Dirk Bruere wrote:
>> Well, it's to do with
> (a) Acting normal so you don't frighten people.
> (b) Being able to look after yourself and function in society.
>> Naturally, if one is truly insane but super efficient, highly
> intelligent and good at constantly fooling people as to the true state
> of affairs, you only get called insane after it takes a world war to
> kill you.
Gaddhafi and Saddam are often called insane.
It's a standard technique to disparage your opponents.
(a) is partially true.
In the military, soldiers who question authority are routinely sent for
"psychiatric evaluation".
Soviet dissidents were treated likewise.
Barry