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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Facebook/Twitter photo meme that could (and should) cost Romney the election
SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=292483180851827&set=a.269925949774217.45130.268963819870430&type=1&theater
JesseJonesNYC
(11 posts)This goes right with that:
&feature=share&list=UUnj_sFxrDtTGiOkOwKwTdSgAngry Dragon
(36,693 posts)absyntheminded
(216 posts)Soulless eyes
Rhiannon12866
(204,779 posts)He was George McGovern's running mate, but when it came out that he'd had treatment for mental health issues, he was replaced by Sargent Shriver. If anyone remembers, it was a huge deal at the time.
HeiressofBickworth
(2,682 posts)I think the difference is that Eagleton's issue was depression. At the time, I recall thinking that I would prefer someone who had been successfully treated for his issues rather than a nut job (Nixon) who had not been treated. 1972 was the election season that saw the slogan "Don't change Dicks in the middle of a screw".
I agree with other posters that Romney's issues may be a combination of narcissism, sociopathy and a general lack of moral fiber, all of which make him unsuitable for office.
Rhiannon12866
(204,779 posts)Eagleton's big issue was that he'd received ECT (electro convulsive therapy). That was considered serious enough to make a difference. I remember one of my psych professors said that he didn't think anyone who'd received ECT was fit for office, though he may have been a Republican, don't know.
But I certainly agree about Mittens. He just can't relate to people, which is certainly essential for the Leader of the Free World, let alone understanding how his fellow Americans live. So far, he's succeeded in insulting our allies without even trying. How would he do negotiating with those who don't like us?
porphyrian
(18,530 posts)TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)When are the rest of us allowed to get alarmed?
Cha
(296,853 posts)I didn't know she said it again! Once would have done it.
nolabear
(41,936 posts)LuckyTheDog
(6,837 posts)... for more memes. Got any?
dangerdoll
(32 posts)That's all we'd hear about until the election. Not only is he a Black Socialist Kenyan Muslim Bastard Who Hates America....but he's a CRAZY one, too!
LongTomH
(8,636 posts)patricia92243
(12,592 posts)he goes crazy and that is why Ann always stays around - not a direct quote, but that is the essence.
WHY OH WHY are these two statements not getting coverage by Big Ed, Tweety, etc.