Re: Note : Pi 2 Zero W Now RIP-OFF Price on Amazon

On 8/4/26 13:30, rbowman wrote:
> On Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:24:47 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> 
>> Someone is gouging because of the shortage
> 
> Capitalism, old boy. 

  Yep.

  It's a blessing OR a curse.

  Supply/demand - prices WILL vary considerably.

  But STILL better than commiesocialism - then
  you'll get NOTHING.

Whatever the market will bear. It is rather a
> problem. Nixon tried wage and price controls after the oil embargo
> disrupted the economy. Poor old Jimmy got handed the bag'o'shit when the
> controls were removed. The Dems really should have handed the mess to Ford
> and played a long game.

   The current "trade adjustments" affect everything.
   Sometimes they affect shit they shouldn't. USA has
   no equivs to PIs. Should, but doesn't.