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artemisia1

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I'm not a psychologist but I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the remaining hard-core Trump [View all]

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supporters have deep narcissistic and sociopathic traits and that their support goes beyond simply having Fox News and RW Talk Radio as their news sources. Their character is toxic and their psychology is Dark Triad.

ON EDIT: for the pedantic, please note I wrote "traits". One can have many traits of NPD and APD without meeting the full criteria for a diagnosis in the DSM. One can be equally toxic and dangerous with a collection of these traits as one who qualifies clinically for such a diagnosis. Scapegoating, a RW hallmark is a classic narcissist trait and lack of empathy defines both NPD and APD (Anti-Social Personality Disorder, formerly called psychopathy and, sometimes, sociopathy).

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I'm not a psychologist but I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the remaining hard-core Trump [View all] artemisia1 Apr 6 OP

You are 100% correct. Irish_Dem Apr 6 #1

It's a cult Blue Full Moon Apr 6 #2

The problem is.... MarcoZandrini Apr 6 #32

The remaining tRump supporters are a lost cause. They will never admit they were wrong about anything. Whyisthisstillclose Apr 6 #3

They need apron strings to cling to GenThePerservering Apr 6 #4

If only we could get them - and Trump - in a room with a pitcher of Kool-Aid. Vinca Apr 6 #5

I have a magaloon brother in law who lives in AZ kimbutgar Apr 6 #6

I think that is bizarre Skittles Apr 6 #18

She doesn't want to get divorced and is braver than me. kimbutgar Apr 6 #33

sorry, I don't call that "bravery" Skittles Apr 6 #37

That "marriage" is already lost... OhioBack2Blue Apr 6 #28

Sadly you're probably right but my sister in law is committed to staying in that marriage kimbutgar Apr 6 #34

You need to do more research on symptomology of cult *followers* Fiendish Thingy Apr 6 #7

I am very well versed on narcissism and the comfort, security and sureness of a cult, political or religious, attracts artemisia1 Apr 6 #12

Only 0.5-1% of the population meet the criteria for NPD Fiendish Thingy Apr 6 #15

If you read my opening post you should have noted I wrote "TRAITS". Many have narcissistic and sociopathic artemisia1 Apr 6 #17

Dr. Bandy Lee speaks of malignant narcissism as being contagious MadameButterfly Apr 6 #41

John Dean wrote of conservatives in his book, "Conservatives Without Conscience." It's alfredo Apr 6 #24

Yes. Excellent book. Grins Apr 7 #56

Obviously you've never heard of Hermann Goring. BannonsLiver Apr 6 #14

Goring would HATE that. mr715 Apr 7 #60

... BannonsLiver Apr 7 #61

Maybe the better word is "authoritarian;" people who either like being bossed around or enjoy bossing others around. OMGWTF Apr 7 #52

I am going with a general idea PATRICK Apr 6 #8

I don't know if they are narcissists but they sure are pathetic losers who blame other people for their shitty lives. Dave Bowman Apr 6 #9

They envy liberals - who they think have it "better than them" kerry-is-my-prez Apr 6 #11

Uh, that is what narcissists do. It is called "scapegoating" and it is classic. /nt artemisia1 Apr 6 #13

Republicans tend to be into authoritarianism. Also cruelty. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 6 #10

That was a fascinating read! ShazzieB Apr 6 #20

Very interesting - Thanks for posting this! Mountain Mule Apr 6 #36

Gratuitous cruelty The Wizard Apr 6 #42

Trump scratches the racist, sexist, anti intellectual, Christo Fascist, and generationally stupid itches. Botany Apr 6 #16

The men in prison for sexual crimes (rape, sexual abuse) were the most avid Trump supporters summer_in_TX Apr 6 #49

I kinda think you're giving them too much credit. Alliepoo Apr 6 #19

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 6 #21

Thanks. Yes, they do "features" and traits even when they don't qualify for a formal diagnosis under the DSM. artemisia1 Apr 6 #25

Right. H2O Man Apr 6 #29

Looks more like a Cluster F personality disorder to me. Blumancru Apr 7 #51

As wild as it sounds orangecrush Apr 6 #22

It is no coincidence that Christian Nationalists love spanking and some even believe it should be applied to wives. artemisia1 Apr 6 #27

In the fifties and early sixties corporal punishment was widespread in my town alfredo Apr 6 #46

Basket of deplorables rustbeltvoice Apr 6 #23

YOU ARE RIGHT ON.......... popsdenver Apr 6 #26

So I know some sane MAGA Johnny2X2X Apr 6 #30

I know one too and you're right blue_jay Apr 7 #57

Typo Johnny2X2X Apr 7 #58

Correct Cosmocat Apr 8 #64

Exactly this Johnny2X2X Apr 8 #65

I totally feel your "ON EDIT" BaronChocula Apr 6 #31

Another thread i will REC a BILLION times!! bluestarone Apr 6 #35

Thanks! artemisia1 Apr 7 #59

In other words agingdem Apr 6 #38

Don't forget the influencers and media personalities that are paid handsomely to stoke it further LiberalLovinLug Apr 6 #39

Cognitive dissonance and thought disorders are The Wizard Apr 6 #40

I was thinking about cognitive dissonance as part of the variables. yellow dahlia Apr 6 #48

Amen. (I'm saying that a lot lately.) Joinfortmill Apr 6 #43

I was thinking the same thing yesterday LymphocyteLover Apr 6 #44

Right on! enigmania Apr 6 #45

I just call them . . . AverageOldGuy Apr 6 #47

Definitely! Scrivener7 Apr 7 #50

Perhaps, but... Bondor Apr 7 #53

OTOH Bondor Apr 7 #54

Trump supporters report higher levels of psychopathy, manipulativeness, callousness, and narcissism Nevilledog Apr 7 #55

I see the remainder of his hardest core followers in 3 groupings GoodRaisin Apr 8 #62

I agree tavernier Apr 8 #63

So... his supporters are the Republican party. mr715 Apr 8 #66

A lot of those are peeling away GoodRaisin Apr 8 #67