Why does America have so many politicians that become wealthier after-office than they were before-office?

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[–]typhoon 9 insightful - 2 fun9 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Insider trading is legal for sitting Congressthieves. They sit in these meetings with heads of industry learning all their deals and secrets. Then buy or sell stocks based on what they learned.

[–]Papitas 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Well, at least they make money while kinda activating economy.

In my country (Mexico) they just steal the public budget money right away.

[–]typhoon 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

They do that here too. Most don't get caught.

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The lavish lifestyle of the west is simply a glass house to point at so that they and say "See! Aren't we just so grand at this? Vote Donkey, or Elephant....doesn't mean a thing to us!"