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trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:54 AM Sep 2012

There is something seriously wrong with Romney....

I'm Watching 'Romney Road to Power' on CNN...

The interviewer was talking to him about his wifes initial signs of MS. Romney was explaining how he and his wife visited a neurologist after she started having numbness on her right side and was having trouble getting up the stairs...

this is how he explained the visit word for word:

'we went into his office for an examination and it was pretty clear that she was flunking the examination. She couldn't stand on her right foot without falling over, and so forth, and he stepped out and she began to cry, and I welled up tears as well, we hugged each other and she said something was terribly wrong.'

I paused the show after I heard this thinking to myself; he explained in a weird way; he sure had very little change in his expression; he showed very little emotion while telling of these seemingly traumatic events. I listened to what he said one more time and was struck how he said his wife was 'flunking' the examination?

Who says that their wife 'flunked' when this was not a pass or fail situation like a board exam, or a final? This was his wife being observed for signs of neurological problems that could possibly lead to a diagnosis.

Flunk?

Mitt, in a very literal sense, sees his life as a series of pass and fails. It is all about accomplishments for him, you either pass or flunk, no matter what the case.

There seems to be very little humanity in this man.

He is either a robot or a sociopath...

I am as sure of this as I am as sure of the trees being the right hight in Michigan.

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There is something seriously wrong with Romney.... (Original Post) trailmonkee Sep 2012 OP
He's a sociopath. speedoo Sep 2012 #1
I lean to Sociopath, without the strictness and rules of his religion to follow, we don't know braddy Sep 2012 #2
yes trailmonkee Sep 2012 #4
I've been saying psychopath. Avalux Sep 2012 #14
sounds like your definition is pretty accurate... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #18
He shows signs of "co-morbidity." sofa king Sep 2012 #27
"unprincipled narcissist." trailmonkee Sep 2012 #30
this entire life is a test according to Mormonism ibegurpard Sep 2012 #3
And he believes he will become a god when he dies. Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #33
Yep it colors his world alright CountAllVotes Sep 2012 #72
hey, she passed her MS test. "Look on the bright side of life" - Monty Python nt msongs Sep 2012 #5
The entitled rich require standards for others but never for themselves jsr Sep 2012 #6
He's absolutley a socipath, I have no doubt at all. nt Raine Sep 2012 #7
The American People need to let him know.. Cha Sep 2012 #8
My angry-old-white-men acquaintances think he and Ryan are near gods. Prometheus Bound Sep 2012 #9
When Ann said to the interviewer that they thought Mitt had died, she smiled a big bright smile. mahina Sep 2012 #10
I vote with the majority for sociopath davidpdx Sep 2012 #11
I think he suffers from Republicanitis. He has all the symptoms: jillan Sep 2012 #12
I have never been in the Dr's office (or exam room) while my wife was being examined.... Scuba Sep 2012 #13
I don't think it's even a little bit weird. Just a couple of months ago cali Sep 2012 #16
I think for a general examination/physical that is probably normal, but this was Fla Dem Sep 2012 #34
Really? I'd want my wife with me, where the tables turned. (NOT supporting Mitt here, tho.) nt Romulox Sep 2012 #38
I used to go in with my husband during his hospital visits...as long as they wern't personal. Auntie Bush Sep 2012 #67
Yeah, wife and I go to same doctor, same time, same room... nt philly_bob Sep 2012 #77
yes, there's something wrong with him, but your example sure dosn't provide evidence for that cali Sep 2012 #15
i thought so too, and i probably am, but its just something that struck me odd... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #17
No, it struck me as odd too laundry_queen Sep 2012 #45
I think some of the comments where people are noting that using the word is not unusual in this case trailmonkee Sep 2012 #47
+1. If people were judged on odd locutions, trackfan Sep 2012 #61
please read some of the posts... just an observation of the overall cause for concern... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #63
If you're interested, I wrote an essay on what think is wrong with this guy MrScorpio Sep 2012 #19
good one i bookmarked for reference trailmonkee Sep 2012 #22
Thanks! I missed it lunatica Sep 2012 #29
Hell yeah, there's something seriously wrong with him! BellaKos Sep 2012 #20
Words like "sociopath, flip-flopper" are secular. He exhibits CULT behaviors. UTUSN Sep 2012 #21
Not a robot. sadbear Sep 2012 #23
Like most Republicans and modern conservatives..... Wounded Bear Sep 2012 #24
To me, a more puzzling phrase is "I welled up tears, as well". randome Sep 2012 #25
True, who would put it that way? treestar Sep 2012 #36
There's not an honest screw in that 'bot's head, is there? randome Sep 2012 #40
have you seen prometheus? trailmonkee Sep 2012 #51
Yes, I did. You're right. That description fits him! randome Sep 2012 #54
Yep, I found that sentence odd too laundry_queen Sep 2012 #50
I'll come to Romney's defense here spinbaby Sep 2012 #26
that's a term 'you' used...when he used it.... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #28
But you used it about yourself lunatica Sep 2012 #31
a few people have pointed out that he used it about somebody else, not himself... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #46
I have to agree. 72 hours from now my Husband will be in a sterile room with me by my side for a NotThisTime Sep 2012 #73
The way to another person's heart is sincerity, if you can fake that you can get away with anything MrScorpio Sep 2012 #32
I disagree laundry_queen Sep 2012 #57
It is creepy to use it about someone else treestar Sep 2012 #35
i didn't think about that, thanks... its because it was about someone else... makes sense... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #42
And he represents a number of Americans. n/t porphyrian Sep 2012 #37
What *I* find creepy is that all his wealth, power, religion, fame...NONE of it plugs the hole Romulox Sep 2012 #39
moar? trailmonkee Sep 2012 #43
internet meme Romulox Sep 2012 #44
meaning? trailmonkee Sep 2012 #48
"More!". nt Romulox Sep 2012 #49
as in a whiney more.... i get it... sorry, not big on internet memes, in need moar internet.... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #53
No problem. I realized after you asked that my answer was lacking. nt Romulox Sep 2012 #59
Spend moar time over at I Can Haz Cheezburger Lolcats and you'll get up to speed! kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #65
MittBot 2012 is binary LondonReign2 Sep 2012 #41
If Mitt gave a shit CountAllVotes Sep 2012 #52
I also wonder if something about Mitt contributed to Ann's MS silvershadow Sep 2012 #64
He's a psychopath because he used the word flunk instead of failed. Life Long Dem Sep 2012 #55
its more than that silly.... it was just an additional observation that I wanted to share... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #60
There's the Big Six personality disorders commonly found in dictators: backscatter712 Sep 2012 #56
I wish there was a rule followed by both sides tavernier Sep 2012 #58
not judging here... I see his behavior more as a sign of illness... seriously... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #62
His wife is malfunctioning Shankapotomus Sep 2012 #66
yep, its creepy, but that's the feeling i got too trailmonkee Sep 2012 #71
Minimal Brain Traumatic Injury as a teen...ny guess. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #68
It has been suggested here that he is on the spectrum of autistic jimlup Sep 2012 #69
He is a cynical sociopath who is obsessed with money and power. Lint Head Sep 2012 #70
He's exibited sociopathic behavior but also bizarre, confused behavior aint_no_life_nowhere Sep 2012 #74
He's a clear sociopath tavalon Sep 2012 #75
I think the world is changing and people are starting to no longer rely on our intuition... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #76

speedoo

(11,229 posts)
1. He's a sociopath.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:58 AM
Sep 2012

From a WP piece in another thread:

"But one of his weaknesses seems to be supreme confidence in his own abilities and his own gut."

Is that not something most sociopaths share?

 

braddy

(3,585 posts)
2. I lean to Sociopath, without the strictness and rules of his religion to follow, we don't know
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 01:24 AM
Sep 2012

what his behavior would be, but one thing that we all sense, is that he is playing within a set of rules, that the rest of us can't make out, or use to read him.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
14. I've been saying psychopath.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 07:57 AM
Sep 2012

And remember, psychopathy doesn't automatically make someone a serial criminal; many are able to integrate into society and become successful CEOs. Mitt fits the mold, I think he was 'born that way' instead of his behavior stemming from environmental factors (sociopathy).

Research suggests that, “psychopaths are a stable proportion of any population, can be from any segment of society, may constitute a distinct taxonomical class forged by frequency-dependent natural selection, and that the muting of the social emotions is the proximate mechanism that enables psychopaths to pursue their self-centered goals without felling the pangs of guilt. Sociopaths are more the products of adverse environmental experiences that affect autonomic nervous system and neurological development that may lead to physiological responses similar to those of psychopaths. Antisocial personality disorder is a legal/clinical label that may be applied to both psychopaths and sociopaths” (Walsh & Wu, 2008).






sofa king

(10,857 posts)
27. He shows signs of "co-morbidity."
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:02 AM
Sep 2012

Here is NPD:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder

Romney is grandiose, entitled, exploitative, arrogant, envious, and un-empathetic, meeting most of the criteria that George W. Bush meets for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

Here is APD:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisocial_personality_disorder

Romney is also deceitful, impulsive, aggressive, irresponsible, remorseless, and, apparently, a criminal smart enough to avoid being caught, thus meeting most of the criteria that Dick Cheney meets for Antisocial Personality Disorder (which in turn is a modification of the original definition of "sociopath&quot .

Romney seems to meet both of these diagnoses, a problem which medical texts describe as "co-morbid." Co-morbidity is usually recognized as a failure in the diagnostic system, which is supposed to be able to clearly distinguish between the various disorders. But Mitt Romney is George W. Bush and Dick Cheney rolled into one.

Psychologist Theodore Millon described such a person, someone with a double-dip of narcissism and sociopathy, as an "unprincipled narcissist." Here's the simplest definition I can find:

What characterizes this group of narcissists is that they seem to be devoid of a conscience, or sense of right and wrong. They are often unconcerned with the welfare of others and are amoral, unscrupulous, and deceptive in their dealings with others. They exude an arrogant sense of self-worth and grandiosity. They are driven by a need to outwit others, which proves that they are smarter than those they prey on. It’s not unusual to find this type of narcissist in jails, prisons, and drug rehabilitation centers although many unprincipled narcissists go through life without running afoul of the law.

http://thetoxiccoworker.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/here-are-4-different-types-of-narcissists/

Replace "they" with "Mitt" and ask yourself how well the paragraph above reads. Pretty damned well, if you ask me.

Ikonoklast

(23,973 posts)
33. And he believes he will become a god when he dies.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:42 AM
Sep 2012

With dominion over an entire planet, many wives to have sex with, and his entire family there to serve him, unquestionably, for all time.

That is just all kinds of fucked up.

Cha

(295,925 posts)
8. The American People need to let him know..
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 02:54 AM
Sep 2012

that he is Flunking his run for president. He won't even show his Tax Returns and all he does is LIE & Whine. Big FAIL.

Prometheus Bound

(3,489 posts)
9. My angry-old-white-men acquaintances think he and Ryan are near gods.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 03:15 AM
Sep 2012

When I asked if they thought Romney was a buffoon I thought they'd explode.

mahina

(17,506 posts)
10. When Ann said to the interviewer that they thought Mitt had died, she smiled a big bright smile.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 03:16 AM
Sep 2012

It was freakin chilling. Not because I think she really took any joy at all in the point, of course. Just such a wierd cognitive dissonance between the audio and the visual.

These are very f-ing strange people!

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
11. I vote with the majority for sociopath
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 03:56 AM
Sep 2012

I saw the same program and remember he saying that. The word "failing" would probably been a better description since most of the things the doctor was asking her to do, she was unable to do.

At some point in the future stuff is going to come out about him and it will be quite interesting to hear the truth about what really went on.

jillan

(39,451 posts)
12. I think he suffers from Republicanitis. He has all the symptoms:
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 03:58 AM
Sep 2012

Devoid of caring about another human being.

Able to lie faster than the speed of lightening.

Worships the God that is on our money.

Looks at the entire world as how it effects them.

Cares about the fetus, not the child.

Cares about the soldier, not the veteran.

Has never met anyone that is poor or hungry.

Changes the subject instead of answering the question.

Has hecklers removed rather than respond to them.

I think he is quite normal, for a republican.

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
13. I have never been in the Dr's office (or exam room) while my wife was being examined....
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 07:29 AM
Sep 2012

... and I think Mitt's having gone in with her is just weird.

Plus, more evidence that he's a sociopath.

 

cali

(114,904 posts)
16. I don't think it's even a little bit weird. Just a couple of months ago
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 08:12 AM
Sep 2012

I had my ex-husband in the doc's office with me during an examination. I was frustrated and I trusted him to ask questions that I wanted asked, and I was that close to completely losing my temper and I didn't want to do that.

Fla Dem

(23,352 posts)
34. I think for a general examination/physical that is probably normal, but this was
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:42 AM
Sep 2012

an examination for a specific neurological problem. While there is plenty I find odd or weird about the Romneys, Mitt being with his wife during this particular exam isn't one of them

 

cali

(114,904 posts)
15. yes, there's something wrong with him, but your example sure dosn't provide evidence for that
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 08:09 AM
Sep 2012

If anything this story does demonstrate humanity. I think you're making way too big of a deal over the word "flunk"- which I do believe I've used recently in a medical situation in regards to myself.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
17. i thought so too, and i probably am, but its just something that struck me odd...
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 09:59 AM
Sep 2012

Last edited Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:33 AM - Edit history (1)

In the interview Anne was way more emotional and had expression in her voice, mitt had no expression at all.I have got directions given to me at the local gas station with much more expression that he had talking about his wife's struggles.

My post wasn't meant to be anything other than one more thing to add to the list of questionable character on Romney's part. What I am noting here is no where near as bad as him smirking as he left the podium discussing the deaths of 4 Americans... It just adds to the overall portrait. This is not a test just an observation... And proof that he is a robot

laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
45. No, it struck me as odd too
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:10 PM
Sep 2012

I watched the interview awhile back (CNN keeps effin playing it) and the word 'flunk' seemed just so out of place to me as well. Add that to the cold verbal droning while recounting the story, well, it gave me the creeps.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
47. I think some of the comments where people are noting that using the word is not unusual in this case
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:14 PM
Sep 2012

... Should probably watch the show... It was very much the presentation.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
63. please read some of the posts... just an observation of the overall cause for concern...
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 01:08 PM
Sep 2012

I am not a black and white person... This is just one more clue about his personality. We are supposed to be putting him on the couch, it's important. They made the case at the RNC that he was such an empathetic guy full of humanity and humor, and when I see a man explain something that should be very close to his heart like its a driving test? I find it a little unnerving. If I (meaning myself) were interviewing for a job and Romney was doing the interview, I would NOT even think about working for someone as cold and calculating as him.

Also, if you haven't had a chance to see the CNN presentation that I mentioned in my initial post, watch it... It's pretty telling.

BellaKos

(318 posts)
20. Hell yeah, there's something seriously wrong with him!
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:30 AM
Sep 2012

And you don't have to think about it too much. All you have to do is to recall that he has spent years and years and years doing nothing other than run for President. In fact, in the 2004 campaign, when asked why aren't his sons in the military if he supports the Iraq war so adamantly, Romney answered by saying that his sons were serving the country by helping him run for President. Huh?
What Romney's problem is -- above all -- is his Gigantic Ego. He really believes he's The Anointed One who will save the country. S'plains everything, don't you think?

S'plains why the has done nothing this past decade other than run for President. (After all, other extremely rich people do other things -- like put together a foundation or start a tv network. In contrast, Romney has been fixated only on his campaign for years and years and years.)

S'plains why he is willing to lie, cheat, and steal (ask Ron Paul supporters about what happened to them) in order to win at any cost. (If he believes that he is The Anointed One, then the ends justify the means in his mind.)

S'plains everything -- including why nobody understands him. We're just regular folks; he is gracing us with His Presence.

UTUSN

(70,497 posts)
21. Words like "sociopath, flip-flopper" are secular. He exhibits CULT behaviors.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:38 AM
Sep 2012

Viz., BBC's documentary "The Mormon Candidate."

Wounded Bear

(58,440 posts)
24. Like most Republicans and modern conservatives.....
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:42 AM
Sep 2012

he exhibits a total lack of empathy for others, even those supposedly closest to him.

So, yeah, I guess 'sociopath' fits.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
25. To me, a more puzzling phrase is "I welled up tears, as well".
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:45 AM
Sep 2012

The man has some sort of linguistic dissonance. He is as bad as Palin in trying to convey his thoughts in a meaningful way.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
36. True, who would put it that way?
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:47 AM
Sep 2012

We'd say, "I was tearing up too" not come up with a palinesque sounding phrase. That's for someone who's making it up.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
51. have you seen prometheus?
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:21 PM
Sep 2012

He reminds me of a slightly less emotive version of the humanoid character played by Michael Fassbender...

laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
50. Yep, I found that sentence odd too
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:16 PM
Sep 2012

and I get how sometimes your command of the language gets messed up. While my first language is English, I spent almost all my school years concentrating on French - I was in French immersion so all my core subjects were in French, as well as French classes in addition to that. English was one of the few classes that was actually IN English. So I have major problems, at times, 'getting it right' so to speak. I often mess up pronunciations or grammar. So I get that. But that is just the most bizarrely constructed sentence I think I've ever seen in that particular context. So strange.

spinbaby

(15,073 posts)
26. I'll come to Romney's defense here
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:02 AM
Sep 2012

To me, "flunking" a medical test is a perfectly normal figure of speech. I myself have said that I've flunked an EKG. There are plenty of other reasons to dislike the guy, that phrase isn't one of them.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
28. that's a term 'you' used...when he used it....
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:23 AM
Sep 2012

It had a weird tone... Almost like his wife was broken... Bad merchandise... It is hard to translate into a post, I questioned writing it because I don't like to be one that pushes bogus info... But this observation on top of his podium smirk the other day really hit home with me... And I saw value in sharing

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
31. But you used it about yourself
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:27 AM
Sep 2012

It does seem a bit odd to use it about a spouse to a third person in a national interview. Most politicians speak in very deliberate ways, and choose their words carefully. Well, most who aren't Teabaggers anyway.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
46. a few people have pointed out that he used it about somebody else, not himself...
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:11 PM
Sep 2012

When you express it about yourself, that is an example of humility... Which makes me think that there may even be something deeper in the example I give (warning ) maybe by telling the interviewer that Anne flunked the examination, he felt like he was making a statement of humility since he might see Anne's MS as a failing on his part? Checking off the empathy box, and then continuing with the interview? Either way, it rings odd... Something seems off.

NotThisTime

(3,657 posts)
73. I have to agree. 72 hours from now my Husband will be in a sterile room with me by my side for a
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:25 PM
Sep 2012

horridly invasive procedure I frequently need. Over the course of the last 15 years or more he has likely wracked up 200 doctor visits with me in 3 major cities in 2 Countries. What I have is serious, it's deadly serious, why I'm here nobody can say. I have my good days, I have my bad days, people outside our world will never understand the things we laugh about or joke about or the things we say in regards to my disease. It's how we cope, to your average person what we say at times may sound cavalier or worse, but it's my disease, I can say what is or is not off limits. There's only one topic off limits and that isn't death, we joke about that too.

One thing I will say however, you will never find me on a horse or a jetski or anything bumpy or walking in the rain, or for that matter walking more than fifty feet. It's not for lack of money or health care, I've had the best. What I have they cannot fix, what Anne has they can at least treat, she ought to count her lucky stars....

MrScorpio

(73,626 posts)
32. The way to another person's heart is sincerity, if you can fake that you can get away with anything
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:41 AM
Sep 2012

Romney's no sociopath. Sociopaths will try to mask their lack of sympathy and empathy in order to manipulate others.

He, on the other hand, doesn't even try to mask his lack of humanity… He doesn't even care. He doesn't even care whether or not anyone knows that about him.

He's a narcissist, pure and simple. Other people are of real no concern to him.

laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
57. I disagree
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:29 PM
Sep 2012

and here's why: not ALL sociopaths with use their observations of empathy and sympathy to manipulate. The "bad" sociopaths, the ones who aren't very smart, often have an air of "I don't give a shit" about them. And nearly all sociopaths don't give a crap what others think of them unless it's a means to an end. I married a sociopath. He didn't give a shit what others thought. He often considered it a weakness to be civil to people or show you care about others. Unless of course he was trying to get something out of you.

I grew up with Narcissistic parents (as per a child psychologist my own daughter saw) and their #1 priority was creating an image to others that showed what great people they were. They were more concerned with what others though more than anything else in the whole world. They're still like that. They would kick me in the head if they thought it would make them 'look good'. They were certainly able to appear empathetic when it made them look good. I'm also on a website for people who grew up with similar dysfunctional parents and the common thread is that narcissists are constantly preoccupied with how they 'appear'.

Sociopaths just don't care what you, the 'little' person saddled with this emotional crap that weighs you down, do or think. They will use you to the ends of the earth to get what they want and toss you away like trash when they are done. A narcissist would go around trying to convince everyone how they were wronged and how you are the bad person who victimized them. With a sociopath, you simply cease to exist in their eyes.

The 'good' sociopaths tend to blend in really well. They are smooth, charismatic and charming. You would never know, in a million years, that they aren't just like you. I don't think Mitt is a 'good' sociopath.

To be honest, I think Mitt Romney has both. He shows traits of both. Throw that in with some wealth, a mormon prophecy and you have one scary fucker.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
35. It is creepy to use it about someone else
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:46 AM
Sep 2012

My dad used it on himself, saying "I flunked the test and won a new catheter" or something like that. Trying to be amusing. Which is OK if you are talking about yourself.

I had an idiot on FB liking a page about Ann Romney and how gracious she is for raising 5 sons and having MS. I thought Michelle raises 2 lovely daughters and appears to enjoy good health. If the President has a wife with bad health, isn't that more of a worry that a POTUS might be better for not having? I don't know why they beat that horse so much.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
42. i didn't think about that, thanks... its because it was about someone else... makes sense...
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:01 PM
Sep 2012

It was made even worse considering the situation

Romulox

(25,960 posts)
39. What *I* find creepy is that all his wealth, power, religion, fame...NONE of it plugs the hole
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:51 AM
Sep 2012

MOAR, he says...need MOAR!

LondonReign2

(5,213 posts)
41. MittBot 2012 is binary
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:55 AM
Sep 2012

Either she passed of failed to MittBot 2012. MittBot 2016 hopes for more sophisticated programming

CountAllVotes

(20,854 posts)
52. If Mitt gave a shit
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:22 PM
Sep 2012

He would have never decided to run for President.

MS is a horrible illness (I know!) and it tends to be stress activated.

I cannot think of anything more stressful than being the wife of a man running for President.

What the hell is wrong with this awhole?

Insane? Crazy? Greedy? Power hungry? Hates women? or ... all of these!?





 

silvershadow

(10,336 posts)
64. I also wonder if something about Mitt contributed to Ann's MS
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 01:16 PM
Sep 2012

I feel qualified to ask this, as I too have MS, and was told by my therapist that I have a narcicisstic parent.

 

Life Long Dem

(8,582 posts)
55. He's a psychopath because he used the word flunk instead of failed.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:27 PM
Sep 2012

Give me a break. Sigh. Oh yeah... in a situation that is neither a pass or failure. That's an opinion. She failed to stand on one foot.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
60. its more than that silly.... it was just an additional observation that I wanted to share...
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:39 PM
Sep 2012

....with everybody. There have actually been some very enlightening posts from everybody...

Still holding on sociopath, or psychopath though... He has all the markings... The flunk thing just helped spur on my 'aha' moment.

Btw, have you seen the interview? It has much to do with his presentation... His family seems fine when they are being interviewed, lots of genuine emotion... But that juxtaposed with Mitts odd drone, is what did it.

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)
56. There's the Big Six personality disorders commonly found in dictators:
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:28 PM
Sep 2012

And the Big Six are...
Paranoid
Antisocial
Narcissistic
Sadistic
Schizoid
Schizotypal

(I pulled this info from)
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/thoughtful-animal/2011/12/19/the-psychology-of-dictatorship-kim-jong-il/

My appraisal:
Paranoid personality disorder? Why doesn't he release his tax returns? I won't call that a diagnosis, but he shows signs.
Antisocial: CHECK!
Narcissistic: CHECK!
Sadistic: CHECK!
Schizoid: CHECK!
Schizotypal: Very possibly...

tavernier

(12,322 posts)
58. I wish there was a rule followed by both sides
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:37 PM
Sep 2012

that discouraged the use of family tragedies, be it illness or death, in a political arena. I'm uncomfortable with judging a candidate based on these personal issues. On the other hand, I'm more than happy to trash robme on his complete lack of judgement and scruples on the worldwide stage. Oh well, different strokes.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
62. not judging here... I see his behavior more as a sign of illness... seriously...
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 12:59 PM
Sep 2012

I think the big deal is allowing this guy to lead our country... If he can be that cold and aloof regarding his wife, imagine how he would feel about people half way across the world? Or even those in the neighborhoods he never drives through? Scary thought

cr8tvlde

(1,185 posts)
68. Minimal Brain Traumatic Injury as a teen...ny guess.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 02:26 PM
Sep 2012

can easily mirror sociopathic or psychopathic, or autistic or Asperger's-type symptoms. Also, the gait issues/lack of motor coordination and inappropriate facial reactions. And yes, he's a privileged ass, as well, who should not be near a public office.

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aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
74. He's exibited sociopathic behavior but also bizarre, confused behavior
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:28 PM
Sep 2012

He very well could be both mentally disturbed and unstable and also lacking a conscience and empathy. I think armchair diagnoses based on anecdotes and brief public appearances just scratch the surface. I wish we could require him to produce his medical records and also undergo a full physical and psychological assessment as there is clearly concern about entrusting the nuclear suitcase to him.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)
76. I think the world is changing and people are starting to no longer rely on our intuition...
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:20 PM
Sep 2012

...and just look to others to decide for us. With the amount of info people take in on a daily basis it is hard for people to take the time to really work through how they feel about something - in Romney's case, all it takes is a little time to review some of his interviews, do a little fact checking and look at his record, and it is clear that he is the worst kind of opportunist...

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