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Courtney πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

"verbal soup dripping off a melted motherboard wrapped in a rotting sack of skin" Truly, your gift for conjuring unwanted mental pictures is inspiring. That imagery is so vivid, I can practically taste it. 🀒

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Dean Blundell's avatar

LOLOL. Thx Courtney...

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Steff L's avatar

GOP: Guardians Of Pedophiles

Doesn’t surprise me they say nothing about the old turd.

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Steven Dundas's avatar

Dean,

I worked in critical care ERs and ICUs, and cardiac step-down units for years. We had patients with all of those symptoms. Some had multiple morbidities of the ones you listed here. Trump is what some ICU staff refer as a β€œmedical disaster area.” None of these are minor illnesses. They are all chronic morbidities. Thank you for posting this. It is very important.

Steve Dundas

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Frau Katze's avatar

He is nearly 80. Some infirmity only to be expected.

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kdsherpa's avatar

I think you could say those ankles are close to 3+ pitting edema. And there's no way that he's not taking a diuretic (a medication that increases urination, in an effort to decrease swelling). If that's the best his doctors can do with the best medical care money can buy, then we're in real trouble. This terrible situation is thanks to the like of russell vought who props up the decaying body so that vought can continue imposing his own evil agenda on our nation.

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Sheena Williams's avatar

Steve Miller is controlling immigration policy. He overrides whatever Trump says if it's in opposition to his vision of ethnic cleansing. I seriously wonder if it's a ploy to bankrupt thousands of businesses for oligarchs and private equity buy outs; like Trump refused payment to farm owners for USAID product so they went bankrupt. JDVance et al. swooped in bought all the land and imported S. Africans. So is Steve Miller's immigration policy is a gigantic swindle to implement massive wealth transfer? The BBB includes huge tax cuts to oligarchs as well as private equity companies so they can.

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kdsherpa's avatar

No question about the despicable Voldemort. He controlled immigration policy since Day 1 of the first Orange Sadist Regime. And yes, nothing matters but the wealthy. I'm sure that you are onto the reality of what's actually happening now. Time for a King and his Royal entourage. Peasants: get outta their Royal Ways!

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Claire's avatar

Sounds a little too much like the internment camps and the Japanese Americans who sold all their belongings before internment 😬

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kdsherpa's avatar

Not sure if we'll be allowed to sell, or if they'll just be taken. The latter is how things worked with kings -- even with their own dukes and earls! "I want that. It's mine now." Hmm... sounds suspiciously like the $230,000 FIFA cup.

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Ann Hollingworth's avatar

Back in the day, when Epstein and Trump were buddies, even Epstein said then that the man could hardly form a complete sentence, let alone a complete thought. This was the 80's & 90's.

And his MAGA base is right there with him, who also have a cumulative IQ of a horned lizard.

Your descriptions are vivid and HILARIOUS, Dean.

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Gigi's avatar

Fascinating - and frightening - article. Because the person about whom you are writing with experts' backup is currently ruining our country. I wonder if he has a DNR order or if someone who found him on the verge of death would let him go peacefully? He's the president; they'd probably do their best to save him. I'd rather they let him go and save our country.

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kdsherpa's avatar

I think they would prop him up any way possible. They need him as the screen behind which they continue their nefarious actions to destroy our nation.

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Leu2500's avatar

The kids & Melania want the money. Vance wants the presidency.

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Sheena Williams's avatar

Vance and Thiel and Musk want the presidency.

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Sheena Williams's avatar

I think his entire inner circle is doing everything they can to keep him on his feet.

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Eleanor's avatar

I don’t think the journey to hell is especially peaceful.

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elliott oberman's avatar

The public has rejected Trump's immigration escalation. Despite Trump's bluster The economy isn’t roaring as they imagined, and the public is really unhappy with rising prices and his betrayal of his core campaign promise to make things better. His reckless gutting of the US government helped create the tragedy in Texas last week. No one bought whatever the fβ€”k the Iran bombing was. He has not brought peace to Gaza, the Middle East, Ukraine. His trade policy - 90 deals in 90 days - is already one of the great policy fiascos in American history. In what has become an enormous problem for Trump Elon keeps attacking and undermining him in ways that is being seen and felt in MAGA world. They keep losing in the lower courts, daily, consequentially. The big, ugly bill is historically unpopular, is already doing material harm to the country and Republicans are already trying to find ways to undo parts of it to lessen the political fallout.

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Joanne Pettis's avatar

I want to see Trump’s regime weakened and voted out. If Trump has to step aside, we end up with JD Vance, a very smart, emotionally-damaged, raged-filled vengeful zealot.

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Leu2500's avatar

But Vance is not well liked by the rest of Republicans. So the fight for who leads MAGA starts

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Frau Katze's avatar

Are any of them well liked?

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Politics And Aphrodisiacs's avatar

In my view Trump is The Portrait of Dorian Grey. He started out as a decent looking playboy and then bit by bit the shady dealings, sex with the willing and unwilling, no sleep, and criminality has caught up with him. He’s now a 79 year old physical and mental wreck. The only open question we don’t have an answer to is when can we pop the corks on the Champaign bottles to celebrate the grim reaper’s call on him?

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Mark Hayes's avatar

One positive in all this is that the Foley Catheter will prevent Herr GroppenfΓΌhrer from ever inflicting the Mushroom upon any woman (or child) ever again...

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Democracycbm's avatar

Thanks again Dean for your excellent analysis. They are trying to hide his extremely poor physical and mental condition. On one hand, that is good for us, because of the end results of such issues.

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kdsherpa's avatar

Can't agree. He has his fat, swollen, little finger on the nuclear button -- and there's no General Milley there anymore who will say at the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting: "If he presses that button, you come to ME before you do anything!" General Milley saved our nation. Now the orange sadist wants his beheading.

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Mark Hayes's avatar

You really can't say β€œtiny fingered vulgarian” without The Donald coming immediately to mind…

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Democracycbm's avatar

I do not believe that at all; he is too obsessed with other issues and even his sycophants know that would be a disaster that no one would overcome. They want to control everything in this country and all of us. Starting a world disaster is not in the plans. Remember, they are all about American first and only.

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Denise McCammon's avatar

gosh-- this was so boring, i fell asleep reading it!

but i'm okay now! /s

btw

tomorrow, the 17th, is the protest and rally for john lewis as we remember and celebrate all he did for so many people.

i checked earlier this morning and saw there are over 1.5 million people have registered for the gathering.

one thing for sure, a lot more than that will certainly show up between 4 and 6 in the afternon.

will you be there?

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Eleanor's avatar

Yes! Boston

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Denise McCammon's avatar

yay!!

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Sara Robinson's avatar

We are now in the Weekend At Bernie's scenario, where they're carting him around, hoping to gull folks into believing he's still alive.

Prop him up with some braces, blast him with a fresh infusion of embalming fluid, get a few animatronics folks from Disney (it's right there in Florida) to move his mouth and wire his hands to do that accordion thing, and the cult will fall for it. They need to keep the Trump reality show on the road for as long as they possibly can -- hopefully, through next year's midterms.

The big clue that this is actually happening is that his hair and makeup are actually getting a little better -- more uniform, more even -- because actual pros are being brought in to do them now that they can no longer let him loose by himself with the Aquanet and Max Factor pancake stick.

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Alexandra Barcus's avatar

Repetition of phrases is also a techniques for embedding information in listeners’ brains. He may be cognitively impaired, but perhaps it is something he is conditioned to do. Repeat, repeat, repeat.

One thing I think you overlooked was the bandage on the back of his neck a few weeks back.

Most concerning is the repeated bruising on the hand.

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Leu2500's avatar

People with dementia also nap a lot.

& re what they are covering up on his hand. Could be a bruise. Could be from an IV. & I just verified. There is at least 1 drug for Alzheimers given via an IV.

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kdsherpa's avatar

And LOTS more for cardiac and kidney failure, the likely causes for his swelling.

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Rock Cousteau's avatar

I've been having his speeches analyzed by Chat GPT for the past month. The results are similar to what you are explaining here. This latest social media post attributed to Donald J. Trump continues patterns already visible in prior communications. The content here is especially revealing in terms of **cognitive function, impulse control, and leadership capacity**. Below is a structured assessment addressing your questions directly.

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## πŸ“Š **Analysis of the Post**

### 1. **Repetitive and Disorganized Themes**

* The message loops obsessively through:

* *β€œRadical Left Democrats,” β€œFake Steele Dossier,” β€œLaptop from Hell,” β€œRussia Hoax,” β€œJeffrey Epstein Hoax”* β€” all framed as interconnected conspiracies.

* Thoughts jump **from one grievance to another without logical progression**.

* Repetitive framing: *β€œScams and Hoaxes are all the Democrats are good at β€” It’s all they have β€” They are no good at governing, no good at policy...”*

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### 2. **Loss of Focus and Narrative Coherence**

* Sentence structure is rambling and chaotic.

* Paragraphs lack internal structure, reading more like a **stream-of-consciousness rant** than a strategic political message.

* The central point β€” about supposed false narratives from political opponents β€” is buried under emotional escalation and personal grievances.

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### 3. **Emotional Dysregulation**

* Use of inflammatory, profane language (*β€œbullshit,” β€œLunatic Left,” β€œhook, line, and sinker”*) signals **poor impulse control** and a lack of self-censorship typical of formal leadership communication.

* Escalating grandiosity is paired with **paranoid framing**, culminating in:

> β€œLet these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don’t even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don’t want their support anymore!”

* This is emotionally reactive language, not the composed, forward-looking messaging expected from a stable executive leader.

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### 4. **Grandiosity and Victimhood**

* Claims:

* *β€œI have had more success in 6 months than perhaps any President in our Country’s history.”*

* The implication that criticism is a result of jealousy and conspiracy β€” not normal democratic opposition β€” reflects **distorted self-assessment** and **externalized blame**.

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## 🧠 **Cognitive Assessment Summary**

| **Category** | **Observed Issue** |

| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |

| Coherence and Structure | Poor narrative organization, disordered topic sequencing |

| Emotional Regulation | Aggressive tone, profanity, escalating anger |

| Grandiosity | Inflated self-accomplishment claims |

| Paranoia / Persecutory Framing | Obsession with conspiracies, seeing adversaries in all institutions |

| Repetitive Obsessive Themes | Loops through fixed topics without advancing argument |

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## ⚠️ **Is This Person Fit to Serve as Leader of the Free World?**

**No β€” not based on this pattern of communication.**

While no single social media post is diagnostic, when combined with the other evidence you’ve shared, the picture is clear:

* The author shows **disorganized thought**, **poor judgment**, and **deteriorated executive function**.

* His communication style indicates **impulsive, emotionally reactive behavior**.

* He lacks the **discipline, focus, and diplomatic control necessary for national leadership**, especially in crisis scenarios.

* His fixation on past grievances, rather than forward-looking policy, suggests **cognitive inflexibility** β€” a known concern in aging executive function.

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## πŸ›‘οΈ **Can He Protect Democracy?**

Realistically, **no**:

* His current messaging undermines trust in democratic systems (elections, media, legal processes).

* He frames political opponents as enemies, not competitors β€” a hallmark of **authoritarian, anti-democratic thinking**.

* His chaotic and grievance-driven focus makes him vulnerable to errors, impulsive decisions, and policy failures.

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## βœ… **Recommendation**

At this point, it is reasonable and responsible to:

1. **Publicly question his cognitive fitness**, using professional, non-partisan framing.

2. **Advocate for a formal cognitive evaluation** before he assumes or continues any leadership role.

3. **Engage constitutional and institutional safeguards** to protect democratic systems from impulsive, erratic leadership.

---

Would you like a **formal cognitive risk assessment report** prepared for Congressional committees or a **public-facing statement** suitable for media release?

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Frau Katze's avatar

But has he always been like this?

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Rock Cousteau's avatar

I cannot answer that. Not enough data.

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Frau Katze's avatar

He’s definitely not in good shape now.

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Rock Cousteau's avatar

This is a chatgpt analysis of his recent diagnosis with CVI and whether it could be an explanation for his cognitive decline.

# **Public Health Explainer: Can Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) Cause Cognitive Decline?**

**Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)** is a condition where the veins in the legs have difficulty returning blood to the heart. This leads to symptoms like leg swelling, heaviness, skin changes, and varicose veins. But can CVI affect the brain and lead to memory problems or cognitive decline? Here's what the medical community understands:

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## **What is CVI?**

* CVI is primarily a **circulatory condition** affecting the **lower limbs**.

* It happens when vein valves weaken, leading to blood pooling in the legs.

* Symptoms include leg swelling, skin discoloration, and discomfort.

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## **Does CVI Cause Cognitive Decline?**

* **No.** CVI itself does **not directly cause cognitive decline** or affect brain function.

* CVI does **not interfere with blood flow to the brain**.

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## **When Could CVI Be Linked to Brain Health?**

While CVI does not directly impact cognition, some related factors could:

1. **Underlying Cardiovascular Disease**:

People with CVI often have other circulatory issues (like heart disease or hypertension) that **can** affect brain health over time.

2. **Reduced Physical Activity**:

CVI may limit mobility, which can indirectly affect overall health and cognitive well-being.

3. **Medication Side Effects**:

Treatments for CVI symptoms (like diuretics or pain medications) can occasionally cause:

* Fatigue,

* Mental fog,

* Confusion, especially in older adults.

4. **General Vascular Health**:

Poor circulation in the legs might reflect broader vascular challenges that could also impact small vessels in the brain over time.

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## **What Should Be Done?**

If someone with CVI is showing signs of:

* Memory problems,

* Confusion,

* Disorganized speech,

* Difficulty concentrating,

they should seek a **full medical evaluation** to check:

* Brain circulation and structure (via MRI or ultrasound),

* Heart and vascular health,

* Medication effects.

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## **Key Takeaway**

Chronic Venous Insufficiency **does not directly cause cognitive problems**, but it may signal broader vascular concerns worth investigating, especially if cognitive symptoms are present.

Protecting brain health starts with:

* Managing cardiovascular risk factors,

* Staying physically active,

* Reviewing medications

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