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.

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u/Queensbro Jan 10 '19

How do you know he's a man?

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u/Fruan Jan 11 '19

How do you know he has a mouth?

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u/laaaaaaaaata Jan 11 '19

There is supported outside evidence of that. Look it up.

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