Bush misses another physical

[cmayer]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20041005/pl_afp/us_vote_bush_health&cid=1521&ncid=1963&sid=96378801
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - After undergoing his annual medical check-up in August 2001, 2002 and 2003, US President George W. Bush (news - web sites) has put the procedure off this year until after the November 2 election, his spokesman said.
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Their explanation is plausible, but it also makes me wonder.

[drfemoe]

1. mountain biking?

Bush, 58, is known as an avid physical fitness buff who switched from running to mountain biking earlier this year after hurting his knee.

There are no mountains in Crawford, which is where he fell off his bike and crashed his face!

Exactly which mountain is he biking on?

[Wright Patman]

5. Molehill biking

just doesn't sound as manly. If he had really had his accident while mountain biking, he might not be with us anymore. It wouldn't have changed the fact that Cheney is running the country (into the ground, just like *'s bike).

[spooky3]

8. LOL!

[drfemoe]

9. yah.. I believe the 'avid' reference

refers to something other than 'biking'.

av·id ( P ) Pronunciation Key (vd)
adj.
Having an ardent desire or unbounded craving; greedy: avid for adventure

dictionary.com

His avidness is killing us.

[Javaman]

23. Avid drinker

[efhmc]

15. Lots of hills and rugged terrain with gullies and such. Most mountain

biking in Texas is small hill biking. Also, I think he is on some type of meds he does not want known, or maybe his permanent ear implant that leads to rove may be found.

[npincus]

2. No excuses- Kerry had a physical, so should Chimpy

[Katarina]

3. I don't think it's plausible

I mean, how long does it really take to get a physical? I smell a rat. They are trying to hide something...again. We have the right to know if the person running this country is fit - mentally and physically! People and the media should be demanding this be done before the election.

[DoYouEverWonder]

7. Especially since Bush and Cheney both travel with their own MD's

and Ambulances.

You would think it would be no big deal to get a quick check up. It's not like they have to sit in a clinic all day.

[underpants]

11. Blood tests

They would reveal (though probably not made public) the presence of any alcohol or drugs in the system. Maybe the rumors we heard vie CapitolHillBlue are true. :shrug:

[drfemoe]

13. oh but WAIT!!

he doesn't show up for drug tests. Proven long ago.

[Search Party]

4. we need to hold the media accountable for not attacking this

i think i'll go a media blasting

[CarolynEC]

Good idea! n/t

:)

[Tesibria]

17. Doctor's Letter to the Atlantic Monthly Editor

An intriguing article appeared in the Atlantic Monthly Letters to the Editor (September 2004 Edition), in response to an article "When George Meets John" published in the July/August 2004 Edition.

The "When George Meets John" article is at: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200407/fallows (subscription)

The Letter to the Editor is at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200410/letters (subscription)

Clips from the Letter to the Editor

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Fallows points to "speculations that there must be some organic basis for the President's peculiar mode of speech—a learning disability, a reading problem, dyslexia or some other disorder," but correctly concludes, "The main problem with these theories is that through his forties Bush was perfectly articulate."

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...Bush's problems have been developing slowly, and that just a decade ago he was an articulate debater, "artful indeed in steering questions and challenges to his desired subjects," who "did not pause before forcing out big words, as he so often does now, or invent mangled new ones." Consider, in contrast, the present: "the informal Q&As he has tried to avoid," "Bush's recent faltering performances," "his unfortunate puzzled-chimp expression when trying to answer questions," "his stalling, defensive pose when put on the spot," "speaking more slowly and less gracefully."

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Slowly developing cognitive deficits, as demonstrated so clearly by the President, can represent only one diagnosis, and that is "presenile dementia"! Presenile dementia is best described to nonmedical persons as a fairly typical Alzheimer's situation that develops significantly earlier in life, well before what is usually considered old age. It runs about the same course as typical senile dementias, such as classical Alzheimer's—to incapacitation and, eventually, death, as with President Ronald Reagan, but at a relatively earlier age. President Bush's "mangled" words are a demonstration of what physicians call "confabulation," and are almost specific to the diagnosis of a true dementia. Bush should immediately be given the advantage of a considered professional diagnosis, and started on drugs that offer the possibility of retarding the slow but inexorable course of the disease.

[drfemoe]

20. oh no ..

now I feel sorry for *him*. What a terrible thing.

Not fit for public office, though.

Let him retreat, before he dements the rest of the world, if it's not too late.

[Javaman]

24. How about, he's just fucking stupid!

[edhopper]

6. I posted this a few days ago and

I still wonder with *'s TNG AWOL, why this is not a bigger story?
Has Rove so broken the MSM with the memo crap that they are completely dickless (retorical, I know the answer is yes).
Welcome to the Coup ladies and gents.

[TomClash]

10. It's very simple . . .

. . . if he had a blood test they'd find alcohol.

I'm convinced that he's an alcoholic off the wagon.

[underpants]

12. That's what I said above

Good point add prescription drugs too.

[JuniorPlankton]

14. The most intriguing explanation that I heard

is that * has Alzheimer's disease in a very early stage.
That would definitely explain his inability to concentrate, finish sentences and being angry with himself because of that.

If he is diagnosed now, he wouldn't have a chance in November.


I don't buy the "bin busy" explanation. He does have a very good health insurance coverage :)

[Tesibria]

18. Is your source Atlantic Monthly?

or do we have this explanation from multiple sources?

[peacemeal]

16. This is a good sign

He always blows off his physical when he's getting ready to change jobs. :)

[Tesibria]

19. Another potential explanation

see also
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_4921.shtml (Bush Taking Anti-Depressants to Control Mood Swings, By CHB Staff, Jul 28, 2004, 06:13)

[drfemoe]

21. this is serious sheet

It isn't as if the 'doctor' would have to disclose these things!!

The fact that he doesn't go for the physical draws more attention to whatever-the-f*ck-is-wrong with him!!

Of course, that's not surprising, given his record for monumental and colossal failures to do one damn thing right.

If he has a serious medical condition, I pity.

hmm.. welll . let me think. .he is a serious medical condition.. get him out of office..
time to retire whoosh, all of 'em, and their consorts.

[auburngrad82]

22. I thought a physical was required for the president

since his health would have a tremendous impact on his ability to carry out his duties. We have a right to know if the man is not physically (or mentally) capable of doing what is necessary to do what is in the best interests of America.

I think this will work to our advantage. It puts doubts in people's minds about his well-being. We already know Crashcart is one missed heartbeat away from being an ex-VP.

Can you see it now? Chimp strokes out after getting drunk and doing too many lines of coke. Condoleeza Rice whispers to Crashcart that he's now the acting president. His heart can't handle it and he short circuits his pace-maker.

Good times, good times...