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BigmanPigman

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17. I was listening to a psychiatrist explain this last week.
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 07:50 AM
Yesterday

Everything on that list is exactly what he said. I was curious about Stephen Miller and tRump and did what their mental issues were, mainly sociopath vs psychopath.

I have heard various doctors over the years when I hear about mass murderers like Ted Bundy.

Psychopaths are very good at what they do and they can spot the most vulnerable person in a room full of people. They know who to target and manipulate right away. When they realize you are not being conned by them they quickly move to their next victim. Deception and manipulation are their main skills in life.

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Great, Frightening Post! Chasstev365 Yesterday #1
Awesome drawing!!! mysteryowl Yesterday #2
I have heard a high percentage of political leaders are psychpaths. mysteryowl Yesterday #3
Politics and Business. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #5
Hey I also wanted to thank you for bringing this Tadpole Raisin Yesterday #30
Yeah bucolic_frolic Yesterday #4
Would it be possible for our grade schools KS Toronado Yesterday #6
Training people to identify, assertive reactions and avoidance, maybe. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #8
LOL, I'll check it out KS Toronado Yesterday #19
30% is a very alarming number LymphocyteLover Yesterday #7
Prevalence estimates for psychopathy tend to be lower outside the US ... Auggie Yesterday #9
Probably because other countries value family, time off, Tadpole Raisin Yesterday #16
Link suggests genetics is mostly the reason why Auggie Yesterday #27
True. But societal norms may then play a role in what Tadpole Raisin Yesterday #29
Something empowers/stimulates the gene. Media? Politics? Auggie Yesterday #31
Well, I do have a brother who's a psychopath but I can't say that pychopathology is... NNadir Yesterday #33
Top 10 occupations which attract psychopaths. Tadpole Raisin Yesterday #10
Thanks so much for sharing this, TR. I'm curious, why did chef surprise you? ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #11
Mostly I think due to lack of any interaction with those people. Tadpole Raisin Yesterday #14
Interesting. Thanks for the reply. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #20
The Dark Triad Javaman Yesterday #12
Toxic masculunity, in large part SheltieLover Yesterday #13
Jeezus. That's a lot of mean out there. Joinfortmill Yesterday #15
I was listening to a psychiatrist explain this last week. BigmanPigman Yesterday #17
Great, unnerving article ybbor Yesterday #18
Hahaha!!! littlemissmartypants Yesterday #25
Thinking of Francisco Solano Lopez, Paraguayan dictator who warred against RVN VET71 Yesterday #21
Interesting. Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to have to read about it some more. Later when the roads freeze & I'm littlemissmartypants Yesterday #26
It's so nice..... SergeStorms Yesterday #22
Well, yeah. I have a brother who fits the bill but happily... NNadir Yesterday #23
Perfect description of him! Mtnmama Yesterday #24
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My ex is a psychopath. Glad he's my ex. Clouds Passing Yesterday #32
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