franzia99
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:38 PM
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Any psychologists here? Do you think Donald Trump is a true sociopath? |
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:40 PM
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He's just a publicity hog.
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:42 PM
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Yah, but he seems to have no hesitation about trying to manipulate people or otherwise behave |
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unethically. I wonder if he feels fear or empathy for others.
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:44 PM
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5. Sadly this is the whole point of political spin. |
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:46 PM
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8. Still though, isn't it a bit dirty for a politician to try to scare impressionable people with birth |
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certificate conspiracy nonsense? Even for a politician I just think that's pretty low.
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:50 PM
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12. huckabee did the same...it's the teafuckers mantra |
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:54 PM
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13. If you read up on right wing authoritarianism people high on this scale tend to think it's okay to |
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exploit "idiots." A lot of republicans are high in right wing authoritarianism.
I think it's pretty disgusting. To the extent that someone is an "idiot" it probably isn't their fault and they don't deserve to be duped by sh*tbags.
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:42 PM
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2. I think he's a narcissist, not a sociopath. |
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Wiki sayeth of NPD:
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
Requires excessive admiration
Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations
Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
Is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her
Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes
Often mild to moderate paranoia, that others are out to do him in.
Predominant "name dropper" boasting or suggestion association with people or affiliations of importance.
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:45 PM
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7. Ah, thanks for posting this. I hadn't really considered whether he's a narcissist. |
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That sounds like it could be him. So many possible mental disorders that Trump could have.
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:04 PM
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19. is it narcissism when you ARE one of the most famous people in the world? |
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I don't like the guy, either, but like some old football coach said, "you ain't bragging if it's true."
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Sun Apr-17-11 09:56 PM
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33. One can be famous without being a self-centered ass. Look at the Dalai Lama. |
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:30 PM
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23. I don't know a whole lot about psychology but I would agree with you. n/t |
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:50 PM
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25. I've seen some psychologists argue that sociopathy is a severe manifestation of narcissism. |
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Edited on Sun Apr-17-11 07:51 PM by themadstork
Though I think it (sociopathy) is more likely to be a nasty blend of several of the axis-II cluster-b disorders.
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Sun Apr-17-11 08:32 PM
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:47 PM
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9. Personally, I just like to understand why people do lousy things. |
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:54 PM
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14. Personally, I just like to understand why someone would post two Trump threads within two minutes? |
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There's lots of mystery in the world. Doncha think?
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:58 PM
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16. Do you work for him or something? What do you care if I post 2 threads on him? |
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:00 PM
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Do you work for him or something? :shrug:
:D
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Sun Apr-17-11 08:02 PM
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Short of actually being clinical sociopaths, I can't really comprehend how our super-rich act like they do toward the rest of the country. Do they not feel guilty? How do they justify it?
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:44 PM
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4. He loves the spotlight |
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but I don't think he's a sociopath. I think he's playing with the media and with the Teabaggers.
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:44 PM
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6. No, if anything he's narcissistic. |
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But basically he's just trying to get publicity to increase his earnings. IMO.
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:47 PM
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10. I think narcissism is a good suggestion. |
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Sun Apr-17-11 10:00 PM
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34. We can maybe agree that Trump is an ass |
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but narcissism among politicians is not exactly a rare phenomenon. :P
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:48 PM
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11. Narcissist, Egoist, but especially an Opportunist |
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Sun Apr-17-11 06:58 PM
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15. He's an entreneurial showman. |
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With a health dose of d'bag.
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:00 PM
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17. I think Donald Trump is a true asshole. |
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With an ego the size of China.. he isn't going to run, and if he does he certainly isn't going to win. He is just in this for attention, that's it.
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:23 PM
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20. A narcissistic d'bag who has daddy issues |
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because he inherited originally. Trump has doubts that he could've gotten it on his own so he compensates with a bloated ego, anyway that's my guess.
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:27 PM
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21. Sociopaths are far more charming and manipulative. |
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This idiot is just a self-absorbed Buffoon, who must've been behind the door when they passed out the charm gene. And BTW, I'm not a psychologist, but I'm Jewish and Mom was a psychiatric nurse. Does that count?:evilgrin:
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:30 PM
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22. LOL "a self-absorbed buffoon" |
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You nailed it.
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:40 PM
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24. Donald Trump is nothing more than an upscale Carny worker. |
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:54 PM
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26. That's a lie. Trump isn't upscale. |
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:54 PM
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27. My fiance has met him a couple times |
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And she seemed to sincerely think he was something like a sociopath. Claimed he had no soul and no concern at all for other people.
I'm hoping to met him sometime. I wonder if I could get him to punch me. I could pull an OKeefe and wear a spy cam thingymajig!
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:54 PM
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28. Foiled again - double post |
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Edited on Sun Apr-17-11 07:55 PM by themadstork
Nothing to see here. . . Move along. . .
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Sun Apr-17-11 07:56 PM
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29. Trump, Palin. Trump, Palin. What are we working for the tea party now? |
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Sun Apr-17-11 08:25 PM
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31. He is in no way a socio-path. He may have the narcissistic |
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Sun Apr-17-11 11:19 PM
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35. I think he just has a big ego and he's a salesman and has made himself |
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Edited on Sun Apr-17-11 11:21 PM by applegrove
part of the marketing over the years. Right now he is being a GOP politician. So that is why he has resorted to lying and misleading people..because that is how the GOP roll. I don't think Trump is a narcissist. I've had dealings with a real one and trump is not that sick.
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