by Rob Pue, New American Prophet, ©2026
(Aug. 5, 2026) — I can’t really say I was surprised. Rather, it was one of those, “what will they think of next” moments. Recently, the news came that “Road Rage” is not really anyone’s fault. Instead, like most of the character flaws we don’t want to take responsibility for, it’s now become a medical problem, something beyond our control.
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with all the new “diseases” that have sprung up over the past few years, now we have “IED,” or Intermittent Explosive Disorder, and it reportedly afflicts 16 million Americans, causing them to lose their temper, or “explode” intermittently. So now, those who choose to be rude, overly aggressive or abusive have a “legitimate” excuse. “It’s not my fault. I can’t help my poor behavior. I have IED.”
But rest assured, help will soon be on the way for those suffering from IED. You see, the first step is inventing and naming the new malady. Creating the problem. The next step is marketing the prescription drug to fix it. Or should I say, to “control,” or “maintain” it. Yes, “maintain,” will be a better word, because the big pharmaceutical companies will certainly want to create repeat customers (customers for life, actually) for their new pill. Insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of the new, essential medication to keep this horrible disease under control. People will use the new medication to “manage” their “illness,” and God forbid they were ever to run out of their prescription.
I may be cynical, but it would be my guess that the new prescription has already been developed behind the scenes, and it’s just waiting to be introduced as the “savior” miracle drug when the marketing department has all their ducks in a row. It’s the new game in America: do a bogus “scientific” study, (on government grant money), “discover” a medical cause to excuse bad behavior, name the new disease, and market a drug to manage it. Money, money, money!
Americans, long since brainwashed by the modern medical system, buy into this plan — hook, line and sinker. Common sense goes out the window when an easy fix presents itself as a chance to excuse, (but continue with), our sin. Instead of taking personal responsibility for our actions, if there’s a miracle pill out there, we line up to buy it. Forget about the harm these drugs might be doing to our bodies, or the harm our sinful actions are doing to our souls. It’s much easier to adopt a “victim” mentality…not only are we no longer held liable for our actions, we can actually get sympathy from others! What a deal!
Folks, there’s a much more reasonable explanation for Road Rage. It’s caused by the same thing that wreaks havoc in all areas of life, in all areas of the world. Yes, it is a worldwide pandemic and there is no prescription drug to cure it. It’s a particularly insidious disease. Here is just a partial list of it’s results: broken relationships, abuse and neglect of children, divorce, abortion, homosexuality, adultery, sexually transmitted diseases, uncontrolled credit card debt, bankruptcy, dishonest business dealings, homelessness, loneliness, ungodliness…and death.
What is the name of this disorder? It’s called Selfishness. The bad news: It’s a genetic birth defect and every human being on earth is born with it. The good news: Selfishness CAN be managed successfully without drugs or surgery.
To illustrate how every human being is born with this defect, consider a young child. From the time they can sit up and play with a toy, the symptoms are obvious. Get two or more kids together with a book, a toy or stuffed animal. From the time they learn to speak one-syllable words, you’ll hear it: one emphatically declaring to the other, “MINE!”
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