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In reply to the discussion: Where the FUCK do people get off equating Aspergers with sociopothy? [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)59. NPD
Narcissistic personality disorder is one of a group of conditions called "Cluster B" or "dramatic" personality disorders. People with these disorders have intense, unstable emotions and a distorted self-image. Narcissistic personality disorder is further characterized by an abnormal love of self, an exaggerated sense of superiority and importance, and a preoccupation with success and power. However, these attitudes and behaviors do not reflect true self-confidence. Instead, the attitudes conceal a deep sense of insecurity and a fragile self-esteem. People with narcissistic personality disorders also often have a complete lack of empathy for others.
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Asperger is not the kind of syndrome that lends itself to holding someone down and cutting...
Tikki
Sep 2012
#9
Exactly! Romney is a narcissist, if he's anything out of a textbook. n/t
progressivebydesign
Sep 2012
#11
As soon as this news story broke, I knew we'd get more of the Romney has Asperger's shit.
Pithlet
Sep 2012
#17
I Think in Rmoney's Case It Isn't a Lack of Empathy, He's Just a Sadistic Bastard
AndyTiedye
Sep 2012
#33
I see the same "<asshole d'jour> must be an aspie" OP about once a week.
lumberjack_jeff
Sep 2012
#52
Agreed! Romney's social awkwardness is due to the fact that he is an INEPT sociopath
Tom Ripley
Sep 2012
#55