I saw a terrific article today at Daily Kos, this one, below, that references one in the New York Daily News. While I'm not crazy about the original source, the fact is, two psychologists came to a conclusion that's difficult, if not impossible, to disagree with.
Here's the original article:
Say it plainly: Trump is a psychopath
A bit from the original article:
“Get rid of the ballots” and “there won’t be a transfer,” said Donald Trump on Wednesday. This comment is a direct and dangerous expression of his anti-democratic intention. If unstopped, Trump may well destroy our 244-year-old democracy.
It is time to stop pulling punches. It is time to stop relying on political pundits to weigh in on Trump’s behavior, which they often soften and even normalize.
We are psychologists, and we are convinced Donald Trump is a psychopath. His malignant behavior over the past four years is growing and escalating right before our eyes. Trump’s psychopathy will change us forever if he is not stopped.
This is not hyperbole. This is not an expression of "a left-wing agenda.” This is a mental health opinion based on thousands of hours of documented behavior by this president.
- He breaks norms, rules, and laws with impunity.
- He lies, on average, 15 times a day.
- He peddles fake conspiracy theories and irrational magical thinking.
- He has been accused of sexually predatory behavior by at least 25 women.
- He blames, scapegoats and gaslights as easily as he breathes.
- He undermines the vital role of the free press because he abhors oversight and accountability.
- His lies and anti-scientific advice and intentional downplaying of the coronavirus pandemic has led to countless American deaths.
- He is callous and cold and unfeeling because he has no conscience.
- He denigrates and humiliates anyone and everyone in his path.
- He has no respect for military heroes or renowned experts.
- He is racist and xenophobic.
- He incites violence and culture wars.
- He is obsessed with power and adoration.
- He is a greedy opportunist.
- He is corrupt to the core.
I will repost here only one last line from it.
"Trump is the most psychiatrically disordered president in history."
I say again...
Thanks, Republicans.
Oh, and... 86 45
BYEDON
