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10. Ignore and ridicule

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Sun Jul 8, 2018, 01:42 PM

Jul 2018

Best way to get to arrogant fools with nothing to back it up. Talk down to them. Ridicule them. They lose it in an amusing way.

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What would you do if you knew someone with a personality like Trump in real life? [View all] milestogo Jul 2018 OP

Can't change a liar, I usually call them out to their face... Historic NY Jul 2018 #1

+1,Text book, but if the sociopath is in power everyone has to call them out otherwise they'll go to uponit7771 Jul 2018 #7

Call a 5150 ck4829 Jul 2018 #2

There are text book ways to deal with a sociopath like Trump (link inside) uponit7771 Jul 2018 #3

He's a sociopath. RUN! bitterross Jul 2018 #4

I knew someone with a personality like Chump's... ADX Jul 2018 #5

Did they come to their senses? milestogo Jul 2018 #6

Most likely the sociopath blamed the puncher even if the sociopath assaulted first. NOTHING the ... uponit7771 Jul 2018 #9

Both... ADX Jul 2018 #12

Run like hell. Trump destroys everything he touches. Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #8

Ignore and ridicule EndGOPPropaganda Jul 2018 #10

+1, it's easy to forget laughing at them uponit7771 Jul 2018 #23

Avoid them like the plague easttexaslefty Jul 2018 #11

I do - I don't talk to her or those who stand up for her. N/T lisa58 Jul 2018 #13

I have a coworker similar to Trump. Had to call him out last night, actually. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2018 #14

Check and Mate. oasis Jul 2018 #41

I know someone just like this, The Figment Jul 2018 #15

I've learned to recognize a narcissist immediately in life, and I run for the hills immediately... SWBTATTReg Jul 2018 #16

I do not associate with negative energy left-of-center2012 Jul 2018 #17

I used to be close friends with a narcissist and alcoholic. OliverQ Jul 2018 #18

Have them involuntarily committed for a mental exam. sinkingfeeling Jul 2018 #19

45's psychopathology comprises a sickness that refuses to regard itself as a sickness. VOX Jul 2018 #20

I knew a few like trump where I worked mokawanis Jul 2018 #21

I got a divorce. nt Laffy Kat Jul 2018 #22

He's a Malignant Narcissist, so ya gotta just RUN! donkeypoofed Jul 2018 #24

Met them in my psychology practice-- JohnnyLib2 Jul 2018 #25

Been there, done that. no_hypocrisy Jul 2018 #26

I have a BIL who is almost identical COLGATE4 Jul 2018 #27

My late brother in law was like twitler kimbutgar Jul 2018 #28

I worked for a School Superintendent who came close. gordianot Jul 2018 #29

I worked for one too. Made many efforts to adjust and spooky3 Jul 2018 #31

I maximize my time with people I like and minimize with those I don't. NCjack Jul 2018 #30

I worked with someone who had a personality like trump* Siwsan Jul 2018 #32

I have a brother who is all about himself liberal N proud Jul 2018 #33

I have the same brother. milestogo Jul 2018 #38

I had an employee like Trump, I resolved he would either follow directions or I'd get rid of him marylandblue Jul 2018 #34

If it was my boss I'd quit. If a relative or acquaintance I'd avoid them like the plague... Hekate Jul 2018 #35

Stay away. Turbineguy Jul 2018 #36

I've known a few. The justice system got the ones that didn't destroy themselves first. Eugene Jul 2018 #37

Great question yonder Jul 2018 #39

I did. I cut him out of my life. mythology Jul 2018 #40

I've had both. llmart Jul 2018 #42

My sister is just like Trump... HipChick Jul 2018 #43

Run like hell. They can destroy your life. SharonAnn Jul 2018 #44