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I_UndergroundPanther

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52. 1 in 4 people are sociopaths, narcissitic and

Mon Dec 16, 2019, 12:00 PM

Dec 2019

Authoritarian,that fits the demographic almost like a glove.
However there are exceptions
If they have the dark triad they might be a republican.

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This psychological analysis of Trump supporters has exposed 5 alarming traits about them [View all] RKP5637 Dec 2019 OP

4 should be lack of intergroup contact AJT Dec 2019 #1

Good point! I added that in after the title. I think they implied that, but they had not RKP5637 Dec 2019 #2

I think that group association is an important factor. olegramps Dec 2019 #16

Definitely!!! "The services are designed to be highly emotional high-tech theatrics and with little RKP5637 Dec 2019 #21

Excellent post. Thank you. n/t Beartracks Dec 2019 #32

This needs to be its own post I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2019 #51

Feel free to do so if you think it is warranted. olegramps Dec 2019 #54

A finer point about intergroup contact: MH1 Dec 2019 #3

Yup. Kids playing together aren't racist. They learn it from adults. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2019 #9

Yes. Republican Social Workers do exist. Captain Zero Dec 2019 #42

Conservative prejudice isn't restricted to color or sexual preference... Thomas Hurt Dec 2019 #4

Definitely money, a key element to procure. We see it all the time with religion and accumulation RKP5637 Dec 2019 #22

We know all that matt819 Dec 2019 #5

My thought is tRump is ruthless, and will use any means to promote himself. ... genocide of sorts. RKP5637 Dec 2019 #23

Interact. Ask questions. Don't condescend. nolabear Dec 2019 #45

Susceptibility to propaganda Stargleamer Dec 2019 #6

Yeah, rat's nest of confirmation bias, lack of critical thinking, illogic, .... . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2019 #10

In some cases they just want a show and the comradeship of other idiots. gordianot Dec 2019 #7

These are strong patterns for the most zealous Trump supporters. Hortensis Dec 2019 #8

Yes, 9/11 clearly fostered growth. Two-thirds is a realistic estimate. A frightening thought. KPN Dec 2019 #12

And if 20% of the votes to transfer power of the people Hortensis Dec 2019 #19

Yes, sadly IMO too, "It really can happen here." I still think a fair number of Americans still RKP5637 Dec 2019 #25

That last. Even here many think 2020's about healthcare, Hortensis Dec 2019 #31

Reminds me of Germany when quite a few, so I've read, thought Hitler was just a fad. RKP5637 Dec 2019 #34

+1000. Massive election thefts played a really big part in Hortensis Dec 2019 #53

Today, even a four year degree might not help one out. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #55

That's what nearly 40 years of conservative domination has created. Hortensis Dec 2019 #56

1 in 4 people are sociopaths, narcissitic and I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2019 #52

Bannon I think was the one zentrum Dec 2019 #11

He would have served Hitler well!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #26

They also make up negative lies about others in order to justifiy their own shittiness. coti Dec 2019 #13

all I know is, they are nuts and should be kept at a distance. nt yaesu Dec 2019 #14

Smothering in "othering" lambchopp59 Dec 2019 #15

So damn tragic!!! RKP5637 Dec 2019 #27

albeit relatively short, and sort of lucky, tragedy lambchopp59 Dec 2019 #43

Thank you soooo much for sharing all of this!!! RKP5637 Dec 2019 #48

This article and research nailed it. The fool was in the right place at the right time. lindysalsagal Dec 2019 #17

Yeah, that is one thing that has bothered me (among many) is who will be next! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #28

Matchstick Men kag Dec 2019 #18

Thanks, I'm going to watch it! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #30

They aren't the sharpest tacks, are they? The guy on the right has his hand over his pancreas. Vinca Dec 2019 #20

They also have a smug sense of self superiority. Initech Dec 2019 #24

That kid was a fucken asshole, no matter how one looks at it. He was disgusting!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #29

I was using him as an example. Initech Dec 2019 #37

Yep!!! Fit the pattern 100% n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #38

Or maybe they're just a bunch of ignorant fools who believe fox propaganda njhoneybadger Dec 2019 #33

Could be, but I really think one has to be really receptive to that kind of endless BS to ignore RKP5637 Dec 2019 #40

Growing GOP fascistic tactics embraced by these people should Hortensis Dec 2019 #35

Well said!!! K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #36

Correlation with genocidal populations cilla4progress Dec 2019 #39

I'm really fearful for the future and I don't scare easily. I think it will be an incredible living RKP5637 Dec 2019 #41

6 should be anti-intellectualism. meadowlander Dec 2019 #44

Each day it feels like we're dealing with a massive black hole of anti-intellectualism! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #49

K&R for, left out A-hole Disorder UTUSN Dec 2019 #46

it's the Russiapublican cult ... Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #47

K&R ck4829 Dec 2019 #50

I believe a lot of them try to cover up their deep-seated feelings of inferiority Sea Glass Dec 2019 #57

Yes, I think this is quite true!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #58

They flaunt their "School of Hard Knocks" status as if ignorance was a badge of honor. VOX Dec 2019 #60

In layperson's terms: isolated, fearful whites want a racist/fascist dictator who'll "own the libs." VOX Dec 2019 #59

Excellent description of them! "... backwater racists who've swallowed (unquestioningly) the bait... RKP5637 Dec 2019 #61

We've had a "false reality" superimposed over our observable, fact-based reality. VOX Dec 2019 #62

It's very sad, a "false reality" and sensationalized ... and witless people listening/viewing. RKP5637 Dec 2019 #63

Trumpists are *proud* of their ignorance and blind obedience. VOX Dec 2019 #67

Hillary talked about the fact that most jobs were being lost to automation. Blue_true Dec 2019 #64

Exactly!!! I think a fair number of people just do not get what is going on ... and some no matter RKP5637 Dec 2019 #65

If our party increase the number that get it, they should be somewhat Blue_true Dec 2019 #66