...if you're a congressman?
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/17/142472051/rep-bachus-defends-trades?ft=1&f=1001
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2011/11/17/dirty-politics-and-big-money
Quotein the late 1990s, members of the Senate earned 12 percent more than the average investor. A more recent study of House members found a 6 percent annual advantage.
The thing is, insider trading is perfectly legal. Congress passed a law indemnifying them from that, and a lot of other crimes. No transcript available yet, but may be up in a few days. If you have the time, listen to the show.
What a wonderfully corrupt government we have!
:lulz: Don't know what else to expect from the "pizza is a vegetable" folks. :lulz:
So obviously you run for congress, work the lobbyists for money and trading tips, make your fortune, then retire to a foriegn country so you will not have to pay taxes.
It's the American way.......
:lulz:
You can't afford our equal justice.