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One has to admire the mental gymnastics...

First Hawley (who doesn’t own stock) explains why this bill is so important.

“86% of Americans say members of Congress should not be able to buy and sell shares of stock.”

“We’ve seen the former speaker of the house make millions of dollars of profits.”

“We’ve seen members of both parties, I’m sad to say, be investigated for their stock trades.”

“And the reason for all of this is, that quite frankly, members of this body are privy to information that the normal person just is not.”

This exchange is great: https://xcancel.com/AnnaRMatson/status/1950627621701599304

Senator Rick Scott of Florida asks how you are supposed to sell an illiquid asset.

Senator Hawley: “You’re concerned about the illiquid asset provision? It’s the same one you voted for last year…”

One has to admire the mental gymnastics... >First Hawley (who doesn’t own stock) explains why this bill is so important. > “86% of Americans say members of Congress should not be able to buy and sell shares of stock.” > “We’ve seen the former speaker of the house make millions of dollars of profits.” > “We’ve seen members of both parties, I’m sad to say, be investigated for their stock trades.” > “And the reason for all of this is, that quite frankly, members of this body are privy to information that the normal person just is not.” This exchange is great: https://xcancel.com/AnnaRMatson/status/1950627621701599304 >Senator Rick Scott of Florida asks how you are supposed to sell an illiquid asset. > Senator Hawley: “You’re concerned about the illiquid asset provision? It’s the same one you voted for last year…”

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Hawley is my senator. On a simplistic level, he's easy to like: says what he means, doesn't appear to be a hypocrite, calls out others for being hypocrites and asks the tough questions - in public settings on camera and otherwise. I really want to believe. But on the other hand we have ZOG, and it is difficult to believe he has risen to the top - so to speak - without sucking some jew cock. I don't go looking for chinks in his armor or signs he's just like the rest of Washington, but past expectations and percentages would seem to work out in favor of ZOG.

So I'll just keep an eye/ear open, and make more popcorn. Damn I'm getting tired of popcorn...

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At least there's no known LD50 for popcorn, so you got that going for you which is nice.

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Being a Congressman is not supposed to be an attractive alternative to private commercial enterprise. IT'S PUBLIC SERVICE!!! You're supposed to do it because you want to help, serve the public interest, and give back to your community, not because it's a money maker. FU Senator Johnson of Wisconsin.

This attitude thoroughly explains the current state of that institution: members of Congress have either: 1) figured out how to scheme that position for cash and so don't mind leaving their corporate salary, or 2) are incapable of running a profitable business so their only alternatives are in HR or social work. Many are likely both.