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One of the worst things to happen in this country is click bait video disguised as news.

The first thing i check is the source. This one

MostlyPeaceful.media: generally right-leaning, with a focus on public order, crime, and immigration.

Give something I can trust, if such a thing exists.

I learned a long time ago to not try to be logical with an illogical person. Very few things Trump does are well thought out. He’s reactive and skilled at making off the cuff responses and taking retaliatory responses, It’s the life cycle thing. When many of us are 2 we are oppositional and defiant. Most of us learn how to problem solves as we mature but some return to their childish ways. Trump acts like a spoiled 3 year old most of the time.
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The amount of mental illness it takes to actively spend time going to the National Mall to root for algae in the reflection pool is off the charts.


The degree of mental it takes to lie about a reflective pool being vandalized when it will be easily proven it wasn’t is obvious. The people who believe his lies aren’t necessarily mentally ill…..just gullible, closest-minded and caught up in a cult of personality.
One of the characteristics of Narcisstic Personality Disorder is refusal to accept responsibly and to blame others. Trump’s claim of the reflecting pool being sabotaged is a perfect example of this.
The best estimates show that over 64% of Medicaid recipients already have full or part time jobs. Most of these jobs don’t come with health benefits.

Some Medicaid recipients are caring for elderly parents, or disabled family members. Unpaid caregiving is work, even if it is not reflected in a paycheck.

The group I know the most about are adults with chronic and severe mental illnesses. At least 10% have a serious or severe mental illness (conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe major depression that substantially impair functioning.

Not all Medicaid recipients are lazy, free loaders.
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This solves a few problems 1) it reduces Medicaid costs as people lose eligibility due to income increases 2) it improves economy as labor force participation rises


Such a magical, simple-minded response. You are so sure there are ample unfilled jobs in rural America.

Go back to your day to day simplistic job.
We’ve all had good bosses and bosses that made us not want to work for that company. One of the best leaders I worked for was skilled at relating to politicians and he was respected and admired by the rank and file, so I know that kind of leader it’s possible.

Bobby Jindal had some of the worst leadership skills I’ve ever seen and the worst I ever thought I’d see. Trump has turned out to be worse than Jindal in these areas: Integrity, decisiveness, communication, decision making, adaptability, ability to set up a positive work environment.

I’d hate to work for a company that had Truck as the head man.
You think President Trump would have left all those people hanging in New Orleans like Bush did? No he would not have. He would have had a plan and gotten in there and gotten as many people out as they could. So I don't give a shite if he calls you a loser.

Blue city New Orleans would be one of the last cities in America that Trump would help. Trump would block any help to New Orleans.
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People who hate Trump: "I can't stand to listen to him!! He makes me sick!!" Also people who hate Trump: "I was listening to everything he says and just guess what he said in this meeting he had!!! Makes me sick!!!"


This is easy to answer. During his first term I did listen to him talk. It was like watching a person with a mental illness talk.

So, during his second term I won’t listen to his voice. This was reported in every major news source, so instead of listening I will occasionally read what he says. That’s bad enough.
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You've been watching how Trump operates for over a decade now and you haven't figured out how he operates yet?


I have my own theory, yes. I think he speaks like someone with unfiltered, dementia and I know he speaks like someone with a full blown Narcisstic Personality Disorder. A disorder is much more serious then just Narcisstic traits or “being narcissistic”.

I was curious how his supporters defend this. The answer I’m finding is that these comments are just brushed aside.
At a press conference yesterday Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called him “the most beautiful-looking man,” then said “he’s like an angel.”

He then launched into a story about Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Trump recalled their first meeting during the 2016 campaign and told reporters that the two men met in a hotel and “fell in love, deeply in love.”
So if the left drop Nate Bargatze that is understandable?
Nate Bargatze is catching hell for attending the fight last night.
If an entertainer you like attended a function or performed at the invitation of:

1. Barack Obama
2. Hillary Clinton
3. Joe Biden
4. Kamala Harris
5. Nancy Pelosi
6. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (often called AOC)
7. Bernie Sanders
8. Gavin Newsom

Would that change the way you see that person?
If you are a fan of that entertainer would you continue,to listen to his/her music, movies, etc?
Those who confuse narcissitic traits with a Narcisstic Personslity Disorder the point.

All mental health, like physical health can be seen on a spectrum.

Selfish: almost all of us exhibit this from time to time

Narcisstic traits: as many say, many politicians and business leaders display this

Narcisstic Personslity Disorder - a limited few reach this. These individuals have a trail of failed relationships, business ventures and other ventures.

It’s like the difference in feeling sad/down and having a Major Depression Disorder
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Oh, no. He's a narcissist like every other politician?


This is the big mistake people make. Plenty of people have narcisstic traits. Those may or may not be destructive.

Trump has a full blown, diagnosable Narcisstic Personality Disorder. His condition is much more serious.
There’s so much video. He checks the boxes for virtually every aspect of the disorder (for another topic).

Today on the Meet The Press interview we saw Narcissistic Rage.

Narcissistic rage is the intense anger that can occur when a person with a full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder experiences a blow to their self-image, status, control, or sense of superiority.

Trump is triggered when he is

* Being criticized.
* Being corrected.
* Being ignored.
* Not getting special treatment.
* Being told “no.”
* Experiencing failure or embarrassment.
* Having someone challenge their version of events.

The textbook reactions are:

* Explosive yelling or screaming.
* Personal attacks and insults.
* Humiliation or ridicule of the other person.
* Blaming everyone else.
* Refusal to accept responsibility.
* Vindictive behavior or revenge-seeking.
* Suddenly cutting someone off (“You’re dead to me.”)
* Cold, icy withdrawal and silent treatment.

He displayed all but the first one today.

Interestingly, narcissistic rage is not always loud. Today wasn’t.

The most common reactions

* Explosive rage — obvious anger. He was.
* Passive-aggressive rage — sabotage, guilt trips, silent treatment. He displayed name calling and made demeaning comments.
* Cold rage — emotional withdrawal, contempt, calculated punishment. He walked off.
I guess one way to find out is go to my polling location and see if I get to vote.
The 25th Amendment is evoked.