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In reply to the discussion: Serious question : Are the current Republican/Conservatives mentally ill? [View all]stopwastingmymoney
(2,041 posts)36. As the daughter of a mother with personality disorder (imagine my therapy bills)
I understand the OP perfectly.
These characteristics listed are symptoms of personality disorder:
"no accountability. Blaming others for their own actions/words. Not taking any responsibilty. Projection"
I don't think it demeans those with mental illness to ask these questions.
I think it is a "Serious question" and worthy of discussion.
edited to add a couple more characteristics: insistence that they are right despite all evidence to the contrary and violent reaction to challenges to world view
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Serious question : Are the current Republican/Conservatives mentally ill? [View all]
Tripper11
Mar 2012
OP
Narcissistic personality disorder... The GOP seems to be a magnet for people thus afflicted. nt
left coaster
Mar 2012
#2
Like I said, I don't mean any disrespect to anyone who suffers from any mental illness
Tripper11
Mar 2012
#7
As the daughter of a mother with personality disorder (imagine my therapy bills)
stopwastingmymoney
Mar 2012
#36
No. Why does this keep coming up? They're assholes, not mentally ill. If they're "mentally ill,"
Brickbat
Mar 2012
#26
If psychopathy, sociopathy, and other personality disorders are illnesses..
NightWatcher
Mar 2012
#28
They also believe things like "The US was founded on Christian teachings and ideals".
HughBeaumont
Mar 2012
#38
"They believe things like accountability and personal responsibility lie with the individual ...
Ganja Ninja
Mar 2012
#39
You are wrong. Most mentally ill people can and should be held responsible for their actions.
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#52
I've dealt with clinically certified people who are more rational than a lot of GOPers.
hobbit709
Mar 2012
#55