Gothamist: Paterson Aide Owed 200K in Taxes Cause He Was Bummed

Aspie_Bob

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:01:16 -0500

It is very likely that the depression may have caused him to ignore notices and legal documents. That is not uncommon ... even for very intelligent people. I have a similar problem with bureaucratic notices and procedures. I was pretty successful and have a pretty high IQ, however, I have a condition called Asperger's Syndrome that is akin to a high functioning form of autism. I'm not using this as an excuse, but as an explanation. I'm good at things I like, but avoid things I'm find frustrating. Give the guy the benefit of the doubt.

MrCow

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:43:23 -0500

BULLSHIT. i'm clinically depressed and i still have to pay my bills.

obsoletest

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:12:56 -0500

Hey Gothamist people, please change your headline. Clinical depression is not about being "bummed." Please read: http://cavett.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/27/smiling-through/.

Spiritof76

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:17:09 -0500

There's never a good defamation of character lawsuit when you need one.

henricus

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:32:43 -0500

Would you expect anything less from this rag? It's pathetic because the readers of the post lap up these pseudo-comical, 'straight to the point' headlines which are often nothing but crass and over-the-top. All I have to say beyond that...no class.

theevilone

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:17:47 -0500

The NY Post's headline is really unfortunate. If this man is being truthful and was actually clinically depressed, calling him "crazy" is irresponsible and Gothamist calling him "bummed" is rather dismissive of a serious medical condition.