The Price of WAR
Local hero Donald Trump successfully solved economics today. He ordered small corner gas stations to unilaterally slash prices to $2.50. Because that is how global oil markets work. Ma and Pa gas stations must immediately sacrifice their tiny profit margins. If they do not, "big problems" will surely lie ahead. Economists are absolutely stunned by this brand-new, foolproof strategy. Dictating prices via angry social media posts completely replaces complex supply chains. OPEC is shaking. Wall Street is crying. The ghost of Adam Smith is officially retiring. Next week, our savior will tweet at local grocery stores to make ribeye steaks cost a nickel. QUOTE: " Trump targeted localized fuel suppliers and gas stations, demanding that they unilaterally slash their profit margins. He issued a warning on social media stating: “Gasoline Retailers must get their Prices down, IMMEDIATELY!” He added that if these small business retailers failed to q...