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Roskam won't be meeting constituents this recess... (Original Post) Cadfael Feb 2017 OP
My brother went to law school with him Chasstev365 Feb 2017 #1
This worthless chicken-shit... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #2
Here is a quote from Roskam in a local on-line... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #3
Yeah, I found this excerpt particularly odd: Cadfael Feb 2017 #4
Unless I missed it, the Patch... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #5
Can't tell us which three "allies" Cadfael Feb 2017 #6
My husband and I have read all the... 3catwoman3 Feb 2017 #7

Chasstev365

(5,191 posts)
1. My brother went to law school with him
Thu Feb 23, 2017, 09:36 PM
Feb 2017

I'd lIke ask him if he needs a refresher course on Constitutional law because he, lIke so many in the GOP, put Trump and party above country and the law.

3catwoman3

(25,472 posts)
2. This worthless chicken-shit...
Thu Feb 23, 2017, 11:40 PM
Feb 2017

...represents my district, if you can call it that, and is well-known for being inaccessible.

3catwoman3

(25,472 posts)
3. Here is a quote from Roskam in a local on-line...
Thu Feb 23, 2017, 11:44 PM
Feb 2017

..."newspaper" known at The Patch.

"Authoritarianism is on the rise around the world. Russia, in particular, is attempting to undermine democratic institutions and subvert democracy," Rep. Roskam said in a press release. "It’s important to send a clear message to our friends and allies around the world: the United States Congress stands with you."

No shit, Peter!

Cadfael

(1,342 posts)
4. Yeah, I found this excerpt particularly odd:
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 12:00 AM
Feb 2017

"A staff member from Rep. Roskam's office said the congressman was "leading a diplomatic mission overseas, aimed especially at reassuring our allies who are facing increased bullying and intimidation by Russia." The delegation is traveling with the military and their security protocols do not allow for the for public disclosure of their travel plans until they have returned."

Now which "allies" are these that he needs a military escort for his diplomatic mission? Can't tell you where we're going until we're back......yeah, right.

Wish he'd expend as much effort at reassuring us that we'll be able to afford medical care without losing our house.

3catwoman3

(25,472 posts)
5. Unless I missed it, the Patch...
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 12:04 AM
Feb 2017

...article did not say which 3 countries he was going to be in.

Cadfael - are you an Ellis Peters fan?

Cadfael

(1,342 posts)
6. Can't tell us which three "allies"
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 12:15 AM
Feb 2017

because of the military escort and their security protocols.....

Yeah, I've got a soft spot for that Ellis Peters series...picked this handle pre DU, back in the olden days of AOL and Mosaic.

(-fellow cat and book devoteé )

3catwoman3

(25,472 posts)
7. My husband and I have read all the...
Fri Feb 24, 2017, 12:19 AM
Feb 2017

...Brother Cadfael books, and watched most of the series featuring Derek Jacoby. Captivating in either medium.

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