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senseandsensibility

(26,106 posts) Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:39 PM Tuesday

Filipkowski's take on Keane's prolonged absence from the House and "tranparency"

"Tom Kean was so transparent and honest with the American people about why he disappeared with no explanation for the past 4 months while collecting a taxpayer salary that he showed up, read a brief speech, then refused to answer questions both before and after reading his statement.

Why not take questions and work to reduce the stigma of seeking help for depression? That's what someone would do who is concerned not just about himself but about his constituents.

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Filipkowski's take on Keane's prolonged absence from the House and "tranparency" (Original Post) senseandsensibility Tuesday OP

Depression and I assume under psychiatric counseling................ Lovie777 Tuesday #1

Yes I am sure he has excellent healthcare paid for by us senseandsensibility Tuesday #2

Likes being paid for not showing up UpInArms Tuesday #3

I don't think anyone is knocking him for having depression senseandsensibility Tuesday #5

I'd guess it's the usual GOP grift: getting paid anyway, so why show up? struggle4progress Tuesday #4

sorry. i'd like some proof. mopinko Tuesday #6

Lovie777

(24,645 posts)

1. Depression and I assume under psychiatric counseling................

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:49 PM

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medication treatment and I understand he voted against healthcare.

senseandsensibility

(26,106 posts)

2. Yes I am sure he has excellent healthcare paid for by us

Reply to Lovie777 (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:50 PM

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as he cuts ours.

UpInArms

(55,707 posts)

3. Likes being paid for not showing up

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:55 PM

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and getting healthcare

And is running for reelection so that he can continue his grift without representing anyone

Yes, I understand that depression can be debilitating

senseandsensibility

(26,106 posts)

5. I don't think anyone is knocking him for having depression

Reply to UpInArms (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 05:57 PM

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but when he finally reveals it, he could be transparent. I think that would help others who suffer from it. And as for cutting others' healthcare while enjoying his own taxpayer funded benefits, well, that's just a republican for you I guess.

struggle4progress

(127,330 posts)

4. I'd guess it's the usual GOP grift: getting paid anyway, so why show up?

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Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:17 PM

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mopinko

(74,284 posts)

6. sorry. i'd like some proof.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 09:43 PM

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i dont know anyone who spent more than 30 days on a psyche ward just for depression.
i wonder what prompted this. what did he do? being a thug, i imagine it’s ugly.

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