Obama's Malignant Narcissism - Behavior... | |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 928398 United States 04/12/2010 07:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's a partial checklist. You decide. 1. "Common to malignant narcissism is narcissistic rage. Narcissistic rage is a reaction to narcissistic injury (when the narcissist feels degraded by another person, typically in the form of criticism)." 2. "When the narcissist's grandiose sense of self-worth is perceived as being attacked by another person, the narcissist's natural reaction is to rage and pull down the self-worth of others (to make the narcissist feel superior to others). It is an attempt by the narcissist to soothe their internal pain and hostility, while at the same time rebuilding their self worth." 3. "Narcissistic rage also occurs when the narcissist perceives that he/she is being prevented from accomplishing their grandiose fantasies." 4. "Because the narcissist derives pleasure from the fulfillment of their grandiose dreams (akin to an addiction), anyone standing between the narcissist and their (wish) fulfillment ... may be subject to narcissistic rage. Narcissistic rage will frequently include yelling and berating of the person that has slighted the narcissist, but if strong enough could provoke more hostile feelings." 5. "Individuals with malignant narcissism will display a two faced personality. Creation of a 'false self' is linked to the narcissist's fear of being inadequate or inferior to others and this mask becomes ingrained into their personality so as to project a sense of superiority to others at all times." 6. "The narcissist gains a sense of esteem from the feedback of other people as it is common for the malignant narcissist to suffer from extremely low levels of self-esteem." 7. "The ... false self of the malignant narcissist is created because the real self doesn't meet his or her own expectations. Instead, the narcissist tends to mimic emotional displays of other people and creates a grandiose self to harbor their internalized fantasies of greatness." 8. "The [false self] is used by the narcissist to present to the outside world what appears to be a normal, functioning human being and to help maintain his or her own fantasies of an idealized self. The narcissist constantly builds upon this false self, creating a fictional character that is used to show off to the world and to help them feed off the emotions of other people." There's ongoing debate about "malignant narcissism" as a diagnosis, and some people prefer to use the standard DSM-IV version. It doesn't make much difference in this case. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 803157 United States 04/12/2010 08:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, 1994, commonly referred to as DSM-IV, of the American Psychiatric Association. European countries use the diagnostic criteria of the World Health Organization.] A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy.[jma: NPD first appeared in DSM-III in 1980; before that time there had been no formal diagnostic description. Additionally, there is considerable overlap between personality disorders and clinicians tend to diagnose mixes of two or more. Grandiosity is a special case, but lack of empathy and exploitative interpersonal relations are not unique to NPD, nor is the need to be seen as special or unique. The differential diagnosis of NPD is made on the absence of specific gross behaviors. Borderline Personality Disorder has several conspicuous similarities to NPD, but BPD is characterized by self-injury and threatened or attempted suicide, whereas narcissists are rarely self-harming in this way. BPD may include psychotic breaks, and these are uncharacteristic of NPD but not unknown. The need for constant attention is also found in Histrionic Personality Disorder, but HPD and BPD are both strongly oriented towards relationships, whereas NPD is characterized by aloofness and avoidance of intimacy. Grandiosity is unique to NPD among personality disorders, but it is found in other psychiatric illnesses. Psychopaths display pathological narcissism, including grandiosity, but psychopathy is differentiated from NPD by psychopaths' willingness to use physical violence to get what they want, whereas narcissists rarely commit crimes; the narcissists I've known personally are, in fact, averse to physical contact with others, though they will occasionally strike out in an impulse of rage. It has been found that court-ordered psychotherapy for psychopaths actually increases their recidivism rate; apparently treatment teaches psychopaths new ways to exploit other people. Bipolar illness also contains strong elements of grandiosity. See more on grandiosity and empathy and its lack below.]The disorder begins by early adulthood and is indicated by at least five of the following: 1. An exaggerated sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements) 2. Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love 3. Believes he is "special" and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions) 4. Requires excessive admiration 5. Has a sense of entitlement 6. Selfishly takes advantage of others to achieve his own ends 7. Lacks empathy 8. Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him 9. Shows arrogant, haughty, patronizing, or contemptuous behaviors or attitudes [link to www.halcyon.com] --- Analysis of Obama in the context of the 9 points above: 1. "Messiah" Obama 2. "Messiah" Obama 3. "Messiah" Obama; "Yes We Can!" 4. "Messiah" Obama 5. "Messiah" Obama; sealed records? Give me a break! I can't seal my records. 6. "Messiah" Obama; is not a member of the Bar; is only a community organizer; has never complete a term as a Senator; came out of nowhere -- people have no clue who the guy really is; he could be a Manchurian Candidate for all we know. 7. Don't cross Obama or you are done; he'll get you. 8. "Messiah" Obama 9. "Messiah" Obama OMG!!!! At least 106,000 other web sites wonder the same thing: [link to www.google.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 940961 China 04/12/2010 08:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The phrase "Whatever" could apply equally to both of them. This can't be by accident. Obama's handlers don't let him take a whiz, much less dress himself, without guidance. So, what's the deal? What's the angle they're looking for? It ain't all that important, actually - they're both populace-distracting puppets, but it's interesting to figure out which way the "fix" is in. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 937339 United States 04/12/2010 11:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Does it strike anybody as strange that in the most recent Drudge photo of Obama labeled "Whatever", that Obama looks exactly like Tiger Woods? Particularly with the hat and shades. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 940961The phrase "Whatever" could apply equally to both of them. This can't be by accident. Obama's handlers don't let him take a whiz, much less dress himself, without guidance. So, what's the deal? What's the angle they're looking for? It ain't all that important, actually - they're both populace-distracting puppets, but it's interesting to figure out which way the "fix" is in. Folks - you are too focused on obama. He is just a tool. Please look at the bigger picture. If Obama didnt exist, there would be another tool in his place. |
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