Copenhagen and Ballerup. The Capital Region has increased its testing capacity in the areas – most notably in the western suburbs where vaccination levels are low compared to the rest of the country. Your mistake is thinking he can comprehend basic concepts and math. This guy clearly craps himself and sits in it all day then mom has to give him a bath when the short bus drops him off at home.
November 2, 20214 yr 17 minutes ago, DBW said: Your mistake is thinking he can comprehend basic concepts and math. This guy clearly craps himself and sits in it all day then mom has to give him a bath when the short bus drops him off at home. You forgot his favorite hobby. Driving up and down the lawn on his Big Wheel pretending he is riding a cool lawnmower.
November 2, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, Boogyman said: You forgot his favorite hobby. Driving up and down the lawn on his Big Wheel pretending he is riding a cool lawnmower. His recess is More like this
November 2, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, DBW said: His recess is More like this No, I saw the stock photo he posted. @Kz!really pretends to have a lawnmower.
November 2, 20214 yr I love how you idiots pivoted to just case numbers now that vaccines are the clear differentiator on death rates. Before vaccines it was "this virus hardly kills anybody!" now it's "we only talk about case numbers, lying by omission is my preferred propaganda tool"
November 3, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, JohnSnowsHair said: I love how you idiots pivoted to just case numbers now that vaccines are the clear differentiator on death rates. Before vaccines it was "this virus hardly kills anybody!" now it's "we only talk about case numbers, lying by omission is my preferred propaganda tool" Its not the virus killing them its mostly the liabilities of the victims.
November 3, 20214 yr 9 hours ago, JohnSnowsHair said: I love how you idiots pivoted to just case numbers now that vaccines are the clear differentiator on death rates. Before vaccines it was "this virus hardly kills anybody!" now it's "we only talk about case numbers, lying by omission is my preferred propaganda tool" ...and since day #1 we've tried to get people to understand that case numbers are also directly tied to testing levels. The bottom line is that case info is interesting if you put it in context but the three stats that are much more direct and clear are icu patients, deaths, and excess mortality.
November 3, 20214 yr I know that vaccinated people having milder cases and not dying in large numbers of a disease that has claimed 5 million worldwide, is too information for some to process. There's like math and stuff.
November 3, 20214 yr On 11/1/2021 at 2:06 PM, VanHammersly said: They're doing a really sheety job of it. The markets reaching record highs, there are jobs everywhere and it's never been easier to improve your station in life. You're in a cult. Seek help. To be fair, "the average Joe" has very little money (aside from retirement savings) invested in the market and inflation is pummeling purchasing power. The average person in this country is feeling the crunch. You can say it's their own fault, and I'd largely agree, but the fact remains that most people will not see it this way. If you're making ~$65K a year but gas, housing, food, etc is all skyrocketing, you're feeling the pain. What's interesting is this is normally something that the left would be sensitive towards, that their strength was ostensibly in empathizing with the poor and working class, but it seems as if they've largely abandoned this pretense. Biden made some remark towards this regarding gas prices when pressed on the issue at the climate conference, but it doesn't seem as if this is much of a concern to the left at large. I suppose this reflects his age. He spent his career in a time when issues like this were major talking points for the Democratic Party. On 11/1/2021 at 2:44 PM, JohnSnowsHair said: You watch too much news that pumps the doom and gloom. People are not "poorer" today overall. Wage growth has been phenomenal and shows no signs of weakening. The DXY is made up of a currency composite. The graph you posted shows that the dollar is up against a pool of the Euro, Pound, Yen, Frank, etc. You need to look at inflation as relative to goods. The most common measure is CPI: https://www.bls.gov/cpi/ If you dig around, you'll notice energy costs are up almost 25%, meat is up 10%... overall, inflation is over 5%. That's really high by recent historical standards. It doesn't matter to normal people if their dollar now gets them 2 Euros this year vs 1 euro last year. What matters in tangible terms is their dollar buys half the amount of gas for their car and half the amount of bacon for breakfast. They feel poorer because they are poorer -- things are more expensive relative to their income than they used to be. They have less dollars left after buying "needs" for "wants." As an aside, a few years ago on the old board I posited a scenario where in we saw high CPI style inflation but a stronger dollar vis-a-vis other currencies. Basically everyone prints to infinity with ZIRP/NIRP/YCC/etc and the USD is the tallest currency midget in the room, but when you look at the dollar vs commodities, goods and services its purchasing power collapses. At the time I thought the catalyst would be the entitlement system in the 2030-2040 time frame, but of course I couldn't imagine then that we would have a pandemic. I think this may have accelerated the hypothesis. The thing is, it doesn't matter how strong the dollar is vs other currencies when the inputs of goods and services -- oil, meat, grain, whatever -- are priced in dollars and of limited supply. You can't paper over hard inputs like this as you can with, say, collapsing home prices triggering a credit crisis. The Fed put on their Baghdad Bob costume and tried to convince everyone that this was transitory, but no one is really buying this.
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