The SOTU: did I hear dead silence when Obama called for a bill

[hedgehog]

against insider trading by members of Congress?

[loudsue]

1. I didn't watch the SOTU, but I wouldn't be a bit surprised. That's one way they're

all making it into the 1% under the radar. Another way is by sending military and other tax $$ to their relatives' companies, who in turn donate to their campaigns.

There's more churning going on in Washington than in a friggin' butter factory.

[rsmith6621]

2. Those That Do Not Participate Stood and Clapped

...and those who didn't are involved...

[JohnnyRingo]

3. Expect to hear cries for "financial freedom" from the right

It's a well versed catch phrase used by those who like to deal from the bottom of the deck, and something Roberts and his cadre of Supreme bandits live by.

Personal wealth at any national cost is the trademark of the political right.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

4. I noticed that too, but I wasn't sure if the applause is co-ordinated or spontaneous. n/t