Comments on: Did Ronald Reagan have Alzheimer’s Disease while he was President?

By: David LeVack

David LeVack — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:35:41 +0000

Actually, you should of paid attention to what the woman said. She was merely speaking that she has noticed with age, the mind is less virile.

and since you don’t seem to understand, age effects memory far more often than gender. How many elderly people do you know are ON FIRE? the fact your grandmother is “ON FIRE” an exception, doesn’t that go against your debate here?

By: David LeVack

David LeVack — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:29:41 +0000

I have no affiliation with any political party, and from an objective point of view, if you look at the facts, the idea he wasn’t starting to have onset is silly. He was the oldest president, and Alzheimer’s never just OCCURS. It’s a slow degradation. I also would wager, if this was the case, he wasn’t necessarily calling all the shots either. So the decisions people don’t agree with would not be Reagan’s fault.

By: Gill Bates

Gill Bates — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:32:29 +0000

Is Dr. Larry Altman a Republican? I must seriously question his credibility on this subject.

Mr. Reagan said untold times that hs “couldn’t recall” during the Iran Contra hearings. If he seriously, honestly could not recall it certainly suggests that he was suffering the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Whether or not this meets Dr. Altman’s definition of medical criteria is the big question.

So, in a sense, the US has already had a woman president – Nancy Reagan.

By: DrinkTheKoolAid

DrinkTheKoolAid — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:46:27 +0000

It always amazes me to hear an “ist” statement (ageist, sexist, etc.) from a person who fits the category. So, you’re 2 years older than McCain, and because you’re forgetful, he must have Alzheimer’s?

Yes, yes…it all makes sense now.

I could tell you that my grandmother is significantly older than McCain, and she’s on FIRE, but I won’t, because it really doesn’t have anything to do with whether or not McCain (or anyone else his age, or gender, or anyone with any other similarity to McCain) is competent. A man could say, “Well, I’m the same gender as McCain, and I forget things, so it only makes sense that McCain will, as well.”

Apples, meet oranges. No, you’re not the same, but you’ll often be compared by people who really have no other basis for a comparison.

By: Mozelle

Mozelle — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:49:48 +0000

Yes, I think McCain has early Alzheimers, My husband, 2 of his sisters and one brother their father all had Alzheimers, and the signs are readily available in McCain. I am two years older than McCain and it is hard to concentrate and be as young thinking as I once was.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:26:36 +0000

It would be great if Dr. Gottschalk looked at speeches of John McCain. Sometimes he’ll be speaking then go off in left field. Such was the case when they were asking him about Spain’s PM/ally.
If a loved one of mine had any form of dementia I wouldn’t try to hide it. I’d want to get them on the latest medication or some kind of brain booster to stave it off as long as possible.

@Mary Emma: I don’t think anyone is nitpicking. The more lies one tells while the evidence is clear, makes people want to dig a little deeper. I saw Dr. Gottschalk’s tapes and if Reagan didn’t have the beginnings of Alzheimers than I’m blue. Perhaps he could’ve been given early treatment. There’s not a cure but there are drugs that are working to keep it at bay a while longer.
On 60 Minutes, Ron, Jr. was asked if his father had Alzheimes in office. He said “we’ll never know.” I’m quite sure he and his family knew.

By: Let The Veepstakes Begin | Urban Thought Collective

Let The Veepstakes Begin | Urban Thought Collective — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:01:55 +0000

[...] of nominees, beginning with McCain who simply scares me. We have already had one President with Alzheimer’s; we neither deserve nor need another one. We especially don’t need one who has had his share of [...]

By: Mary Emma Allen

Mary Emma Allen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:35:29 +0000

Those who are looking to find evidence of incompetence will say he had the beginnings of Alzheimer’s. Those who have no problem with his decisions, will not be nitpicking for this evidence. Since no formal tests were made it would be difficult to say his Alzheimer’s condition had begun while he was in office and affected his decisions. However, I’m sure there are those who will disagree with me.