On a national television program last night I witnessed a performance that would have been comical if it were not so disgusting. Lesley Stahl interviewed incoming Republican House speaker John Boehner, R - Pusswad, on 60 Minutes (CBS). During the interview, this "leader" of the House broke down into blubbering sobs not once, but several times.
This fit of emotion from Boehner is not an isolated incident. Apparently the Boehner lower lip starts quivering, the eyes well up with tears, the face contorts, his voice breaks, and he starts sobbing at the drop of a hat. I will not disagree with the contention that, "Real men do cry." It is not unmanly to show emotion and compassion, but to burst out blubbering like a baby for no reason?
I am not a medical professional, but Boehner's performance, not only on 60 Minutes, but on the House floor, in front of a world audience, strikes me as being a sign of severe emotional insecurity, and possibly manic depression.
It is one thing that this man is set to become House speaker, but he will also be second in order of presidential succession. Were something unfortunate to befall President Obama and Vice President Biden, then Boehner would become the most powerful cry baby in the free world.
The United States has already lost a great deal of prestige among world leaders. I don't think Boehner's irrational mood swings do anything to polish our image. If Boehner is the best that the Republican party can offer, then this country is in serious trouble. The only house Boehner needs to be in is the nut house.
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