As a survivor of traumatic brain injury, I am aware that addictive behavior is a real danger. Being aware of that, I have actively avoided drugs, and greatly limited my use of alcohol whenever it has seemed problematic. Whatever our circumstances, we are responsible for our own choices.
I have a family member who had head trauma. He seems perfectly normal, but his ability to make well reasoned decisions ;often dealing with health risk and legality, have been damaged noticeably.
I have a severe brain injury, as a result of a brain tumor, and then being in 2 hit and run car accidents, with severe concussions both times, and I can say I’ve never had a desire to do drugs at all. I don’t even want to take the medications the drs want me to take, but I require some of them to live as fully as possible. I’m 48 and currently take 32 pills a day for 6 chronic health issues, which is way too many, in my opinion. Most of them are prescription, but some are supplements, which I take to avoid some of the side effects that a prescription might cause for more minor issues. My younger kids say I’m afflicted to crafting and planners, tho, which I guess could be addictive, but I guess there are much worse things a person could be addicted to.
You rock, @@aprilwycherley-- thank you for sharing! I try to stay away from meds too, though with diabetes and the brain chemistry imbalance some are absolutely necessary. We live the best life we can, right? Best wishes to you!
@@patmanchester8045, those are huge problem areas for me, too. A strong support system has helped me through the worst of it, and Mental Health Court helped me finally figure out the correct diagnosis for something that has been a problem for 25 years-- though I had to get arrested and prove I have a mental condition to get there. We're making progress!
I am a recovered meth addict. I didn't quit using it until I made the decision to stop using it for myself. No one else made me use it or stop using it. Self accountability is vital no matter what trauma anyone has gone through. I've been through things too and it's not been easy all the time but we can't go on letting our pasts control us. We are responsible for ourselves.
I know you aren’t asking for kudos, but what you have done took sheer determination and fortitude. Way to go! I hope the remainder of your life is filled with happiness.
@@cw4608 you're right. I just agree with the analysis of Hunter having no self accountability. His upbringing obviously didn't encourage much of it but there always comes a time for us to be responsible for our own choices and we should have to face consequences for them accordingly.
All the while, his father had bragged about his crime bill that mandated five years in prison for a possession of crack “the size of a quarter.” Those people are beyond brazen.
Pretty much the entire political class of the United States is corrupt, if only in the moral sense, as lobbying via bribes is completely lawful. That's why I see ardent adherents of either the left or right as fools. The entire paradigm of Left vs Right has evolved into theatre whereby everybody thinks they're on a holy crusade but are actually just part of a pantomime which only serves to divide the people and thus makes them powerless and removes the threat they pose to the power elite. The sham "War on Drugs" has a long history but it is also one part of the larger corrupt system. It's a very similar political, military and economic landscape to that of the Roman Republic around 50BC, just before it slid into dictatorship.
Yes, let's not forget how the secret service intervened to keep Hunter from being charged with a felony for lying on his fire arms application and then purchasing the fire arm. 😡 I swear it's just another day in the swamp for these politicians. The laws that they pass, never apply to themselves or their family members.
What does Hunter's history have to do with anything? Hunter isn't the President. Hunter is a different person who makes his own choices which have no bearing on his father's ability to be a good person, an honest and fair politician and a hard working President. If the best you can do to discount a man is to dig up dirt on their child, it's because you can't find any legitimate dirt on the man, and you're pathetic for going after their child's struggles.
In certain moment in your life you will arrive at the point when you can spot a fake human, mean agenda etc. ! That's called Wisdom! Collected over a life span! Your grandpa was a wise man!
Yes, he should also talk about Ivanka's millions in China and Jared's billions with the Saudis. Note, they were in Trump's administratration. That is beyond privilege. That's corruption.
I can't believe he was admitted to the US Naval Officer Reserve when he was 43 yo. The cutoff used to be 26yo. That's more than just making a little exception.
Hunter needed to have some military on the resume (due to his brother dying) - Joe wanted Hunter to run for office/be in charge of cabinet and thus the padding of the resume. Dude blamed black guys for those 'tainted cigs.
One of the many things I appreciate about this channel is that no sacred cows exist. I can always trust a person who is willing to call out bad behavior regardless of their gender, political orientation, etc.
"The navy was positive that breaking their own rules for Hunter was a great idea. He was going to be an excellent naval officer with a long and distinguished career. He was going to stand out from the other new officers. Well, the navy was right about the last point: On Hunter's first day on the naval base, he stood out by testing positive for cocaine." 🤣
As a former substance abuser it bugs me that he didn’t take responsibility for his actions. As much as I don’t like to admit it, that amount of blame shifting is the type of thing that always ends in relapse. You can have external forces and experiences, that may have made substance abuse make sense, but ultimately it’s your inability to cope along with the strong chemicals that change how your brain works, that causes long term substance abuse; it’s a 2 part thing and part of that is your fault. If you don’t acknowledge that you’re screwed.
Absolutely agree with you. The lack of taking responsibility for my own actions led me to “medicate” my guilt away. Down deep I knew it was my own damn fault. A car crash and DUI charges was Gods way of getting my attention.
I agree. Still though, I think the Doc missed a really good opportunity here to explore the effects of narcissistic family dynamics and childhood emotional neglect. He came so close with this talk about Hunter being the family Letdown, yet he only persisted in just the kind of treatment that Hunter almost certainly faced his entire life from his own family. If I grew up the scapegoated sibling of the Golden Child and was constantly reminded (in ways spoken and unspoken) that “the wrong son died”… especially in such a high-status political family, I’d turn to drugs, too. Hell, I *was* the golden child and I turned to drugs for far too long.
@@Obiamajoyisrmd I didn’t say “let’s cancel him” I said “he didn’t take responsibility” and not having a correct understanding of your place in addiction/substance abuse is a great way to end up relapsing. I know this might be crazy but I don’t want the dude to die and that’s significantly more likely when you’re drinking and smoking crack. There literally isn’t one addiction health professional who will tell you “don’t take responsibility, it’s cool.” That’s why I care. “Why does it matter to you?” What are you talking about? You look out for your “people,” right? Well he’s one of my people, he’s someone somewhat like me, and I don’t want to see that be a problem for him. I was molested by my dad, damn near forced fed drugs and alcohol by him, raped twice, involved in serious gun violence 7 times and on and on and on and on… I have a lot of reasons to say “It wasn’t me, it was my circumstances, damn the luck of the draw.” If you do that though, and you ignore your place in it, you’re setting yourself up for failure. So it wasn’t my fault I got stared but ultimately it was my fault that I didn’t accept responsibility and felt I deserved to get high because my life sucked. Again, I care because I don’t want anyone to feel that kind of pain.
@@majorpwner241 Yes, I agree and it isn't just about the addiction, but all the fraud and shading dealings. Almost no one could have gotten away with all of that and still remained free unless they were from the elite class. For most of us head injuries and traumas do not excuse us from the harshest penalties, even though one might argue that there is a better way to deal with addiction than punishment.
I was just talking about this last night! I was saying, why is he filming himself doing illegal activities?! I was thinking he had a subconscious desire to get back at his father for reasons we’ll never publicly know about, but also a conscious knowledge he will get away with just about anything, too. So either way, he wins.
I believe he was being extorted/blackmailed & fearful therefore possibly recorded so much for receipts. The hooker (skit) would be good example of blackmail
My partner is a political consultant, and he has opinions about this. It's not necessarily an attempt to blackmail anyone, though that's certainly a possibility. He probably feels entitled--as family to a former VP (and the current President) he has "special" protection for life, after all--and this leads to a sense of diminished responsibility. It's not uncommon for the children of former Presidents to be a diminished kind of f'ed up, it sounds like HB had a head start with the traumatic brain injury (I am also a survivor of TBI, and he shows a lot of typical symptoms after a typical inciting event). Throw in some normal rebellion, a bit of hubris, and several questionable friends, and you get Hunter B!
Made a mental note of the term "clothing-challenged dancer". I'm definitely going to use that terminology, going forward. How can I not? Good one, Dr. Grande! 🤣
Doc, doc, doc! Welcome to our club of the canceled due to belief in lies spread by Fox News. Never mind that the lies are actually true. Love the shirt!
What, exactly, has Hunter ever done with his life other than pu tz around, wasting his time with anything and everything? He doesn't seem to have any focus, let alone any real skill set (other than keeping drug dealers employed).
I can't begin to describe what a breath of fresh air discovering your channel has been. Not only are your analysis' well thought out and understandable but you remain politically impartial on topics such as these. There is an insane level of cognitive dissonance, and overt media disinformation campaigns, on both sides of the political spectrum so the fact that you're making your analysis' off of verifiable evidence is extremely rare and greatly appreciated. Excellent work!
What a scumbag Dr Grande is to make fun of people with substance abuse issues! Honestly he shouldn't be a doctor if he makes fun of the people he claims to treat!
You truly have me laughing out loud with the story about cigarettes. I worked with addicts for 30 years and this story is pretty standard stuff. I'm surprised you didn't mention his Narcissistic Personality disorder Your wry humor is so appropriate in this case. Love the shirt.
Then, you would know that it truly happens. You just haven’t met one that will admit that they were giving out laced cigarettes just because… when some people are low, they will do some low shit just to have company.
Your comment is true, Hunter has a excuse for his behavior and blames others. Hunter is Evil Narcissist. And this Book was written to make people feel sorry for Hunter and believe his excuses and blaming others. Link information Hunter was involved with Child Sex Trafficking in China. Meth comes from China, and Hunter is a Meth Head and Selfies Hunter made of him smoking Meth. Hunter has investments in a China Oil Company. Biden has been sending oil to This Oil Company in China from our Emergency Oil Reserve in Alaska. Also, India and The Netherlands.
I can't believe he left out the part about him cheating on his pregnant wife with a porn star, then paying her off to stay silent so it wouldn't ruin his chances at being elected president, or getting caught on tape talking about grabbing women by the p.... because when your famous you can get away with anything. Seriously, the right-wing moral police hypocrisy here is pathetic.
"A clothing challenged dancer..." You're so hilariously witty! I look forward to every episode and after finding your podcast, I'm spending more time "with you" and your podcast mates than anyone else! 😉😂 Thanks so much for your awesome videos, sincerely!
He's a rich kid who's never been held accountable for his actions. He's never going to learn, he just doesn't care about other people. Everything has been handed to him his whole life. I feel zero empathy for this man, he's a child who refuses to grow up.
@@fivethreeone What does this have to do with 45? Does your brain seriously sperg out this badly when you hear something negative about your team? It’s honestly weird. Can we all just accept that ALL politicians are corrupt scum bags? I mean, Biden has been selling our oil reserves to Chinese companies that are associated with his sons finances. Trump would have been impeached for that, but I bet you didn’t even know this occurred. Your team is evil, so is the other one. The sooner you accept this, the better off you will be.
No, but your comment reminds everyone else of how obsessed you still are with '45,' who you clearly do not believe you've truly defeated, yet. And with Biden and Sons in front of the world to see...that's quite understandable.
@@fivethreeone lol I see you guys are still suffering from "Trump derangement syndrome" 2) I wonder how Trumps kids turned out successful, love their father, have no drug problem or criminal records (doesn't sound like the man you're describing 🤔)
I read his wife's book. Amazing how much she put up with married to this narcissist Hunter. The drugs, the other women, the lies. But she came out the other end a strong woman.
Respect to you Doctor Grande, it takes a discerning man to wade through all of the propaganda, not to mention bravery and conviction to ridicule the machine. Thanks for shooting us straight Doc!
In this case, the "machine's" actions were/are so blatant and obvious to anyone with half a brain that it really doesn't take all that much bravery and conviction to offer up ridicule. Dr. Grande didn't say anything here that wasn't/hasn't been said over and over again by those right of center on the political scale. If not for the liberal biasness of the MSM, and the gullibility and/or unwillingness to listen from so many on the left, this would all be common knowledge and widely accepted by a vast majority of the population.
@@eelnoops5200 the nature of Biden's leadership for starters, the pernicious nature of media manipulation, and the extent to which it drives political discourse in our country.
I am amazed that you have the guts to do this. Hey, my hat is off to you. I have been telling everyone about Hunter for over 2 years. No one would believe me. Thank you. I will wait until the right moment to show them your analysis. Jill is a real piece of work too. I hope you are OK. I really do.
Regardless, he broke the law. According to his dad, he should be in jail and lose everything, like those who'd had similar problems with crack. Fair is fair.
You mentioned "Jill" (President's wife): with all the news we hear about the Bidens, I've been curious about Dr.Jill. She's almost like a robot -- only and always smiling, beaming like there never was an issue with her husband and son's privileged life when she should know everything that is exposed/covered by media. I really wonder about her: what/how she thinks and is she trying to fool the public the best she can? (she does a great job).
@@moon-ud8tq Jill said she met Joe Biden 1975, but Jill knew his first Wife in 1972, kinda odd knew his first wife and not knowing Joe, Jill’s first Husband said she knew Joe 1972, and they had an affair. Now think Joes first Wife finds out he’s having Affair with Jill, has a big Argument with Joe and Storms out , takes the children and leaves Joe, While she’s so Upset, not thinking clearly and blows a stop sign and get STUCK by a another Vehicle. Wait a minute that happened!!! Everyone ask yourself, in all your years, have you ever seen a First Lady more involved the Presidency? Also First Lady, Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris go to Ukraine and discuss Foreign Policy, but not the President. Have you ever seen House Speaker, First Lady in United States History do that? Biden passed our Infrastructure Bill, and Ukraine is just a Set up to Launder all our Money $, that’s why Nancy Pelosi was there, to make sure going to the RIGHT PEOPLE. I Bet Jill has a ZAPPER, so when Joe starts to fall asleep, and mumble during speaking, she ZAPS him to wake him up.
guts nothing. The doctor only knows some of it. DR. Grande only reads mainstream news. Now this story is in the mainstream but he hasn't been following it for two years. he doesn't realize the news censored this before th elev=ction. He has TDS clouding his full understanding.
Thank you again Dr. Grande! As usual, I totally agree with you sir. In my experience, most narcissists don't grow up in broken homes. They did in fact grow up feeling entitled. Never held accountable for unacceptable behavior, but always bailed out when caught, and even called "a chip off the old block " by the very family who should have taught them right from wrong.
@@cht2162 yeah the dynamic of the system changes when half of them are suddenly dead. Other than that, it just is what it is and isn't trying to cope. People are just doing their own thing. love bombing and not teaching accountability or responsibility are usually part of narc cycle.
Dr Grande calmly and definitively shreds this guy to pieces. Machine like evisceration. Dr Grande has to be the coolest dude on UA-cam. Nice shirt Dr.....
He’s a coward for beating up on sick people. Hunter has an illness called Addiction for which there is no cure. Addiction can be managed, but it can never be cured. Imagine being sick and having to be ashamed of it. Pretty messed up in my book.
@@theKaufmanTapes beating up? It's an analysis. Hunter's behavior may be inspired in part by substance abuse and mental health, but that does not absolve him from responsibility. He is also a public figure and open to public scrutiny. I worked for many years as an adult probation officer. If anyone has compassion and has been a part of a solution for addicts, it's me. But anyone who has worked in substance abuse with a pure heart would tell you, compassion is important, but you must still hold an addict accountable. In Hunter's case we see repeated law breaking. He is deserving of any criticism being directed his way.
I remember when that accident happened and I lived in Philadelphia, so we heard and talked about it a lot. There are lots of stories around about why it happened and mostly, that it was no accident but that she was very upset. It's also been said the marriage was already headed south. I worked for the govt. so we talked a lot about it. Looking at it now, because we did not know about post-partum depression back then, I wonder if his mother suffered from that. As far as Hunter, basically, he's a spoiled brat, but being in his 50s it's a very bad look and he needs to once and for all be held accountable, as well as anyone else involved in any crime or cover-up involved with him. Dad won't be around forever to help him out.
I think Hunters mother was upset that her husband, Joe Biden, was having an affair with the housekeeper Jill, which ultimately caused her to get in the car accident that killed her & their daughter. Shortly after Joe Biden marries Jill.
No Hunter has ASPD and has been abused and manipulated by Joe. And the care accident was an accident but an accident on purpose, Joe manipulated his wives driving skills and was manipulated all of her default behaviors with subliminal manipulation causing her cognitive dissonance which is why she got in a car accident and both Joe and Hunter manipulated beau to death causing him to get cancer. Look at hunters first wife, she has severe health issues and this is because of hunters abuse and manipulate they are psychopaths
I always admire how this doctor is able to keep such a straight face when he provides the information even when he adds his witty comments to the analysis!
This makes me sick that this piece of trash was appointed as a Military Officer, when I had to fight and struggle through the enlisted ranks, just to get a chance to become an officer.
Really, do u think that u know all of the facts? I’ve noticed that some of Grande’s talks are sorely missing major significant facts, like his synopsis of the Jon benet case. Unless Grande or you were there, living Hunter’s life, it’s absolutely impossible to know many key facts. Interpretations, even first hand Accounts of any story, or incident are inevitably missing a lot.
@@janetpattison8474 life is always about learning. I will never claim to know everything about anything. I have however attended lectures and read books from both sides of the fence.
If you don't like his analysis of the case study or don't use it to compare to another what is the purpose of making nasty comments about his perspective? Learn more about it and create your own.
It really is sickening that we still live in a society where money and heritage get you out of dealing with the consequences that the rest of us have to deal with. The People will never trust the rich or powerful until everyone truly is created and treated equally
Hunter was probably doing drugs while his father was saying anyone with a single rock of crack should automatically be imprisoned for five years. Absolutely despicable.
Dr. Grande, thank you so much for your honesty regarding this extremely controversial subject when it comes to one side only... It's so refreshing to hear especially in the days and time that we now live in!
@@yashamaga13 These people are weird. Their brains can’t handle to hear something bad about their team without needing to wash their heads out with anti-Trump content.
"Clothing challenged" - loved that. It's curious to me how some choose to self sabotage when they have the resources to live a healthy life. For the saboteur, the shame they carry from past mistakes and other conflicted emotions turns into an endless pattern of trying to escape reality and themselves, rather than learning from their mistakes, healing, and moving forward.
Jesus you just nailed my whole mindset. I have followed this pattern a long time, and I am now living positively, but you summed up the mindset perfectly
@@msminicooper2010 “Clothing challenged” is a silly phrase that undermines the credibility of the rest of this video…will Todd be making a video on Melania Trump posing nude? And will he call her “clothing challenged”? Even though I loathe the Trumps, I don’t hold her nude photo shoot against her…there’s nothing wrong with it, just as there’s nothing wrong with Hunter being with someone who’s “clothing challenged”
They ignored they're own rules to give him a chance in the first place, even giving him a commission! He didn't have to go to basic training then, if he was already commissioned on his first day? something was very corrupt within the Navy.
@@frankpaya690 No, I was commissioned before I went to basic training, but I still needed to complete basic. And if I had tested positively for any drugs, I am sure I would have been summarily discharged.
If you appreciate his honesty so much, you should watch his videos on Trump. Including whether or not he is a narcissist, his election fraud lies, and the responsibility he holds for inciting an insurrection. I'm sure you'll love his opinion on those things as well.
Step 1: They claim it's not real, it's just a conspiracy theory. Step 2: It's real, it's not a conspiracy theory, but then it's not a big deal and we are supposed to accept it and move on. Even when it's really not a big deal, this does not invalidate what was done in Step 1.
Still doesn’t negate the fact that Hunter Biden is not an elected official. He never pretended to be, nor is he lining his pockets with tax payers dollars, taking trips, getting 10 years worth of security courtesy of the public purse. There has never, in the history of the United States, been a more devastating grift, to us, tax payers, than the 45th administration. Do not lose sight: we won’t
I absolutely love your dry humour, that may be missed by people who don’t watched you often enough 😄and it’s sarcastic and always on point! Very much enjoy this channel 👍🏻
This is one reason why I like this channel. Dr Grande is intellectually honest enough to take shots at politicians no matter what party they're from and I admire that, because I do the same.
@@coraltarr4480 I'm guessing you're an anti Trump, Biden loving person and you must bring up Trump when people point things out about Biden or his family like as if Trump wasn't ever scrutinized etc. Hunter Biden is gross and there's so much nasty footage out there of him. I've never come across that with the Trump kids.
The reason you state for admiring Dr. G is that he responds to issues the way you do. That's honest, but probably not the best evidence to prove your point. Itis not a compelling argument. You should have stopped before adding, " because I do the same.". You may not be a narcissist, but that statement was narcissistic.
I see criticising and poking fun at politicians as my democratic right. When you can't, you know you're -in Canada- under the jack boot of a totalitarian government.
That consideration would certainly depend on which part/s of the brain were affected by the injury....he has displayed ample penchant for criminal activity, but then again...so has his father, Many times, Throughout his career. i do believe it is Safe to say...brain injury or not, their History Shows they feel Entitled to Have whatever they want, whenever they want it.
I wondered that too! And losing his Mother and baby sister so young and traumatically! Do many tragedies in their family! I don't feel like his Dad is a horrible person or anything. Not any more so than any other politician. And definitely nowhere near as bad as Trump and his family!
@@ma9081-l4y As a MAGA supporter, I find your comment offensive. While I do not agree with Biden on many isdues, and frequently find myself questioning his judgment, I have no doubt that he is doing his best to serve his constituents.
I think he was first asking for a joint before it became legal, medicinal; ME greenbud, (Afghani, a little Mex Acapulco gold, Brit Col.) a better blend than coke at that time any day as most in the military who need tobacco will tell you.?🤫
"Hunter's last name helped him to earn millions of dollars and avoid responsibility for his behavior." Spot on. And yet he barely acknowledges this. I think he has some serious growing up to do.
and his father does NOT take accountability for the way he is failing US citizens. He's blame PRESIDENT TRUMP, Russia, oil companies, etc. so if he can't hold himself accountable, how is he going to expect his son to do so...sad...addiction is no joke
I just love your honesty, facts, and dry sense of humor. This combination is priceless in this day, and time. I wish you had college courses in our area. I would take all your classes. Hopefully, your videos will help people think. Thank you.
Yeah, it’s part of the nature of addiction. 12 Step programs receive both a lot of praise and a lot of scorn, but one of the Steps is to make a list of all the people you have harmed because of your addiction and make amends to them unless you are unable to, or if it will cause harm to the other person (in the later case, making a contribution to a relevant charity is suggested). This Step doesn’t just apply to a few people, but to everyone - Because absolutely every person with an addiction has hurt someone somehow, and getting better means acknowledging that.
While they are actively fueling the addiction, maybe. But I've yet to speak to a recovered addict who didn't take accountability for their addiction and their actions while in their altered state. These can be some of the humblest, understanding, empathetic people ever b/c of what they've experienced and done while under the influence. However, I don't think Hunter Biden is in recovery ...he has too many resources to hit bottom yet.
@@delsijoy705 what does Trump have to do with the Biden’s and why exactly are you bringing him up? Obsess much? Is this video about Trump? No. Next, you didn’t even watch the video or you would know the answer to what my justification is. Tell the truth, you are still wearing a vagina hat from the Clinton days.
You’re darn right! How the f___ do these people get away with this and their diehard cult followers keep voting them into office. It is so _sickening_ that I cannot even follow politics anymore. I’m only watching this video because it’s Dr. Grande - Who has really won me over by calling out _both_ sides of our corrupt two party system. Bravo Dr. Grande!! 👏 👍
Great analysis! Brave of you to put it out there. I agree, his early life had some tragedy and probably influenced some of his behavior. We also know that we are responsible for our behavior at a certain point. Like you said, he doesn’t own his choices. His father doesn’t acknowledge the problems either. The biggest crime is the media ignoring it. We can’t rely on truth from them. Thank you for your honest opinion.
Yes, I do not understand the media's reticence in investigative reporting either. Not since the peccadillos of JFK, has the media chosen to look the other way.
The media's (mainstream) job is not to tell us the truth. The media's job is to manipulate us, push propaganda when needed. Noam Chomsky explained all of this in his book "Manufacturing Consent"
I also wondered what you think of a severe head injury at such a you d age could have also contributed to his impulsive behavior. I have heard that can affect personalities. Not to give him a excuse for his self centered, criminal and addiction issues. Just a understanding if it could factor into this perfect storm he lived out his life to.
I think it's possible that it might have worsened the things that were already written in his genetics. I think it's totally possible that it exacerbated certain things but if he had issues in other areas that brain damage would affect that would have me believe that this could be true a heck of a lot more. I seriously doubt that something happens when you're of toddler age and it results in brain damage and then as an adult the only thing that it seems to have made happen was your degeneracy love for substances and total and utter disrespect for authority and some of the craziest nepotism I've ever seen in my life. Now if they came out and said he also has a problem with certain types of learning disability and or challenges it would be a lot more believable in my opinion.
This happened to one of my brothers and the rest of the siblings and I agree it was a huge factor in his life. He's always been the one who made worst choices and constantly trashes his life. Unfortunately for my brother, he doesn't have a rich family to overcome his myriad of failures.
That has been suggested to explain the behavior of the notorious Caligula. Contemporary sources describe a severe episode of very high fever. He was not expected to survive. When he came through, he had a completely different-- and scary-- personality.
An extreme case of what happens when you’re incredibly unstable, have acces to loads of money and have people protecting your image very carefully. Truly sad and horrific to see how he lives
We have a 'two tiered' system. Those with money, connections and special position take a 'hobbyist approach to life' in which they live in a separate world from the rest of us.... that must play by the rules and yet are punished by a system that always favors the well to do.
I read Hunter Biden's book, & I believe that he still obsesses about/ yearns for drugs. I wonder whether he suffered physical brain injuries in the childhood car accident, in addition to mental trauma? Add to that the fact that Hunter was the unsatisfactory 'spare' to his elder brother Beau, the 'heir,' and there is considerable cause for Hunter's erratic behaviour. All of the above does *not* excuse his destructive actions; it merely explains some possible causes.
Drugs are only a small part of the Hunter saga. The big picture features a corrupt family...the Bidens...who'll take money from anyone who wants access to the highest levels of the US government. Earlier,the Vice President and today the President. That's where "ten percent" and "half" come into play. You know,the laptop that doesn't really exist. Yah, *that* "ten percent" Have you ever wondered how Hunter Biden can open an art gallery in Beverly Hills and sell his works for $500K...and up????
I doubt he had brain damaged. Hunter has been involved with the Mob all his adult years. Hunter was involved with Russian, China and Ukraine Oligarchs. And continues to have investments in these countries.
Well said, Sir. Refreshing to see you highlight this mess of a family. And it's not so much that the poor guy is an addict - but he's a really bad person and has benefitted in the millions for himself and the family with his unethical, compromising and illegal foreign business deals. That his father was aware of.
I wouldnt have expected Walter Kovacs AKA Rorschach to be so quick to defend a criminal Democrat, wait didnt Dr Manhattan discreate you all over the snow somewhere in Antartica?
@thewkovacs Joe didnt care. He was doing Jill when that happened! Hunter was always a bum. Joe destroyed an innocent man and lied about his wife being killed by a drunk driver. They are racists, liars and corrupt! I'm 74 and he's been a POS for 50+ years!
he hasn't enabled him, though. from everything we have joe has pushed hunter to get help and clean up his act. joe could probably get rid of hunter's legal problems but instead hunter is going through the system as he should. i feel like people are way to dramatic when it comes to the biden's.
Dr. Grande, I love that you continue to hold politically-connected people accountable, despite the party they come from! I love your videos examining Trump's narcissistic characteristics and this one is just as fantastic. Please keep up your excellent content! 💜
@@susanrising9640 then Ashley Biden (who claims to have taken inappropriate showers with her father that may have led to sex and drug addiction-her speculation)
@@susanrising9640 😂 They don’t have this bad of a history though so it wouldn’t be nearly as interesting but maybe I’m wrong. Maybe Jared does, but he’s from an entirely different family.
@@persephonel2117 Actually, they do, if Mary Trump's book has any truth to it, and I would be hard-pressed to say it doesn't. Very dysfunctional family. Don Sr. ignored all of his children except Ivanka, and in fact has been outwardly hostile to his eldest son, who has spent his life trying desperately to win Daddy's approval.
I wonder how much brain damage from the car accident affected his personality. The guy is incredibly impulsive. Edit: I'm not saying it absolves him of responsibility. There's no doubt both him and his father are bad people. What I'm saying is there's calm collected evil and then there's Hunter, the guy can barely keep it together. The kind of mistakes he does when carrying out his schemes are unbelievable.
Every millennial is impulsive, too. It doesn’t mean that it’s due to a brain injury as a child. If he wasn’t qualified, the Navy would not have allowed him in. Unfortunately he had enormous entitlement issues. He quite possibly had PTSD after watching his mother and sister get killed in a hugely disastrous and gruesome car/truck collision.
I would be interested to know how much the brain damage sustained from the car accident played a role in Hunter Biden’s addiction. If his frontal lobe was damaged, it could explain the poor impulse control as well as his poor decision-making. Not that it is an excuse, but it could definitely play a factor and make it a lot harder to overcome addiction.
Surprised that this wasn’t raised in the video. It’s such a well known cause of impulsive behaviour, even in those with ‘good’ levels of recovery from ABI.
@@southerncomfortuk absolutely thought of the same thing myself, I sustained concussion falling off a horse as a teenager, and it definitely had some negative consequences with regard to my behavior and coping capabilities. Luckily it eventually came right, but each person is different.
if he had brain damage he should not have been '' given '' high stake jobs , that earned ''earned?'' him so much money. Money he then often channeled to his father, Joe...this would seem like manipulation of someone with brain damage...stick him in a '' job '' then take the big money comming in for that '' job '' the '' expert '' Hunter was doing, and ignoring the drug problem because Hunter being drugged means Hunter is easier to manipulate as a money tree. No matter how you spin it, Hunter has been drugged for years, his father, family and co workers know it, knew it and BENEFITED FINANCIALLY FROM IT . So slice up the excuses any way you want, everyone involved is untrustworthy as functional people who should hold ANY power over MY life and my finances and my tax money.
It doesn't matter what he did, how guilty he is and how much evidence is against him. Absolutely nothing will happen to him. That is just how things are, none of these people ever face justice, be it democrat or republican
Is it illegal to help your kids? Did Hunter do anything illegal other than drugs. Making money on family coattails is not illegal. Trumps, Du Ponts, Waltons etc do it as do small town Millionaires. Law enforcement choosing to look the other way is appalling, but don't we see that every day. I had a teacher once who told me she couldn't fail a student who cheated on a test because her wealthy parents lived next door. It's everywhere. The question for me is one of corruption, and how it seems to be everywhere in the US. Local and National.
zudemaster Thank you for pointing out that it is a matter of political power and privilege , and not just political party or ideology. It is a human failing all over this world.
I wonder if the brain injury as a child could have been the start of some of his behavior problems. My grandson was hit by a truck while walking at age 19. More than one skull fracture was among his many injuries. A year later, he has problems with being impulsive, illogical thoughts and is very suggestive. He requires meds for mood and delusions now.
I hope your grandson is doing better. You have the same opinion as me. Hunter suffered both physical and mental trauma at an early age. At the time of the accident, his dad was starting his career as a senator and he was taken care by his aunt.
I actually agree with Hunter about the treatment industry. I can say , as a former medical director for Care unit, it's a scam, dependent on recidivism to generate income. No one gets sober until they want to, and until they're doing it for themselves..
Its sad that a man who calls himself a doctor would be so critical of a person who suffers from PTSD, and clearly had issues & became addicted to substance which in itself is a disease & shouldn't be judged as Dr G is doing here. Not very professional and definitely not a good look for him. I guess you have to be Rep to pass the ethics smell test, huh Dr G??
@@scorpianna420 this is the last straw, I’m done with “dr” grande. A few times I’ve come close to blocking his videos, today I do it. What kind of doctor is he? His pious, self righteous attitude is enough for me. What destruction has Hunter left? He’s had issues as many others have. He’s dealt with them and come out the other side, unlike a former POTUS son who clearly still has drug use issues.
Typical rich kid addict. Always someone else’s fault. Remember daddy said he’s the smartest man he knows. What does that tell you? I like the way you told this story without laughing but that’s ok because you made me laugh. Thank you sir🤣
SHAME ON DR. GRANDE! Seriously what Dr. Makes fun of someone with a substance abuse issue. He should never counsel anyone with a substance abuse issue if he just makes fun of them! What a scumbag Dr. Grande is to make fun of a person with substance abuse issues!
Some of the smartest people I've known have been addicts. Addiction is a disease/mental health issue, not something that indicates low intellect. My mom had alcoholism and was one of the smartest people I'd ever known.
I saw the videos that dropped today. Jeez. These are the people that represent us and write our laws. That’s frightening. He’s literally effed up on every drug you can think of and was helping to write laws that will put other peoples kids in jail for doing the same thing. Ahole…
How is he helping to write laws? He is not in Congress or advising members. His name is his opportunity, sadly. Hunter is seriously effed up and a huge liability to Joe Biden.
Huh? Not really, its just that there were more important things going on I politics, like a US president trying to overthrow democracy with his actions contributing to the current legal overthrow via scotus. It's a big story but not that unusual. Presidents son had drug problems and profited from his name. Uhhh yea the former presidents entire family was doing the same thing but worse. So I think it was appropriately covered
I long to live in an America where doors are open to those that work hard and possess real talent. These spoiled brats and their debauchery is making me ill. This Hunter Biden Scandal is so embarrassing. Hunter can blame anyone but, the blame will not help him beat addiction.
Was he a spoiled brat or abused child whose mother thought ending their life would be more compassionate that the alternative which we are witnessing She wasn’t wrong . Nor was she right . It just happened and now there is vengeance. Forgiveness heals ALL
His resume certainly would not have supported leadership in a foreign natural gas company, his millions in China backing, and selling art for tens of thousands a piece. This smells of buying access.
he had a perfectly normal childhood and adolescence. Traumatic brain injury does not suddenly pop up decades after the event. Substance abuse and sociopathic behavior for which he NEVER received consequences are to blame. Dr. Grande did not have time to cite every instance, but here's a telling one: when HB was stopped by police for traffic violations, he falsely gave his brother's ID. His dad paid the fine. He publicly denied paternity for a child he knew was his. In writing, he called his stepmon a "malicious cu-t". And it goes on. That's the kind of man Hunter is, and it is not due to TBI.
@@marymckenna6482 It is no excuse for his actions. By the way, it can seem that people recover from a brain injury but they have long-term consequences from it. I know this because football players can completely recover from concussion on the field, but it they have long-term consequences even after retirement from pro football. This has been verified on brain scans where there are characteristic changes on MRI scan.
@@jamesrobertson9149 of course, James, I agree about football players (and boxer's) TBI, but that occurs over time and usually with many concussions, not just one. And none of those athletes, as far as I know, exhibit the pathologies of HB. And even if the TBI was in part responsible (there is no evidence of this- both his doctors and JB himself said HB had a complete recovery) HB would not have been admitted into the Navy with that level of brain injury. And did HB know right from wrong? Clearly, hence the lies.
Although, there was some censorship from Big Tech. It would be interesting to know if the average voter knew about his illegal, corrupt, and possible illicit behaviors.
@@kalo924 Biden's poll numbers are about 24% of Dems think he should run again in '24. And we can't forget the media telling us Biden received 81 million votes. And pigs can fly.
You kill me with truth and dry humor Todd. At times I wish you were less 'dry', but then you prove me wrong with very strategically placed (and justifiable) digs. Keep being YOU!
As a survivor of traumatic brain injury, I am aware that addictive behavior is a real danger. Being aware of that, I have actively avoided drugs, and greatly limited my use of alcohol whenever it has seemed problematic. Whatever our circumstances, we are responsible for our own choices.
I have a family member who had head trauma. He seems perfectly normal, but his ability to make well reasoned decisions ;often dealing with health risk and legality, have been damaged noticeably.
I have a severe brain injury, as a result of a brain tumor, and then being in 2 hit and run car accidents, with severe concussions both times, and I can say I’ve never had a desire to do drugs at all. I don’t even want to take the medications the drs want me to take, but I require some of them to live as fully as possible. I’m 48 and currently take 32 pills a day for 6 chronic health issues, which is way too many, in my opinion. Most of them are prescription, but some are supplements, which I take to avoid some of the side effects that a prescription might cause for more minor issues. My younger kids say I’m afflicted to crafting and planners, tho, which I guess could be addictive, but I guess there are much worse things a person could be addicted to.
You rock, @@aprilwycherley-- thank you for sharing! I try to stay away from meds too, though with diabetes and the brain chemistry imbalance some are absolutely necessary. We live the best life we can, right? Best wishes to you!
@@patmanchester8045, those are huge problem areas for me, too. A strong support system has helped me through the worst of it, and Mental Health Court helped me finally figure out the correct diagnosis for something that has been a problem for 25 years-- though I had to get arrested and prove I have a mental condition to get there. We're making progress!
The afflicted should say addicted. I didn’t catch that before I added my comment.
I am a recovered meth addict. I didn't quit using it until I made the decision to stop using it for myself. No one else made me use it or stop using it. Self accountability is vital no matter what trauma anyone has gone through. I've been through things too and it's not been easy all the time but we can't go on letting our pasts control us. We are responsible for ourselves.
I know you aren’t asking for kudos, but what you have done took sheer determination and fortitude. Way to go! I hope the remainder of your life is filled with happiness.
@@cw4608 you're right. I just agree with the analysis of Hunter having no self accountability. His upbringing obviously didn't encourage much of it but there always comes a time for us to be responsible for our own choices and we should have to face consequences for them accordingly.
Also in recovery, u rock!
@@deborahsunflower939 I've been off of it for over two years now. The longer you stay off of it, the easier it gets!
Thank you for your comment. You speak the Truth.
All the while, his father had bragged about his crime bill that mandated five years in prison for a possession of crack “the size of a quarter.” Those people are beyond brazen.
I’m thinking more like pure evil
Pretty much the entire political class of the United States is corrupt, if only in the moral sense, as lobbying via bribes is completely lawful. That's why I see ardent adherents of either the left or right as fools. The entire paradigm of Left vs Right has evolved into theatre whereby everybody thinks they're on a holy crusade but are actually just part of a pantomime which only serves to divide the people and thus makes them powerless and removes the threat they pose to the power elite. The sham "War on Drugs" has a long history but it is also one part of the larger corrupt system.
It's a very similar political, military and economic landscape to that of the Roman Republic around 50BC, just before it slid into dictatorship.
It's Karmic debt for Joe Biden.
Yes, let's not forget how the secret service intervened to keep Hunter from being charged with a felony for lying on his fire arms application and then purchasing the fire arm. 😡 I swear it's just another day in the swamp for these politicians. The laws that they pass, never apply to themselves or their family members.
What does Hunter's history have to do with anything? Hunter isn't the President. Hunter is a different person who makes his own choices which have no bearing on his father's ability to be a good person, an honest and fair politician and a hard working President. If the best you can do to discount a man is to dig up dirt on their child, it's because you can't find any legitimate dirt on the man, and you're pathetic for going after their child's struggles.
As a former" clothing challenged " person. I found myself laughing out loud.
I want you.
Pictures or you really weren't. lol
@@boobtubecustomercare2757 trust me. Vanity will not allow.
My grandfather used to say "they're all corrupt". I thought he was a bit off his rocker. My grandfather was spot on.
In certain moment in your life you will arrive at the point when you can spot a fake human, mean agenda etc. ! That's called Wisdom! Collected over a life span! Your grandpa was a wise man!
I agree with your grandfather totally they are all crooks.
Always have been
You were right the first time. Just because the Bidens are corrupt doesn't mean "they all are ".
I thumbs up because I agree to an extent, the majority extent.
It is so refreshing to hear someone actually speak truth about unearned privilege
Like Trumps children basically running the country
Like Trumps children basically running the country
Where is the video of the biggest grifters, the Trumps. Nothing, Nada.
Yes, he should also talk about Ivanka's millions in China and Jared's billions with the Saudis.
Note, they were in Trump's administratration.
That is beyond privilege.
That's corruption.
@@Rose-oi1vmhe literally has multiple videos on trump. do you just say things when you don’t know them to be true??
I can't believe he was admitted to the US Naval Officer Reserve when he was 43 yo. The cutoff used to be 26yo. That's more than just making a little exception.
..."rules for thee, NOT for me!"...
Damn right
He showed up high on his first day and was promptly dishonorably discharged.
Hunter needed to have some military on the resume (due to his brother dying) - Joe wanted Hunter to run for office/be in charge of cabinet and thus the padding of the resume.
Dude blamed black guys for those 'tainted cigs.
@@canisdeumnox4925
Probably Obama
One of the many things I appreciate about this channel is that no sacred cows exist. I can always trust a person who is willing to call out bad behavior regardless of their gender, political orientation, etc.
The most concise and to the point reporting of Hunter and his many fiascos
"The navy was positive that breaking their own rules for Hunter was a great idea. He was going to be an excellent naval officer with a long and distinguished career. He was going to stand out from the other new officers. Well, the navy was right about the last point: On Hunter's first day on the naval base, he stood out by testing positive for cocaine." 🤣
What a way to put it. 👏 Dr. GRANDE is such eloquent speaker.
They had to have known he was taking drugs. I bet those new officers were cracking up because they knew he wouldn't last one day 🤣😂🙄
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I never heard of Hunters first day was this the media's fault.
As a former substance abuser it bugs me that he didn’t take responsibility for his actions. As much as I don’t like to admit it, that amount of blame shifting is the type of thing that always ends in relapse. You can have external forces and experiences, that may have made substance abuse make sense, but ultimately it’s your inability to cope along with the strong chemicals that change how your brain works, that causes long term substance abuse; it’s a 2 part thing and part of that is your fault. If you don’t acknowledge that you’re screwed.
Absolutely agree with you. The lack of taking responsibility for my own actions led me to “medicate” my guilt away. Down deep I knew it was my own damn fault. A car crash and DUI charges was Gods way of getting my attention.
I agree. Still though, I think the Doc missed a really good opportunity here to explore the effects of narcissistic family dynamics and childhood emotional neglect. He came so close with this talk about Hunter being the family Letdown, yet he only persisted in just the kind of treatment that Hunter almost certainly faced his entire life from his own family. If I grew up the scapegoated sibling of the Golden Child and was constantly reminded (in ways spoken and unspoken) that “the wrong son died”… especially in such a high-status political family, I’d turn to drugs, too.
Hell, I *was* the golden child and I turned to drugs for far too long.
@@Obiamajoyisrmd I didn’t say “let’s cancel him” I said “he didn’t take responsibility” and not having a correct understanding of your place in addiction/substance abuse is a great way to end up relapsing. I know this might be crazy but I don’t want the dude to die and that’s significantly more likely when you’re drinking and smoking crack. There literally isn’t one addiction health professional who will tell you “don’t take responsibility, it’s cool.” That’s why I care. “Why does it matter to you?” What are you talking about? You look out for your “people,” right? Well he’s one of my people, he’s someone somewhat like me, and I don’t want to see that be a problem for him. I was molested by my dad, damn near forced fed drugs and alcohol by him, raped twice, involved in serious gun violence 7 times and on and on and on and on… I have a lot of reasons to say “It wasn’t me, it was my circumstances, damn the luck of the draw.” If you do that though, and you ignore your place in it, you’re setting yourself up for failure. So it wasn’t my fault I got stared but ultimately it was my fault that I didn’t accept responsibility and felt I deserved to get high because my life sucked. Again, I care because I don’t want anyone to feel that kind of pain.
I mean, watching JB (try to) speak, completely dissociating must be genetic
And trauma from childhood which is the root cause of the using
If he was from a poor family he would have once gone to jail with a criminal record haunting him for life.
You are right, and that's a tragedy. Addiction shouldn't be an issue for law enforcement or the courts.
Yes, about 100 times over, head injury or not
@@dianelipartito6654 Yeah he's a piece of work alright... Not that I'm totally condemning him, but he is a poor example of a human being.
@@majorpwner241 Yes, I agree and it isn't just about the addiction, but all the fraud and shading dealings. Almost no one could have gotten away with all of that and still remained free unless they were from the elite class. For most of us head injuries and traumas do not excuse us from the harshest penalties, even though one might argue that there is a better way to deal with addiction than punishment.
Even if he was from a middle class family without political connections.
I love how Dr. Grande is effortlessly funny! And he has such a calming voice!
I was just talking about this last night! I was saying, why is he filming himself doing illegal activities?! I was thinking he had a subconscious desire to get back at his father for reasons we’ll never publicly know about, but also a conscious knowledge he will get away with just about anything, too. So either way, he wins.
Wouldn't be surprised if he was basically blackmailing the entire party, genius loser move.
I believe he was being extorted/blackmailed & fearful therefore possibly recorded so much for receipts. The hooker (skit) would be good example of blackmail
My partner is a political consultant, and he has opinions about this. It's not necessarily an attempt to blackmail anyone, though that's certainly a possibility. He probably feels entitled--as family to a former VP (and the current President) he has "special" protection for life, after all--and this leads to a sense of diminished responsibility. It's not uncommon for the children of former Presidents to be a diminished kind of f'ed up, it sounds like HB had a head start with the traumatic brain injury (I am also a survivor of TBI, and he shows a lot of typical symptoms after a typical inciting event). Throw in some normal rebellion, a bit of hubris, and several questionable friends, and you get Hunter B!
His dad probably molested him. Joe Biden gets really creepy with kids. It wouldn't be shocking if it turned out he molested Hunter.
@@wendychavez5348 Also throw in money from Taxpayers so Hunter could afford to buy drugs.
Made a mental note of the term "clothing-challenged dancer". I'm definitely going to use that terminology, going forward. How can I not? Good one, Dr. Grande! 🤣
Didn’t say “dancer” but the implication was absolutely clear!
I came here for exactly that comment. It’s gold!!
Doc, doc, doc! Welcome to our club of the canceled due to belief in lies spread by Fox News. Never mind that the lies are actually true.
Love the shirt!
@@mandymoore5774 Yes, he did say dancer.
What, exactly, has Hunter ever done with his life other than pu tz around, wasting his time with anything and everything? He doesn't seem to have any focus, let alone any real skill set (other than keeping drug dealers employed).
I can't begin to describe what a breath of fresh air discovering your channel has been. Not only are your analysis' well thought out and understandable but you remain politically impartial on topics such as these. There is an insane level of cognitive dissonance, and overt media disinformation campaigns, on both sides of the political spectrum so the fact that you're making your analysis' off of verifiable evidence is extremely rare and greatly appreciated. Excellent work!
What a scumbag Dr Grande is to make fun of people with substance abuse issues! Honestly he shouldn't be a doctor if he makes fun of the people he claims to treat!
Just discovered this channel today
Wow
Love the old stories
This story is old news but interesting
I found it yesterday, I’ve been binge watching almost all night lol. Excellent channel
Love, love your clever and dry sense of humor!! Thanks!
You truly have me laughing out loud with the story about cigarettes. I worked with addicts for 30 years and this story is pretty standard stuff. I'm surprised you didn't mention his Narcissistic Personality disorder Your wry humor is so appropriate in this case. Love the shirt.
Variety is the spice of life
You worked with addicts for 30 years and you talk about them like this? You were in the wrong job.
Then, you would know that it truly happens. You just haven’t met one that will admit that they were giving out laced cigarettes just because… when some people are low, they will do some low shit just to have company.
Your comment is true, Hunter has a excuse for his behavior and blames others. Hunter is Evil Narcissist. And this Book was written to make people feel sorry for Hunter and believe his excuses and blaming others. Link information Hunter was involved with Child Sex Trafficking in China. Meth comes from China, and Hunter is a Meth Head and Selfies Hunter made of him smoking Meth. Hunter has investments in a China Oil Company. Biden has been sending oil to This Oil Company in China from our Emergency Oil Reserve in Alaska. Also, India and The Netherlands.
He literally states he's not diagnosing any real people in every beginning of his videos
Brilliant Dr.Grande. Your ascerbic wit has me laughing out loud. Was having a bad day until you made me laugh. Thanks for cheering me up. ❤️
“A clothing-challenged dancer”, Doc your demeanor and delivery reminds me of the great comedian Bob Newhart. Your videos are great!
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I never thought of that but you're right about the Bob Newhart delivery 😂😂👍
I can't believe he left out the part about him cheating on his pregnant wife with a porn star, then paying her off to stay silent so it wouldn't ruin his chances at being elected president, or getting caught on tape talking about grabbing women by the p.... because when your famous you can get away with anything. Seriously, the right-wing moral police hypocrisy here is pathetic.
Lol I started reading the comments as I first turned it on. The Bob Newhart reference is spot on 🤣
Yeah we love his dry humor!
"A clothing challenged dancer..." You're so hilariously witty! I look forward to every episode and after finding your podcast, I'm spending more time "with you" and your podcast mates than anyone else! 😉😂 Thanks so much for your awesome videos, sincerely!
I laughed out loud 🤣
Me too. Wasn't expecting to hear "clothing challenged dancer" --laughed so hard LOL
Clothing challenged dancer (!!!)
Means disabled people that dance. I fail to see humor in the phrase
@@FuturehouseCaI’m not sure about that ! Bring clothing challenged is not generally a disability
Brilliant analysis; Thanks for bravely speaking out about a member of a privileged and protected class, a corrupt political dynasty, BRAVO!!!
Thing is....should not have to be brave in a country that prides itself on free speech.
He's a rich kid who's never been held accountable for his actions. He's never going to learn, he just doesn't care about other people. Everything has been handed to him his whole life. I feel zero empathy for this man, he's a child who refuses to grow up.
reminds me of 45 exactly
@@fivethreeone
What does this have to do with 45? Does your brain seriously sperg out this badly when you hear something negative about your team?
It’s honestly weird.
Can we all just accept that ALL politicians are corrupt scum bags? I mean, Biden has been selling our oil reserves to Chinese companies that are associated with his sons finances.
Trump would have been impeached for that, but I bet you didn’t even know this occurred.
Your team is evil, so is the other one. The sooner you accept this, the better off you will be.
No, but your comment reminds everyone else of how obsessed you still are with '45,' who you clearly do not believe you've truly defeated, yet. And with Biden and Sons in front of the world to see...that's quite understandable.
@@fivethreeone lol I see you guys are still suffering from "Trump derangement syndrome"
2) I wonder how Trumps kids turned out successful, love their father, have no drug problem or criminal records (doesn't sound like the man you're describing 🤔)
That's Justin Trudeau! Rich narcissist, corrupt, looks down on Canadians with contempt and poster boy for leftist social justice.
I read his wife's book. Amazing how much she put up with married to this narcissist Hunter. The drugs, the other women, the lies. But she came out the other end a strong woman.
@@islandlife756 He’s been gone for a year and a half but he’s still living inside your head. Get over it already.
@@karenz223 Hunter Biden = AMERICAN HERO
@@karenz223 Gone? Bwahahaha
Omg what planet do you trump cultists live on? Where was the hand maidens set again😂
@@karenz223 I thought you guys believed he was still president?😆
@@kay6028 Umm, we “Trump Cultists” live(d) in a world where we could afford to buy gas and food.
“A clothing challenged dancer.” You’ve just gained a subscriber and have earned an A for your clever story telling.
They challenge their clothing quite extensively while dancing on Hunters lap.
@@jonathanturner4220 😂💯
Same here!
Respect to you Doctor Grande, it takes a discerning man to wade through all of the propaganda, not to mention bravery and conviction to ridicule the machine. Thanks for shooting us straight Doc!
In this case, the "machine's" actions were/are so blatant and obvious to anyone with half a brain that it really doesn't take all that much bravery and conviction to offer up ridicule. Dr. Grande didn't say anything here that wasn't/hasn't been said over and over again by those right of center on the political scale. If not for the liberal biasness of the MSM, and the gullibility and/or unwillingness to listen from so many on the left, this would all be common knowledge and widely accepted by a vast majority of the population.
@@wallyman292 that's a fair point
President Biden recently and publicly stated that the truck driver was blameless.
What does analyzing the President's son have to do with anything?
@@eelnoops5200 the nature of Biden's leadership for starters, the pernicious nature of media manipulation, and the extent to which it drives political discourse in our country.
I am amazed that you have the guts to do this. Hey, my hat is off to you. I have been telling everyone about Hunter for over 2 years. No one would believe me. Thank you. I will wait until the right moment to show them your analysis. Jill is a real piece of work too. I hope you are OK. I really do.
Regardless, he broke the law. According to his dad, he should be in jail and lose everything, like those who'd had similar problems with crack. Fair is fair.
Everything he says here about hunter Biden is on the news… he is just making a summery and yea, he does a great job here!!
You mentioned "Jill" (President's wife): with all the news we hear about the Bidens, I've been curious about Dr.Jill. She's almost like a robot -- only and always smiling, beaming like there never was an issue with her husband and son's privileged life when she should know everything that is exposed/covered by media. I really wonder about her: what/how she thinks and is she trying to fool the public the best she can? (she does a great job).
@@moon-ud8tq Jill said she met Joe Biden 1975, but Jill knew his first Wife in 1972, kinda odd knew his first wife and not knowing Joe, Jill’s first Husband said she knew Joe 1972, and they had an affair. Now think Joes first Wife finds out he’s having Affair with Jill, has a big Argument with Joe and Storms out , takes the children and leaves Joe, While she’s so Upset, not thinking clearly and blows a stop sign and get STUCK by a another Vehicle.
Wait a minute that happened!!!
Everyone ask yourself, in all your years, have you ever seen a First Lady more involved the Presidency? Also First Lady, Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris go to Ukraine and discuss Foreign Policy, but not the President. Have you ever seen House Speaker, First Lady in United States History do that?
Biden passed our Infrastructure Bill, and Ukraine is just a Set up to Launder all our Money $, that’s why Nancy Pelosi was there, to make sure going to the RIGHT PEOPLE.
I Bet Jill has a ZAPPER, so when Joe starts to fall asleep, and mumble during speaking, she ZAPS him to wake him up.
guts nothing. The doctor only knows some of it. DR. Grande only reads mainstream news. Now this story is in the mainstream but he hasn't been following it for two years. he doesn't realize the news censored this before th elev=ction. He has TDS clouding his full understanding.
Thank you again Dr. Grande! As usual, I totally agree with you sir. In my experience, most narcissists don't grow up in broken homes. They did in fact grow up feeling entitled. Never held accountable for unacceptable behavior, but always bailed out when caught, and even called "a chip off the old block " by the very family who should have taught them right from wrong.
@@cht2162 yeah the dynamic of the system changes when half of them are suddenly dead. Other than that, it just is what it is and isn't trying to cope. People are just doing their own thing. love bombing and not teaching accountability or responsibility are usually part of narc cycle.
@@cht2162 True.
@@cruiser6260 Yes.
Hunter was abused by Joe
Good job, BRAVO! Excellent breakdown of the Hunter Saga. Your cogent, nuanced and unemotional approach to your subjects is greatly appreciated.
Dr Grande calmly and definitively shreds this guy to pieces. Machine like evisceration. Dr Grande has to be the coolest dude on UA-cam. Nice shirt Dr.....
He’s a coward for beating up on sick people. Hunter has an illness called Addiction for which there is no cure. Addiction can be managed, but it can never be cured. Imagine being sick and having to be ashamed of it. Pretty messed up in my book.
@@theKaufmanTapes only coward is the Biden lying molestering family
@@theKaufmanTapes beating up? It's an analysis. Hunter's behavior may be inspired in part by substance abuse and mental health, but that does not absolve him from responsibility. He is also a public figure and open to public scrutiny.
I worked for many years as an adult probation officer. If anyone has compassion and has been a part of a solution for addicts, it's me. But anyone who has worked in substance abuse with a pure heart would tell you, compassion is important, but you must still hold an addict accountable. In Hunter's case we see repeated law breaking.
He is deserving of any criticism being directed his way.
@@theKaufmanTapes U R THA FVCKN coward. This was the former POTUS child uda sa8d Nada
I C U
@@theKaufmanTapes he's not beating anyone up, only speculating on what could be happening in a case like this.
I always liked your channel, but now found a new respect for your bravery to call out our media as the propoganda machine that it is.
it's also perpetuating the school-shooting problem
Agreed. I feel the same way. It’s very brave, especially when UA-cam demonetizing people for criticizing the mainstream media
I remember when that accident happened and I lived in Philadelphia, so we heard and talked about it a lot. There are lots of stories around about why it happened and mostly, that it was no accident but that she was very upset. It's also been said the marriage was already headed south. I worked for the govt. so we talked a lot about it. Looking at it now, because we did not know about post-partum depression back then, I wonder if his mother suffered from that. As far as Hunter, basically, he's a spoiled brat, but being in his 50s it's a very bad look and he needs to once and for all be held accountable, as well as anyone else involved in any crime or cover-up involved with him. Dad won't be around forever to help him out.
That was really interesting, thanks for posting
I think Hunters mother was upset that her husband, Joe Biden, was having an affair with the housekeeper Jill, which ultimately caused her to get in the car accident that killed her & their daughter. Shortly after Joe Biden marries Jill.
Wow, I had never heard that.
No Hunter has ASPD and has been abused and manipulated by Joe. And the care accident was an accident but an accident on purpose, Joe manipulated his wives driving skills and was manipulated all of her default behaviors with subliminal manipulation causing her cognitive dissonance which is why she got in a car accident and both Joe and Hunter manipulated beau to death causing him to get cancer. Look at hunters first wife, she has severe health issues and this is because of hunters abuse and manipulate they are psychopaths
Joe has committed crimes as well. He sexually assaulted one of his employees decades ago.
Doc, your analyses are spot on and your background informationals, sprinkled with a pinch of sarcasm, are very interesting and shockingly honest
This was the perfect blend of sarcasm and precise analyzation of facts
I always admire how this doctor is able to keep such a straight face when he provides the information even when he adds his witty comments to the analysis!
This makes me sick that this piece of trash was appointed as a Military Officer, when I had to fight and struggle through the enlisted ranks, just to get a chance to become an officer.
Really, do u think that u know all of the facts? I’ve noticed that some of Grande’s talks are sorely missing major significant facts, like his synopsis of the Jon benet case. Unless Grande or you were there, living Hunter’s life, it’s absolutely impossible to know many key facts. Interpretations, even first hand Accounts of any story, or incident are inevitably missing a lot.
@@janetpattison8474 life is always about learning. I will never claim to know everything about anything. I have however attended lectures and read books from both sides of the fence.
If you don't like his analysis of the case study or don't use it to compare to another what is the purpose of making nasty comments about his perspective? Learn more about it and create your own.
It really is sickening that we still live in a society where money and heritage get you out of dealing with the consequences that the rest of us have to deal with. The People will never trust the rich or powerful until everyone truly is created and treated equally
@@shanny4306 ...but we aren't born into equal circumstances - be it care, money, gender, ethnicity, religion (via caregivers), location, etc.
If the glove don't fit , then you must acquit
that has always been the case, this is just another moment in time
Get an education
@@truelies9187 I think that you have been smoking too many cocaine laced cigarettes 🚬
Hunter was probably doing drugs while his father was saying anyone with a single rock of crack should automatically be imprisoned for five years. Absolutely despicable.
Typical boomers. End the war on drugs. Legalize all plant and fungi drugs for adults.
He was and he was also doing corrupt business deals for his father, who he names "pedo Pete" on his laptop.
Was that Biden? I believe that was Reagan
@@B_Bodziak biden said it verbatim
@@B_Bodziak -- No, you _want_ to believe it was Reagan.
“…they have created a new archetype, the Privileged Victim…”
So very well said.
Dr. Grande, I love the humor you inject into your well-made videos, no matter how serious the topic.
I love how mellow you are describing all this stuff, almost like you're desensitized to it all.
There are probably many other political families that have relatives receiving money for political influence.
Its his schtick, he does this in every video. I'd love to see him do a video on himself, but he wouldn't be biased in his usual manner.
Dr. Grande, thank you so much for your honesty regarding this extremely controversial subject when it comes to one side only... It's so refreshing to hear especially in the days and time that we now live in!
Dr. Grande must now be objective and evaluate DJT or hi s political leanings will show.
@@carolynstine3465 lol why? So you can feel ok again about your indoctrinated beliefs?
What does Trump have to do with anything here?
Because of people like you.
@Carlyn Stine, agree. See my note above if interested.
@@yashamaga13
These people are weird. Their brains can’t handle to hear something bad about their team without needing to wash their heads out with anti-Trump content.
"...Hunter had a daughter with a clothing challenged dancer..."
I had to rewind to make sure that's what you actually said Dr. Grande! Pure Gold!
Lol… me too..
"Clothing challenged" - loved that. It's curious to me how some choose to self sabotage when they have the resources to live a healthy life. For the saboteur, the shame they carry from past mistakes and other conflicted emotions turns into an endless pattern of trying to escape reality and themselves, rather than learning from their mistakes, healing, and moving forward.
Yes, "clothing challenged"! You beat me to it. Still laughing!
Jesus you just nailed my whole mindset. I have followed this pattern a long time, and I am now living positively, but you summed up the mindset perfectly
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“Clothing challenged” is a silly phrase that undermines the credibility of the rest of this video…will Todd be making a video on Melania Trump posing nude? And will he call her “clothing challenged”? Even though I loathe the Trumps, I don’t hold her nude photo shoot against her…there’s nothing wrong with it, just as there’s nothing wrong with Hunter being with someone who’s “clothing challenged”
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I never knew Dr. Todd Grande was so based!
Wow. I never knew a degree in History could be so lucrative. And at least the Navy had the good sense to discharge this fool. That took some balls.
They ignored they're own rules to give him a chance in the first place, even giving him a commission! He didn't have to go to basic training then, if he was already commissioned on his first day?
something was very corrupt within the Navy.
Disgusting how you blow such an opportunity like that. Hunter is a real human gutterball
Military cadets frequently major in history. (I know because I worked with West Point cadets.)
@@frankpaya690 No, I was commissioned before I went to basic training, but I still needed to complete basic. And if I had tested positively for any drugs, I am sure I would have been summarily discharged.
@@Tina06019 Same here. I received my commission several months before starting Army officer basic training in San Antonio, TX.
Very interesting. It feels odd to actually hear someone speak the truth on this matter.
Good thing Dr. Grande offers his usual disclaimer at the beginning of this video too.
It's particularly surprising when you would expect someone in his profession to be left leaning.
Exactly 💯!!
If you appreciate his honesty so much, you should watch his videos on Trump. Including whether or not he is a narcissist, his election fraud lies, and the responsibility he holds for inciting an insurrection. I'm sure you'll love his opinion on those things as well.
@@denisemand4391 I've just watched the Narcissism one and and it was interesting although he didn't draw any useful conclusions from it.
Thank you for this brilliant analysis!
Step 1: They claim it's not real, it's just a conspiracy theory.
Step 2: It's real, it's not a conspiracy theory, but then it's not a big deal and we are supposed to accept it and move on.
Even when it's really not a big deal, this does not invalidate what was done in Step 1.
Still doesn’t negate the fact that Hunter Biden is not an elected official. He never pretended to be, nor is he lining his pockets with tax payers dollars, taking trips, getting 10 years worth of security courtesy of the public purse. There has never, in the history of the United States, been a more devastating grift, to us, tax payers, than the 45th administration. Do not lose sight: we won’t
Are you sure those aren't two separate groups of people telling you this?
YES. And people.jusy accept this? No sense
I absolutely love your dry humour, that may be missed by people who don’t watched you often enough 😄and it’s sarcastic and always on point! Very much enjoy this channel 👍🏻
Yes! He's absolutely hilarious!
"Clothing challenged dancer" killed me!! 🤣
If you’re not paying attention, you’ll miss it!
Just kick back and light up a cocane cigarette 🚬
@@remotecontrol1082 I know right? And his face never changes lol love that dead pan humour 😊
This is one reason why I like this channel. Dr Grande is intellectually honest enough to take shots at politicians no matter what party they're from and I admire that, because I do the same.
Does he though?
He didn’t do the same with Donald trump so truthful he is not 🙄
@@coraltarr4480 I'm guessing you're an anti Trump, Biden loving person and you must bring up Trump when people point things out about Biden or his family like as if Trump wasn't ever scrutinized etc. Hunter Biden is gross and there's so much nasty footage out there of him. I've never come across that with the Trump kids.
The reason you state for admiring Dr. G is that he responds to issues the way you do. That's honest, but probably not the best evidence to prove your point. Itis not a compelling argument. You should have stopped before adding, " because I do the same.". You may not be a narcissist, but that statement was narcissistic.
I see criticising and poking fun at politicians as my democratic right. When you can't, you know you're -in Canada- under the jack boot of a totalitarian government.
I find it interesting that his traumatic brain injury was not taken more into account when explaining his impulsivity.
That consideration would certainly depend on which part/s of the brain were affected by the injury....he has displayed ample penchant for criminal activity, but then again...so has his father, Many times, Throughout his career.
i do believe it is Safe to say...brain injury or not, their History Shows they feel Entitled to Have whatever they want, whenever they want it.
I wondered that too! And losing his Mother and baby sister so young and traumatically! Do many tragedies in their family! I don't feel like his Dad is a horrible person or anything. Not any more so than any other politician. And definitely nowhere near as bad as Trump and his family!
@@mrsr003 his dad is a horrible person. That’s putting it lightly..
@@ma9081-l4y As a MAGA supporter, I find your comment offensive. While I do not agree with Biden on many isdues, and frequently find myself questioning his judgment, I have no doubt that he is doing his best to serve his constituents.
@@Airborne-kl1bw Amen to both of your comments.
As a smoker myself, I sometimes forget about my “cocaine laced” smokes and give them out to passers-by. I’m sure no harm had been done .
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HE'S LYING!!! Only the first one is free...
Say, ya got any more???
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soothes the throat
I think he was first asking for a joint before it became legal, medicinal; ME greenbud, (Afghani, a little Mex Acapulco gold, Brit Col.) a better blend than coke at that time any day as most in the military who need tobacco will tell you.?🤫
Every time I see Hunter Biden I think of his father saying he’s the smartest person I know, this country is in real trouble.
Well, Hunter might be smarter than anyone else in Joe Biden's inner circle.
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Well he’s smart enough to stay out of jail so far and enjoy his life to the fullest
@@hizzzxxx YOU CALL THAT TO THE FULLEST? RAPING KIDS, BEING A DRUG ADDICT? GET REAL! THAT'S ONLY BECAUSE THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM WAS BUILT FOR M.O.N.E.Y!
@@hizzzxxx His smarts have nothing to do with keeping him out of jail.
"Hunter's last name helped him to earn millions of dollars and avoid responsibility for his behavior." Spot on. And yet he barely acknowledges this. I think he has some serious growing up to do.
Prison should help that along.
Human garbage doesn't grow up - it only rots further until it's gone.
"Earn Millions" Al Capone earned millions then, and didn't sell out USA to Chinese Communists, Iranians and Russians.
and his father does NOT take accountability for the way he is failing US citizens. He's blame PRESIDENT TRUMP, Russia, oil companies, etc. so if he can't hold himself accountable, how is he going to expect his son to do so...sad...addiction is no joke
Any type of trauma at an early age can cause "arrested development".
I just love your honesty, facts, and dry sense of humor. This combination is priceless in this day, and time. I wish you had college courses in our area. I would take all your classes. Hopefully, your videos will help people think. Thank you.
I've noticed people with addiction are extremely selfish. Never their fault never take accountability.
I've noticed this commin thread as well...
Yeah, it’s part of the nature of addiction. 12 Step programs receive both a lot of praise and a lot of scorn, but one of the Steps is to make a list of all the people you have harmed because of your addiction and make amends to them unless you are unable to, or if it will cause harm to the other person (in the later case, making a contribution to a relevant charity is suggested). This Step doesn’t just apply to a few people, but to everyone - Because absolutely every person with an addiction has hurt someone somehow, and getting better means acknowledging that.
I've noticed people who complain about selfish people are selfish AAAAS 🦆
I never realized Hunter had a brain injury in the accident with his Mom.
The addiction may well innostem from this.
While they are actively fueling the addiction, maybe. But I've yet to speak to a recovered addict who didn't take accountability for their addiction and their actions while in their altered state. These can be some of the humblest, understanding, empathetic people ever b/c of what they've experienced and done while under the influence. However, I don't think Hunter Biden is in recovery ...he has too many resources to hit bottom yet.
"A clothing challenged dancer." 🤣😄 Best quote of the summer! 👌
All of them, Jill, Joe, Hunter, Jim, and everyone involved covering up and participating should all be in jail.
What's your specific justification? None of them have committed the crimes and sins that the Trump clan has.
@@delsijoy705 what does Trump have to do with the Biden’s and why exactly are you bringing him up? Obsess much? Is this video about Trump? No. Next, you didn’t even watch the video or you would know the answer to what my justification is. Tell the truth, you are still wearing a vagina hat from the Clinton days.
Why not a couple of previous generations like good old North Korea.
You’re darn right! How the f___ do these people get away with this and their diehard cult followers keep voting them into office. It is so _sickening_ that I cannot even follow politics anymore. I’m only watching this video because it’s Dr. Grande - Who has really won me over by calling out _both_ sides of our corrupt two party system. Bravo Dr. Grande!! 👏 👍
@@Sleepy_Alligator you just blurt dumb stuff.
Thanks for treating this topic objectively. Hope this video gets a fresh boost from the cocaine in the white house scandal!
Great analysis! Brave of you to put it out there. I agree, his early life had some tragedy and probably influenced some of his behavior. We also know that we are responsible for our behavior at a certain point. Like you said, he doesn’t own his choices. His father doesn’t acknowledge the problems either. The biggest crime is the media ignoring it. We can’t rely on truth from them. Thank you for your honest opinion.
Yes, I do not understand the media's reticence in investigative reporting either. Not since the peccadillos of JFK, has the media chosen to look the other way.
The media's (mainstream) job is not to tell us the truth. The media's job is to manipulate us, push propaganda when needed. Noam Chomsky explained all of this in his book "Manufacturing Consent"
I'm afraid your observations on this case are astutely accurate with an overall brilliant critique. Thanks Doc!
I also wondered what you think of a severe head injury at such a you d age could have also contributed to his impulsive behavior. I have heard that can affect personalities. Not to give him a excuse for his self centered, criminal and addiction issues. Just a understanding if it could factor into this perfect storm he lived out his life to.
There’s anecdotes of people behaving differently after major head trauma. Maybe he wouldn’t be a junkie if it weren’t for the crash ? Who knows really
I think it's possible that it might have worsened the things that were already written in his genetics. I think it's totally possible that it exacerbated certain things but if he had issues in other areas that brain damage would affect that would have me believe that this could be true a heck of a lot more. I seriously doubt that something happens when you're of toddler age and it results in brain damage and then as an adult the only thing that it seems to have made happen was your degeneracy love for substances and total and utter disrespect for authority and some of the craziest nepotism I've ever seen in my life. Now if they came out and said he also has a problem with certain types of learning disability and or challenges it would be a lot more believable in my opinion.
This happened to one of my brothers and the rest of the siblings and I agree it was a huge factor in his life. He's always been the one who made worst choices and constantly trashes his life. Unfortunately for my brother, he doesn't have a rich family to overcome his myriad of failures.
Any medical professional knows you are correct.
That has been suggested to explain the behavior of the notorious Caligula. Contemporary sources describe a severe episode of very high fever.
He was not expected to survive. When he came through, he had a completely different-- and scary-- personality.
Dr.G never holds back!!! He is one of my favorites!!! Let ‘em have it Doc!!!!
Very much appreciate the straightforward relating with your factual, measured and critical comments! Thank you.
An extreme case of what happens when you’re incredibly unstable, have acces to loads of money and have people protecting your image very carefully. Truly sad and horrific to see how he lives
It’s more dangerous as his dad was a high ranking politician and he was used by foreign entities to gain access to the father
Sad only because he gets away with it
We have a 'two tiered' system. Those with money, connections and special position take a 'hobbyist approach to life' in which they live in a separate world from the rest of us.... that must play by the rules and yet are punished by a system that always favors the well to do.
Good point
My husband and I refer to the 'Shopping Class' (with pity, mild resentment of the unearned privilege and much mocking).
Great analysis! Please do more on our “politicians “ and their families!
Kennedy daughter lobotomy would be a great place to start. Less than obedient daughter turned into a simpleton more or less.
I read Hunter Biden's book, & I believe that he still obsesses about/ yearns for drugs. I wonder whether he suffered physical brain injuries in the childhood car accident, in addition to mental trauma? Add to that the fact that Hunter was the unsatisfactory 'spare' to his elder brother Beau, the 'heir,' and there is considerable cause for Hunter's erratic behaviour. All of the above does *not* excuse his destructive actions; it merely explains some possible causes.
He and his sister were sexualized or molested as children. Read his sister's diary, its online.
Drugs are only a small part of the Hunter saga. The big picture features a corrupt family...the Bidens...who'll take money from anyone who wants access to the highest levels of the US government. Earlier,the Vice President and today the President. That's where "ten percent" and "half" come into play. You know,the laptop that doesn't really exist. Yah, *that* "ten percent"
Have you ever wondered how Hunter Biden can open an art gallery in Beverly Hills and sell his works for $500K...and up????
I doubt he had brain damaged. Hunter has been involved with the Mob all his adult years. Hunter was involved with Russian, China and Ukraine Oligarchs. And continues to have investments in these countries.
Lol you think he wrote a book? Oh the gullibility is astounding.
@@bongscott3738 you think trump did? 😂🤣
Well said, Sir. Refreshing to see you highlight this mess of a family. And it's not so much that the poor guy is an addict - but he's a really bad person and has benefitted in the millions for himself and the family with his unethical, compromising and illegal foreign business deals. That his father was aware of.
Refreshing also to hear someone lay it on the line like that. Politicians these days are just our primary dysfunctionals, not our leaders.
@Trepang 412 Thank you for reminding us. Next election we need to keep that in mind, and remind the politicians strongly.
He's not a "poor guy".🤡
Amen. Usurpers of TWH. USA has tanked by their deliberate agenda of America Last.
You knocked this prickly story out of the park. The first to do it really. Your credibility soars. Great work as always.
He is not the first
Hunter’s dad has done him no favors by enabling him . Great analysis doctor 👏
pray that your wife and children dont end up in a fatal car accident so that you may end up favoring the surviving child
I wouldnt have expected Walter Kovacs AKA Rorschach to be so quick to defend a criminal Democrat, wait didnt Dr Manhattan discreate you all over the snow somewhere in Antartica?
@thewkovacs Joe didnt care. He was doing Jill when that happened! Hunter was always a bum. Joe destroyed an innocent man and lied about his wife being killed by a drunk driver. They are racists, liars and corrupt! I'm 74 and he's been a POS for 50+ years!
he hasn't enabled him, though. from everything we have joe has pushed hunter to get help and clean up his act. joe could probably get rid of hunter's legal problems but instead hunter is going through the system as he should. i feel like people are way to dramatic when it comes to the biden's.
Dr. Grande, I love that you continue to hold politically-connected people accountable, despite the party they come from! I love your videos examining Trump's narcissistic characteristics and this one is just as fantastic. Please keep up your excellent content! 💜
Awaiting his take on Joe's pedophilia
Now do Ivanka and Jared then onto Don Jr
@@susanrising9640 then Ashley Biden (who claims to have taken inappropriate showers with her father that may have led to sex and drug addiction-her speculation)
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😂 They don’t have this bad of a history though so it wouldn’t be nearly as interesting but maybe I’m wrong.
Maybe Jared does, but he’s from an entirely different family.
@@persephonel2117 Actually, they do, if Mary Trump's book has any truth to it, and I would be hard-pressed to say it doesn't. Very dysfunctional family. Don Sr. ignored all of his children except Ivanka, and in fact has been outwardly hostile to his eldest son, who has spent his life trying desperately to win Daddy's approval.
Hypocrisy and greed at its highest level. Never them…always us 🙄
Thank you for having the courage to stand up and speaking the truth about this !!!
"Everybody knows that cigarette smokers carry a variety of cigarettes. Some regular ones, some that have cocaine. Variety is the spice of life." LOL 😂
Great video, Doc.
Love your understated humor while giving expert analysis!
His humor is everything 😅
The analysis is far from expert.
Thank you for having the courage to speak the truth. I respect you even more for living your values and modeling integrity!
I wonder how much brain damage from the car accident affected his personality. The guy is incredibly impulsive.
Edit: I'm not saying it absolves him of responsibility. There's no doubt both him and his father are bad people. What I'm saying is there's calm collected evil and then there's Hunter, the guy can barely keep it together. The kind of mistakes he does when carrying out his schemes are unbelievable.
Good point.
my thoughts exactly
Being used as an excuse imo....if he can work in billion dollar companys and scam people, he is not stupid, hes wealthy and can do what he likes!
Every millennial is impulsive, too. It doesn’t mean that it’s due to a brain injury as a child. If he wasn’t qualified, the Navy would not have allowed him in. Unfortunately he had enormous entitlement issues. He quite possibly had PTSD after watching his mother and sister get killed in a hugely disastrous and gruesome car/truck collision.
That was my first thought too and a bit surprised Dr. Grande did not mention it.
Thank you sir. I admit you are thorough and fair. You call ‘em like you see ‘em.
I would be interested to know how much the brain damage sustained from the car accident played a role in Hunter Biden’s addiction. If his frontal lobe was damaged, it could explain the poor impulse control as well as his poor decision-making. Not that it is an excuse, but it could definitely play a factor and make it a lot harder to overcome addiction.
Surprised that this wasn’t raised in the video. It’s such a well known cause of impulsive behaviour, even in those with ‘good’ levels of recovery from ABI.
@@southerncomfortuk absolutely thought of the same thing myself, I sustained concussion falling off a horse as a teenager, and it definitely had some negative consequences with regard to my behavior and coping capabilities. Luckily it eventually came right, but each person is different.
if he had brain damage he should not have been '' given '' high stake jobs , that earned ''earned?'' him so much money. Money he then often channeled to his father, Joe...this would seem like manipulation of someone with brain damage...stick him in a '' job '' then take the big money comming in for that '' job '' the '' expert '' Hunter was doing, and ignoring the drug problem because Hunter being drugged means Hunter is easier to manipulate as a money tree. No matter how you spin it, Hunter has been drugged for years, his father, family and co workers know it, knew it and BENEFITED FINANCIALLY FROM IT . So slice up the excuses any way you want, everyone involved is untrustworthy as functional people who should hold ANY power over MY life and my finances and my tax money.
I had similar thoughts.
@@thefunhouse-jayburchfinear7617 very well said!
It doesn't matter what he did, how guilty he is and how much evidence is against him. Absolutely nothing will happen to him. That is just how things are, none of these people ever face justice, be it democrat or republican
Not until things change drastically, yes.
Is it illegal to help your kids? Did Hunter do anything illegal other than drugs. Making money on family coattails is not illegal. Trumps, Du Ponts, Waltons etc do it as do small town Millionaires. Law enforcement choosing to look the other way is appalling, but don't we see that every day. I had a teacher once who told me she couldn't fail a student who cheated on a test because her wealthy parents lived next door. It's everywhere. The question for me is one of corruption, and how it seems to be everywhere in the US. Local and National.
zudemaster Thank you for pointing out that it is a matter of political power and privilege , and not just political party or ideology. It is a human failing all over this world.
Well trump hasn't been indicted yet, so clearly you're right. Nothing happens to even the worst criminals
When republicans take the house and senate this November something will happen to him
I wonder if the brain injury as a child could have been the start of some of his behavior problems. My grandson was hit by a truck while walking at age 19. More than one skull fracture was among his many injuries. A year later, he has problems with being impulsive, illogical thoughts and is very suggestive. He requires meds for mood and delusions now.
could have started him off with addiction to pain killers.
I hope your grandson is doing better. You have the same opinion as me. Hunter suffered both physical and mental trauma at an early age. At the time of the accident, his dad was starting his career as a senator and he was taken care by his aunt.
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What would explain his half sisters similar problem? Could it be naked showers with Joe?
That happened to my sister too.
What a well done video. Very succinct and straight forward.
I just love how objective, professional and fearless you handle these topics ...you are the best!
This video was anything but objective. Please.
I just want to remind everybody that Dr. Grande is not feeling suicidal.
Excellent video, once again. It would be interesting to see one about Don Jr as a comparison.
Oh gosh, YES!
I was thinking the same thing!
Apples and oranges
@@mactasticme5772 it's called a content suggestion.
That would be interesting
Thanks for doing this one. It deserves attention.
I actually agree with Hunter about the treatment industry. I can say , as a former medical director for Care unit, it's a scam, dependent on recidivism to generate income. No one gets sober until they want to, and until they're doing it for themselves..
Its sad that a man who calls himself a doctor would be so critical of a person who suffers from PTSD, and clearly had issues & became addicted to substance which in itself is a disease & shouldn't be judged as Dr G is doing here. Not very professional and definitely not a good look for him.
I guess you have to be Rep to pass the ethics smell test, huh Dr G??
It's true. You can beg and beg somebody but until they're ready or want to it's a lost cause
@@scorpianna420 You aren't responding to the Doctor. I do agree with you though.
Sobriety is free if you are willing to do the work. Sober since 9/13/2008. Grateful
@@scorpianna420 this is the last straw, I’m done with “dr” grande. A few times I’ve come close to blocking his videos, today I do it. What kind of doctor is he? His pious, self righteous attitude is enough for me. What destruction has Hunter left? He’s had issues as many others have. He’s dealt with them and come out the other side, unlike a former POTUS son who clearly still has drug use issues.
Typical rich kid addict. Always someone else’s fault. Remember daddy said he’s the smartest man he knows. What does that tell you? I like the way you told this story without laughing but that’s ok because you made me laugh. Thank you sir🤣
SHAME ON DR. GRANDE! Seriously what Dr. Makes fun of someone with a substance abuse issue. He should never counsel anyone with a substance abuse issue if he just makes fun of them! What a scumbag Dr. Grande is to make fun of a person with substance abuse issues!
Tells me a LOT.
Remember when Hunter was on the board for Amtrak because "he takes the train a lot" WTF, that's such a lazy argument lol
Boe was the good son Hunter is a disappointment
Some of the smartest people I've known have been addicts. Addiction is a disease/mental health issue, not something that indicates low intellect. My mom had alcoholism and was one of the smartest people I'd ever known.
Dr Grande, You are so true, serious and hilarious at the same time! Love it! Keep em coming. I am telling all my friends to check you out. Awesome!!!
thank you Dr. Todd. Please continue your work. We all appreciate your work.
I saw the videos that dropped today. Jeez. These are the people that represent us and write our laws. That’s frightening. He’s literally effed up on every drug you can think of and was helping to write laws that will put other peoples kids in jail for doing the same thing. Ahole…
exactly
Tiffany hunter does not write any laws no presidents children have that power..
How is he helping to write laws? He is not in Congress or advising members. His name is his opportunity, sadly. Hunter is seriously effed up and a huge liability to Joe Biden.
Thanks so much for your honesty, Dr. Todd. This level of honesty would have been unthinkable only a year or so ago!
Huh? Not really, its just that there were more important things going on I politics, like a US president trying to overthrow democracy with his actions contributing to the current legal overthrow via scotus. It's a big story but not that unusual. Presidents son had drug problems and profited from his name. Uhhh yea the former presidents entire family was doing the same thing but worse. So I think it was appropriately covered
I long to live in an America where doors are open to those that work hard and possess real talent. These spoiled brats and their debauchery is making me ill.
This Hunter Biden Scandal is so embarrassing. Hunter can blame anyone but, the blame will not help him beat addiction.
rude
I agree 💯
Was he a spoiled brat or abused child whose mother thought ending their life would be more compassionate that the alternative which we are witnessing
She wasn’t wrong . Nor was she right . It just happened and now there is vengeance. Forgiveness heals ALL
@@gloriahallelujah1118 ... strange way of thinking. Almost, perverse.
His resume certainly would not have supported leadership in a foreign natural gas company, his millions in China backing, and selling art for tens of thousands a piece. This smells of buying access.
Like father like son, not taking responsibility for their behavior , and blaming others
Oh wow, this was a good one Dr. G. I also love your shirt. Much summer.
Thank you for this one Dr. G! The facts need to be heard
That was savage, Dr. Grande! Lol! But seriously, these are truths, and it needed to be said.
This episode was extremely entertaining. Thank You!
He had a traumatic brain injury as a small child. I would list this as his number one problem.
Interesting comment. I just posted the same thing.
from which he completely recovered, according to his doctors.
he had a perfectly normal childhood and adolescence. Traumatic brain injury does not suddenly pop up decades after the event. Substance abuse and sociopathic behavior for which he NEVER received consequences are to blame. Dr. Grande did not have time to cite every instance, but here's a telling one: when HB was stopped by police for traffic violations, he falsely gave his brother's ID. His dad paid the fine. He publicly denied paternity for a child he knew was his. In writing, he called his stepmon a "malicious cu-t". And it goes on. That's the kind of man Hunter is, and it is not due to TBI.
@@marymckenna6482 It is no excuse for his actions. By the way, it can seem that people recover from a brain injury but they have long-term consequences from it. I know this because football players can completely recover from concussion on the field, but it they have long-term consequences even after retirement from pro football. This has been verified on brain scans where there are characteristic changes on MRI scan.
@@jamesrobertson9149 of course, James, I agree about football players (and boxer's) TBI, but that occurs over time and usually with many concussions, not just one. And none of those athletes, as far as I know, exhibit the pathologies of HB. And even if the TBI was in part responsible (there is no evidence of this- both his doctors and JB himself said HB had a complete recovery) HB would not have been admitted into the Navy with that level of brain injury. And did HB know right from wrong? Clearly, hence the lies.
The sad thing is, that all this and more was publicly known before the last election.
Excellent point!
Although, there was some censorship from Big Tech. It would be interesting to know if the average voter knew about his illegal, corrupt, and possible illicit behaviors.
I brought up some of this and people who wanted to vote for Biden kept saying it was the Republicans making him look bad and any other excuse.
Two bad choices... We may get it again in 24
@@kalo924 Biden's poll numbers are about 24% of Dems think he should run again in '24. And we can't forget the media telling us Biden received 81 million votes. And pigs can fly.
Clear-eyed analysis. Brilliant. Courageous. Now I respect you even more.
You kill me with truth and dry humor Todd. At times I wish you were less 'dry', but then you prove me wrong with very strategically placed (and justifiable) digs. Keep being YOU!