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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

Yes! Just think how long it would have taken to look that stuff up! And the additional info was great to find also! Don't be afraid of modern technology!

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

Or have the cars designed like the one in one of the Bond movies, where the bad guys tried to break into his car, and it blew up :)

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PhDinNY 2 points ago +3 / -1

From Grok:

Historically, members of Congress have been able to profit from insider trading due to the nature of their positions, which often provide access to non-public, material information about companies, industries, or upcoming legislation that could affect markets. Until 2012, there was no explicit law prohibiting members of Congress or their staff from trading on such information, creating a legal gray area. This issue gained significant attention in the early 2000s. For example, studies like one published in The Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (2004) by Ziobrowski et al. found that U.S. senators’ stock trades outperformed the market by about 12% annually between 1993 and 1998, suggesting they might have leveraged privileged information. Another study in 2011 by the same researchers showed House members also beat the market, though by a smaller margin—around 6% annually. The STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge), signed into law on April 4, 2012, aimed to address this by explicitly prohibiting members of Congress, their staff, and other federal employees from using non-public information gained through their positions for personal financial gain, including stock trading. It also required them to disclose stock transactions over $1,000 within 45 days. However, enforcement has been criticized as weak. The law relies heavily on self-reporting, and penalties are often minimal—late filing fees have been as low as $200, which critics argue lacks deterrence. Post-STOCK Act, there have still been high-profile cases raising eyebrows. For instance, in 2020, Senators Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler faced scrutiny for selling millions in stocks after classified briefings on COVID-19, before the market crashed. Investigations followed, but no charges were filed, highlighting how proving intent remains challenging. Data from public disclosures (like those tracked by sites such as Capitol Trades) shows some members continue to outperform the market, fueling debate about whether loopholes persist—like trading through spouses or blind trusts that aren’t truly blind. So, yes, they’ve profited in the past, and while the STOCK Act tightened rules, its effectiveness is still questioned. The current date is March 31, 2025—any specific recent examples you’re curious about?

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PhDinNY 3 points ago +3 / -0

You have to add up the numbers for almost all the people who COULD run for President to get over 50%; bodes well for future elections.

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PhDinNY 2 points ago +2 / -0

Yes, it looks like another case of people putting out fake "outrageous info", that is proved to be fake, such that people who don't want to believe what is actual, have an excuse not to believe what is actual.

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

And auto mechanics don't think they are God's gift to mankind, or think they are God. :)

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PhDinNY 2 points ago +2 / -0

Have they gone insane? They have been insane since Trump was elected the first time! I can't get any of them to explain a single policy of Democrats that helps the country. I wish some of the conservative TV people would ask one of the Democrats they get on their shows to explain what benefit is the CURRENT Democrat party to the nation. Sure, they love to spout off their talking points about all the things Democrats did more than 50 years ago, but what about the past 20 years?

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PhDinNY 3 points ago +3 / -0

Medical doctors have been in business for thousands? of years and haven't cured one single disease. Always remember, that just like car mechanics, plumbers, and electricians, medical doctors are trade school graduates. Sure, there are a lot more parts in a human body than there are car parts, plumbing supplies, and electrical components, but the principal is the same; learn what each part does, what the signs are of a problem, do what it takes to get it working again. In the case of medical doctors, the significance of a mistake is greater, but the general practice is the same, with the main difference being that if you get a leak, have a car problem, or need electrical work, those trade school graduates will be able to absolutely fix the problem, whereas medical doctors just "treat", without ever curing. Of course I'm talking about diseases. Medical doctors are great for doing patch-up things, like a hip replacement I am having in May :)

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PhDinNY 13 points ago +13 / -0

MSM is having a field day with a constant stream of "heart rending" stories of food banks without food, talented employees losing their jobs, etc., etc. The trouble is, the people who believe the MSM lies also don't realize that our country is in such a ridiculous financial situation (thanks uniparty!), that this is the LAST chance to do something about it.

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

Can you imagine what the public school children must be having drilled into their brains now?

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PhDinNY 2 points ago +2 / -0

I guess the downvotes were from people who thought it was an insult :)

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PhDinNY 4 points ago +4 / -0

Politicians will ALWAYS find a way to spend everyone else's money!

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

I don't know about others on this site, but I DEFINITELY now have a decent supply of toilet paper because of the idiotic panic buying of toilet paper that happened during covid. What is really infuriating is that the cost of toilet paper has not really dropped since covid! Who would have thought that $1 for a roll of toilet paper would become the norm (and the same for paper towels!)!

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PhDinNY 3 points ago +3 / -0

The link you provided is good, but why head it with an insult?

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PhDinNY 4 points ago +4 / -0

Only in the deluded minds of leftists is cutting government waste "taking everything they can get their hands on". When is some sense going to creep into these people's heads?

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PhDinNY 2 points ago +2 / -0

Just the fact that Trump go re-elected should provide enough hopium for quite a bit longer; he's only been in office a little over two months!

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PhDinNY 2 points ago +2 / -0

I hope so. It's in my refrigerator in case I ever need it. I probably should have taken it when I think I had covid again a few months ago, but the symptoms weren't too bad (I'm not big into taking ANY pills other than some vitamins :) )

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

Hopefully the mid-term elections will indicate that a large portion of former Democrats either won't vote, or will actually vote for Republicans.

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

My concern is NOT that any of this information was made public, it is WHY WAS THAT JACKWAD ON ANY CELLPHONE OF ANYONE IN THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION?

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PhDinNY 3 points ago +3 / -0

What do you bet MSM will search long and hard for someone who happens to die, of any cause, at any time after taking ivermectin, and blame ivermectin for the death, and the irresponsible sale of the dangerous medication without a prescription!

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

I saw a young woman, probably early 20's, in a grocery line yesterday and was going to ask why she was wearing a mask, but at this point, I just don't bother with those people, they are just too lost.

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PhDinNY 1 point ago +1 / -0

I saw a poll that showed only 10% of Democrats are in favor of deporting the illegals! What is wrong with those people? They are not only ugly, but stupid :)

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