A New York Times analysis found that 97 lawmakers or their family members bought or sold financial assets over a three-year span in industries that could be affected by their legislative committee work.
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I bet if they really looked into family and extensions of that nature, that number would be much higher.
Came here to say the same thing. Congress is mostly career politicians; err I mean career crooks.
It makes me sick-what they get away with. I know that justice is coming. That is keeping me from dying of bitterness! Jk
Sick is not a strong enough adjective to describe what's going on in our govt. I find it harder and harder to swallow every day that goes by. Lord grant me patience, now!
Most people aren't ready for the hangings required to cleanse our government.
Most people who don't want to report their trades and asset purchases hide them behind shell companies and trusts. This is very common for those in the corporate world. It would be ridiculous to assume it is not common for congressman and senators who hobnob with the same corporate people.
Finding people's real net worth and stock portfolio is impossible (unless you're the NSA etc.). My guess is, the real number is probably closer to 80% than 20%.
I’d say that’s an accurate guess. Shell companies, marriages to cousins of the elite, etc. are only what we know of. What about possible crypto to dollar trades and vice versa? Cash purchases of precious metals and real estate. It goes on and on.
If anything it’s 95% ... they’re just hoping normies are stupid enough to believe it’s only 5%.
NEVERTHELESS, this is NYT. This could all be part of the October surprise