[swyx]

well, for one, members of congress are legally allowed to insider trade.

pretty convenient laws when you make the laws.

[CharlesW]

> well, for one, members of congress are legally allowed to insider trade.

Are they?

Highlight link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STOCK_Act#:~:text=The%20law%20....

[JumpCrisscross]

Spoiler: members of Congress are not allowed to trade on inside information. We haven't yet seen a prosecution, however.

[dnsco]

Why go after congress members making millions when you can go after software engineers making thousands?