I wasn't bashing McCain. If I were, it would have been a whole lot more evident. I feel a bit of compassion for him as regards PTSD, since we almost definitely share a malady.

I also seek no pity or sympathy. That part of my past is more than 30 years gone. I was never big on pity or sympathy, giving or receiving. That's not a survival trait, and if I am anything, it is a survivor. But I guess if you think that's true, that I was seeking sympathy merely for relating some facts from my past, well, then McCain would be the *big* sympathy-addict, as he's been telling his stories to the world for decades and milking his past for all he can. Aw, poor guy.

Just layin' down the facts on PTSD and some portion of the symptomology. I wouldn't have brought it up, but since McCain probably does suffer from it too, it seemed like a timely topic of discussion. It probably explains his anger issues and lack of control. I was like that for a while too, about a decade I guess, so I can empathize with him.

And who was I trying to fool, and about what? Go to WebMD and read up on PTSD yourself; don't believe anything I've said about it. It's always best if people gain information themselves.