The CPI Fix Was In?

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I know some people think it's funny or untrue, but yesterday’s CPI number was front-run. 

I get it, people with PHDs are way smarter than I am. But do you really think the members of Congress and the Senate that make $175k a year and have amassed $100 million to $200 million are smart? I don't think so. They have information that we will never know about. 

Look at all the Wall Street traders who have given out firm information…the list is a mile long. 

Trust me I am not complaining because it's gone on forever, but information leads to profits and here is the proof: Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Wouldn't it have been nice if you got the CPI print Tuesday morning? All I'm saying is that this is not a fair and level playing ground. When you throw in Powell's comments and the $3.8 billion to buy, someone knew…