• cricket97@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Would love to see some bipartisan support for banning congress members from trading stocks. Both sides are doing it to such a degree that they are more likely to be replaced before any legislation regarding this gets passed. Obligatory Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker link: https://twitter.com/PelosiTracker_/

  • Once the Miserables found themselves outvoted in the Estates General of 1789 by about 3% of the population (the ones with money), it became very uncomfortable in France for aristocrats.

    Just saying,

  • Yokozuna@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Look, I’m all for raising the minimum wage, and if it ever comes across the ballot I would always vote yes. But this is such a shit take, of fucking course dress code is easier to deal with than the economics of the whole country. If you’re going to critique the government, make sense at least.

  • Son_of_dad@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Looking presentable is a priority no? I mean they’re not dressed like British barristers, but I also think showing up to a legislature in a hoodie and shorts is trashy