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Old 09-23-2022, 02:36 PM
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So you’ll have no criticism at all when the recession and high unemployment the Powell is predicting comes to pass. Ok, noted.

https://fortune.com/2022/09/22/jerom...t-landing/amp/
Where exactly did I say that? I simply stated that interest rates are the Fed's only weapon, a verifiable fact (something you seemingly have trouble with).
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Old 09-23-2022, 03:57 PM
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Where exactly did I say that? I simply stated that interest rates are the Fed's only weapon, a verifiable fact (something you seemingly have trouble with).
You have memory issues? You said it in post 14:

"Interest rates are the only tool in the Fed toolbox. Bitching about them using rate hikes to battle inflation is like criticizing a Marine rifleman for using his rifle."

So, no bitching or criticism from you.
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