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Paladin

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29. The Houston Chronicle article you attached says Patrick has been open about this treatment.

Fri May 16, 2014, 07:59 AM

May 2014

If he's been as open and honest about his treatment history in subsequent years as is reflected in the news story, why the hissy-fit at this point? That's not a trick question, but I'll give you the answer anyway: Because he's Dan Patrick.

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Sen. Dan Patrick confirms time in psychiatric hospital [View all] Judi Lynn May 2014 OP

He has no honor, and knows no shame! UpInArms May 2014 #1

It was a nice summation. I was afraid he was going to sound nutty! QuestForSense May 2014 #13

So 30 years ago a man had PumpkinAle May 2014 #2

(you said this a lot better than I did) psiman May 2014 #4

+1 nt Live and Learn May 2014 #8

+1 tofuandbeer May 2014 #10

True shenmue May 2014 #19

Is a person's mental health a reasonable factor to know when considering a vote? Android3.14 May 2014 #21

Seeking help is a positive sign. Those that are ill and never seek help should worry us more. nt Xipe Totec May 2014 #28

Seriously eom Maeve May 2014 #31

+ Several Brazillion! Demeter May 2014 #33

Very true. n/t PumpkinAle May 2014 #43

Thank You Liberalynn May 2014 #23

^^^^THIS^^^^ Lochloosa May 2014 #24

Thank you. mahatmakanejeeves May 2014 #26

I agree with you. But fuck Dan Patrick, anyway. Paladin May 2014 #27

30 years ago is a long time. Hopefully, he got the help he needed. CTyankee May 2014 #30

I think it is more common than we know - PumpkinAle May 2014 #45

She seems to be...I always considered her to be the most creative thinker I have ever known. CTyankee May 2014 #50

Good for Senator Patrick psiman May 2014 #3

And this is why you shouldnt seek professional help if you have a mental illness. 951-Riverside May 2014 #5

Yeah, I'm not seeing anything joyous about this article, either. tofuandbeer May 2014 #11

IS Rove running the dewhust campaign? Doctor_J May 2014 #32

Yes, Rove and cronies are behind Dewhurst MosheFeingold May 2014 #46

Mental Health levies always seem to pass .... FarPoint May 2014 #6

Being in the GOP is like being in a psychiatric hospital. blkmusclmachine May 2014 #7

Wow, finding a republican who actually sought mental health is like finding the holy grail! Zipgun May 2014 #9

Meh, it's a wash. DeSwiss May 2014 #12

Those that seek help are much healthier than those that don't... alittlelark May 2014 #14

Judge him on the merits of what he inflicts on others, not on what he is afflicted with. . . Journeyman May 2014 #15

Well said. n/t PumpkinAle May 2014 #44

knowing when you need help and acting on it is a virtue Skittles May 2014 #16

Have you listened closely to this guy? czarjak May 2014 #17

It doesn't give his opponent a reason to capitalize upon his past helplessness Judi Lynn May 2014 #18

The Houston Chronicle article you attached says Patrick has been open about this treatment. Paladin May 2014 #29

Has no honor, and knows no shame - Isn't that the motto of the Republican Party? nt Xipe Totec May 2014 #20

Both a motto and a characteristic of sociopaths. Cal33 May 2014 #49

What a nice person this Dewhurst guy is davidpdx May 2014 #22

I smell Rove. Octafish May 2014 #25

Being crazy disqualifies a Republican for public office? Kelvin Mace May 2014 #34

Only if you are undiagnosed. That accounts for about three fourths of the gop. jwirr May 2014 #36

He would be fine if he were a Democrat. I am not so sure about the rethugs. jwirr May 2014 #35

Don't be so sure. former9thward May 2014 #38

I worked in McGoverns headquaters in 72 and that was a different era. At least for the Democrats. jwirr May 2014 #39

It was a different era for sure. former9thward May 2014 #40

No they have not. jwirr May 2014 #41

So if a Rethug dirty-tricks another Rethug, what will he do at Dem woman Leticia VAN DE PUTTE?!1 UTUSN May 2014 #37

Leticia van de Putte has a great chance in this race Gothmog May 2014 #42

Can you please add (Texas) to the title? Thanks (nt) question everything May 2014 #47

According to Juanita Jean, another republican is responsible for the leak Gothmog May 2014 #48