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nolabear

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109. This may well be his narcissistic collapse.

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Sat Dec 19, 2020, 02:32 AM

Dec 2020

People with NPD spend all their time and energy shoring up that false sense of self, of being the reverse of what they actually think they are—flawed, failures, worthless. His every move has showed his desperation and his actual incompetence.

If he truly is in that kind of state it can go anywhere from deep depression to rage to psychosis. With him I wouldn’t know what to predict. An astounding amount actually resides with the enablers.

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Trump is in a 'super depression' [View all] left-of-center2012 Dec 2020 OP

Putin's Whore can go fuck himself, 3000 people die a day on avg cause he failed to federate the ... uponit7771 Dec 2020 #1

He must not be allowed to have been the most harmful, hateful, corrupt Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2020 #113

"I think Trump hasn't commented on the crises because he doesn't give a shit" Takket Dec 2020 #2

Wonder when he will start wearing Napoleon's hat? dhol82 Dec 2020 #5

Wish we had an Elba to exile him to - minus wnylib Dec 2020 #63

Send him to an island thinkingagain Dec 2020 #84

If you're sending all his followers along seems... electric_blue68 Dec 2020 #120

"No phone, no cars, internet not a single luxury." Different Drummer Dec 2020 #159

Napoleon escaped from Elba kskiska Dec 2020 #104

Works for me. wnylib Dec 2020 #115

Now that puts the icing on the cake! dhol82 Dec 2020 #123

I think Jarvanka snowybirdie Dec 2020 #138

He could be both, depressed and not give a shit. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #11

he could be a psychopathic sadist who is enjoying killing mucifer Dec 2020 #127

Bingo. Permanut Dec 2020 #133

He is definitely that, there is no doubt. But he is at the end of the road now. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #163

Also matt819 Dec 2020 #44

History repeating itself? sandensea Dec 2020 #83

So Ivanka is Eva Braun in this movie. StocktonNative Dec 2020 #101

Evanka sandensea Dec 2020 #105

He might be worried about his own skin, pending legal actions against him. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #108

I'm with you, Left. dhol82 Dec 2020 #3

yeah, gee...that's too bad... dhill926 Dec 2020 #4

My thoughts are similar. . . Collimator Dec 2020 #20

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Dec 2020 #52

He won't bdamomma Dec 2020 #51

Suicidal? canetoad Dec 2020 #6

Usually narcissists are not high risk for suicide. But when backed into a corner Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #13

"Usually narcissists are not high risk for suicide." llmart Dec 2020 #64

Yes right. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #66

Exactly A HERETIC I AM Dec 2020 #65

When he is cornered, high risk time for acting out, lashing out, etc. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #69

He doesn't have the balls to off himself. BigmanPigman Dec 2020 #67

That would be a big restraint for him. He is a coward through and through. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #107

There might be someone inside who is LuvNewcastle Dec 2020 #153

Someone has been giving him the adderall he snorts. And somedays he looks quite sedated. Other days Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #156

Your last sentence is the correct one. Boomerproud Dec 2020 #7

I'm sure you have numerous drugs... Enterstageleft Dec 2020 #8

not nearly as depressed as his victims Skittles Dec 2020 #9

Well put Skittles. n/t rzemanfl Dec 2020 #18

Imagine how depressed families of the 300K+ victims became upon learning Trump intentionally sop Dec 2020 #43

I was informed yesterday my autistic brother tested positive for Covid Skittles Dec 2020 #53

(((((((((Skittles)))))))). Healing vibes for yout brother. niyad Dec 2020 #56

So sorry to bdamomma Dec 2020 #59

I'm sorry to hear that. Ellipsis Dec 2020 #144

More than not giving a shit -- he's probably glad it happened. He's glad 3K+ are dying every day. RockRaven Dec 2020 #10

Exactly, he lost an election. But he has money for food and shelter. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #17

He should be arrested bdamomma Dec 2020 #57

yes and for treason as well. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #62

Should I mail him razor blades? Sanity Claws Dec 2020 #12

Rusty razor blades and lots and lots of pills...... magicarpet Dec 2020 #50

Just end it all now you miserable fuck Blue Owl Dec 2020 #14

I am not a psychologist but jimlup Dec 2020 #15

Feeling sorry for himself. C_U_L8R Dec 2020 #16

Someone should make him stand in an ICU for 24 hours. Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #19

Really??? atreides1 Dec 2020 #24

Right, he would have to be hog tied first and literally dragged to the ICU. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #37

Trump could watch a child die, screaming in pain, and his only real concern Maru Kitteh Dec 2020 #32

Yes you are most likely right, it would be an exercise in futility. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #40

There literally is proof of this exact reaction on his part in a similar circumstance. bullwinkle428 Dec 2020 #145

Yes and he cut off his very ill nephew's health insurance. His own family. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #164

Without PPE. nt Laffy Kat Dec 2020 #161

maybe he can wear a garbage bag. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2020 #162

I think your assessment is correct. Trump doesn't give a shit. Arkansas Granny Dec 2020 #21

There goes that media, getting the story wrong, again. babylonsister Dec 2020 #22

He just doesn't care. Depressed no. FloridaBlues Dec 2020 #23

It's all about him. roamer65 Dec 2020 #25

How do the network commentators know Demobrat Dec 2020 #26

How do the network commentators know how he feels? left-of-center2012 Dec 2020 #39

I HOPE their sources are good, but.... Demobrat Dec 2020 #61

Our leaders need to be strong and stable. Jim__ Dec 2020 #27

It's not because "he doesn't give a shit." It's because he's in on it. PSPS Dec 2020 #28

My clear as a bell 'dawning' has appeared. sprinkleeninow Dec 2020 #68

It all adds up PSPS Dec 2020 #111

All you outlined. I know. Heard last nite Biden transition people being stopped sprinkleeninow Dec 2020 #119

I hope his 'Super Depressions' get worse and worse til death alittlelark Dec 2020 #29

He'll have to search FOR his soul before he can search it. lastlib Dec 2020 #89

He's busy counting his loot dalton99a Dec 2020 #30

re: "because he doesn't give a shit." BadGimp Dec 2020 #31

I agree with you. nancy1942 Dec 2020 #103

Right. He doesn't give a shit. zentrum Dec 2020 #33

Who gives a fuck malaise Dec 2020 #34

I certainly don't give a fuck but knowing he... electric_blue68 Dec 2020 #122

2545 malaise Dec 2020 #124

I hear you... you might be right electric_blue68 Dec 2020 #165

He' figured that for the first time, he can't intimidate, or sue his way out of a problem. kairos12 Dec 2020 #35

His deep depression makes me feel good all over. JDC Dec 2020 #36

Good, he deserves to suffer. He's still grifting though Rice4VP Dec 2020 #38

The president is AWOL left-of-center2012 Dec 2020 #41

He's not having a sad Generic Brad Dec 2020 #42

Coming off long term steroid use, Depression. Captain Zero Dec 2020 #45

I have suffered from depression for most of my life. ginny skinny Dec 2020 #46

Me too usajumpedtheshark Dec 2020 #117

Should be in a Supermax. klook Dec 2020 #47

Too bad it's not a 6ft deep depression Nevilledog Dec 2020 #48

Ummm...Glad To Hear It? ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #49

He's not depressed. He doesn't care. AllyCat Dec 2020 #54

Does trump care i have been in a 4 year depression? mdbl Dec 2020 #55

Depression? He would actually have to possess an actual awareness of reality. niyad Dec 2020 #58

Fuck his feelings! n/t LeftofObama Dec 2020 #60

Who gives a fuck? jcgoldie Dec 2020 #70

womp womp motherfucker Dukkha Dec 2020 #71

C'mon Fat Boy, snap out of it. LudwigPastorius Dec 2020 #72

Stuart Smalley is much more likable catrose Dec 2020 #131

What he should be feeling is thankful & grateful Tarc Dec 2020 #73

This is very true mdbl Dec 2020 #137

I'll take super, and raise him ultra, My Pet Orangutan Dec 2020 #74

I agree with you. Nexus2 Dec 2020 #75

I think he has slid into psychosis Hekate Dec 2020 #76

The depressive slide after withdrawal of STEROIDS (for Covid) can lead to Captain Zero Dec 2020 #112

Seinfeld voice: "That's a shame." Efilroft Sul Dec 2020 #77

And this is why we have Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. Tanuki Dec 2020 #78

Somebody should give that nasty Pussy-Grabber some rope and direct him to the Truman balcony. BigDemVoter Dec 2020 #79

bullshit spanone Dec 2020 #80

He doesn't Rebl2 Dec 2020 #81

Not too depressed to continue fleecing his sheep. tblue37 Dec 2020 #82

Yeah well the rest of us have been in a super depression for the last four years. ClusterFreak Dec 2020 #85

Possibly suggesting moondust Dec 2020 #86

Well boo f**king hoo. n/t JHB Dec 2020 #87

He could always commit Hari Kari SoonerPride Dec 2020 #88

The phrase that best captured his presidency: spooky3 Dec 2020 #90

And then everyone will be surprised when Trump follows his own personal hero and... JoeOtterbein Dec 2020 #91

He hasn't commented on the cyber attack because he doesn't care dflprincess Dec 2020 #92

He could give a crap about America. Probably the most unpatriotic person to ever have lived. Pepsidog Dec 2020 #93

If he's that depressed, he should resign. Let someone else sinkingfeeling Dec 2020 #94

That's just so sad. Yet this jackass wants four more years? Imagine that. lettucebe Dec 2020 #95

DJT DGAF OMGWTF Dec 2020 #96

He's not too depressed to play golf. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #97

That Slouch Psycho should Never Cha Dec 2020 #98

Well he sure as shit doesn't care now! calimary Dec 2020 #99

I didn't think Sociopaths could get depressed..... Upthevibe Dec 2020 #100

Trump: the Rodney Dangerfield of presidents. dchill Dec 2020 #102

I hope he never recovers budkin Dec 2020 #106

This may well be his narcissistic collapse. nolabear Dec 2020 #109

Depressed? He's not even close to the level of depressed America has been dealing with since March. herding cats Dec 2020 #110

Thoughts and prayers Withywindle Dec 2020 #114

He should put himself out of his misery and relieve us all Maru Kitteh Dec 2020 #116

While I agree with all that it's time he was "Wasting Away in Mar-A-Lagoville," DFW Dec 2020 #118

Sympathy is useless. A narcissist wants relief, not sympathy. DFW Dec 2020 #121

He's busy golfing and grifting DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #125

Being the single most hated thing on earth has gotta be tough Roisin Ni Fiachra Dec 2020 #126

I've not heard that anywhere. cwydro Dec 2020 #128

What Trump doesn't get about elective office DFW Dec 2020 #129

I just read the title newdayneeded Dec 2020 #130

If a "super depression" is a really big hole in the ground DBoon Dec 2020 #132

It's a Super Depression in fact a lot of people are telling him grantcart Dec 2020 #134

As a result he's trying to drive the country's economy into a super depression, too. George II Dec 2020 #135

I don't believe that one bit. He's working awful hard on a coup right now. Vivienne235729 Dec 2020 #136

Womp womp! Initech Dec 2020 #139

Bullshit. It's a sympathy ploy. democrank Dec 2020 #140

Where's my fucking violin? louis-t Dec 2020 #141

Trump is a traitor who can F right off. sarcasmo Dec 2020 #142

He is scared Putin will call in his debt if he tries to stop the hack. McCamy Taylor Dec 2020 #143

It's not either/or bluescribbler Dec 2020 #146

Best news I've heard all day -- hopefully it's true 🤞🏼. nt live love laugh Dec 2020 #147

not only does he not give a shit . . . OneBlueSky Dec 2020 #148

He's too depressed to pretend he gives a shit. hay rick Dec 2020 #149

I really hate him because... Blue_playwright Dec 2020 #150

Good RockCreek Dec 2020 #151

I think he should just head-out now, beat the holiday rush scarytomcat Dec 2020 #152

The only thing that POS is doing speaknow Dec 2020 #154

There is no such thing. SheltieLover Dec 2020 #155

Trying to drum up sympathy for that monster Demovictory9 Dec 2020 #157

Make sure there are plenty of pills in the medicine cabinet BigBearJohn Dec 2020 #158

I'm in a "super I don't give a shit" RainCaster Dec 2020 #160