George W. Bush, Psychopath

[RBS]

Give the man a vacation. Starting in November.

Bush Using Drugs to Control Depression, Erratic Behavior
By TERESA HAMPTON
Editor, Capitol Hill Blue

President George W. Bush is taking powerful anti-depressant drugs to control his erratic behavior, depression and paranoia, Capitol Hill Blue has learned.

The prescription drugs, administered by Col. Richard J. Tubb, the White House physician, can impair the President’s mental faculties and decrease both his physical capabilities and his ability to respond to a crisis, administration aides admit privately.

“It’s a double-edged sword,” says one aide. “We can’t have him flying off the handle at the slightest provocation but we also need a President who is alert mentally.”


Angry Bush walked away from reporter's questions.
Tubb prescribed the anti-depressants after a clearly-upset Bush stormed off stage on July 8, refusing to answer reporters' questions about his relationship with indicted Enron executive Kenneth J. Lay.

“Keep those motherfuckers away from me,” he screamed at an aide backstage. “If you can’t, I’ll find someone who can.”

Bush’s mental stability has become the topic of Washington whispers in recent months. Capitol Hill Blue first reported on June 4 about increasing concern among White House aides over the President’s wide mood swings and obscene outbursts.

Although GOP loyalists dismissed the reports an anti-Bush propaganda, the reports were later confirmed by prominent George Washington University psychiatrist Dr. Justin Frank in his book Bush on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President. Dr. Frank diagnosed the President as a “paranoid meglomaniac” and “untreated alcoholic” whose “lifelong streak of sadism, ranging from childhood pranks (using firecrackers to explode frogs) to insulting journalists, gloating over state executions and pumping his hand gleefully before the bombing of Baghdad” showcase Bush’s instabilities.

“I was really very unsettled by him and I started watching everything he did and reading what he wrote and watching him on videotape. I felt he was disturbed,” Dr. Frank said. “He fits the profile of a former drinker whose alcoholism has been arrested but not treated.”

Dr. Frank’s conclusions have been praised by other prominent psychiatrists, including Dr. James Grotstein, Professor at UCLA Medical Center, and Dr. Irvin Yalom, MD, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University Medical School.

The doctors also worry about the wisdom of giving powerful anti-depressant drugs to a person with a history of chemical dependency. Bush is an admitted alcoholic, although he never sought treatment in a formal program, and stories about his cocaine use as a younger man haunted his campaigns for Texas governor and his first campaign for President.

“President Bush is an untreated alcoholic with paranoid and megalomaniac tendencies,” Dr. Frank adds.

The White House did not return phone calls seeking comment on this article.

Although the exact drugs Bush takes to control his depression and behavior are not known, White House sources say they are “powerful medications” designed to bring his erratic actions under control. While Col. Tubb regularly releases a synopsis of the President’s annual physical, details of the President’s health and any drugs or treatment he may receive are not public record and are guarded zealously by the secretive cadre of aides that surround the President.

Veteran White House watchers say the ability to control information about Bush’s health, either physical or mental, is similar to Ronald Reagan’s second term when aides managed to conceal the President’s increasing memory lapses that signaled the onslaught of Alzheimer’s Disease.

It also brings back memories of Richard Nixon’s final days when the soon-to-resign President wondered the halls and talked to portraits of former Presidents. The stories didn’t emerge until after Nixon left office.

One long-time GOP political consultant who – for obvious reasons – asked not to be identified said he is advising his Republican Congressional candidates to keep their distance from Bush.

“We have to face the very real possibility that the President of the United States is loony tunes,” he says sadly. “That’s not good for my candidates, it’s not good for the party and it’s certainly not good for the country.”

© Copyright 2004 by Capitol Hill Blue

[jesus marion joseph]

That article sounds like it's right up there with the Vince Foster murder conspiracy theories.

[RBS]

He does seem like an untreated alcoholic who has simply decided to stop drinking without looking at his deeper issues.

[patricia]

The thing that I find most disturbing is Mr Bush's need for everything, no matter how complicated, to be summerized and over-simplified. As he has said, he "doesn't do nuance". World affairs ARE nuance. I don't know if his limitations are a result of his arrested alcoholism, if indeed he is an alcoholic, or if he is just unable to see shades of grey. It would seem to me that being the most militarily threatening power in the world today would require one to have the ability to think of the ramafications of using that power, without careful thought to it's consequences.

There is some conjecture about whether Mr Bush actually WAS an alcoholic, or whether he just drank a lot during a period in his life. If he is, he always will be, whether he ever drinks again, or not. His acceptance of Jesus as his personal savior may serve him well, politically, among those who share his newly adopted faith, but by itself, it's a dubious cure for true alcoholism.

[james harrigan]

RBS, what is the point of posting stuff from Capitol Hill Blue? It is transparently completely fictional, so you could just write it yourself.

[RBS]

Originally Posted by james harrigan

RBS, what is the point of posting stuff from Capitol Hill Blue? It is transparently completely fictional, so you could just write it yourself.

Just a little food for thought.

[clinthopson]

Originally Posted by patricia

The thing that I find most disturbing is Mr Bush's need for everything, no matter how complicated, to be summerized and over-simplified.

What else do you expect from a simpleton?

[patricia]

Originally Posted by clinthopson

What else do you expect from a simpleton?

Good point.

[RBS]

The stuff from Capitol Hill Blue often has the ring of truth to it.

[mjb]

Originally Posted by patricia

snip ... but by itself, it's a dubious cure for true alcoholism.

Of course, there is no cure for alcoholism, even true alcoholism. It is more like remission.

RBS, this is the biggest heap of horseshit you've ever dug up. I really expected more from you than to sink into the childish and fictional political world of Chris A.

I'm am also equally ashamed of Hoppy and Patricia playing this idiotic game as well. They are both much smarter than that.

All of you people are capable of intelligent political discourse. This is just cheap and sad.

[patricia]

Originally Posted by Scott Dolan

RBS, this is the biggest heap of horseshit you've ever dug up. I really expected more from you than to sink into the childish and fictional political world of Chris A.

I'm am also equally ashamed of Hoppy and Patricia playing this idiotic game as well. They are both much smarter than that.

All of you people are capable of intelligent political discourse. This is just cheap and sad.

Do you disagree with what I posted??

Originally Posted by patricia

Do you disagree with what I posted??

Yes. Because you are assuming many things based upon the story in the initial post.

I also find it hilarious about your point of Bush "needing" everything summarized.

I will gladly eat a boatload of Monte's shit if you can show me a President who hasn't.

Hell, if you can find me one CEO, from even a small company who doesn't insist on being presented summaries.

[patricia]

Originally Posted by Scott Dolan

I also find it hilarious about your point of Bush "needing" everything summarized.

I will gladly eat a boatload of Monte's shit if you can show me a President who hasn't.

Hell, if you can find me one CEO, from even a small company who doesn't insist on being presented summaries.

ON ONE PAGE????? Mr Bush has the attention span of a gnat. He reads at a third-grade level. He stops reading at the end of a line, whether it is the end of a sentence or not. He can't read ahead. Even CEO's who don't write their own speeches can read ahead and understand what it is that they are reading. Watch Mr Bush's eyes and body language, next time he delivers a written speech. They don't have any connection to what he is saying.
Of course, when he speaks off-the-cuff, he's worse. "Fool me once............................." Please.

[Monte Smith]

Originally Posted by Scott Dolan

I will gladly eat a boatload of Monte's shit if you can show me a President who hasn't.

I really can't recommend it.

Originally Posted by patricia

ON ONE PAGE????? Mr Bush has the attention span of a gnat. He reads at a third-grade level. He stops reading at the end of a line, whether it is the end of a sentence or not. He can't read ahead. Even CEO's who don't write their own speeches can read ahead and understand what it is that they are reading. Watch Mr Bush's eyes and body language, next time he delivers a written speech. They don't have any connection to what he is saying.
Of course, when he speaks off-the-cuff, he's worse. "Fool me once............................." Please.

Patricia, people like Dolan have Bush fixation that does not allow them to recognize even some obvious truths. The article is not at all far fetched--we are talking about a delusional alcoholic who has been thrust into a job that requires intelligence and knowledge that he does not have. He tries to cover up for it in a variety of ways, but not everybody is fooled--Dolan seems to be, and that to use his own term, is sad.

Originally Posted by patricia

ON ONE PAGE????? Mr Bush has the attention span of a gnat. He reads at a third-grade level. He stops reading at the end of a line, whether it is the end of a sentence or not. He can't read ahead. Even CEO's who don't write their own speeches can read ahead and understand what it is that they are reading. Watch Mr Bush's eyes and body language, next time he delivers a written speech. They don't have any connection to what he is saying.
Of course, when he speaks off-the-cuff, he's worse. "Fool me once............................." Please.

Ah...........the power of speculation.

But I'm forgetting, of course, that you don't hate President Bush. Isn't that right, Patricia?

[patricia]

Originally Posted by Scott Dolan

But I'm forgetting, of course, that you don't hate President Bush. Isn't that right, Patricia?

I don't waste my time "hating" people I don't know, personally. Even when I do know a person, unless they do something truly horrendous to me, or those I love,I don't bother to hate them. Hate is a paralyizing emotion.
I'm assuming that you don't know President Bush personally either. If you do, my apologies. You would then be in a postion to enlighten me as to his fine qualities.
I disagree with what he has done with the job he was given, as President of the United States. That doesn't mean that I hate him. I don't hate anyone. I'm sure that he is a wonderful addition to parties, barbeques and other social functions, but I, like you, don't know him.

If you disagree with my opinion, fine. Judging my opinion by saying that I "hate" Mr Bush is weak and untrue.

[clinthopson]

I don't hate Shrub either, but I have a great deal of contempt for him and his fellow travelers.

His actions indicate to me a man who is so driven by idiology and class favoritism that he is incapable of rational decisions based on facts, not speculation.

The last three 1/2 years have been a disaster for the country and the world thanks to this madman.

[Dr Dave]

As I've said before about "news" from Capitol Blue: When the Washington Post and NY Times start picking up on their stories, maybe I'll believe them.

Scott: Get off the "Bush-Hater" train, babe. It won't fly. We don't hate George W. Bush. We disagree with his policies. That is not "hate," ol' buddy. We reserve "Hate" for very special circumstances, like Nazis. I hate Nazis. I disagree with George W. Bush. Capeesh?

Originally Posted by patricia

I don't waste my time "hating" people I don't know, personally. Even when I do know a person, unless they do something truly horrendous to me, or those I love,I don't bother to hate them. Hate is a paralyizing emotion.
I'm assuming that you don't know President Bush personally either. If you do, my apologies. You would then be in a postion to enlighten me as to his fine qualities.
I disagree with what he has done with the job he was given, as President of the United States. That doesn't mean that I hate him. I don't hate anyone. I'm sure that he is a wonderful addition to parties, barbeques and other social functions, but I, like you, don't know him.

Good answer, Patricia--isn't it amazing how these Bush clingons always assume that one cannot, without hating him find fault with Bush's disastrous policies, the way he has repeatedly lied to the American public, and the fact that he has sent thousands to their death.

I suppose it is difficult for them to recognize the fact that many of us hate the appointed regime's greed-based policies and diplomatic blunders without wasting time hating the man himself. Did/do they hate Clinton or are they merely riled by his success?

[bluenoter]

Originally Posted by RBS

The stuff from Capitol Hill Blue often has the ring of truth to it.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. RBS, you know that I despise Bush, right? (I'll cop to despising him as well as nearly everything he stands for.) But that article is hyperbolic, sensationalist horseshit that is "sourced" and "substantiated" by more hyperbolic, sensationalist horseshit. How many times does it refer to the unknown antidepressant prescription drugs (plural?) that Bush may or may not be taking as "powerful"?

The only parts in which the "broken clock" seems to me to be "telling the correct time" are the allusions to his previous active alcoholism and cocaine use.

[jesus marion joseph]

Originally Posted by Chris A

Good answer, Patricia--isn't it amazing how these Bush clingons always assume that one cannot, without hating him find fault with Bush's disastrous policies, the way he has repeatedly lied to the American public, and the fact that he has sent thousands to their death.

I suppose it is difficult for them to recognize the fact that many of us hate the appointed regime's greed-based policies and diplomatic blunders without wasting time hating the man himself. Did/do they hate Clinton or are they merely riled by his success?

So, when you refer to the president as an "appointed moron", or a "thug" or some other such epithet you're having a "policy" disagreement?

[patricia]

Originally Posted by clinthopson

The last three 1/2 years have been a disaster for the country and the world thanks to this madman.

What astounds me is that even with the puppeteers' strings clearly visible, there are so many who don't see them, or the nakedness of their Commander in Chief. Scary stuff, and not just for the citizens of the U.S., but for the world. With this gang in power, nobody is safe anymore. "War On Terrorism"?? So far, that phrase reminds me of a hornets' nest, poked with a giant stick, it's contents spilling uncontrollably over countries formerly observing an uneasy at best co-existance.
Global chaos and distrust will the the Bush Administration's legacy, for many years to come.
Four more years of this???? I think not, if there is an ounce of sanity left.
Throw this clown-car out on it's buttocks.

[Dr Dave]

Originally Posted by jesus marion joseph

So, when you refer to the president as an "appointed moron", or a "thug" or some other such epithet you're having a "policy" disagreement?

Don't you have a closing to go to or something?

Based on watching the guy on TV, if George Bush is an intelligent person, he should be up for an Academy Award. For the record, I've never referred to The President Of The United States as an "appointed moron." Calling him "appointed" gets the job done nicely. Nor have I ever referred to him as a thug. "Thug" is reserved for Tom Delay.

Cheney...hmmm....Cheney...I don't really know what's up with Cheney. I do think the U.S. Intelligence services can be reformed from here to Sunday and it won't make a damned bit of difference to him. He says what he wants to say, now doesn't he?

[groover]

We don't hate Georgie, we just dislike his behavior.

I heard he uses an earpiece when he gives speeches, since he could never read from a tele-prompter. He's at a complete loss for words without it.

Most news sources claim he was reading "My Pet Goat" to a classroom full of kids on 9/11, but if you've seen the actual video in Michael Moore's movie, you know that he was just sitting there blankly with the second-graders while the teacher read to the class. Apparently, even "My Pet Goat" is a little challenging for George.

[Slurpy]

And now, time for a humorous interlude. Top Ten Dubya quotes:

TOP 10 AS SELECTED BY DUBYASPEAK VIEWERS
10. At this Thursday, ticket counters and airplanes will fly outta Ronald Reagan Airport.
9. Laura and I will thank them from the bottom of my heart.
8. When you have your own money, it means you've got more money to spend.
7. The benefits of helping somebody is beneficial.
6. We're in for a long struggle, and I think Texans understand that. And so do Americans.
5. Sometimes when I sleep at night I think of "Hop on Pop".
4. I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn't here.
3. And one of the things we've got to make sure that we do is anything.
2. We're making the right decisions to bring the solution to an end.
1. Border relations between Canada and Mexico have never been better.


TOP 10 AS SELECTED BY THE EDITOR (from the remainder of the collection)
10. I've been to war. I've raised twins. If I had a choice, I'd rather go to war.
9. I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well.
8. You teach a child to read and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.
7. No, I know all the war rhetoric, but it's all aimed at achieving peace.
6. My mom often used to say, "The trouble with W" -- although she didn't put that to words.
5. In 1994, there were 67 schools in Texas that were rated "exemplorary" according to our own tests.
4. I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe -- I believe what I believe is right.
3. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease.
2. I understand small business growth. I was one.
1. Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.

[stonemonkts]

Originally Posted by Scott Dolan

I will gladly eat a boatload of Monte's shit

Hmmmm, this fixation of yours is verrrrry interesting.

And why is it always Monte's?

[patricia]

[QUOTE=Slurpy]And now, time for a humorous interlude. Top Ten Dubya quotes:

TOP 10 AS SELECTED BY DUBYASPEAK VIEWERS
QUOTE]

ROTFLMAF!!!!!