[Opinionated Blowhard]

I realize that we've all criticized Jesse Jackson Jr. before and made fun of his conduct -- he deserves criticism and ridicule for many of the things he has done. But if he really is bipolar and going through a depressive cycle, my prayers are with him. I would not wish that on anyone and it is a family tragedy when they learn that one of their members is bipolar or has some other serious mental issue. It could result in years and years of trying to deal with someone who you know will never be cured and who may actively fight against taking medicine or doing other things to keep themselves stable and out of harms way. The family spends night after night, year after year, worrying about the person, who may or may not be following treatment -- and who may be on the street or in some other dangerous situation.

Ironically, it would be better if this was all a cover up for drugs or alcohol because at least he'd have more of a chance of getting his life back together if it was.

[married21]

Thanks for your post. We had a neighbor who was bi-polar. Just devastating for his wife and children to live with a guy like that. When he was stable, he was smart, caring, charming, great cook, experienced in business. So when he was lost to his illness, it was a very big loss. He decided his family was the problem, not him, and left. At least they could move on in peace.

[publius911]

The family spends night after night, year after year, worrying about the person, who may or may not be following treatment -- and who may be on the street or in some other dangerous situation.

Cry me a river.
You certainly have the appropriate name.

As much as sympathy may be fitting towards families dealing with mental problems, Congress is not the best destination for a nut job. There are way too many there already.

Hope on your next flight your pilot is not a product of your misguided promotion of "nut cases are just like the rest of us."
Give me a break!

[kearnyirish2]

“Ironically, it would be better if this was all a cover up for drugs or alcohol because at least he’d have more of a chance of getting his life back together if it was.”

It is probably just to dodge prosecution.