Is such a thing even possible? I thought that it seem logical that people in Congress, like people in banking, were severely restricted in what they can trade? I guess not.
Trending Content - Off Topic Forum
| +29 | SpaceX IPO - what are your thoughts | 5 | 11h |
| +27 | Should I use Claude or chatgpt? | 14 | 6h |
| +21 | Funny Things to Say to Interns | 6 | 3d |
| +17 | How did you meet your significant other/partner? | 13 | 8h |
| +17 | London's future as a financial centre | 18 | 1d |
| +9 | Top 5 Artificial Intelligence Software Development Companies | 0 | 22h |
| +9 | Study in Europe and How to Pay Tuition Fees in Europe | 1 | 22h |
| The Great Debate | 8 | 9h | |
| +7 | E ink/electronic notepads | 4 | 9h |
| +7 | Test post will be deleted automatically. | 11 | 15h |
Career Resources
Definitely possible and definitely happens. If you Google it, there are some stats on a Congressman's average ROI vs. the S&P. Huge difference. There's a reason most of these guys are millionaires, and it's not because they are the sharpest tools in the shed.
R.I.P Andy Rooney.
Congressman gets the hint that his constituents want more defense spending
Said congressman makes the issue public
Defense lobbyist approaches congressman
Congressman is offered incentive (stock, option, whatevs) to support said defense company
Law is passed, tanks are ordered, shares of defense company rise
Presto, bango, markets are beaten
** this can apply to ANY industry. Bill Maher has a bit about this, I'll post it if I can find it.
please don't post anything by Bill Maher.
Guy is a chode.
Who cares? If he makes at least one point you agree with, you should be able to watch it and enjoy the humor. This is seriously a really ignorant way to live and shows you why people in this country can't get along.
anything you get from bill mahr you can get some where else. and it will be funnier.
the guy is a total tool. his attitude is embarrassing.
Nesciunt illum ipsa optio est quia quaerat natus quo. Doloremque dolores et quasi ea quidem quisquam. Suscipit odit in ut atque suscipit.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...