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Hortensis

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4. Could all be manifestations of traits of narcissism.

Reply to targetpractice (Reply #3)

Sat May 25, 2019, 03:41 PM

May 2019

However, these could also all be recognized fascistic tactics to take and control power. Of course, it's entirely possible to be both a fascist and/or a sociopath, with or without being a narcissist.

Appreciate someone pointing out that personality disorders are very real, and I'll be watching.

Btw, I just found and decided to re-read John Dean's Conservatives Without Conscience, which examines authoritarians and other people with personality disorders, including malignant sociopaths, in the Bush II administration. Many of those are still around.

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The two most dangerous narcissists in the world... Trump and Barr... [View all] targetpractice May 2019 OP

Kickin' Faux pas May 2019 #1

For decades sophisticated people, NYers especially, have known there was Hortensis May 2019 #2

Re: Barr... targetpractice May 2019 #3

Could all be manifestations of traits of narcissism. Hortensis May 2019 #4

Wasn't aware of that book, Hortensis, thanks! targetpractice May 2019 #6

Good post, I have known we are in great danger from day one. shockey80 May 2019 #5