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Somebody must not have been paying attention in class because otherwise they wouldn't have missed the rather obvious classic case of narcissistic personality disorder we've all had to deal with over the past 8 years in the form of President Barack Obama. There is no better example.
And yet, you couldn't back up your assertion if you tried.
10) Whenever possible, do not focus on the narcissist or give him attention.
Crooked Hillary folks still coping with the fact their candidate was unfit for the White House I see.
Need another reminder that more than 2 million Americans voted for Hillary than they did Trump? Another way of phrasing this is, fewer Americans voted for Trump than Hillary. More Americans wanted Hillary for president. In other words, Trump couldn't even get more votes than crooked Hillary.
Thoughts?
Somebody must not have been paying attention in class because otherwise they wouldn't have missed the rather obvious classic case of narcissistic personality disorder we've all had to deal with over the past 8 years in the form of President Barack Obama. There is no better example.
And yet, you couldn't back up your assertion if you tried.
Is Trump a Narcissist? What About Obama? | Michael J. Hurd, Ph.D. | Living Resources Center
President Obama Is a Political Narcissist
Ben Stein Calls Obama "A Super Narcissist" For Staying In D.C. After Presidency
Krauthammer: Obama 'narcissist'
Obama’s Dangerous Narcissism | www.independentsentinel.com
Sheriff David Clarke: "Obama Suffers from Classic Narcissistic Personality Disorder" (VIDEO)
I can post more if ya want.....
Somebody must not have been paying attention in class because otherwise they wouldn't have missed the rather obvious classic case of narcissistic personality disorder we've all had to deal with over the past 8 years in the form of President Barack Obama. There is no better example.
And yet, you couldn't back up your assertion if you tried.
Is Trump a Narcissist? What About Obama? | Michael J. Hurd, Ph.D. | Living Resources Center
President Obama Is a Political Narcissist
Ben Stein Calls Obama "A Super Narcissist" For Staying In D.C. After Presidency
Krauthammer: Obama 'narcissist'
Obama’s Dangerous Narcissism | www.independentsentinel.com
Sheriff David Clarke: "Obama Suffers from Classic Narcissistic Personality Disorder" (VIDEO)
I can post more if ya want.....
Wow, Ben Stein (haven't heard from that loon in a while) and a bunch of other rightists say Obama's a narcissist. Amazing. That's the first time I've ever heard that in the past 8 years. Incredible. But if Ben Stein says it, then it must be true!
This might be one of the most important pieces written since the election. I highly recommend it, perhaps even bookmarking it to come back to when you realize you're getting sucked in by Trump's narcissism, because it's only going to get worse from here on out.
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A few days ago, I wrote a post for my Facebook friends about my personal experience with narcissistic personality disorder and how I view the president elect as a result. Unexpectedly, the post traveled widely, and it became clear that many people are struggling with how to understand and deal with this kind of behavior in a position of power. Although several writers, including a few professionals, have publicly offered their thoughts on a diagnosis, I am not a professional and this is not a diagnosis. My post is not intended to persuade anyone or provide a comprehensive description of NPD. I am speaking purely from decades of dealing with NPD and sharing strategies that were helpful for me in coping and predicting behavior. The text below is adapted from my original Facebook post.
I want to talk a little about narcissistic personality disorder. I’ve unfortunately had a great deal of experience with it, and I’m feeling badly for those of you who are trying to grapple with it for the first time because of our president-elect, who almost certainly suffers from it or a similar disorder. If I am correct, it has some very particular implications for the office. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1) It’s not curable and it’s barely treatable. He is who he is. There is no getting better, or learning, or adapting. He’s not going to “rise to the occasion” for more than maybe a couple hours. So just put that out of your mind.
2) He will say whatever feels most comfortable or good to him at any given time. He will lie a lot, and say totally different things to different people. Stop being surprised by this. While it’s important to pretend “good faith” and remind him of promises, as Bernie Sanders and others are doing, that’s for his supporters, so *they* can see the inconsistency as it comes. He won’t care. So if you’re trying to reconcile or analyze his words, don’t. It’s 100% not worth your time. Only pay attention to and address his actions.
3) You can influence him by making him feel good. There are already people like Bannon who appear ready to use him for their own ends. The GOP is excited to try. Watch them, not him. President Obama, in his wisdom, may be treating him well in hopes of influencing him and averting the worst. If he gets enough accolades for better behavior, he might continue to try it. But don’t count on it.
4) Entitlement is a key aspect of the disorder. As we are already seeing, he will likely not observe traditional boundaries of the office. He has already stated that rules don’t apply to him. This particular attribute has huge implications for the presidency and it will be important for everyone who can to hold him to the same standards as previous presidents.
5) We should expect that he only cares about himself and those he views as extensions of himself, like his children. (People with NPD often can’t understand others as fully human or distinct.) He desires accumulation of wealth and power because it fills a hole. (Melania is probably an acquired item, not an extension.) He will have no qualms *at all* about stealing everything he can from the country, and he’ll be happy to help others do so, if they make him feel good. He won’t view it as stealing but rather as something he’s entitled to do. This is likely the only thing he will intentionally accomplish.
6) It’s very, very confusing for non-disordered people to experience a disordered person with NPD. While often intelligent, charismatic and charming, they do not reliably observe social conventions or demonstrate basic human empathy. It’s very common for non-disordered people to lower their own expectations and try to normalize the behavior. DO NOT DO THIS AND DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS, ESPECIALLY THE MEDIA, TO DO THIS. If you start to feel foggy or unclear about this, step away until you recalibrate.
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10) Whenever possible, do not focus on the narcissist or give him attention. Unfortunately we can’t and shouldn’t ignore the president, but don’t circulate his tweets or laugh at him — you are enabling him and getting his word out. (I’ve done this, of course, we all have… just try to be aware.) Pay attention to your own emotions: do you sort of enjoy his clowning? do you enjoy the outrage? is this kind of fun and dramatic, in a sick way? You are adding to his energy. Focus on what you can change and how you can resist, where you are. We are all called to be leaders now, in the absence of leadership.
Read points 7-9 here: Coping with Chaos in the White House
Crooked Hillary folks still coping with the fact their candidate was unfit for the White House I see.
Need another reminder that more than 2 million Americans voted for Hillary than they did Trump? Another way of phrasing this is, fewer Americans voted for Trump than Hillary. More Americans wanted Hillary for president. In other words, Trump couldn't even get more votes than crooked Hillary.
Thoughts?
I feel like I've known so many guys like this, but I'm not sure why.
Oh, the last 8 years haven't been filled by a narcissist? Pull your head out of the sand, fella.
Somebody must not have been paying attention in class because otherwise they wouldn't have missed the rather obvious classic case of narcissistic personality disorder we've all had to deal with over the past 8 years in the form of President Barack Obama. There is no better example.
<FACE PALM>, Jesus Christ, exaggerate much?This might be one of the most important pieces written since the election.
Getting back to the amazing write up in the OP, I feel like I'm starting to get a better feel for how Donald works.
I feel like I've known so many guys like this, but I'm not sure why. He reminds me of some bosses I had in my 20's, but Trump is worse. I pick up on the little things Trump does, and I wonder if anyone else picks up on them. He seems to lie for the sake of lying, even when it's not necessary. Ever notice that? Why do that? What benefit does he get for lying for no reason, even about trivial stuff? Personally, I think it's strategic. He does this to keep you off-balance and as a diversion tactic.
Pay attention to the things he tweets, (just don't retweet him.) Whenever he appears riled up (such as when he ends his tweets with "Sad!") you should assume that it's a diversion tactic and he wants the media and the world fixated on those rather than something else actually important, such as appointing white supremacists to his staff.
He does something called "reframing" a lot. In NLP (neuro-linguistic programming, a tool that harnesses language for therapeutic purposes) a frame is the overarching "theme" of a topic or phrase. It's like an "umbrella" over a given subject. But if you're skilled in persuasion, you can 'reframe' subjects and commonly accepted lines of thinking, and by doing so, even affect beliefs. Trump seems to have a natural ability to do this, but for his own gain.
For example, I remember he constantly reframed the subject of our economy saying "it's a disaster," despite all evidence pointing to the contrary. He hammered this over and over and over. He does this a lot. Everything is "a disaster" in his mind. When he does this, he's trying to manipulate your perception. Why? He wanted his supporters to believe that the economy was a "disaster" so that he could position himself as being the one and only man who could fix it. If you believed what Trump was saying about the economy, you likely would also believe he could fix it. After all, he's a "billionaire," right? And "billionaire's" know how to fix the economy. Otherwise, how could they be a billionaire? I'm not saying that's factual, but that's how the unconscious thought process works in the minds of his followers.
He also pummeled fear, over and over. He was constantly poking conservative's fear of ISIS, of terrorist attacks, of brown people. Fear was a major 'hot button' throughout his entire campaign. I was always the most concerned about this element of his campaign, because this is what cult leaders do to gain compliance. There is always an impending catastrophe, evil conspiracy or some horrendous conclusion that he would cultivate though his language and want you to think just might happen. If you can successfully capture, harness and direct fear, you can practically make people do whatever the fuck you want. That's what makes this part so dangerous.
I believe this constant stoking of these fears is what is leading to the numerous incidents of Trump voters threatening others, harassing others, and behaving outrageously badly in public. Their fear and anger has reached a fever pitch, and they're blowing off steam in public.
Also strange how he never apologized for anything. This may or may not be strategic manipulation on his part. It's pretty likely that it's just another symptom of his narcissism.
Everything is "a disaster" in his mind. When he does this, he's trying to manipulate your perception. Why? He wanted his supporters to believe that the economy was a "disaster" so that he could position himself as being the one and only man who could fix it. If you believed what Trump was saying about the economy, you likely would also believe he could fix it. After all, he's a "billionaire," right? And "billionaire's" know how to fix the economy. Otherwise, how could they be a billionaire? I'm not saying that's factual, but that's how the unconscious thought process works in the minds of his followers.
Barack Obama - Narcissist or Merely Narcissistic?
Krauthammer: Obama 'narcissist'
Oh, the last 8 years haven't been filled by a narcissist? Pull your head out of the sand, fella.
Old right wing talking point. Literally zero evidence that Obama was a narcissist. He actually would score quite low on the narcissism scale for a president.
Oh, the last 8 years haven't been filled by a narcissist? Pull your head out of the sand, fella.
Old right wing talking point. Literally zero evidence that Obama was a narcissist. He actually would score quite low on the narcissism scale for a president.
Oh, the last 8 years haven't been filled by a narcissist? Pull your head out of the sand, fella.
Old right wing talking point. Literally zero evidence that Obama was a narcissist. He actually would score quite low on the narcissism scale for a president.
Maybe, but he'd score high on a sociopath test.
Crooked Hillary folks still coping with the fact their candidate was unfit for the White House I see.
