On Wed, 6 Jan 2021 14:34:54 -0000 (UTC), Keyser Soze
wrote:

Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:13:01 -0500, John wrote:

China is a much bigger threat to Democracy than Trump would ever be. This is not
Nigeria.

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Agreed that China is a long term external threat.

Trying to overturn a valid election with bogus claims, threats and
intimidation is a very real internal threat. It also sets a dangerous
precedent for the future. Hopefully some of the perpetrators will be
prosecuted to discourage future attempts.

No, Wayne, it is not an internal threat. It is an exercise in stupid futility.
He, like Harry, has a narcissistic disorder. But, there are enough good people
in this country to keep him in check.

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Let's hope that proves to be correct, and it probably will, at least
for now. A lot of damage has been done however, especially to the
Republican party which has become highly fractionalized. We also now
have large sections of the population who believe that the election
process is rigged and invalid, and large sections of the population
that believe in cockamamie conspiracy theories. With any luck Trump
himself will fade into obscurity but he has changed the political
landscape for the forseeable future and created a roadmap for other
opportunistic misfits that may follow.


Wow. Herring the Racist is still obsessed with me. Funny and sad,bigly.

Wayne, so as not to hurt your feelings (I imagine) deleted the important part
which fits both you and Trump:

Compare this to Trump and Harry:

Signs and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder

Grandiose sense of self-importance
Grandiosity is the defining characteristic of narcissism. More than just
arrogance or vanity, grandiosity is an unrealistic sense of superiority.
Narcissists believe they are unique or “special” and can only be understood by
other special people. What’s more, they are too good for anything average or
ordinary. They only want to associate and be associated with other high-status
people, places, and things.

Narcissists also believe that they’re better than everyone else and expect
recognition as such—even when they’ve done nothing to earn it. They will often
exaggerate or outright lie about their achievements and talents. And when they
talk about work or relationships, all you’ll hear is how much they contribute,
how great they are, and how lucky the people in their lives are to have them.
They are the undisputed star and everyone else is at best a bit player.

Lives in a fantasy world that supports their delusions of grandeur
Since reality doesn’t support their grandiose view of themselves, narcissists
live in a fantasy world propped up by distortion, self-deception, and magical
thinking. They spin self-glorifying fantasies of unlimited success, power,
brilliance, attractiveness, and ideal love that make them feel special and in
control. These fantasies protect them from feelings of inner emptiness and
shame, so facts and opinions that contradict them are ignored or rationalized
away. Anything that threatens to burst the fantasy bubble is met with extreme
defensiveness and even rage, so those around the narcissist learn to tread
carefully around their denial of reality.

Needs constant praise and admiration
A narcissist’s sense of superiority is like a balloon that gradually loses air
without a steady stream of applause and recognition to keep it inflated. The
occasional compliment is not enough. Narcissists need constant food for their
ego, so they surround themselves with people who are willing to cater to their
obsessive craving for affirmation. These relationships are very one-sided. It’s
all about what the admirer can do for the narcissist, never the other way
around. And if there is ever an interruption or diminishment in the admirer’s
attention and praise, the narcissist treats it as a betrayal.

Sense of entitlement
Because they consider themselves special, narcissists expect favorable treatment
as their due. They truly believe that whatever they want, they should get. They
also expect the people around them to automatically comply with their every wish
and whim. That is their only value. If you don’t anticipate and meet their every
need, then you’re useless. And if you have the nerve to defy their will or
“selfishly” ask for something in return, prepare yourself for aggression,
outrage, or the cold shoulder.

Exploits others without guilt or shame
Narcissists never develop the ability to identify with the feelings of others—to
put themselves in other people’s shoes. In other words, they lack empathy. In
many ways, they view the people in their lives as objects—there to serve their
needs. As a consequence, they don’t think twice about taking advantage of others
to achieve their own ends. Sometimes this interpersonal exploitation is
malicious, but often it is simply oblivious. Narcissists simply don’t think
about how their behavior affects others. And if you point it out, they still
won’t truly get it. The only thing they understand is their own needs.

Frequently demeans, intimidates, bullies, or belittles others
Narcissists feel threatened whenever they encounter someone who appears to have
something they lack—especially those who are confident and popular. They’re also
threatened by people who don’t kowtow to them or who challenge them in any way.
Their defense mechanism is contempt. The only way to neutralize the threat and
prop up their own sagging ego is to put those people down. They may do it in a
patronizing or dismissive way as if to demonstrate how little the other person
means to them. Or they may go on the attack with insults, name-calling,
bullying, and threats to force the other person back into line

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/m...y-disorder.htm
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