Ole George
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Doctor Dan
He really seems mild now doesn't he, ole George W. I know that many Americans liked George and many Americans loved George and he was well hated as well, it wasn't that long ago that he was in charge, it only seems like it was a different age. I wonder how George would be handling this crisis if it happened on his watch, I am quite certain that many would prefer George right now. George W. wasn't a proven failure except at college. I think his Dad probably called in a few favours or it is likely that George W. would have had to go to summer school every summer. Alternatively he could retain an entire office full of mudshark lawyers to suppress the record, hide, bluster or support his lies. I am sure everyone remembers the time George W. suggested that the Queen was more than 93 years old, and was in fact closer to 200 and something. It seems so innocent now, his image has softened over time so that people remember his good points.George W. accepted who he was, he surrounded himself, or his father surrounded him, with men who were serious and steady to guide America. I was never a fan of Bush and have little to say about American politics beyond "Really, that is unbelievable". It is hard to imagine that anyone could do a worse job than the one being done currently.
My brother is on AISH, that is Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped. His illness manifests in many forms but has over the years produced several constants that resurface. One of the most annoying aspects of his illness is his belief that he is a medical authority. On one occasion he showed up here in the morning on his way to get his shot (once weekly). He had a duotang full of papers he had written out by hand and as he was leaving he said I should "Wish him luck.?" Not sure what he was talking about I left it at that. It turns out the duotang had the cure for Alzheimers in it. He had worked it out himself and written it out. He was certain and he expected that the Doctor's would be able to look in his duotang, implement the cure he had found right away and that would be the end of Alzheimer's. This episode ended up with him being removed from the mental health office by the police and admitted for observation to the local ward. Dan, or Doctor Dan as he really hates to be called is an authority on many subjects and is upset if people don't acknowledge his abilities. He loves to play the guitar and it is a great solace to him. The only problem is he doesn't know how to play one. So he bangs away for hours on end, literally bangs away. He doesn't know a single chord, has never taken a lesson and makes the most godawful racket you could possibly imagine. In the last apartment block he lived in the entire building had a meeting (eight apartments including Dan's) and they gave him a sheet detailing when his guitar playing would be allowed. They must have tried to word it in a way that would not seem so hostile to Daniel as he is a likable guy. Anyway, when he got that sheet with the times on it it was a list of times they were asking him to play for them, it was a schedule of concert times, that is what he saw. I love my brother, I understand he is ill and hope others realize that as well. |
