US Senator John Fetterman checks into hospital with severe depression

[Scott]

 

US Democratic Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into a hospital near Washington DC to receive treatment for severe depression, his office said.

The Pennsylvania lawmaker has faced depression "off and on throughout his life" a statement said.

He was elected in November and suffered a debilitating stroke last year while campaigning for the seat.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64670748

[Tug]

Hope senator lurch oops Fetterman gets better I like the guy 

[KhunLA]

With his health issues, mind boggling he was their candidate, and, got elected.

 

Picking the best of too evils, when it appears nobody wants the job ????

[SunnyinBangrak]

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

With his health issues, mind boggling he was their candidate, and, got elected.

 

Picking the best of too evils, when it appears nobody wants the job ????

Well to be fair, how many times were we told that his health was absolutely fine and we should trust the MSM about that -  rather than rely on our own eyes and ears.

 

"Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s (D) primary care physician said in a new letter that his recovery from the stroke he suffered in May is progressing well and that he “has no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office.”

Clifford Chen, a doctor at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), wrote in a medical report that a Friday exam showed the Democratic Senate nominee is keeping up “good fitness and health practices” during his recovery and that his vitals look strong."

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/3695667-fetterman-doctor-candidate-in-good-health-has-no-work-restrictions/

 

It was clear to me he was having major problems and would not be able to do the job, ah the dangers of free and critical thinking. This is another in a long line of false narratives beneficial to the democrat party that magically changes after an election. Coincidental no doubt.

[mikebike]

19 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Well to be fair, how many times were we told that his health was absolutely fine and we should trust the MSM about that -  rather than rely on our own eyes and ears.

 

"Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s (D) primary care physician said in a new letter that his recovery from the stroke he suffered in May is progressing well and that he “has no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office.”

Clifford Chen, a doctor at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), wrote in a medical report that a Friday exam showed the Democratic Senate nominee is keeping up “good fitness and health practices” during his recovery and that his vitals look strong."

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/3695667-fetterman-doctor-candidate-in-good-health-has-no-work-restrictions/

 

It was clear to me he was having major problems and would not be able to do the job, ah the dangers of free and critical thinking. This is another in a long line of false narratives beneficial to the democrat party that magically changes after an election. Coincidental no doubt.

Apparently Dr. Sunny, you cannot reconcile the fact that he may well be recovering normally from the physical stroke and in addition to that physical recovery be suffering from a mental illness as well. its really not complicated.

[KhunLA]

54 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

It was clear to me he was having major problems and would not be able to do the job, ah the dangers of free and critical thinking. This is another in a long line of false narratives beneficial to the democrat party that magically changes after an election. Coincidental no doubt.

Yep, saw a news-blip or 3, where he was having a hard time, express his thoughts, and even putting them in sentence.   Seems to be a requirement to be a candidate for Dems.

[Hanaguma]

38 minutes ago, mikebike said:

Apparently Dr. Sunny, you cannot reconcile the fact that he may well be recovering normally from the physical stroke and in addition to that physical recovery be suffering from a mental illness as well. its really not complicated.

The thing is, we were not told any of this during the election. The media message was "move on, nothing to see". Reporters who dared to notice his obvious cognitive impairment were excoriated and labelled as able-ist.  

The tune has changed. Not even the New York Times admits it. They term his original stroke as "near fatal"- wow, never heard that before!  And also write that.

 

But his adjustment to serving in the Senate has been made vastly more difficult by the strains of his recovery, which left him with a physical impairment and serious mental health challenges that have rendered the transition extraordinarily challenging — even with the accommodations that have been made to help him adapt...

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/us/politics/john-fetterman-senate-stroke.html

 

I wish him nothing but the best on a human level, but he should NEVER have been allowed to continue his campaign.  Shame on those around him who are putting his life and health at risk.  

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

44 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Yep, saw a news-blip or 3, where he was having a hard time, express his thoughts, and even putting them in sentence.   Seems to be a requirement to be a candidate for Dems.

Hold my Covfefe while I check that.

[Jingthing]

Enough with the dramatic BS.

Fetterman held the seat against the American trumpist party.

If he needs to resign seems probable now Gov. Shapiro appoints a democrat to replace him and there is a new senate race there in 24.

Oz won't be running.

 

Next

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[BangkokHank]

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

With his health issues, mind boggling he was their candidate, and, got elected.

Well, he didn't really get elected.

[Chomper Higgot]

13 minutes ago, BangkokHank said:

Well, he didn't really get elected.

Another reality denier surfaces.

[Hanaguma]

33 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Enough with the dramatic BS.

Fetterman held the seat against the American trumpist party.

If he needs to resign seems probable now Gov. Shapiro appoints a democrat to replace him and there is a new senate race there in 24.

Oz won't be running.

 

Next

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...which seems like it was the plan all along. Control of the Senate was hanging in the balance and the Dems couldn't take the chance of switching candidates in mid campaign. So they used the sympathy vote and a remarkably compliant media to help Fetterman stagger across the finish line. Now he has done his job, he can be jettisoned for a new senator, chosen by the Democratic governor.  I only hope he hasn't permanently damaged his health in the process.

 

A remarkably craven and effective political strategy. 

[Eric Loh]

9 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Another reality denier surfaces.

Got to admire his audacity to qoute Mahatma Gandhi meaning of truth. LOL.

[Tug]

25 minutes ago, BangkokHank said:

Well, he didn't really get elected.

Uhh okaaa then what about that vote thingy hummm???donnies boy got flushed get over it 

[AndyFoxy]

The people who elected this guy need to check into hospital

[placeholder]

1 hour ago, Hanaguma said:

I wish him nothing but the best on a human level, but he should NEVER have been allowed to continue his campaign.  Shame on those around him who are putting his life and health at risk.  

 

 

Typical condescension towards a disabled person. What is this nonsense about being 'allowed to continue his campaign"? Maybe he decided it was worth the sacrifice given what was at stake in the election?  At least you've  moved on from comparing him to a vegetable.

And didn't you repeatedly predict Fetterman's defeat in the 2022 midterms?

[Berkshire]

20 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

...which seems like it was the plan all along. Control of the Senate was hanging in the balance and the Dems couldn't take the chance of switching candidates in mid campaign. So they used the sympathy vote and a remarkably compliant media to help Fetterman stagger across the finish line. Now he has done his job, he can be jettisoned for a new senator, chosen by the Democratic governor.  I only hope he hasn't permanently damaged his health in the process.

 

A remarkably craven and effective political strategy. 

Everyone knew Fetterman was diminished.  The guy could barely talk.  Yet, he still beat Oz.  Says a lot more about the Republican candidate, don't you think?

[Hanaguma]

6 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

Everyone knew Fetterman was diminished.  The guy could barely talk.  Yet, he still beat Oz.  Says a lot more about the Republican candidate, don't you think?

No doubt.  It says a lot about both the doctor and his campaign that he couldn't get the job done.  Always is a gamble when you go for "celebrity" candidates. 

[Chomper Higgot]

30 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

...which seems like it was the plan all along. Control of the Senate was hanging in the balance and the Dems couldn't take the chance of switching candidates in mid campaign. So they used the sympathy vote and a remarkably compliant media to help Fetterman stagger across the finish line. Now he has done his job, he can be jettisoned for a new senator, chosen by the Democratic governor.  I only hope he hasn't permanently damaged his health in the process.

 

A remarkably craven and effective political strategy. 

Once again, a rightwing accusation reads like a confession.

[Hanaguma]

21 minutes ago, placeholder said:

Typical condescension towards a disabled person. What is this nonsense about being 'allowed to continue his campaign"? Maybe he decided it was worth the sacrifice given what was at stake in the election?  At least you've  moved on from comparing him to a vegetable.

And didn't you repeatedly predict Fetterman's defeat in the 2022 midterms?

Perhaps, and also perhaps he was not getting good advice from his team.  Sound medical advice would have been to quit running and take the time to recover as fully as was possible.

 

It is certain that the truth about the severity of both his stroke and his condition afterwards were hidden from the public.  For some reason, I think a GOP candidate who suffered a "nearly fatal stroke" (to quote the New York Times) would have faced much more pressure to drop out of the race. 

[EVENKEEL]

19 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Once again, a rightwing accusation reads like a confession.

Did you copy and paste that one, seems a favorite when you have nothing.

[Jingthing]

Tune out the disingenuous chatter.

It's a good thing Fetterman took the seat.

The democratic side is holding the line against American fascism.

We didn't know whether or not Fetterman could recover quickly enough to keep serving but the most important thing was to hold the seat 

Job done. Thanks to Fetterman for his service to help save American democracy.

 

[Chomper Higgot]

21 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Did you copy and paste that one, seems a favorite when you have nothing.

No, it just fits the behavior of the rightwing.

 

”A remarkably craven and effective political strategy. ”

 

 

[Hanaguma]

12 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Tune out the disingenuous chatter.

It's a good thing Fetterman took the seat.

The democratic side is holding the line against American fascism.

We didn't know whether or not Fetterman could recover quickly enough to keep serving but the most important thing was to hold the seat 

Job done. Thanks to Fetterman for his service to help save American democracy.

 

That seems to be a rather.......fascist.......attitude. "The ends justify the means" and all that. What import is one man's health in comparison to the bigger prize of political power? 

 

You didn't know whether Fetterman could recover because the truth of his condition was hidden from the public, with the active and enthusiastic participation of the media.  Remember the reporter who dared question Fetterman's condition after an interview? She was ridiculed and accused for her troubles.  Wonder when she can expect an apology from her attackers? 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

That seems to be a rather.......fascist.......attitude. "The ends justify the means" and all that. What import is one man's health in comparison to the bigger prize of political power? 

 

You didn't know whether Fetterman could recover because the truth of his condition was hidden from the public, with the active and enthusiastic participation of the media.  Remember the reporter who dared question Fetterman's condition after an interview? She was ridiculed and accused for her troubles.  Wonder when she can expect an apology from her attackers? 

No need for all the faux concern over Fetterman’s health.

 

While it fits in well with the Republican insistence on interfering with other people’s bodily autonomy, it nevertheless misses the point that until the GOP get their hands on the authority to dictate everyone’s health choices it remains Fetterman’s choice.

 

 

 

 

[Hanaguma]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

No need for all the faux concern over Fetterman’s health.

 

While it fits in well with the Republican insistence on interfering with other people’s bodily autonomy, it nevertheless misses the point that until the GOP get their hands on the authority to dictate everyone’s health choices it remains Fetterman’s choice.

 

 

 

 

Never said otherwise, of course it is Fetterman's decision.  But the machinations and manipulations were disgusting. Not sure why you are trying to insert the various abortion related euphemisms into the discussion, unless that is all you have to use.  

[pomchop]

So the party that elected Marjorie Greene along with Bobart, Gaetz, Santos and other assorted bat shxxt crazy MAGA morons is now concerned that an elected dem might not be up to the job?  Laughable.

[Hanaguma]

2 minutes ago, pomchop said:

So the party that elected Marjorie Greene along with Bobart, Gaetz, Santos and other assorted bat shxxt crazy MAGA morons is now concerned that an elected dem might not be up to the job?  Laughable.

Nice deflection attempt. Do try to stay on topic.

 

 

[ThailandRyan]

2 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

Well, he didn't really get elected.

Who did they elect? Your trolling again.

[placeholder]

1 hour ago, Hanaguma said:

Perhaps, and also perhaps he was not getting good advice from his team.  Sound medical advice would have been to quit running and take the time to recover as fully as was possible.

 

It is certain that the truth about the severity of both his stroke and his condition afterwards were hidden from the public.  For some reason, I think a GOP candidate who suffered a "nearly fatal stroke" (to quote the New York Times) would have faced much more pressure to drop out of the race. 

Perhaps...? Is that all you've got.

And I think that were it a favored right wing republican candidate who this happened to, their supporters would have endorsed them continuing the race.