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Re:Pelosi defends stock trading by lawmakers. ‘We are a free... by dntrkv on Thursday December 16, 2021 @12:28PM (#29580893)
What do you find gross about that? That there are people suffering while others are well-off? That rich, powerful people are friends with other rich, powerful people?

Not seeing how that makes Pelosi particularly "gross."

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Re:Pelosi defends stock trading by lawmakers. ‘We are a free... by jeffbee on Thursday December 16, 2021 @12:36PM (#29581023)
> That there are people suffering while others are well-off?

See, you got it in just a single guess. Good job!

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Re:Pelosi defends stock trading by lawmakers. ‘We are a free... by dntrkv on Thursday December 16, 2021 @03:55PM (#29583786)
How does that make Pelosi particularly gross? That applies to any person that’s well off.
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Re:Pelosi defends stock trading by lawmakers. ‘We are a free... by hossbeast on Thursday December 16, 2021 @04:51PM (#29584463)
Because she, in particular, is in a position to do something about it.
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Re:Pelosi defends stock trading by lawmakers. ‘We are a free... by dntrkv on Thursday December 16, 2021 @05:46PM (#29585031)
Yes, and she has done more about it than the vast majority of not just people, but public servants. She has helped pass a ton of legislation as Speaker of the House. You might not agree with her politics, but she has done a lot.
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Re:Pelosi defends stock trading by lawmakers. ‘We are a free... by CryptoPunk on Thursday December 16, 2021 @04:57PM (#29584531)
Social spending can't solve San Fran's social problems.
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