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Best line from the story: "...just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that someone - perhaps even the Italian Mafia - isn't out to get you"

Now that is funny.

Jul 18, 09 - 11:46 am Comment from: Harvey

There is no way to force psychiatric treatment, or any other kind of medical treatment on a competent adult who does not consent to it. He clearly wouldn't consent. He'd think it was part of the plot. For that matter, if someone told you to go see a psychiatrist, would you go? I have referred several people to psychiatrists (and received their gratitude for it) but it is exceedingly difficult to do, even when the person is not paranoid.

It's obvious to you and me that the man is not competent, but legally he is competent until a judge decides otherwise. Even if someone did try to get him declared competent, a judge would not do it, because he can care for himself and is not a danger to anyone other than himself. He is entitled to his beliefs.

It's a tragic story.

Jul 18, 09 - 11:48 am Comment from: Harvey

I said, "get him declared competent." I meant, "get him declared incompetent."

All I can say is...WTH is this guy on?

Jul 18, 09 - 12:20 pm Comment from: Roberto

...and how much is a lid of it?

Jul 18, 09 - 12:50 pm Comment from: HotinPlaya

my iPhone talks to me all the time!

I have a pay as you go plan, and I am always getting called, telling me I need to make a deposit (Mexican TelCel)

@roberto
....yes, I need a new drug!!

Jul 18, 09 - 01:27 pm Comment from: BC Kelly

Very Interesting

Same thing happens to me

Every time I visit MDN





BC

This is obviously just another distraction being used while more government officials are replaced by the shape-shifter lizard aliens.

Michael Jackson and Ed McMahons murders were the first distraction.

MDN Word: Strength....as is strength of the aliens......coincidence?

Jul 18, 09 - 01:49 pm Comment from: Hm...

Et maintenant, vivant de New York, il est samedi soir!

He should should get himself an underwater housing for his iPod... for when he swims with the fishes...

BLACK HELICOPTERS

Where are the BLACK HELICOPTERS?
Perhaps the Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie might help.

Jul 18, 09 - 02:59 pm Comment from: ken1w

At least he seems to like Apple products. He thinks an iPod shuffle is bugged and Apple is in on it with the Italian mafia, yet he keeps buying and using more iPods. And he uses an iBook G4 and PowerBook G4, which Apple must have somehow retrofitted after the original sale. So he can't be totally crazy, right?

Jul 18, 09 - 04:42 pm Comment from: counterproductive

@Harvey
"I have referred several people to psychiatrists (and received their gratitude for it) but it is exceedingly difficult to do, even when the person is not paranoid."

If a six-foot white rabbit referred me, I think I would go too.

Jul 18, 09 - 07:09 pm Comment from: DogGone

Funny thing is if the mafia wanted to kill him they are taking a long time to do it!! Poor guy.

"Fredo- I know it was you... you broke my heart."

"Leave the gun... take the cannolis."

Jul 18, 09 - 11:47 pm Comment from: db

@Hm

Sorry, I can't help it, but since I'm French, I must correct you...

Et maintenant, *en direct* de New York, il est samedi soir.

What you said was "And now, living (or alive) from New York, it's Saturday Night."

Not a bad attempt, though.

Jul 19, 09 - 01:29 am Comment from: HMCIV

It was my fault. I do weird pranks when I drink tequila.

Jul 19, 09 - 03:49 am Comment from: MizuInOz

From Little Odessa:

А сейчас живу в Нью-Йорке, то субботним вечером!


Cheers from Downunder. I have a former (let me truly stress former) employee that makes this guy look very sane.

Jul 19, 09 - 09:45 am Comment from: Deus Ex Technica

Steve Jobs talking on iPhone:

"Enzo, we've been made. You know what to do...."

When I play certain Beatles music backwards on my iPod, it says, "Paul is dead" and "I buried Paul." This is bigger than anyone could have imagined. Could Apple have been involved in MIchael Jackson's death too? Maybe this explains Apple's recent propserity. I watch TV. I know how these things work. I'm a-scared.

Jul 19, 09 - 01:00 pm Comment from: Predrag

And to keep the ball rolling:

”А сада уживо, из Њујорка, субота је увече!”

(from Belgrade)

This news story has been making rounds for the past few days. Unfrotunately, there isn't much anyone can do for this man, unless somehow he agrees to any of it.

I think this guy is Chuck Barris's brother

How ironic is it that a man in this condition won't be assigned state help until he shoots up his job or school, then he'll be assigned jail, and everyone will state 'they never saw it coming' ? He exhibits clearly delusional, psychotic behavior and should be assisted for his and other's safety. I find nothing amusing about this situation, but due find it frightening. If he filed complaints in 2000, that means he's been walking the streets before that probably, and 9 years since.

Jul 20, 09 - 08:12 am Comment from: Mr. Reeee

A lawyer actually took the case?

Jul 20, 09 - 09:50 am Comment from: critic

"How ironic is it that a man in this condition won't be assigned state help until he shoots up his job or school, then he'll be assigned jail, and everyone will state 'they never saw it coming' ?"

We just went through this with a family member, and it is ridiculous how hard it is to get help from the medical system with mental health issues. Even if you beg for assistance, things only get addressed when someone threatens or commits violence.