Inflation only measures price for certain products but it doesn't cover quality or quantity decrease which decreased considerably for most products over the years.
Btw, this thread only reminds me why I believe in Bitcoin.
Government money is only as responsible as the government behind it. After decades of American politics and corruption, I'll take BTC>USD long.
Most people don't stockpile USD; they use it for transactions...salary, rent, groceries, stock etc.
the only thing I pay in USD is my mortgage. I DCA my salary into BTC and pay for groceries with BTC.