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I've become something of a political cynic at this point in my life. Stories like this usually leave me unmoved. But this particular story has left almost shak
by Duff 15y ago
I've become something of a political cynic at this point in my life. Stories like this usually leave me unmoved.
But this particular story has left almost shaking in anger -- this is more than graft. Our government will persecute all sorts of people for inane things. Hell, Pete Rose was investigated and prosecuted because he bet against his team. And yet we have a system where the Congressman responsible for oversight of a hydra like the financial services industry can get rich betting against America? This is disgusting.
- thret 15y agoIt's wrong and the laws should be changed, but you cannot expect people to avoid legally pursuing their own self-interest out of their own high morals. They are politicians after all. It's disgusting that anyone should be treated differently by the law because of their status.
- numlocked 15y agoSlightly off-topic, but an important correction: Pete Rose actually bet on his team to win, not against his team. It makes your point even stronger - he didn't have a conflict of interest.
- Duff 15y agoGood catch!