A Presidential Candidate’s Mental Health is Vital

Townhall.com ^ | October 30, 2020 | Jeff Davidson

[Kaslin]

Imagine that you are running for U.S. president and are seated comfortably at a table with your wife. You refer to your primary opponent as "George," twice, before referring to him as "Trump," moments later. Now imagine that you are the president, running for re-election. You refer to your primary opponent as "Bill" or "Ronald," twice, before referring to him as "Biden." Would that not become non-stop international headline news, right up to November 3rd?

In the face of his obvious mental health lapses, the mainstream press is still running cover for Joe Biden. By contrast, throughout President Trump's first term, the press has gone into intermittent feeding frenzies, questioning his mental health. This is curious as President Trump appears to be the same day in and day out. He says what he feels, speaks off the cuff, makes outrageous tweets on occasion, and doesn't feign political correctness. Millions of those who lean right are thankful for all of that.

My sister, with a Ph.D. in psychology no less, believes that Trump is deranged, ran for president only to enrich himself, cares nothing about the U.S., engages in one shady deal after another, and belongs in prison. You got that? (It does sound like she’s describing Joe Biden.)

“Absolutely nothing that President Trump does benefits the country, everything he does is a disaster, and the longer he stays in office the worse it gets,” according to my sister and her friends. It is unwise to ever discuss politics with them: Their anger is instantaneous and palpable.

Withstanding Withering Attacks

Against such a backdrop has there ever been a president who has withstood such withering attacks from the media 24/7, 365 days a year? Nixon? Maybe. But every single day since taking office? Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton, Obama?

Counting all of the newspapers, radio stations, TV and cable networks, independent news agencies, and bloggers, President Trump is verbally attacked at least 1,000 times daily. Many of the attacks are inconsequential, fortunately, and hopefully seen by few people.

The volume of attacks and how public discourse has meandered in recent decades all but ensures that any president who does not govern to the approval of the media machine will be relentlessly hounded. With George W. Bush, somewhere within the media onslaught, the comparisons to Hitler became a near-daily event.

What Donald Trump has been subjected to goes beyond the pale. Every aspect of his existence has been inspected, dissected, trisected, and rejected. All of which leads me to believe that, as supposed to Mr. Trump having mental health issues, the complete opposite is true.

I’m Okay, I Guess You’re Okay

Can you think of another person alive who could withstand such a blistering, unrelenting attack, and still come up smiling every day? Unlike my sister, I don't have a degree in psychology or psychiatry. As a layperson, President Trump’s overall mental health appears to be fine. Biden is the one with mental health issues.

Think it through: People largely perceive how they are faring in this world through the approval of others, or having at least some level of minimal acceptance. Donald Trump is excoriated by the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, NBC, ABC, CBS, and MSNBC. Even further, CNN devotes itself entirely to diminishing the reputation of our president and seeking to remove him from office.

Why the constant attacks? They can't stand President Trump personally. They despise his unique hairstyle, orange-like visage, use of language, and girth. They seek to find fault with his 24-year younger, incredibly beautiful wife; well-behaved, articulate children; successful son-in-law; and with literally everyone in his administration.

It Was Fine When Obama Did It

The pack dogs don't like any of his policies. This is odd, since some policies represent a continuation of what Obama had put in place. It was okay when Obama did it. When Trump continues the policy or program, well, you guessed it: Not okay!

Former CBS News journalist, Lara Logan, who is now with Fox News, made a sterling observation on Life, Liberty and Levin, hosted by Mark Levin. Essentially, she said that if you don’t like Trump, fine, then report 50% on his policies, and 50% on what you don’t like about him. To be reporting only negative news related to President Trump, around-the-clock, is ridiculous.

Donald Trump has done some remarkable things as president. He enacted prison reform, cleaned up the mess at the Veterans Administration, and lowered drug prices across the board, as three examples. The mainstream press, maniacally united against him, however, constantly seeks to portray him as unbalanced. They reflexively ignore reporting on any of Trump’s accomplishments.

Who’s Got Mental Health Issues?

Visit your favorite search engine and enter "Trump" and "accomplishments." You will barely find any mainstream press hits. They simply don’t give any air time or column inches to the man’s array of accomplishments. That tells you all you need to know about the state of journalism and the industry in general.

Mental health issues? For my two cents, it's everyone relentlessly attacking him who has the issues.

[Starboard]

My sister, with a Ph.D. in psychology no less, believes that Trump is deranged, ran for president only to enrich himself, cares nothing about the U.S., engages in one shady deal after another, and belongs in prison. You got that? (It does sound like she’s describing Joe Biden.)

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I know of a case of a liberal Ph.D. who absolutely insisted that GWB stole the election. Such people are supposed to be erudite and data driven but the truth is they are just a bunch of emotion driven and often hate filled people with no regard for facts.

[Beagle8U]

Biden mental health is fine...as he sits on the TV watching the sofa.

[DIRTYSECRET]

I think a little crazy is beneficial. Think Nolan Ryan’s control over his fastball.

[Beagle8U]

The Tigers had a pitcher that talked to the ball too. Mark Fidrych aka Bird.

[Steely Tom]

A Presidential Candidate’s Mental Health is Vital

So is a Presidential Candidate's citizenship status, but we all know where that went.

[Not_Who_U_Think]

I noticed something yesterday, and was glad it didn’t raise a media eyebrow. Biden wore sunglasses on camera.

I could be wrong, but from my experience, for women especially, seeing a man’s eyes is very important. It looks like you’re hiding something.

For a running politician to wear them on camera is a turn off, or at least disconcerting.

[fireman15]

From the article, “Why the constant attacks? They can't stand President Trump personally. They despise his unique hairstyle, orange-like visage, use of language, and girth. They seek to find fault with his 24-year younger, incredibly beautiful wife; well-behaved, articulate children; successful son-in-law; and with literally everyone in his administration.”

None of that has much to do with it. They do not want to lose power and influence. They have been unable to keep President Trump under their control. They are afraid that not only will he take away all of their influence that they have been pedaling to get rich; they are afraid that he will somehow force them to pay for their past abuses and take all of their stuff away. They are backed up against the wall after years of abusing their positions. The leadership does not necessarily hate him... they are afraid of him and are trying to stir up all of their useful idiot underlings with emotion.

[Kaslin]

Did you tell your sister that President Trump donated his entire salaries from 2017, 2018, 2019 to different organizations? Here are the examples:

President Donald Trump announced Monday, March 18, that he donated his first-quarter salary of 2019 to the Department of Homeland Security.

UPDATED:

• President Trump donated his second-quarter presidential salary of 2019 to the surgeon general in order to fund a public health advisory.
• President Trump has given his third-quarter paycheck of 2019 to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, which oversees federal public health offices and programs, including the surgeon general’s office.

“While the press doesn’t like writing about it, nor do I need them to, I donate my yearly Presidential salary of $400,000.00 to different agencies throughout the year, this to Homeland Security,” Trump wrote on Twitter.

He added: “If I didn’t do it there would be hell to pay from the FAKE NEWS MEDIA!”

While the press doesn’t like writing about it, nor do I need them to, I donate my yearly Presidential salary of $400,000.00 to different agencies throughout the year, this to Homeland Security. If I didn’t do it there would be hell to pay from the FAKE NEWS MEDIA! pic.twitter.com/xqIGUOwh4x

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2019

Here is a list of the different agencies that have received Trump’s paychecks:

In January 2019, the president donated his $100,000 paycheck for the third quarter of 2018 to researching alcoholism, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

The president has prioritized an effort to prevent alcohol and drug addiction. “We must aggressively work to end this crisis, which endangers the safety, security, and well-being of all Americans,” Trump stated in a proclamation for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, on Aug. 31, 2018.President Donald Trump speaks about preventing alcohol and drug addiction, on Jan. 24, 2019, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)

In October 2018, Trump donated his 2018 second-quarter salary to the Small Business Administration.

Administrator Linda McMahon said in the press briefing: “This money is going to be used in our veterans program. We’re going to establish a seven-month intensive training program called Emerging Leaders. It’s an adaptation of that program for our veterans, helping them transition from military life into the private sector if they desire to start their own jobs and their own companies, and be entrepreneurs.”President Donald Trump listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, on Oct. 17, 2018. Small Business Administration administrator Linda McMahon on the right. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)

In May 2018, President Trump donated his 2018 first-quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs to support its caregiver programs.

Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie said: “President Trump understands the critical role of caregivers in meeting the essential needs of America’s veterans. So we have already earmarked this gift for caregiver support in the form of mental health and peer support programs, financial aid, education training, and research.”Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie (L), after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)

In February 2018, Trump donated his fourth-quarter salary of 2017 to the Department of Transportation to support its programs to rebuild and modernize the crumbling infrastructure.

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said in the press briefing: “Infrastructure is the backbone of our economy, and it’s key to keeping our country competitive. The President’s proposal will create new jobs, strengthen our economy, and improve the quality of life for everyone.”(L-R) Derrick Khan undersecretary of policy, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, and press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the White House on Feb. 13, 2018. (White House)

In November 2017, the president donated his third-quarter salary to help the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) combat the opioid epidemic.

Acting Secretary Eric Hargan from HHS spoke: “Part of the way we aim to stop this crisis is by raising awareness of how devastating and deadly drug addiction can be. That’s why we’re so pleased that President Trump has chosen to donate his salary this quarter to the planning and design of a large-scale public awareness campaign about the dangers of opioid addiction.”United States Surgeon General Jerome Adams (R), addresses an audience as Arlington, Mass., Police Chief Frederick Ryan (L) on Dec. 6, 2018, in Boston, during a national summit focused on police efforts to address the opioid epidemic. (Steven Senne/AP Photo)

In May 2017, Trump donated his second-quarter salary to the Department of Education. “The funds will be used to host a science, technology, engineering, and math—STEM-focused camp for students.” White House stated.President Trump signed the INSPIRE Act, which encourages NASA to have women and girls participate in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and to pursue careers in aerospace. (White House)

In April 2017, the president donated his first-quarter salary to the National Park Service, which is preserving the country’s national security.Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he would use the money to help with long-deferred maintenance projects on the nation’s 25 battlefields.Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke (L) and Harpers Ferry National Historic Park Superintendent Tyrone Brandyburg, hold up a check during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, on April 3, 2017. President Donald Trump gave his first-quarter salary to the National Park Service. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)

President Trump promised voters in September 2015 that he would not take the annual salary of $400,000 if he was elected president of the United States.

[Kaslin]

I’m sure he’s hiding something.

[Kaslin]

President Trump was born in the Bronx. We really don’t know where that arrogant pos former occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave was born.

[ridesthemiles]

MANY people have believed for years that people go into those careers because THEY are the most deranged

[mass55th]

When the election is over, and it’s time for Joe to pay for his years of treason, the same people who claimed he was fit to run for President, will be the first ones crying that he’s not well enough to face charges for corruption.