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So..how can you be narcissistic without being a narcissist?
I don't do the semantics thing. One of the most maddening symptom of commiecratism is the way they destroy the language, and arbitrarily change definitions.
How can a woman be "sexy" and not be a whore?
Can people be "dishonest" and not be a liar?
Can you have "prejudice" but not be a racist?
Can you dislike meat but not be a vegan?
I can think of millions of examples to express my point but the bottom line is, I agree that semantics is a big way the left controls the dialogue. It's largely out of misrepresenting context. Words have meaning but they also have context.
Because I am "pro-life" doesn't mean I am a sexist who wants to control women's bodies. Because I am against illegal immigration doesn't mean I hate brown people.
Actually, it would be more like..
"How can a woman sell her body, yet not be a whore?" (answer..she can't)
"Can people lie and not be a liar?" (no)
"Can you hate people of a particular color and not be racist?" (Nope).
"Can you live by vegan principles and not be a vegan?" (Negatory).
Well all you're doing is distorting what I posted to make your point. If you don't want to see my point that's fine. Just say so. No need to go through all these gymnastics. I was simply trying to present examples of context. People can be less than truthful and not be liars... Women can be very sexy and sensual without being whores. Everyone I know of has prejudices... no one is beyond that... but everyone is not a racist. You can dislike meat but not be a vegetarian. And... someone can convey the perception of narcissism yet not be a narcissist.
Now... if you want to rigidly apply the dictionary definition of narcissism, you can make the argument that it fits Donald Trump's behavior. But this requires disregarding context and that's the whole problem with the liberal left's semantics game. I don't know why you're arguing with me on something we agree on?
Because I don't agree. I hate it when people throw words around without being cognizant of what they mean.
Narcissism is characterized, primarily, by a LACK OF EMPATHY and a fragile ego. To say someone is "narcissistic" is to say they lack empathy and have an ego that is easily bruised. They are anti-social, and I see NOTHING in Trump that screams "NARCISSIST" to me. He bloviates, but that isn't a characteristic of a narcissist. He doesn't back down when he thinks he's right, also not a characteristic of a narcissist. He apologizes when he's wrong, his family, kids and employees all seem to adore him...none of those indicate narcissism.
So why the fuck say he's narcissistic?
OBAMA is a narcissist. He cannot speak without self aggrandizing. Compare their usage of the word "I" in their speeches, that pretty much says it all. Obama has no empathy..he has repeatedly said he has no problem with mowing over people to establish an ideology. THAT'S narcissism. And I suspect his interpersonal relationships are shitty. At any rate, you don't hear people saying what a fab guy he is..they never have. And they never will. I suspect his kids will be hot messes. Those are indicators of narcissm.
Just because someone says something you don't like, and has the chops to defend it, isn't the defining characteristic of a narcissist.
Noun
narcissism (usually uncountable, plural narcissisms)
Excessive love of oneself.
Noun
narcissist (plural narcissists)
(Colloquial, loose use) Egoist, egocentric, person full of egoism and pride.
One who shows extreme affection, love and admiration for himself or herself.
Adjective
narcissistic (comparative more narcissistic, superlative most narcissistic)
Having an inflated idea of one's own importance.
Obsessed with one's own self image and ego.
As you can see by the dictionary definitions, Trump can be "narcissistic" in his behaviors. If you deny this, you are in denial of the truth and I can't help you. However, Trump (in my opinion) is not a narcissist. Again, read the fucking definition from the dictionary! There is a subtle but important difference and it's in the context of the actual words and what they imply. You can be narcissistic, or give the impression of narcissism but NOT be a narcissist.
Look at it like this... I can like watching fires. I can even enjoy making fires. It can give me a thrill to watch or make a fire. That doesn't mean I am an arsonist, does it?