O/T:- A serious question: is Trump a sociopath?

[applepie]

I don’t know the definition of a sociopath - it’s not part of my everyday vocabulary - but Trump is astonishingly thin skinned. He doesn’t appear to have any genuine self worth.

[BigFatPie]

I’m not a psychiatrist so I’ve no idea whether he’s a sociopath or not. He’s clearly though, a despicable human who is totally unfit to be president of the US. The only people who can’t see this are those who agree with his views on race.

The biggest concern for us is why our ‘prime minister’ can’t bring himself to utter a word of condemnation against him.

[Elite_Pie]

A month ago I would have agreed with you, Laxative, but I think events surrounding George's Floyd's death have redefined Trump.

I think the George Floyd death and his utterly pathetic reaction to coronavirus may have redefined Trump. In fact, I can offer some evidence that the American electorate are finally seeing Trump for what he is from a usually reliable source, namely the bookmakers. For a long time, Trump has been odds on to gain a second term, but now Joe Biden is actually favourite the forthcoming election. Biden is a weak opponent who has done nothing at all to gain support, so the swing has to be down to an anti-Trump faction that is hopefully gaining momentum*.

* No Soccerman, don't wet your pants. I meant momentum not Momentum.

https://www.oddschecker.com/politics...on-2020/winner

[sidders]

This is one of the clearest articles I have found on how to diagnose a sociopath. To qualify, according to a top American psychologist, a person needs to schore high on at least 5 of these traits:-

Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates achievements and abilities)
Preoccupied with dreams of unlimited power, success, physical attractiveness, and love
Holds the belief that they are of special or high status and can only be understood by similar people or should only associate with those people (or institutions)
Has a need for excessive admiration
Possesses a sense of entitlement and expects favorable treatment or compliance
Exploits other people to achieve personal goals
Lacks empathy regarding the needs and feelings of other people
Is envious of other people or thinks other people envy them
Has arrogant behaviors and attitudes

Sadly, I can see that Boris isn't far behind on this matrix.

[queenslandpie]

This is one of the clearest articles I have found on how to diagnose a sociopath. To qualify, according to a top American psychologist, a person needs to schore high on at least 5 of these traits:-

Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates achievements and abilities)
Preoccupied with dreams of unlimited power, success, physical attractiveness, and love
Holds the belief that they are of special or high status and can only be understood by similar people or should only associate with those people (or institutions)
Has a need for excessive admiration
Possesses a sense of entitlement and expects favorable treatment or compliance
Exploits other people to achieve personal goals
Lacks empathy regarding the needs and feelings of other people
Is envious of other people or thinks other people envy them
Has arrogant behaviors and attitudes

Sadly, I can see that Boris isn't far behind on this matrix.

I think we can close this thread then now. Question answered my fishy friend hope you are keeping well.

[i961pie]

I think we can close this thread then now. Question answered my fishy friend hope you are keeping well.

Don't worry there will be another one along shortly.

[Jeekay56]

This is one of the clearest articles I have found on how to diagnose a sociopath. To qualify, according to a top American psychologist, a person needs to schore high on at least 5 of these traits:-

Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates achievements and abilities)
Preoccupied with dreams of unlimited power, success, physical attractiveness, and love
Holds the belief that they are of special or high status and can only be understood by similar people or should only associate with those people (or institutions)
Has a need for excessive admiration
Possesses a sense of entitlement and expects favorable treatment or compliance
Exploits other people to achieve personal goals
Lacks empathy regarding the needs and feelings of other people
Is envious of other people or thinks other people envy them
Has arrogant behaviors and attitudes

Sadly, I can see that Boris isn't far behind on this matrix.

Schore? Favorable? Please use proper English like what I do!

[TheBlackHorse]

... good description of Snobhead 1/Elite

[applepie]

... good description of Snobhead 1/Elite

If you like, though I think you have a lot less evidence! And Elite is not in a position of immense power, “The Leader of the Free World” or perhaps the fascist-leaning would-be-dictator of the USA.

[macse15]

I’m not a psychiatrist so I’ve no idea whether he’s a sociopath or not. He’s clearly though, a despicable human who is totally unfit to be president of the US. The only people who can’t see this are those who agree with his views on race.

The biggest concern for us is why our ‘prime minister’ can’t bring himself to utter a word of condemnation against him.

Probably Dominic ordered him not to