Republicans Champion 'Limited Restrictions' on Politician Stock Trading
When the New York Times reports on legislation with 'limited restrictions' for politicians trading stocks, it's not a bug, it's a feature. This isn't reform; it's a tacit admission that the system is designed for self-enrichment. We’ve seen this play out before: from insider trading allegations stemming from COVID-19 briefings to defense committee members suddenly bullish on Lockheed Martin. It’s
a revolving door, except sometimes the door just stays open as they walk through with a briefcase full of your tax dollars. Instead of addressing the blatant conflicts of interest, lawmakers are again circling the drain of performative legislation. The only thing 'limited' about these restrictions is how much they’ll inconvenience a politician’s bottom line. One might ask if these 'public
servants' are actually just very well-paid private investors with a side gig in governance.