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#598018
4,557 new cases in the US today. That was pretty much expected because of greatly increased testing. 57 new deaths, not so much, although it's certainly possible there were some very sick people who were formally diagnosed for the first time because tests were not done earlier.
#598019
oldflame wrote: March 19th, 2020, 8:40 pm 4,557 new cases in the US today. That was pretty much expected because of greatly increased testing. 57 new deaths, not so much, although it's certainly possible there were some very sick people who were formally diagnosed for the first time because tests were not done earlier.
https://sharylattkisson.com/2020/03/new ... e-and-age/
#598022
Jonathan Carone wrote: March 19th, 2020, 9:06 pm Another senator accused of selling between $1.2 and $3.1 million in stock and then buying six figures of teleconferencing stock.
That's been normal for a lot of educated investors in the last month without inside information. I took an all cash position before everything started to slide. I was bullish on the economy and the market, but could see the potential for panic based on what was happening in other countries. My information was from multiple investment newsletter services. I can confirm that my cash position is smaller than the 1.2-3.1 referenced above.
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#598034
Jonathan Carone wrote: March 19th, 2020, 10:27 pm Not if you have a responsibility to the public at large to protect and serve them.
I’m not saying you’re wrong to a point. The problem this type of story runs in to is now Republicans are going to look into Democrats and catch a few of them as well. Then thee situation will just return to “normal “. The Loeffler (sp) looks a little more suspect. However, given who her husband is the same economic principle I apply to Burr work here.
They do not have an obligation to quit making money. Although I was a fan of blind trusts or Hans off finances for Congress. Definitely insider trading penalties
#598035
Purple Haize wrote:They do not have an obligation to quit making money. Although I was a fan of blind trusts or Hans off finances for Congress. Definitely insider trading penalties
Technically, if they get the info because of their job, they do:
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act (Pub.L. 112–105, S. 2038, 126 Stat. 291, enacted April 4, 2012) is an Act of Congress designed to combat insider trading. It was signed into law by President Barack Obama on April 4, 2012. The bill prohibits the use of non-public information for private profit, including insider trading by members of Congress and other government employees.
Burr was one of three senators to vote against that.
#598036
Other than smearing the GOP a little it's going no where. He'll show evidence that the virus was already public info. And right after that jnsider bill was passed he announced this would be his last term. Swamp critter, Russia, Russia, Russia hoax enabler. Just my opinion.
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Jonathan Carone wrote: March 19th, 2020, 11:28 pm
Purple Haize wrote:They do not have an obligation to quit making money. Although I was a fan of blind trusts or Hans off finances for Congress. Definitely insider trading penalties
Technically, if they get the info because of their job, they do:
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act (Pub.L. 112–105, S. 2038, 126 Stat. 291, enacted April 4, 2012) is an Act of Congress designed to combat insider trading. It was signed into law by President Barack Obama on April 4, 2012. The bill prohibits the use of non-public information for private profit, including insider trading by members of Congress and other government employees.
Burr was one of three senators to vote against that.
I know he was. I’m not saying the guy is a saint. I’m just saying his actions follow similar recommendations I saw back in January and early February. It’s what a lot of people have done in the last couple of weeks. This is a typical “Gotcha” move that both sides play. Did he do anything wrong? I don’t know, let’s hear his side. But as I said earlier, there will be a few people sacrificed and business as usual
By thepostman
#598046
Hey man, he asked!! For no sports going on at all, the interaction has been pretty strong. So I'm not really sure what ballcoach is talking about. That is pretty normal. It is refreshing to see some things haven't changed.
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#598050
Jonathan Carone wrote: March 20th, 2020, 9:43 am Two other senators accused of using it for stock gains too:

James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)
Inhofe and Feinstein have always been shady.
I’m going to use a phrase I hate.....
Let me be clear...( :vomit) if these people did anything illegal I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and given the maximum sentence and fine. You are spot on, when guarding the Public Trus you should be held to a tougher standard It’s why earlier I advocated for the James Woods approach
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#598056
thepostman wrote: March 20th, 2020, 8:58 am Hey man, he asked!! For no sports going on at all, the interaction has been pretty strong. So I'm not really sure what ballcoach is talking about. That is pretty normal. It is refreshing to see some things haven't changed.
My observations:

Women's Hoops Last post March 16
Baseball Last post March 11
Softball Last post March 17
Other LU Sports Last post March 16
Non LU Sports March 17

and football has less action than one would think
#598058
ballcoach15 wrote: March 20th, 2020, 10:44 am
thepostman wrote: March 20th, 2020, 8:58 am Hey man, he asked!! For no sports going on at all, the interaction has been pretty strong. So I'm not really sure what ballcoach is talking about. That is pretty normal. It is refreshing to see some things haven't changed.
My observations:

Women's Hoops Last post March 16
Baseball Last post March 11
Softball Last post March 17
Other LU Sports Last post March 16
Non LU Sports March 17

and football has less action than one would think
Wrong thread my dude. Take it to the sports thread. If no one wants to talk about it, take a hint.
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