My letter to the Washington Post

[Chalco]

Advice for Washington Post Journalists

I think that it would be important for Washington Post journalists to have a sit down with
experts in sociopathy and psychopathy. Once you understand those personas you can
better inform the public about what Mr. Trump is saying and not saying. Our country
depends on you to tell us the truth.

I am not an expert in these types. True, I know more than most people, but you need top experts
so that you are well informed.

This email is not for publication, just for personal/professional advice.

(Then, I list my credentials.)

[guillaumeb]

1. Many journalists are more interested in publicity.

And sensationalism.

[Chalco]

2. Unfortunately, you are right.

Just trying to tweak their consciousness and consciences.

[MichMary]

3. JMHO

I don't think that anyone who hasn't actually done a psychiatric examination on a person is in any position to diagnose that person.

It is like all the armchair MDs who told us Hillary had Parkinson's or a TBI based on what they'd seen in TV clips.

Trump probably does have some serious psychological problems, but anyone who claims to know what they are without having actually examined him has no credibility.

[Chalco]

4. JMHO: Technically, I did not diagnose him.

I suggested they educate themselves and go from there.

[MichMary]

5. You suggested that

psychologists and psychiatrists diagnose him, without examining him. If they do so, they will have no credibility.

And anyone who has examined him is prevented by HIPAA from speaking about the results.

[lostnfound]

6. The logical conclusion of your two statements is...

That the particular type of psycho pathology of the next president cannot be discussed in public or with the public. How's that gonna work out for us all?

[Chalco]

7. I'm sorry, I think you're being

a little too detail oriented. I am very aware that I can not make a "formal" diagnosis
and I am aware that if I had been asked to formally evaluate him I could not reveal
what I had found unless subpoenaed to testify in court.

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. My opinion is based on having examined/evaluated
several thousand individuals over the course of my career. So, a journalist can go with
my suggestion if they so choose and investigate further what it might mean if the
person they are writing about is a sociopath and/or psychopath and go from there.

I think that it is important for the press not to take what he says at face value. They
need to think about the likelihood that he is lying and what he is trying to cover up or
obfuscate by doing so.