Roskam won't be meeting constituents this recess...

[Cadfael]

He's busy "promoting democracy" elsewhere.....not too interested in his voting public's access to his presence.

http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/rep-peter-roskam-trip-promoting-democracy-abroad-while-constituents-seek-meetings

[Chasstev365]

1. My brother went to law school with him

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]

2. This worthless chicken-shit...

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

[3catwoman3]

3. Here is a quote from Roskam in a local on-line...

..."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]

4. Yeah, I found this excerpt particularly odd:

"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]

5. Unless I missed it, the Patch...

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

Cadfael - are you an Ellis Peters fan?

[Cadfael]

6. Can't tell us which three "allies"

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]

7. My husband and I have read all the...

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