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

[senseandsensibility]

"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.

[Lovie777]

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

medication treatment and I understand he voted against healthcare.

[senseandsensibility]

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

as he cuts ours.

[UpInArms]

3. Likes being paid for not showing up

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]

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

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]

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

[mopinko]

6. sorry. i'd like some proof.

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.