The rumor that Perot is or became insane, is Progressive propaganda spewed forth by Rush, Medved and others. Along with the false reality that Ross caused Clinton to become President, it is repeated endlessly when simple facts could prove otherwise. Bush lost to Clinton because the people saw through his facade of Conservatism. Bush did not care to continue as President enough to "tend to his base", and raised taxes, and in general showed his true colors as a member of the "aristocrat class". He is the perfect mentor for Boehner, the same type of "mole" placed in position to stymie real chance of change. People see truth, and vote with their "hope". If Perot had not become frightened, he would have won the election. My theory is that he came into the race NOT to win, but to influence the course of government, then bow out. He underestimated this "HOPE" that Americans need to latch on to, and was not prepared to run the Executive branch.
The Republican v Democrat race that our Presidential popularity poll has become, is identical to the "choice" of "appointees" of the Federal Reserve. Americans are given a list of approved candidates to choose from, the President is given a list of approved candidates to choose from. Imagine if when you reached the age of maturity, and were given a list of jobs to choose from, chosen by others. How about a list of wives? Some freedom we have going on here huh?
I supported Perot in the early part of his campaign.
I use the term "insane" to reflect some of his decisions.
He ran a successful corporation - leadership and succession planning are two impportant CEO functions. How he thought James Stockdale could function as a VP was a crazy decision - and yes, shows he was not prepared to run the Executive branch.
I think your theory is crazy as well. "Get in to bow out" is not rational.