They keep raising prices, stating that it’s due to inflation, but then they keep having record profits.

Meanwhile, the average American can barely afford rent or food nowadays.

What are we to do? Vote? I have been but that doesn’t seem to do much since I’m just voting for a representative that makes the actual decisions.

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    Guess it depends on where you live.

    In my hometown (rural Midwest), there’s a Walmart, a Schnucks (Midwest chain), maybe an IGA if it’s still around, and about five Dollar Generals (more convenience store than grocery). I don’t think I’ve seen a farmers market there my whole life, despite being literally in the middle of a million farms. Super odd now that I think about it.

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      I live in a rural area too, and there are at least 3 farmer’s markets within 25 miles of me. I would assume it’s common in most similar areas.

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        I don’t live in that particular rural area anymore, so it could just be my ignorance, who knows.