The malignant narcissim of Republican leaders.

arbusto_baboso

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Wed Feb-23-11 04:01 PM
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The malignant narcissim of Republican leaders.

This might be old news to many, but this article was new and rather enlightening to me. Doesn't tell me anything I didn't already suspect and hear here on DU, but now I have some terms and definitions for everything: http://www.politicususa.com/en/freedom-threatened-mccarthyesque-narcissism

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polichick

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Wed Feb-23-11 04:14 PM
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1. Great article - thanks for posting. I'm keeping it to send to those who are...

...fooled by those sick right-wing blowhards.

k&r

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kentuck

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Wed Feb-23-11 04:25 PM
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2. Yep.

"Paul Lutus of “Children of Narcissus” explains, “Traits of clinical narcissism include grandiosity, a lack of empathy, unrealistic self-image, a sense of entitlement, a requirement for constant praise, ruthless exploitation, profound envy of others, and arrogance.” Digging deeper, psychologists have posited that these traits are defense mechanisms for a deeply, pathologically insecure person. Lutus explains that the narcissist with an authority attachment is one who has found a way around that pesky problem of competition with their entourage of enablers. They’ve found a way to separate themselves from every one else."

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snappyturtle

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Wed Feb-23-11 05:12 PM
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3. Unfortunately, I married one and divorced him last year. I was so devastated

when I evaluated the damage that I was almost comatose. They're dangerous people who drain others of their assests to their benefit and when nothing is left the victim is tossed aside with no remorse. Masked with feigned, seemingly appropriate emotion and charismatic qualities, victims are lured into their agenda. The article captured highlights of this complex personality. I was advised by a clinical psychologist to escape and avoid any contact. My losses are many but I have learned. We must watch and listen carefully. It's not what leaders say that's most important but, what they do in the end.

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arbusto_baboso

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Wed Feb-23-11 05:20 PM
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4. That sounds awful. You have my sympathy and my congratulations for getting out.

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snappyturtle

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Wed Feb-23-11 06:27 PM
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5. Thank you. nt

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