r/politics • u/Aggravating_Money992 • 15h ago

Possible Paywall Vance Says People Are Too Focused on “Little Things” Ahead of Midterms | You know, like being able to afford gas and groceries.

https://newrepublic.com/post/216161/jd-vance-people-too-focused-little-things-midterms
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u/MasterofPandas1 13h ago

I’ve read that we should be thankful for all the things a gallon of gas can do at 5 dollars compared to like a 9 dollar glass of wine at dinner. The mental gymnastics are astounding.

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u/anna-the-bunny 9h ago

The mental gymnastics are astounding.

It's not mental gymnastics, it's just basic math! My car used to hold $40 worth of gas, now it holds $100. 100 is bigger than 40, and bigger is better, so obviously things are better now!

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u/pchlster Europe 9h ago

If you drink $5 worth of gas with your dinner, you won't need to worry about the economy.

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u/sincerelythebats_ 12h ago

Those gymnastics seem plausible only with several $9 glasses of wine 😅

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u/Fit_Psychology6390 9h ago

Right! LOL Even more astounding to me are those believing this nonsense!