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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%.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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I got nothing for the caricuture-in-chief who downplayed the virus and led by very poor example and made everything worse during the #COVID19 pandemic except this prayer.
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It’s a meme, a picture and a few words only takes less than a minute, amirite? I think the GOP and conservatives are really channeling Old Uncle Joe Stalin here.
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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES are fast approaching with many as soon as Monday 5 October and Alaska and Rhode Island on Sunday 4 October! Don’t be a Trump, make sure you’re registered to vote!
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How could anyone, much less an entire political party and their supporters, be so stupid so as to deliberately spread the coronavirus during the middle of a pandemic? How can we possibly explain this behavior? Extreme behaviors take extreme psychological phenomena to explain. Here’s the perfect storm of cognitive and social psychological explanations.
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Spoiler alert: There ain’t no conspiracy. He ain’t lying. He’s infected. His narcissism won’t allow him to do anything else. He’s a narcissist. It is all you need to know. Really. Read the symptoms of narcissism and you’ll realize it.
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WTAF? I know, RIGHT? But, there’s lots you can skip. It’s just boring Constitution and US Code stuff that governs how we elect a president. The juicy part — how he’s going to do it, how Trump is going to steal the election — is short and interesting.
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After the debate, we’ve heard from everyone and her sister about what it would take to break Trump’s support. This post has not only the definitive answer, but the reason for it to be definitive. Your own experience will tell you that it is right. Happy reading! It’s a five star well liked post!
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