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In reply to the discussion: I'm firmly convinced that the orange asshole is a psychopath [View all]Solly Mack
(90,764 posts)Which would involve behavior people view in terms of being a psychopath/sociopath. ASPD - Being sadistic, wanting to dominate and control. Cruelty. A warped conscience, as well as a complete lack of empathy for the feelings/well being of others.
A more aggressive personality disorder than simply having a more annoying than dangerous narcissistic personality.
I don't know - know, of course. Only speculating.
But from observing Trump's behavior and words, and from what I've read - Malignant Narcissist is what best describes him to me.
Which, like I said, does include behavior that would get them labeled a psychopath/sociopath.
But, like I said also, I don't know with any certainty.
Just what I tend to agree with...
I do think Trump is at his most volatile right now. I also think he does have a sense of self-preservation, so...
Which isn't to say he won't cause further harm to survive in a way that allows him to shape the narrative of his actions in a way that causes him to feel better. Reality, actual reality, isn't necessary for him to achieve this - he needs to accept it as sufficient, and for his followers to believe it. Which they will.
But, again...I don't know.