Candidates should be required to undergo an extensive psychological screening

[nat4900]

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......but why not a psychological one also?

After all, for many highly sensitive governmental positions, psychological screenings are a requisite, especially when such positions could place the entire country in physical danger.

Such tests should be done by a team of objective and non-partisan psychologists and psychiatrists....perhaps from foreign and allied countries.

How would you think our current candidates would fare from such psychological scrutiny?

 

[ogibillm]

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......but why not a psychological one also?

After all, for many highly sensitive governmental positions, psychological screenings are a requisite, especially when such positions could place the entire country in physical danger.

Such tests should be done by a team of objective and non-partisan psychologists and psychiatrists....perhaps from foreign and allied countries.

How would you think our current candidates would fare from such psychological scrutiny?

the republican field would narrow quickly

 

[easyt65]

"Candidates should be required to undergo an extensive psychological screening"

I completely agree...but why stop there?! Let's make a whole 'reality tv' show:

Put 'em all in a house together. Each day there is a new 'challenge'

Day 1: Psychological Testing

Day 2: Lie Detector Tests

Day 3: Spend an entire day with a Middle Class working mom or dad / stay-at-home mom, doing what they do, soccer practice / piano lessons, laundry / making dinner, and having a total of $25 in your pocket

Day 4:....

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Test this one for sure

 

[S.J.]

There would be no Democrat candidates.

 

[TNHarley]

What about health screenings?

 

[easyt65]

What about health screenings?

Bill would have to have a male doctor / nurse...

 

[emilynghiem]

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......but why not a psychological one also?

After all, for many highly sensitive governmental positions, psychological screenings are a requisite, especially when such positions could place the entire country in physical danger.

Such tests should be done by a team of objective and non-partisan psychologists and psychiatrists....perhaps from foreign and allied countries.

How would you think our current candidates would fare from such psychological scrutiny?

Dear nat4900
I believe scientific research with sociological statistics can be used to show
that FORGIVENESS of opposing groups or ideas correlates with more successful
rates of mediation and inclusive representation in mutual solutions,
while UNFORGIVENESS and fear of opposition would correlate proportionally
with FAILURE rates in resolving religious and political conflicts.

So if that factor can be proven to "correlate proportionally" with success or failure in negotiations, conflict resolution, and consensus building on policies, then candidates could be screened for these abilities.

However, I would add, that to prevent from discriminating against people for biases and beliefs, candidates could opt to set up mediation and staff with the ability to make up for any such shortcomings. As long as we FORGIVE our biases, these can be worked around, even if people cannot help or cannot change their minds and beliefs they have.

The man who won the Nobel Prize for his economic theories captured in the movie "Beautiful Mind" had uncured Schizophrenic symptoms (I believe Spiritual Healing can cure most of these cases, even worse ones where people are completely out of control).
So it would be a shame to rule people out who have mental conditions.

What made the difference is he could forgive and manage them, so he could still function.
People have argued about his deep rooted racist type beliefs, so if that affects judgment
on issues of race relations and how to solve them, perhaps "accommodations" would be
needed to balance any bias if such a person were to be in charge or participate in policy making that touches that subject.

In the case of Trump, if he has such a fear or bias in belief that he goes off on certain groups collectively, of course that would affect his political judgment; but if he recognizes such a bias and agrees to work equally with other people of other views, in an open mediation process that respects his consent and beliefs equally as others, then all these biases can be accommodated for and balanced out where all are included equally in the final outcome.

In the case of Obama, clearly his bias against the rightwing, excluding instead of including opposing views when crafting legislation and executive orders, has put political bias and domination above creating working policies that represent and include people of all beliefs equally, as protected under the Constitution/Fourteenth Amendment and Civil Rights Act.

Whatever issues he had that made him "call for voting as revenge" and painting conservatives as the enemy, which he later apologized for to some degree, is affecting his judgment and preventing him from full inclusion and equal representation.

You cannot be divided from another group of people to the point of exclusion, much less mutual exclusion, and expect to be able to represent both sides equally and fairly.

So I believe that by pinpointing the forgiveness/unforgiveness factor, this problem can be resolved even if people never change their views or beliefs. we can at least forgive the fact we have differences, and find ways to work around them where no one is compromised or cut out.

 

[Arianrhod]

There would be no Democrat candidates.

There are no "Democrat" candidates now.

 

[DarkFury]

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......but why not a psychological one also?

After all, for many highly sensitive governmental positions, psychological screenings are a requisite, especially when such positions could place the entire country in physical danger.

Such tests should be done by a team of objective and non-partisan psychologists and psychiatrists....perhaps from foreign and allied countries.

How would you think our current candidates would fare from such psychological scrutiny?

the republican field would narrow quickly

The democrat field would no longer exist.

 

[ogibillm]

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......but why not a psychological one also?

After all, for many highly sensitive governmental positions, psychological screenings are a requisite, especially when such positions could place the entire country in physical danger.

Such tests should be done by a team of objective and non-partisan psychologists and psychiatrists....perhaps from foreign and allied countries.

How would you think our current candidates would fare from such psychological scrutiny?

the republican field would narrow quickly

The democrat field would no longer exist.

please. let's not pretend that the same pile of crazy exists in both parties. i'm sorry, but this time around the republican field is far crazier than the democratic.

 

[OKTexas]

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......but why not a psychological one also?

After all, for many highly sensitive governmental positions, psychological screenings are a requisite, especially when such positions could place the entire country in physical danger.

Such tests should be done by a team of objective and non-partisan psychologists and psychiatrists....perhaps from foreign and allied countries.

How would you think our current candidates would fare from such psychological scrutiny?

Could have definitely saved us form the last 7 years of misery, be careful what you wish for.

 

[easyt65]

Once a federally elected official is sworn into office an electric wristband should be attached to their arm. EVERY time they lie or are deceitful they should get a significant shock. This device should not be able to be removed until they leave office.

This will never happen, though, because electrocuting someone to death is seen as worse that water-boarding.

 

[blackhawk]

I think as soon as one group or another's favorite was deemed unfit all hell would break loose and there would be never ending court challenges over the findings. I might add that sounds like a very subtle way of trying to keep people who's politics we don't agree with from being able to seek elected office.

 

[nat4900]

What about health screenings?

Reading comprehension issues?

From the O/P........

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......

 

[Arianrhod]

What about health screenings?

Reading comprehension issues?

From the O/P........

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......

How much do you want to bet the Usual Suspects will be screaming "LIES!!!!" if Hillary's health turns out to be at least as good as their hero Trump's?

 

[TNHarley]

What about health screenings?

Reading comprehension issues?

From the O/P........

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......

How much do you want to bet the Usual Suspects will be screaming "LIES!!!!" if Hillary's health turns out to be at least as good as their hero Trump's?

She would probably make the doctor sign an agreement he couldn't diagnose any problems without her permission..

 

[TNHarley]

What about health screenings?

Reading comprehension issues?

From the O/P........

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......

lol yea. Didn't we get FDR?
Maybe that was after his 29 terms?

 

[Missourian]

Might not be a bad idea...Huma says Hillary is "often confused"...

Hillary is ‘often confused,’ says trusted aide Huma in fresh emails


WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton’s longtime aide said her boss is “often confused” and needs plenty of guidance to understand the schedule, according to fresh emails out Monday.

Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, released new emails from Huma Abedin that show her concern among her State Department staff on making sure Clinton knew whom to call.

<snip>

Abedin stresses the importance of reviewing the schedule with Clinton: “Very imp[ortant] to do that. She’s often confused.”

It’s not the first time the word “confused” has been used to describe the Democratic presidential front-runner and former top diplomat. Clinton herself admits she gets confused and even apologizes to her staff for mix-ups while she was secretary of state.

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[Arianrhod]

What about health screenings?

Reading comprehension issues?

From the O/P........

We already know that soon after the primaries (actually it should be BEFORE a convention) candidates submit the findings of an extensive physical......

How much do you want to bet the Usual Suspects will be screaming "LIES!!!!" if Hillary's health turns out to be at least as good as their hero Trump's?

She would probably make the doctor sign an agreement he couldn't diagnose any problems without her permission..

So you're preemptively proving my point. Thank you.