Since the issues of mental illness and politics are rarely discussed in the same forum, we thought it'd be a good idea to give it a try. Considering the nation is in the midst of an extremely contentious presidential election, having insight into the mental health status of the candidates would go a long way in determining which of those left standing has what it takes to lead sanely. Americans not only have a duty to question the mental stability of the candidates, but a right to know the answers.
With the GOP literally shaking shitless over the possibility of nominating Donald Trump as the Party's standard bearer due to his outrageous behavior, who'd be better to key in on, we wondered? An obvious egomaniacal megalomaniac if there ever was one, "The Donald" should probably be the first in line for a thorough head examination. No really. What we can see on the surface is bad enough. What we don't know is likely to be much worse. One can only imagine what goes on in the mind of Donald Trump, but if he wants to be president, we shouldn't have to.
Far too often, people with money, power and influence are given a pass out of fear and intimidation. When those with clout display behaviors deserving a red flag of aggression, many look the other way in order to keep a job or curry favor to remain in good graces. Hence, the eccentric label is used to describe a mean dirty bastard. Just because the big shot leaves a big tip doesn't allow him to insult and belittle the waitstaff.
Before N.J. Gov. Chris Christy dropped out of the race, he was always considered a short tempered hothead. In his home state, Gov. Christy is legendary for snapping at reporters and verbally skewering anybody who'd dare to disagree beyond a certain point in public. And who in their right mind couldn't see Ben Carson's weirdness?
Marco "Bubble Boy" Rubio sent disturbing signals of a preexisting mental issue with his mind meltdown during a debate. Repeating the same answer over again to very different questions, made him look like a poorly programmed android. What the hell that was all about was never fully explained.
Curious observers would like to know if any of the candidates are taking medications for mental, psychological or emotional problems and if so, how much and for how long. One would also like to know if any of the candidates have issues with anger and stress management. It'd also be helpful to know if the candidates had issues with empathy and patience. Is there a history of mental illness in the family and if so, is it hereditary?
Just imagine the how much embarrassment the country could have avoided had it been revealed Bill Clinton was a serial sex fiend or George W. Bush was an idiot. A few hours on an analysts couch and the United States might have avoided marching into Iraq after 911. Yet here we are still in the dark as to the mental state of those given the nuclear launch codes.
As mentioned in yesterday's post/podcast, with little more than televised debates, campaign slogans, photo opportunities and sound bites to determine the trustworthiness of a candidate, the same goes for the candidate's mental health. Without a mandatory psychological evaluation of anyone seeking to lead the so-called free world, we could elect a crazy person. And if one agrees one would have to be crazy to even consider running for president, the odds of America electing a screwball is rather high.
Bottom line: Wouldn't you like to know if you were voting for a ruthless cutthroat with delusions of grandeur or a more thoughtful and civilized candidate? While both types have led nations forward in the past, without getting into their heads, you'll never know which one you're getting. Why Americans don't demand a psych report certifying sanity before choosing a candidate is a mystery. Why others aren't taking this issue more seriously is an even bigger one. Podcast below!
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