> > > > > > We have Bush, who hasn't had a drink for 12 years and still can't speak English. I'm sorry, but the man is a moron. I'm not referring to his political beliefs, I'm referring to his brain power. Listening to what he says, it's very hard to form a favorable opinion of his intelligence.
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> > > > > I heard he was dyslexic.
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> > > > I don't think dyslexia has anything to do with intelligence. Some very intelligent people are dyslexic. I'm not sure it would affect a person's public speaking ability, either, though I stand to be corrected on this.
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> > > > Brunnen-"of course, if you're saying he's a moron AND happens to be dyslexic too, that's fine with me"G
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> > > If he is dyslexic and managed to become the presidential candidate for one of the two largest political parties in America, then hurrah! It's a positive message that someone with dyslexia can overcome that disability and make it so far in life.
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> > > -Faux "He's overcome dyslexia, but he's still a moron." Pas
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> > Franklin Roosevelt was nominated four times and he was in a wheelchair. He was elected four times, too.
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> I heard an interesting view on FDR somewhere. Basically it says that FDR was not a "television-President". If there had been a TV in every house, there is no way this country elects a man in a wheelchair.
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> I can't remember where I heard that, but it is an interesting statement. Makes you think, doesn't it?
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> Kel"no...I invented the Internet, yeah that's the ticket!"ly

From what I heard FDR tried every way he could to not let the American Public know he was disabled. So far as to actually get help so he could stand for short periods (at, say inaguration speaches and the like)

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