There is probably a point among that partisan BS - maybe it would be useful to list politicians by their public salary and net worth. I’m sure most started as wealthy, since it’s kind of required to be politician at national level, but let’s see the numbers
Not to mention the most successful traders in congress are almost exclusively Republicans. I think Pelosi even reported a loss in 2022? She should be back on the list in 2023 though, because of an nVidia investment late last year.
I think there is a lot of honest leftist discussion about banning stock trading for congressmen, but anybody who points out Nancy specifically is a conservative parrot.
That’s more or less 2/5 and 3/5. Not a big difference and not something I’d like to brush off. That’s verging on “sure the dems are crooked, but what about the republicans?” Nah, put the pressure on all of them.
I invite criticism towards all political and social leaders. What I don’t like to see are the same 4 right wing talking points parroted endlessly in a disingenuous display of both-sides-ism.
Out of the top 50 wealthiest politicians, only 18 are Dem, the other 32 are Republican. Memes like this are 100% fronted by conservative smoothbrains.
There is probably a point among that partisan BS - maybe it would be useful to list politicians by their public salary and net worth. I’m sure most started as wealthy, since it’s kind of required to be politician at national level, but let’s see the numbers
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_members_of_the_United_States_Congress_by_wealth
There’s your list.
I should have known Wikipedia would have it. Thanks.
I find it unexpected Mitt Romney is only sixth, but he made his money outside politics. Never thought a culture capitalist would be the “good guy”
Not to mention the most successful traders in congress are almost exclusively Republicans. I think Pelosi even reported a loss in 2022? She should be back on the list in 2023 though, because of an nVidia investment late last year.
I think there is a lot of honest leftist discussion about banning stock trading for congressmen, but anybody who points out Nancy specifically is a conservative parrot.
That’s more or less 2/5 and 3/5. Not a big difference and not something I’d like to brush off. That’s verging on “sure the dems are crooked, but what about the republicans?” Nah, put the pressure on all of them.
Way to round the numbers in favor of your argument. 64% vs 36% isn’t a big difference?
We can’t be critical across the board?
I invite criticism towards all political and social leaders. What I don’t like to see are the same 4 right wing talking points parroted endlessly in a disingenuous display of both-sides-ism.