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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. being treated for "mood disorder" [View all]former9thward
(33,424 posts)38. He has FBI itis.
His chief fundraiser was just arrested. Do you think he will go down alone? This same fundraiser attempted a 1.5 million buy of the Blago senate seat for Jackson. That came out at the trial That is where his "mood disorder" is coming from.
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Lots of noise about this in the Chicago media. Lots of columnists making fun of Mr Jackson.
mucifer
Jul 2012
#1
Why just not say he had a nervous breakdown? I never heard of mood disorder. Sounds just
southernyankeebelle
Jul 2012
#51
Because "nervous breakdown" is a stereotype particularly used by the entertainment industry
loyalsister
Jul 2012
#62
Google it. It is a term that describes a variety of conditions, from depression to
MADem
Jul 2012
#69
Well it sure sounds like it. There is no shame in that. I wish him well.
southernyankeebelle
Jul 2012
#74
It must be nice to take off from your job and not tell anyone why you are going.
former9thward
Jul 2012
#3
It is incredible you think a person can leave a job without telling anyone anything.
former9thward
Jul 2012
#72
You still haven't told me how you'd "tell" your employers if you got hit by a crosstown bus and were
MADem
Jul 2012
#73
I'm "weird" because I find your bias against people with mental health issues unprogressive?
MADem
Jul 2012
#81
The employee is not required to give that information--that's where you are wrong.
MADem
Jul 2012
#83
Yeah, I do get to be the judge. That's my firm opinion, and your words support it.
MADem
Jul 2012
#91
No "at most decent companies" can you leave without telling anyone anything.
former9thward
Jul 2012
#10
No, HIPAA protects patients from having to tell their employers what they are seeking treatment for.
AJTheMan
Jul 2012
#11
Thank you for educating this ... person. Who really does need an education on this topic. nt
MADem
Jul 2012
#20
Aren't you behind the curve! Pelosi said "Take all the time you need" and Hoyer said
MADem
Jul 2012
#56
No I am not--you're the one displaying a profound amount of ignorance as to the provisions of
MADem
Jul 2012
#54
"Mood disorder" is a legitimate diagnosis. It usually means depression or something like that.
yardwork
Jul 2012
#31
He's probably bipolar and they're having trouble stabilizing him and getting him on a
MADem
Jul 2012
#18
You know, If I had a break-down I wouldn't want to advertise it either. There is still
GreenPartyVoter
Jul 2012
#28
They don't yet have (or have released) a definitive diagnosis--pick from this list.
MADem
Jul 2012
#21
The 'everyone from Illinois is a crook' including all Democrats and Obama is a RW meme.
freshwest
Jul 2012
#35
I am sorry too--that's one of the most un-progressive comments I have ever read on this board.
MADem
Jul 2012
#19
It must be hard to watch your life times work being destroyed in Front of your eyes
kickysnana
Jul 2012
#16
Wasn't there an issue with him over Blago and Obama's senate seat back in 2008?
Beacool
Jul 2012
#34