Why the Fuck Are Members of Congress Trading Stocks?

To line their pockets that’s why

Let’s get one thing straight: Congress is supposed to serve us, the people, not their own goddamn bank accounts. But for decades, these glorified middle managers have been playing the stock market like Wall Street wannabes while writing laws that directly affect those markets. It’s corrupt, unfair, and honestly one of the biggest middle fingers to everyday Americans. So how the hell did we get here? Let’s dig into the history, the scandals, and why this shit needs to stop.

A Brief History of Congressional Idiocy

Insider trading is as old as capitalism itself. Back in the 1800s and early 1900s, it wasn’t just legal—it was practically a fucking sport. Railroad tycoons, oil barons, and yes, even politicians traded on insider knowledge without anyone batting an eye. Nobody thought to regulate it because the rich made the rules, and everyone else was too bu…