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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]Nevilledog
(51,057 posts)46. The cruelty is the point.
So long as someone they hate is hurting they don't care about any of the other consequences. This goes to everything.... They vote against their best interests every single election.
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They are NOT mentally ill. But what are they? What do you call them? [View all]
Biophilic
Aug 2022
OP
Thx. Mind you, I'm not saying mental illness is underlyiing all the craziness we are seeing.
SheltieLover
Aug 2022
#71
Yes, but they are giving me issues and I don't like it. Sometimes I'm beginning to sound like them.
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#52
I sort of feel sorry for deluded people. I feel like they are lost and don't even know it.
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#36
I like this, "Trumped", but it's almost too nice. Yeah, I'm being difficult because
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#17
Thanks, the more I think about it the more I also believe that calling them mentally ill is wrong.
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#40
Does feel that way doesn't it, Abnormal Psych 101. Just wish the answers were as easy
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#51
Yes, I agree, but I really hate calling them mentall ill, because it seems to be self-induced
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#27
Unfortunately, it's mine and your death they want. What did we ever do to anyone of them?
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#30
And that's one of the weird parts I just don't get even taking into account their religious beliefs.
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#44
Now those words roll off my tongue and leave me feeling self satisfied even if a bit embarrassed.
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#47
Perhaps because most of us have been taught since birth to not see so many things.
Biophilic
Aug 2022
#55