Things that annoy me (4 Viewers)

I like corn on the cob every summer. But a dollar per ear at vegetable stands ( not supermarkets) is ridiculous. The US corn crop this yr estimated at about 17B bushels, with a bushel having 50-90 ears. Farmers only clear $2-3 per bushel. Somebody's getting rich.
 
Terp152 said:
I like corn on the cob every summer. But a dollar per ear at vegetable stands ( not supermarkets) is ridiculous. The US corn crop this yr estimated at about 17B bushels, with a bushel having 50-90 ears. Farmers only clear $2-3 per bushel. Somebody's getting rich.
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Supermarkets and their Shareholders Chris, though in their defence with all the shoplifting levels going through the roof or rather through their doors, without going through the tills first, and the thieving gits, who pick something up, open it, eat it, dump the wrappers and never pay for it are putting prices up for every paying customer.
 
Horus said:
Supermarkets and their Shareholders Chris, though in their defence with all the shoplifting levels going through the roof or rather through their doors, without going through the tills first, and the thieving gits, who pick something up, open it, eat it, dump the wrappers and never pay for it are putting prices up for every paying customer.
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Serves them right in a way Steve, they were foolish to think that so many people would 'forget' to scan items at the self-checkout. As for people eating in store, if you're that hungry, go for it imo. I believe the average shopper doesn't care about these thefts because the excessive Supermarket prices are now close to theft, more a case of 'there is no honour among thieves'.
 
OzDigger said:
Serves them right in a way Steve, they were foolish to think that so many people would 'forget' to scan items at the self-checkout. As for people eating in store, if you're that hungry, go for it imo. I believe the average shopper doesn't care about these thefts because the excessive Supermarket prices are now close to theft, more a case of 'there is no honour among thieves'.
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Oh I agree with you Matt, the cost of groceries and services and everything else has sky rocketed since covid, everything from eggs to a visit to the Dentist, and at least for most people, their wages or the interest they may get on savings, or increase in pensions have all fallen behind.
And then the government, at least here in UK, is constantly looking at ways to increase taxes.
At this rate it won't be long, before they start increasing income tax rates, when I started work it was 33% basic rate with higher earners at 60 % +, now 20% and 40%.
So the attraction of increasing it again, must be very tempting for them, with all their spending plans, few of which benefit the British people and yet the cuts such as Winter fuel allowance for pensioners do !
 
No matter what the business, groceries, insurance etc., all of them transfer any costs or losses to consumers.

In the US politicians campaign on a constant flow of speeches saying that they will cut taxes by taxing corporations.

Like idiots we all cheer as billionaire CEOs simply pass those taxes onto the paying public.
 
College football commentators who criticize players for running out of bounds and stopping the clock when they are ahead. Apparently not realizing that the clock only stops if they run out of bounds during the last two minutes. Then never acknowledging their mistake as the clock starts running as normal. I saw that happen multiple times yesterday.
 
Combat said:
College football commentators who criticize players for running out of bounds and stopping the clock when they are ahead. Apparently not realizing that the clock only stops if they run out of bounds during the last two minutes. Then never acknowledging their mistake as the clock starts running as normal. I saw that happen multiple times yesterday.
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Agree, drove me crazy yesterday, it was multiple times and confused the situation more than once. I did laugh when they enforced the time out defensive injury rule (ball spotted) on Alabama yesterday. IT was very tick tack to be honest, but I think on the play before an Alabama D player "flopped". SO, you always wonder if the refs do make up calls don't you or is it just Kharma? (It was an SEC crew, so you can't accuse them of playing faves)
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OzDigger said:
Serves them right in a way Steve, they were foolish to think that so many people would 'forget' to scan items at the self-checkout. As for people eating in store, if you're that hungry, go for it imo. I believe the average shopper doesn't care about these thefts because the excessive Supermarket prices are now close to theft, more a case of 'there is no honour among thieves'.
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I agree to a point, but theft is theft and shoplifting is a crime and too often dismissed as minor offending and contributes to higher prices. My gripe is with stores that employ piss poor security measures to counter theft and minimising staff numbers to help counter it.
 
Desertkiwi said:
I agree to a point, but theft is theft and shoplifting is a crime and too often dismissed as minor offending and contributes to higher prices. My gripe is with stores that employ piss poor security measures to counter theft and minimising staff numbers to help counter it.
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Seems Supermarkets would rather save the expense of employing staff, perhaps in part because of fear of false accusations in the societal change and rapid decline from high trust.
Give it a few years and with ever rising costs because of theft, Supermarkets if they are to survive, will go back to individual staffed counters, though that staff member could well be a machine with goods kept behind barriers and you pay before you get the goods !
 
Desertkiwi said:
I agree to a point, but theft is theft and shoplifting is a crime and too often dismissed as minor offending and contributes to higher prices. My gripe is with stores that employ piss poor security measures to counter theft and minimising staff numbers to help counter it.
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Yes, technically theft is theft in the eyes of the law. However, my comments are about people that can no longer afford to buy the food they need to live, especially for their children, obviously professional thieves are a different matter.

That said, I agree that stores should be more proactive with their security measures.


Horus said:
Seems Supermarkets would rather save the expense of employing staff, perhaps in part because of fear of false accusations in the societal change and rapid decline from high trust.
Give it a few years and with ever rising costs because of theft, Supermarkets if they are to survive, will go back to individual staffed counters, though that staff member could well be a machine with goods kept behind barriers and you pay before you get the goods !
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It can't be easy for the usually One person to supervise Ten or more selfserve checkouts. And in Australia, supermarkets tend to put young, inexperienced female staff on self service security duty, whereas department stores usually hire more experienced personnel, sometimes ex police officers, at least they have that look 👮‍♂️ ;)

I suspect that supermarkets believed that online grocery shopping would become more popular than in store purchasing, thus reducing theft, even now I suspect it is only around 15%. I buy a lot of things online, but I'm very choosy with groceries especially meat, fruit and vegetables so I have never ordered groceries online. And I have heard a few complaints from neighbours about online grocery 'stuff-ups', I have to manage enough daily 'stuff-ups' without adding groceries to the mix :unsure:
 
Watching these demonstrations against ICE and people waving the Mexican flag. Go back to Mexico. How can anyone be against people breaking the law?
Also listening to this this complete idiot mayor of Chicago ranting about how Trump is wrong in what he is doing in sending the National Guard and federal agents into Chicago. He even ordered the Chicago Police not to cooperate with these people. Isn't that some sort insurrection defying federal law? It won't happen but wouldn't it be great to see that mayor in a federal cell?
 
The tariffs and their supposed benefits for everyday US citizens, short, long, or any term.

The tariffs were supposed to bring down inflation and help the middle class.

9 months in and I am paying more than ever for day to day expenses.

Meanwhile the experts point out how strong the economy is and the stock market is reaching new highs.

None of that has lessened my cost of living, in fact it seems to be in direct correlation with the increases.
 
gk5717 said:
Watching these demonstrations against ICE and people waving the Mexican flag. Go back to Mexico. How can anyone be against people breaking the law?
Also listening to this this complete idiot mayor of Chicago ranting about how Trump is wrong in what he is doing in sending the National Guard and federal agents into Chicago. He even ordered the Chicago Police not to cooperate with these people. Isn't that some sort insurrection defying federal law? It won't happen but wouldn't it be great to see that mayor in a federal cell?
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The idiot mayor had the Scattershot system removed. Police used it to find shooters and also locate and arrive more quickly to help victims. The only possible reason for his action is to protect shooters/murderers.
 
gk5717 said:
Watching these demonstrations against ICE and people waving the Mexican flag. Go back to Mexico. How can anyone be against people breaking the law?
Also listening to this this complete idiot mayor of Chicago ranting about how Trump is wrong in what he is doing in sending the National Guard and federal agents into Chicago. He even ordered the Chicago Police not to cooperate with these people. Isn't that some sort insurrection defying federal law? It won't happen but wouldn't it be great to see that mayor in a federal cell?
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I respect all views on this.

I don’t care what the cause is, pro this, anti that, give me more, give them less, i was here first, no you weren’t etc.

The same goes for those that protest against each other.

Given some free time outside of busting my a$$ to pay my bills I am taking a nap or savoring a beer.

Life is exhausting enough without giving my attention to what I see as meaningless crap.
 
Panzer ace said:
The tariffs and their supposed benefits for everyday US citizens, short, long, or any term.

The tariffs were supposed to bring down inflation and help the middle class.

9 months in and I am paying more than ever for day to day expenses.

Meanwhile the experts point out how strong the economy is and the stock market is reaching new highs.

None of that has lessened my cost of living, in fact it seems to be in direct correlation with the increases.
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"Drill baby drill" and gas prices are now over 3.00 a gallon here in MA, grocery prices keep climbing (check out the cost of coffee as an example).
 
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