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Bluepinky

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15. You have something that Trump has never had: empathy for others.

Reply to essme (Reply #8)

Tue Jul 14, 2020, 09:52 AM

Jul 2020

I think what sets Trump and people like him apart is his inability to feel emotions that most people have. He’s able to commit his atrocities without a second thought because he doesn’t think.

People like you, with a conscience, struggle through life; you think about the decisions you make and the words you say because you know they have an effect on other people. It’s a more difficult life to be a thoughtful, caring person than a cold, calculating one. The life you lead is a tribute to your inner strength and goodness.

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I was raised in a severely dysfunctional family in the South essme Jul 2020 #4

So glad you were able to turn your life around. Bluepinky Jul 2020 #7

Thank you-- I still have constant running anxiety essme Jul 2020 #8

You have something that Trump has never had: empathy for others. Bluepinky Jul 2020 #15

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I think you've nailed it. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #14

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