Quote:khagler wrote:So you are a supporter of "honest" graft then? Cuz if the rich and mighty can do it why not other public servants at the lower levels? Yup, a few greased palms here and there what would hurt right? That seems to be the logical conclusion of your answer.Quote:ordnance11 wrote:Indeed. Everyone knows you're supposed to arrange for $25,000/hour speaking fees and donations to your foundation like a proper American politician.Quote:robkelk wrote:*rimshot*
Well, a record low turnout is still a record...
And this in from the Washington Post
Tom Price may have just broken ethics laws
Let me be clear on this: A congressman profiting from buying/selling company stock from legislation you proposed is bad optics at the very least. Even the appearance of profiting from legislation is a bad idea. And this seems to be the pattern of the incoming administration.
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