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10. I do think that sociopaths are more likely to seek power. They don't care, can't care about people

Sat Jan 25, 2014, 11:00 PM

Jan 2014

and we can see how little those who get into power actually care about anyone. They can kill without blinking an eye, torture, support the most evil policies knowing full well how badly they will affect ordinary people. They can lie with impunity and still of themselves as 'great'.

Maybe as a nation we should try to figure out why it is that sociopaths seem to be the ones who get into power and maybe there should be psychological testing for anyone who wishes to run for office.

Welcome to DU. I agree with you they don't want to legalize pot, but the tide is turning against them so I think it will happen pretty soon.

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I think this a good starting Original Post, being new [View all] frwrfpos Jan 2014 OP

Corporations hate grow you own anything. NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #1

thank you for the welcome frwrfpos Jan 2014 #2

The "War" on pot Old Codger Jan 2014 #3

The Psychopath Test is a book you should read. dballance Jan 2014 #4

"Snakes in Suits" is a good read also. ConcernedCanuk Jan 2014 #20

I'll Kick and Rec. I'm sure Monsanto already has a market plan worked up. Lochloosa Jan 2014 #5

As I posted re Monsanto last week, Divernan Jan 2014 #12

I have not thought of this angle Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #6

they are actually looking for crazy drunkards with guns Whisp Jan 2014 #9

Welcome to DU! defacto7 Jan 2014 #7

K&R Whisp Jan 2014 #8

I do think that sociopaths are more likely to seek power. They don't care, can't care about people sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #10

Adding to your list for psychological testing... ReRe Jan 2014 #15

Even much much sadder than the Evil Forces you mention, is how truedelphi Jan 2014 #11

Welcome to DU frwrfpos. Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #13

Seriously. Must everything be bar coded for public consumption and profit. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #14

Other books.... ReRe Jan 2014 #16

Nice thread Samantha Jan 2014 #17

ty all for the welcome frwrfpos Jan 2014 #18

welcome to du. don't forget--it isn't just weed--big pharma, monsanto, and the rest of the powers niyad Jan 2014 #19

There are two reasons for the war on drugs malaise Jan 2014 #21

Accurate, and a great first OP. Welcome to DU frwrfpos. Scuba Jan 2014 #22