How am I "...trying to falsely manipulate inflation data and create hyperbole..."?
The target is 2%, and it's at 2.9% today, yes
So, it 145% of target, is that correct or not?
It seems to me that claiming 2.9% is "...just slightly above the 2% target..." is falsely manipulating inflation data to create hyperbole.
"The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) judges that inflation of 2 percent over the longer run, as measured by the annual change in the price index for personal consumption expenditures, is most consistent with the Federal Reserve's mandate for maximum employment and price stability. "
Federal Reserve Board - Monetary Policy