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Donald Trump: What Were the 3 Removal Options?

Was Donald Trump fit for the presidency? Further, what were the different options for removing Trump from the post? In A Warning, a book on the behind-the-scenes of Donald Trump’s presidency, the anonymous author argues that Trump “deserves to be fired.” The question was how best to remove him from office. Any option other than an election should only be considered as a “last resort.” This article takes a look at three Donald Trump’s removal options and considers the circumstances under which they could have been possible.

Korsakov’s Syndrome: Alcohol-Related Brain Damage

What is Korsakov’s Syndrome? What are the symptoms? How did this alcohol-related brain damage change Mr. Thompson’s life in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? Korsakov’s Syndrome is caused by alcohol-related brain damage. It can present in many different ways, but this article will focus on the extraordinary case of Mr. Thompson: the man with the ever-changing personae. Here is the story of Mr. Thompson as told by his psychologist, Oliver Sacks.

Witty Ticcy Ray: Oliver Sacks’ Tourette’s Patient

Who was Witty Ticcy Ray? Why do many patients who suffer from superabundance illnesses dislike the idea of treatment? How did Oliver Sacks compromise with Ray? In his book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, psychologist Oliver Sacks discusses brain illnesses that cause superabundance. One of his patients was Witty Ticcy Ray, a patient with Tourette’s Syndrome who allowed his Tourette’s to become a major part of his personality. Here is Oliver Sack’s research on superabundance and his experience with Witty Ticcy Ray.

President Trump: Lies and Deception

Why do so many people call Donald Trump a liar? What exactly did Trump lie about? Do you think his lies are justified? Many believed whatever Donald Trump said because he was the president. Of course, everything Trump said isn’t a lie, but much of it was. According to a Washington Post analysis, he made eleven thousand false claims in nine hundred days in office, which averaged about ten per day. Let’s take a closer look at President Trump’s lies and other forms of deception.

The Long-Term Effects of Syphilis: The Case of Natasha

Who was the Frisky Natasha in the book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? What long-term effects can syphilis have on the brain if left untreated? In psychologist Oliver Sacks’ research, he discusses an elderly woman who he calls the Frisky Natasha. Natasha had contracted syphilis over seventy years before and was suffering the long-term effects of brain damage. However, she seemed to be happy with her disease. Continue reading to learn about the case study of Natasha and the long-term effects of syphilis.

Donald Trump as a Leader: Why He Was Unfit

Was Donald Trump a good leader? What do you think are the most important personal qualities a leader must have? In A Warning, a book about Trump’s presidency written anonymously, the author discusses the behind-the-scenes of Trump’s presidency. He notes that Donald Trump is not fit to run a nation because his views aren’t consistent as they aren’t connected to any core beliefs or principles. Here is what Anonymous has to say about Donald Trump as a leader.

The Merchants of Doubt: Who Are They?

Who are the merchants of doubt? How do they impact public scientific knowledge? The first merchants of doubt on the scene were members of the tobacco industry. They fought to discredit the science behind policies that threatened their agenda. This was only the beginning of modern-day doubt-mongering. This story, and the stories that followed, are told by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway in their book Merchants of Doubt. Read on to learn who the merchants of doubt are.

Donald Trump’s Personality: Behind the Facade

What is Donald Trump’s personality like? What qualities do you think a president of a nation should exhibit? Does Trump display these qualities? Voters have the responsibility to weigh a president’s temperament and moral qualities—that is, character—when deciding whether that person is fit to continue in the role of president. The Roman statesman Cicero spelled out the moral qualities he felt were most important, and they are still a useful way to measure our leaders today. This article will look at how Trump measures up.

Donald Trump Takes Office: White House or Reality TV?

When did Donald Trump take office? What were his early days as a president like? Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2017. His transition wasn’t exactly smooth: factions and conspiracies developed in the early days; and the White House became a real-life version of Trump’s former TV show, The Apprentice. Keep reading to learn about Trump’s transition and the early days as a president of the United States.

Oliver Sacks and the Extraordinary Savant Twins

What was so extraordinary about the savant twins Michael and John? What did the twins teach Oliver Sacks about the brain’s hidden abilities? In the book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, psychologist Oliver Sacks talks about his experience with savant twins Michael and John. These twins had some amazing abilities surrounding numbers and even seemed to communicate with each other using them. Here is the story of the savant twins, Michael and John, as told by Oliver Sacks.