US Senator Menendez charged with bribery, says he will not resign

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US Senator Menendez charged with bribery, says he will not resign - Lemmy.world

A D acting like an R.

In general I agree, but this kind of corruption has become pretty normalized in Congress, I think.

Look at how many Senators and other congresspeople have become millionaires (or much, much wealthier) while in office. It's not all insider trading - there's so many special favors being done, "consulting fees" being paid to family members, etc. Campaign "contributions" that find their way into pockets via thinly veiled (or deeply hidden) laundering, etc. I don't usually go for "both sides" arguments but the kind of corruption is widespread.

I'm just really happy to see someone actually investigated and charged for a change. No matter which party.

I'll be amazed if it isn't shut down like the last charges against this piece of garbage.

Bribery is perfectly legal as long as it goes though the right systems and they call it lobbying. Some one missed some paperwork.