He’s a NARCISSIST: How will Trump Leave Office?
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The debate among the punditry is over the way Trump will leave office. Will it be with a bang, a whimper, or not at all? He’s a narcissist, so we know the answer to this.
CalicoJack
It's been five long years of blogging the Trump years. We've laughed, we've cried, we've pulled some of our remaining hair out, but we've made it. It is almost done and our democracy, nation, and souls are still largely intact. Unfortunately, we're not through.There is much more to come as we stitch ourselves back together like some kind of common Frankenstein monster as we recover from the PTSD that Trump gave us and the needless deaths and suffering from #COVID19. We also have to keep #BidenHarris honest & progressive, oppose Republican obstructionism anti-democratic tendencies, and whatever other black swans await us. All of which will be addressed using good old-fashioned snarcky, sarcasticky, profaney fun and psychological insights.
A Quickie: The American Democracy Is Intact Our Social Norms Have Held
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Let’s take a moment to appreciate how deeply embedded the democratic impulse is in the fabric of American culture. It is part of our deep culture. We did not succumb to calls for violence.
Election 2020: Understanding Trump Voters
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One of the most complete and thorough explanations of why 70 million real live Americans or, maybe bots, voted for Trump. There’s always more to the story, but it is the most I could do in five minutes of reading time.
Election 2020: The Way A Narcissist Loses An Election
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It is almost assured that Trump will lose the election it is just a matter of time. So, what does narcissistic personality disorder tell us about how Trump will react to losing? What should we expect?
Election 2020: The Many Psychological Contributors to Our Partisan Divide, part 1
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With the election seemingly returning us to mixed government with razor-thin majorities in battle ground states, you gotta wonder, how the fuck did we get here and how the fuck do we break this impasse? Here’s part 1 of my explainer.
Election 2020: The Good, the Bad, and the Stupid — the Psychology of Prediction
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Where did it all go wrong? It went wrong with wild speculation and an inherent misunderstanding of polling predictions. Put it all together and you get the good, bad, and stupid of Election 2020.
Save Democracy: Volunteer for Photo Finish to Protect Our Vote
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You’ve got a minute to give to saving our democracy and finding out about an effective and easy way to help our election be free, fair, and transparent.
A Quickie: The Successful Strategy Behind Trump’s Rallies
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Trump has set a frenetic pace in holding rallies around the country. He firmly believes that he is his own best messenger, but will it work as a strategy? There is some evidence that it could boost his turnout by as much as 6%.
People with lower emotional intelligence are more likely to hold right-wing views, study finds — PsyPost
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You knew it all along, but here is scientific correlational evidence! Conservatives have lower emotional intelligence and cognitive abilities. Read about the study, its findings, and the speculations of Ye Olde Blogge!
Signs of the Times: Snooping the Yard Displays of Trumpsters
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What do your yard signs and other household decorations say about your personality? Why a great deal, I’d wager, if you can be a good snooper using Sam Gosling’s Snoopology method of personality interpretation! Come on and join the fun!
James Randi Outed Some Truly Heinous Frauds, And For That We Should All Be Grateful – Wonkette
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We’ve lost an icon of our times: James “The Amazing Randi” Randi whose dual claims to fame, stage magician and paranormal debunker are near and dear to our hearts. The Wonkette provides a fitting tribute to the man. He will be missed.
The Dopamine of Politics: The Reward and Liking Systems
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What are the reward and liking systems that I keep hearing so much about? They are an example of brain systems that have done an amazing job and are getting recognized more and more, I notice. So, how do they influence our politics? Inquiring minds want to know.
The Dopamine of Politics: Trump Rallies
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What on earth could compel someone to attend one of Trump’s superspreader events? Why on earth would Trump hold one? Other than the obvious, he’s a narcissist, and they’re all gaslit, there are powerful brain circuits involved in compelling these self-destructive and foolish behaviors.
Narcissistic Wounds: Trump’s Coping Mechanisms, Especially on NBC’s Town Hall, Part 2
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With a gaping narcissistic wound where a heart or soul should be, how does Trump get through each day? He has a variety of coping mechanisms that he uses to distract him from the less than perfect aspects of his existence.
Narcissistic Wounds: Their Origins And The Reason Trump Assaulted US During the NBC Town Hall, Part 1
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Ever wonder where the where all the outrageous and stupid behavior of Trump came from? Why he is the way he is? The origins of his narcissistic wound? Here’s part 1 of the answer.
The Narcissistic Wound Of Trump’s #COVID19 Pneumonia, Losing the Election, And The Multitude of Investigations
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Is it me, or does Trump seem to be loopier, lieier, boastier than usual. I mean just listening to him at his superspreader rallies and calling into news shows and reading his tweets leaves you scratching your ass and wondering where the stink went, right? Well, I think I got a piece of the puzzle, right here. Narcissistic wound.
Happy World Mental Health Day: Mental Health For All
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Mental health is a serious subject, one that the world needs to take more seriously. Join Ye Olde Blogge in celebrating World Mental Health Day by learning about mental health services around the world, a few fun facts and statistics, and overcoming the stigma of mental health.
Trump’s Lack of Empathy Makes Him Dangerous And Not Just As a #COVID19 Superspreader — Part 2
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The real danger of Trump is that he has no idea of the harm he causes. When he does realize that he’s causing harm, he enjoys it. It boosts his ego. His followers don’t see non-MAGAs as people. It is why they injure and hurt people over masks. It’s why they parade around with guns. They enjoy the fear they inspire. Trump’s lack of empathy is the root of his failure and a very real and present danger to us all.
Why Is He Putting So Many People At Risk For #COVID19? Trump Lacks Empathy– Part 1
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Trump’s behavior can be baffling even for those of us who have some familiarity with his psychology, but the reasons he’s deliberately exposing people to #COVID19 is clear. He’s got no empathy. He just don’t care. All these people are expendable in his quest for reelection.
Call Your MoC: PASS A #COVID19 STIMULUS BILL NOW!!!
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Follow the link to the brand new Call Your MoC page. It is filled with information about how to contact your MoC and demand that they support negotiations and a new stimulus relief bill.
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