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In reply to the discussion: From Elliot Rodger's memoir: "I truly had no advantage at all. The Universe was not kind to me" [View all]roguevalley
(40,656 posts)conclusion that this kid was superficial and self centered driven to feeling superior by the opportunities he was given. he says his father impegnated his mother. What kind of person says that? His contempt for woman is early on and grows.
He's selfish, self obsessed and hung up on superficialities. Everything in his life is great and grand, everyone awesome and he spends a lot of time talking about the superior level of his conditions. I don't see him as someone who had a clue about himself or his obligation to others.
His parents raised a primadonna who was crushed by divorce. His dad got a girlfriend right away and he thought this is what men did. That he never could get one with his crappy attitude blew his mind. His dad did. Why couldn't he? He was also short and it bugged him. He was talking about being thwarted by girls from seven years old. This is a listing of his awesomeness year by year. I couldn't do that. He is so self obsessed he can.
'Jealousy and envy-those two feelings would dominate my entire life.' he talks about how at nine what he felt about others not liking to play with him would be nothing like when 'puberty would hit' and girls would choose others over him. He dreaded and hated his stepmother and loved his mom's house best because she didn't use 'harsh' discipline. He wanted to be cool, to fit in, to be special.
This kid's sense of grievance is amazing. He remembers the names of kids from first grade. It goes on and on. I think its important to study this stuff to find these kids early onward. Consider it intel. Without it, we will be endangering ourselves enormously. This is one sick kid.