"Roberts Upheld Obamacare Because Of ‘Cognitive Problems’ Due To Epilepsy Medication"

[Courtesy Flush]

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/06/29/508761/conservatives-claim-roberts-upheld-obamacare-because-of-cognitive-problems-due-to-his-epilepsy-medicine/

On his radio show yesterday, right-wing host Michael Savage — who has previously called autism a “phony disease” — claimed that Roberts’ epilepsy is the root cause of his “cognitive dissociation” in the Obamacare ruling:
Let’s talk about Roberts. I’m going to tell you something that you’re not going to hear anywhere else, that you must pay attention to. It’s well known that Roberts, unfortunately for him, has suffered from epileptic seizures. Therefore he has been on medication. Therefore neurologists will tell you that medication used for seizure disorders, such as epilepsy, can introduce mental slowing, forgetfulness and other cognitive problems. And if you look at Roberts’ writings you can see the cognitive dissociation in what he is saying.

[Drale]

1. Its funny to see these crazies try and find a reason why they didn't get their way

especially when they are attacking people they used to love and will probably love again in the future.

[LiberalFighter]

2. If that were true...

Wouldn't that suggest that Roberts would need to resign and then Obama gets to nominate his choice? Of course after the re-election of Obama they wouldn't want Obama to have that ability.

[Faux pas]

14. I was thinking the same thing.

Great minds and all that....

[riverbendviewgal]

3. When he comes out saying this my take it is most disrespectful.

Roberts is the Supreme Court head...and no matter what politics is...He deserves respect and his private health matters should be kept private....I hope Chief Justice Roberts somehow can communicate a warning to Savage.

I greatly fear that the crazy gun nuts are going to start to come out and start mowing down everyone who disagrees with them.

[Hoyt]

4. Maybe his epilepsy gives him a perspective on this others don't have.

[permatex]

13. You may have just hit the nail on the head.

Kudos.

Chief Justice Roberts is the head of SCOTUS and, as such, deserves the respect of his office whatever his politics are.

Michael Savage is a fucking dick for for his allegations, fuck it, he's just a RW bitter hatemongering fuckwad.

[jwirr]

17. Exactly. Been there done that.

[Adsos Letter]

5. "...mental slowing, forgetfulness and other cognitive problems...."

Which explains why, despite what we might think of his politics, Roberts has risen to the top of an exceptionally demanding field, while Savage on the other hand, remains a blathering idiot.

[backscatter712]

6. If I said what I really think about Michael Savage, I'd get tombstoned here...

and possibly investigated by the FBI.

So I'm not going to say what I really think. Use your imagination.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

7. So let's urge him to retire so Obama can appoint his successor

or will Savage proclaim that his cognitive problems have miraculously and completely disappeared the next time Roberts makes a whacko right wing decision?

[nadinbrzezinski]

8. Well Wiener, will not use his stage name, is a man intent

On creating an enemy.

[yellowcanine]

9. OK but what is Michael Savage's excuse for his cognitive problems?

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Amazing how these people get away with saying anything their little minds

think up. Why aren't the courts packed with libel and slander suits?

[spanone]

11. they just can't entertain the fact that they may just be FUCKING WRONG.

NEVER

[drm604]

12. Okay Mr. Savage (and any other conservatives pushing this idea),

if the man is medically compromised and unable to do his job, then let's impeach him, immediately. I think the Democrats may go along with you.

[Marr]

15. This is one humanity's most pathetic tendencies.

We think highly of those we perceive to agree with us. We say they're smart, competent, good-looking, the whole thing. The moment we have some serious disagreement with the other person, however, they're suddenly stupid, unreliable, etc.

Columbus first described the indigenous populations of the Caribbean as beautiful, inquisitive, and intelligent. Then he decided he wanted their shit, and they were suddenly described as ugly, stupid, slow, even sub-human.

You see it everywhere. Even here-- when we start discussing musicians, authors, actors, etc.

[Nye Bevan]

16. I recommend reading the PDF.

I found it well-written and persuasive. Definitely not the ramblings of someone with "cognitive problems".