>At this time of national crisis, I would like to offer my assistance to
>you.
>As a practicing psychologist for more than thirty years, it has become
>clear
>to me that your mental health has been seriously neglected. In the interest
>of our nation, I would like to offer my services as a psychologist to you
>on
>a "pro bono" basis. It would, after all, be for the good of the country.
>Of course, it would be presumptuous of me to attempt to diagnose your
>emotional difficulties without meeting you face to face. However, I believe
>that I
>have had sufficient opportunity to observe you to put forth a few
>hypotheses
>of "trouble" areas with which you seem to need assistance.
>First, and of great concern, is evidence of delusional thinking - a symptom
>of psychosis. The delusion that seems most evident is that bombing a people
>into submission is a strong foundation for democracy, and for generating
>good will in a nation. There is also the delusion that Saddam Hussein poses
>an
>imminent threat to the USA. (Or was that just a lie, suggesting
>psychopathic
>deviance?)
>Another symptom that many people have noted is disorganized and incoherent
>speech, which, unfortunately, can be another symptom of psychosis. Confused
>thinking
>is also a problem for you, as demonstrated by the idea that our reason for
>going to war is Iraq's defiance of the UN, yet you are defying the UN by
>going
>to war. This suggests rather muddled cognitive functioning.
>These symptoms suggest that I would feel that a referral to a psychiatrist
>for medication might be indicated. However, your history of multiple
>substance
>abuse should lead to caution in the use of certain psychotropic
>medications.
>While there are some indicators of psychosis, there are also many signs of
>Narcissistic Personality Disorder, which include arrogance and grandiosity,
>as
>well as a need for unlimited power. There is also a lack of empathy for
>others, and, in your case, no regard for them at all if they speak another
>language..
>You suffer from an excessive need for admiration and a sense of
>entitlement.
>Evidence for that includes your refusal to speak before the European Union
>unless you could be guaranteed a standing ovation. Your actions regarding
>attacking Iraq in spite of negative world reaction reveal your arrogance in
>a
>clear and obvious way.
>Emotional immaturity has been in evidence as well. The tendency toward
>black
>and white thinking is one sign of emotional immaturity. Statements that
>divide
>the world into good and evil, and "you're with us or against us" reflect
>thinking typical of a young child. Emotional growth and development is
>known
>to
>be stunted by substance abuse. Could that be what happened with you?
>Problems with the truth are also in evidence, as in such statements as "I
>am
>a man of peace", "I am a uniter (sic) not a divider" and "I'm hopeful that
>we can avoid a war." None of these statements enjoy the support of your
>behavior. While a certain amount of lying is expected from politicians,
>yours seems
>to be well in excess of the norm.
>Although I have a busy schedule, I am confident that my current patients,
>in
>the service of their country, would be willing to change their schedules to
>accommodate you.
>I also need to warn you that I cannot guarantee relief from all the above
>symptoms, as personality disorders are notoriously difficult to treat.
>Therefore,
>in order to pursue your recovery, it might be wise to consider resigning
>from the stresses of your current position to devote your time to your
>psychological
>well being.
>Sincerely,
>Diana DeVito
>Clinical Psychologist
