30 July 2024
Crypto is just a huge scam on society
28 July 2024
Authoritarianism is ANTITHETICAL to democracy, folks
Lichtman predicts Harris win.
Allan Lichtman, the presidential election prognosticator who has successfully predicted the last nine out of 10 White House races, has made his preliminary projection for the November contest: Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to win, he said Friday.
Democracy itself must be the highest priority
27 July 2024
Orange One's Personality Disorder and Dementia (Fromm and the DSM-5 hallmarks)
Erich Fromm's concept of "malignant narcissism," as you noted, combines traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Antisocial Personality Disorder (sociopathy), among other features. To better understand how these clinical definitions compare to Fromm's conclusions, here are the diagnostic criteria for each disorder according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition):
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
The DSM-5 criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder include:
- Grandiosity with expectations of superior treatment from others.
- Fixation on fantasies of power, success, intelligence, attractiveness, etc.
- A belief that one is special and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions.
- A need for excessive admiration.
- A sense of entitlement.
- Interpersonally exploitative behavior.
- Lack of empathy.
- Envy of others or a belief that others are envious of them.
- Demonstration of arrogant and haughty behaviors or attitudes.
Antisocial Personality Disorder (Sociopathy)
The DSM-5 criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder include:
- A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:
- Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors.
- Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.
- Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead.
- Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults.
- Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others.
- Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations.
- Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.
- The individual is at least age 18 years.
- There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years.
- The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Fromm's View on Malignant Narcissism as the "Essence of Evil"
Fromm's analysis of malignant narcissism extended beyond clinical descriptions to a philosophical and ethical dimension. He considered this condition to be particularly dangerous because it combines the self-absorption and entitlement of narcissism with the amorality and manipulativeness of sociopathy, adding a layer of aggression and paranoia. Fromm believed that this blend leads to behaviors that not only harm individuals but can also severely disrupt and damage societies.
Fromm argued that malignant narcissism's disregard for the common good and the rights of others, coupled with aggressive tendencies and a lack of conscience, embodies what many would describe as "evil." His conclusion was based on the observation that such individuals are capable of committing acts that have not only personal but also widespread social consequences, including fostering totalitarianism, perpetuating extreme prejudice, and committing mass atrocities.
Trump tells White Christian nationalists they only have to vote this one time, then it'll be "fixed."
26 July 2024
Supreme Court Reform
Giving as good as she gets
25 July 2024
Who's too old to run for president?
23 July 2024
Republican dumbnitude
RFK Jr shows his true colors?
On to victory, KAMALA HARRIS
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Offsetting Musk's evil influence
On to victory, KAMALA HARRIS
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22 July 2024
Time to unify behind Harris's candidacy
On to victory, KAMALA HARRIS
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21 July 2024
Democratic Unity to SAVE DEMOCRACY
On to victory, KAMALA HARRIS
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