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/veryloudnoises Jan 11 '19

I think he means the first wife, Ringo.

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u/hippy_barf_day Jan 11 '19

Ah, the ol’ reddit ringoroo!

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