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In reply to the discussion: They are NOT mentally ill. But what are they? What do you call them? [View all]Irish_Dem
(47,028 posts)For example, Trump and many of his helpers are classic sociopaths.
If their lips are moving they are lying to manipulate others to get what they want.
They know they are lying, but other people are just suckers and losers and deserve what they get.
Trump and his ilk believe they are special, deserving and owed a good life.
Their goal is power and money, but no amount will ever fill the holes in their souls.
So they keep going and won't stop until someone stops them.
Some of their followers actually believe the lies despite considerable evidence to the contrary.
To the point they are delusional. They are no longer in touch with reality. They will break the law and commit violence for Trump. It is like a cult, and the cult followers are mentally ill.
Some of our leaders who want money and power also crave unlimited adoration and attention.
These are the narcissists. And some of the followers are the same.
I could go on and on but you get the drift.
I used to talk just about politics but now politics has turned into Abnormal Psych 101.