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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf Putin is battling Parkinson's disease,
He also could be battling dementia, and some types could cause disastrous consequences for us all. It attacks the brain that can cause many issues. Delusions, hallucinations, inability to think rationally, and worse.
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,947 posts)Being secretive about one's overall health leads to speculation. Parkinson's is definitely a Neurological disorder where there is visible shaking of the hands, slurred speech, shuffling rather than walking, not having solid balance when standing.
We can speculate TDFG has serious health issues due to his lifestyle in regards to women, diet, and parental heredity. He has not been very transparent about that at all. Ronny Jackson's assessment of his health was a total joke.
duforsure
(11,885 posts)TFG is not in office starting a war, Putin is. Also dementia can make delusional thinking and actions responsible for erratic behavior.
LisaL
(44,986 posts)Some patients start thinking that everybody is out to get them (poison them, etc). But I don't think there is any solid evidence Putin has it. It's speculation from tabloids a couple of years back.
LetMyPeopleVote
(146,050 posts)liberal_mama
(1,495 posts)I hope he doesn't blow the whole world up.
BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)About as reliable as the rumors tfg had tertiary syphilis, among other ailments.
Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)Maybe he's just a dick?
tinrobot
(10,927 posts)A quick Google turned up mostly speculation from a year or two ago, but nothing concrete.
Samrob
(4,298 posts)him. Those who support evil have to be considered evil themselves. Not all of them have Parkinson's disease.