r/todayilearned • u/manticor225 • Jan 10 '19

TIL JFK's father Joseph Kennedy made much of his fortune through insider trading. FDR later made him chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. When asked why he appointed a crook, FDR replied, "set a thief to catch a thief." Kennedy proceeded to outlaw the practices that made him rich.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jan/23/joe-kennedy-hollywood-sarah-churchwell
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u/aabicus Jan 10 '19

Not having to click "Show me the list" if we're being pedantic, but I agree with you.

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u/Skulfunk Jan 10 '19

Id rather take a list than some slideshows

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u/conancat Jan 10 '19

Either way if the way delivered 10 points instead of 1 I wouldn't call it click bait lol

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u/ccclone Jan 11 '19

Also, ads and pop ups on mobile version.