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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said in an interview that aired Sunday that he believed opening up to the public about his mental health struggles earlier this year would negatively impact his career.

In an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press,” Fetterman opened up about his battle with clinical depression earlier this year and urged those facing mental health issues to seek help. He said that for the first couple of weeks while being treated for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he felt scared about sharing his experiences publicly.

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[–] WidowsFavoriteSon@lemmy.world 29 points 10 months ago (3 children)

At this point in time, the only conclusion I can draw is that most of the people on Lemmy have the political maturity of a 13 year old.

[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 21 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Most people on the internet, as it turns out.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern 23 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Supporting extremely documented genocide when your team does it is very mature, agreed, we're all very smart and adulting.

[–] Daxtron2@startrek.website 6 points 10 months ago

Most people in general

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Anyone who still shows signs of having a conscience must be younger than me and therefore wrong.

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Anyone who disagrees with me has no conscience and is therefore wrong

See? I also threw a strawman reply, so now you look like a jagoff! What a great contribution we have both made to the thread, let's keep at it /s

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If we're talking about funding genocide, I'm against it. I'm comfortable with the assertion that those who disagree with me on the subject have no conscience. If you want to dispute that, do so directly, and I'll gladly have that conversation.

[–] Godric@lemmy.world -4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I also believe my viewpoint is objectively right, and anyone who disagrees with me must support genocide. I'm also very comfy thinking people who disagree with me must be by definition incapable of empathy. If you disagree with this assessment, please list your points directly and I'll explain how I am righteous and you are a very bad no good sinner ;)

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Genocide is wrong. You're mocking me for saying so. Ok. Says more about you than it does me.

[–] vxx@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Lemmy's favourite source seems to be Qatar state media, so what do you expect?

[–] wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one 5 points 10 months ago

This isnt a "hypothetical genocide," this guy literally is supporting israeli slaughter of palestinians.

As in, openly states his political stance of being pro israel. Not a hypothetical.

[–] Facebones@reddthat.com 2 points 10 months ago

"Genocide is bad."

snark snark teehee wink

🤔

[–] hydrospanner@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago

Hello fellow yinzer!

[–] teichflamme@lemm.ee -1 points 10 months ago

It's very obvious after spending like 10 min on Lemmy. No one in the real world listens to these bullshit takes.