Manic Depression is a Frustrating Mess

In a pop culture that absolves all sorts of bad behavior with a trip to the Betty Ford Clinic and a weepy Oprah appearance, Charlie Sheen is a breath of fresh air. At least that’s the generous way of looking at it. Here’s Brendan O’Neill quoted by Nick Gillespie in Reason:

“…Sheen is rebelling against the super-conformist modern narrative of weak individuals who need to be saved by psycho-priests.”

Or maybe he really is mentally ill. That seems to be the attraction to the major networks. Step right up and see the Crazy Man! They’ve broken the final TV taboo – exploiting the sick.

Stay tuned for the next reality show, Celebrity Pustules. Sick.

2 Responses to Manic Depression is a Frustrating Mess

  1. Gorbag says:

    Concern about what a future administration might or might not do used to be something that kept the government in check. We didn’t want to make the president into king, or dictator, or …

    Nowadays, its just about ramming stuff through while you can, and giving the executive anything they ask for if they happen to be of your party.

  2. Gorbag says:

    Yeah, that got attached to the wrong strip. Sigh.

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