hmmmm, just a thought. the think tanks know how ppl will react to different scenarios. are they causing the inflated prices on purpose to control the public? with less $$, ppl do go out less. as ppl are working to pay bills and gas, they have less $$ for other non-essentials like restaraunts or outings or clothes. this does kinda control the ppl. plus they have less $$ to spend on food which means they buy less. a little food lasts longer on the shelves.

i've asked often, "what is the govern's next move and what plans have they got up their sleeves?" they may look dumb but that is cause their goal and tactics are way different than ppl want. the goal is not to save more ppl but to keep control and buy time. slowing sales does work to slow down the inevitable shortages.

what else do u think they have planned?