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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.

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There is something seriously wrong with Romney.... [View all] 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