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There was a time, not too long ago, when I'd get a phone call almost every evening from somebody who wanted to know who I was going to vote for and if I might be changing my mind...

They wanted to know my thoughts on the economy, on national security.

They tested me with queries about taxing and spending, about past associations, about the specter of terrorism.

Now, those fickle pollsters only seem to care about the states where the less decisive live and I can't help wondering: If you only poll the wishy-washy states, won't your polling data be more wishy-washy?

One in five are chronic sufferers FCS, unable to admit the truth if it hits them between the eyes.  So deep is their denial that they will lie to friends, family, even the news media.  Some may actually be in the news media.

Four in ten are afflicted with intermittent FCS appearing perfectly normal and coherent for periods up to 4 years, but when stricken they become uncontrollable.  These bouts can be contagious if not contained.

How can you tell if a loved one suffers from FCS?  Know the warning signs:

1. habitual confabulation
2. irrational emotional outbursts
3. delusions of grandeur
4. paranoia, fear of "the other"

If you know someone with Feco-Cephalic Syndrome, know that you're not alone. 

There is help at: www.nfcf.org

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