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* From the Illinois Times…

During his October trip to Cuba, Congressman Rodney Davis stands in front of a 40-year-old Russian tractor in need of repair. Outdated equipment is a huge problem in Cuba but companies like Caterpillar and Deere could help them out if given the chance.

* The pic…

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 12:56 pm

Comments

1. This was a private family vacation that you choice to make public, Rich! How about you call my wife and apologize?!

   Comment by Bull Moose Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 12:59 pm

2. The anti-Aaron Schock MOC.

   Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 12:59 pm

3. “… ‘Viva Cuba! Viva de Revolucion!’… or say ‘cheese’, either one”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:03 pm

4. “This IS the one I’m smiling in… “

   Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:04 pm

5. We can get this old machine working and if Gov. Rauner would just learn from me to be more pro union, we can get Illinois back on track too!!

   Comment by GOP Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:04 pm

6. I really wish he’d worn pants.

   Comment by Anon Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:05 pm

7. Hurry up and take the picture already! My beer is getting warm!

   Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:06 pm

8. “These are Carhartt shorts, k?”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:07 pm

9. Congressman Davis scouts beachfront McDonald’s locations for the family business while on a Taxpayer paid Caribbean vacation.

   Comment by Beaner Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:07 pm

10. Castro required I grow out my beard - uh, comrade.

    Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:10 pm

11. Davis scouting for soccer superstars in Cuba.

    Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:12 pm

12. “She thinks my tractor’s sexy!”

    Comment by Kenny Chesney Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:12 pm

13. Rodney finds his holy grail - a 1951 ZIL hubcap.

    Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:14 pm

14. The junkiest tractor in the 13th would put this thing to shame.
    ‘Murica!

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:18 pm

15. Cargo shorts? Were his jorts at the cleaners?

    Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:22 pm

16. “The Cubans thought I was so cool. They even called me El Cool-o!”

    – MrJM

    Comment by @MisterJayEm Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:23 pm

17. Did he go to Cuba, or find a Russian tractor someone ordered from Northern Hydraulics?

    Comment by AC Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:23 pm

18. If it’s red, it stays in the shed.

    Comment by Blago's Hare Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:26 pm

19. Emulating Tim Johnson in more ways than one?

    Comment by Esteban Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:26 pm

20. You get the picture? Sweet. Whole trip is deductible and Aaron says we get mileage too!

    Comment by LizPhairTax Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:32 pm

21. If the tractor is Russian, then the caption ought to be: “Nothing runs like a Deereski”.

    Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:35 pm

22. “Congressman Davis seen here, is helping fuel a come back of the capris pants”.

    Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:37 pm

23. “si, el tractor sucks, but check out these rims!”

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:38 pm

24. “Ok, now I need a pictures standing next to a mural of Fidel, standing in a fountain in Havana, and a picture of me with a Donkey near the ocean… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:44 pm

25. This is silly, it shows the enormous philosophical divide between Americans and Cubans.

    America’s economy runs on credit, Cubas economy runs on cash. This isn’t a flaw in the Cuban system it’s by design. Cubans are not going to rush to mortgage their land to buy $400k combines when buying/repairing used equipment at 100th of the cost will suffice.

    Comment by Railsplitter Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:46 pm

26. Bucket loader on tractor..need I say more

    Comment by Empty Suit Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:55 pm

27. “Now… Can I tell you about Illinois ethanol?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 1:59 pm

28. After staffers find a suitable red agricultural backdrop for a photo for the folks back home, MOC Davis laments he did not wear the red Che Guevera T-shirt he picked up at the airport for a better color coordinated shot.
    Davis: “Can we CGI my Che Guevera T-shirt in this when we get home?”

    Comment by Beaner Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:06 pm

29. “I’ll take my picture with it, sure, but I don’t think Hemingway ever rode this tracker… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:13 pm

30. Welcome to my opposite of Schock Instagram account.

    Comment by Doode Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:14 pm

31. “Having a fun time at Hyman Roth Farms… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:14 pm

32. The rumors are not true, that 40 year old Russian tractor is not my democratic opponent for the 13th congressional district in 2016

    Comment by Almost the Weekend Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:19 pm

33. The Cubans were going to offer the tractor to the People of Illinois in exchange for Rodney. After seeing his legs they decided to keep the tractor.

    Comment by Bemused Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:40 pm

34. Having been there……I can say the US is missing the boat by the continued embargo. Only Congress can undo that mess, so I’m glad to see an Illinois Congressman - a Republican no less - who may vote to end the trade embargo. Thanks RD.

    Comment by Former State Employee Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:42 pm

35. In Soviet Cuba, tractor drives you!

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 2:46 pm

36. How do you say banana daiquiri?

    Comment by John on the spot Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 3:27 pm

37. The tractor stays, but the beard comes home to Illinois with me.

    Comment by FlatBerth Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 3:30 pm

38. Aaron,

    I’ve been talking to Raul. He assures me the new diplomatic relationship with the US will not include extradition.

    Happy to help,
    Rod

    Comment by BeenThereB4 Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 3:35 pm

39. I’m willing to forgive him for just about any vote he takes…but those cargo shorts…inexcusable.

    Comment by KJ Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 3:50 pm

40. Sweltering heat does not stop, the maize crazed, Congressman Rodney Davis as he continues to inspect broken farm equipment.

    Comment by SYT(9) Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 3:51 pm

41. I ate breakfast 300 yards from 4000 Cubans who are trained to kill me.

    Seriously.

    Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 4:15 pm

42. Reckon they better be ready to sell us their sugar in return…that’ll sweeten the deal!

    Comment by Flannery Fan Thursday, Jan 7, 16 @ 5:03 pm

43. This tractor is broke just like Illinois

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jan 8, 16 @ 5:27 am

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