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Re:Many people living in the 'Diabetes Belt' are plagued wit... by rayiner on Tuesday May 09, 2023 @03:35PM (#35879334)
Given how often I see the argument that “blue states subsidize red states” I can see why folks who want to maintain their dignity wouldn’t want to expand their reliance on blue state largesse. That money comes with no strings attached.

Also, even if it’s true that blue states may bear the brunt of taxes, inflation hits everyone equally.

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Re:Many people living in the 'Diabetes Belt' are plagued wit... by maxerickson on Tuesday May 09, 2023 @06:40PM (#35881276)
Inflation literally doesn't hit everyone equally, prices are set in local markets, not fixed at a national scale.

Things like federal mortgage subsidies probably cause more inflation in less affluent regions where housing is less competitive than they do in affluent regions (where the competitors for housing aren't particularly pricing their offers to the largest payment they can afford).

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