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well, for one, members of congress are legally allowed to insider trade.

pretty convenient laws when you make the laws.



> well, for one, members of congress are legally allowed to insider trade.

Are they?

Highlight link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STOCK_Act#:~:text=The%20law%20....


Spoiler: members of Congress are not allowed to trade on inside information. We haven't yet seen a prosecution, however.


Why go after congress members making millions when you can go after software engineers making thousands?




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