View Full Version : Famous politicians and/or leaders with ADD?


neverdoanything
11-11-06, 06:11 PM
Anyone have a list of leaders with ADD?

The reason I ask is because I am quite politicaly active, however I feel that my ADD does limit me in doing my best. I was just wondering if anyone had a list, so that I could have some hope.

Thanks.

Tara
11-11-06, 07:50 PM
There was a survey done recently that showed Politicians have a high rate of ADD symptoms. http://www.youraddnews.com/2006/09/new_survey_show.html

Proscrire
11-11-06, 11:19 PM
After reading "Salmon of Doubt" I think Douglass Adams might have had it. The whole book, his essays are just riddled with ADD behaviors. But this is just a thought.

And he is (was) a leader in my mind. :D

casper
11-12-06, 02:11 AM
Interesting survey Tara. Thanks

happycat
11-12-06, 02:26 AM
Neverdoanything--

I have a background in politics, and I think the ADD is usually not an issue in taht setting (I did campaigns, press work, etc.). In fact, if you ever meet people on campaigns, many of them have ADDish traits--they hyperfocus on issues on hand, get a rush from the fast paced work, always putting out fires and deal with crisis issues, everyday is different, and most stuff ahppens in short bursts--think about it-- once a bill is/isn't passed or someone is or isn't elected, then you move on to the next project.

So, if you're interested in policitcs, ADD will probably work for you more than against you :)