Trump's dangerous narcissistic personality disorder is unqualified to be elected to any office
A person with narcissistic personality disorder could destroy democracy if elected president. Echo opinion by Richard C. 'Dick' Hall*, a guest opinion columnist, published in the Oklahoman newspaper.
A democracy begins with a strong sense of purpose, often rooted in spiritual or religious beliefs. People work together, united by common values and a shared vision. As the democracy grows, it faces challenges and threats. During this phase, courage and determination emerge. People come together and fight for their independence while often giving their lives pursuing it.
The struggle pays off with liberty when freedom for all is achieved. Individual rights are respected while institutions are established to protect them. With freedom comes prosperity. The economy flourishes, and people enjoy material abundance while innovation and creativity thrive.
Citizens' complacency spreads over time. People are more focused on their own interests, neglecting society's common good. Corruption and selfishness increase. The population becomes complacent and takes its liberties for granted. People lose interest in public affairs such as voting. Democracy becomes distrusted by many citizens. Apathy sets in and people become indifferent to their civic responsibilities. They rely on others to solve society’s problems. Congressional leadership becomes dysfunctional. As apathy deepens, dependence on government grows.
America’s democracy has reached this point.
Clinical psychologists describe a person with narcissistic personality disorder as having an unreasonably high sense of self-importance and requiring constant admiration. They feel they deserve privileges and special treatment. They demand to be recognized as superior. They belittle other people to make themselves appear superior. They are authoritarian by nature and falsely state their achievements while denying any responsibility for a failure. They are preoccupied with fantasies about success, power and recognition. People with this disorder have trouble handling comments they view as negative criticism. They react with rage when criticized or accused of a failure. They have difficulty managing their emotions and behavior. Under the veneer of leadership they dehumanize people who oppose them. They demean, enslave and exterminate those who oppose them. They take a cruel approach and cast the government as causing the problems in the current democracy.
A democracy is on its “death bed” when a person afflicted with narcissistic personality disorder becomes its leader. Combined with significant resources that include financial and dissident followers the person creates a power platform from which they foster hate against the existing government. They support homegrown terrorist and hate organizations to assist them in overthrowing the current government. Narcissistic rage occurs on a continuum which may range from passive-aggressive aloofness and expressions of irritation or annoyance to serious outbursts including extreme antisocial behavior. Narcissistic rage is the uncontrollable anger that results from a threat to a narcissist's self-esteem. The impact of false, emotional statements by the narcissistic individual become weapons against a democracy.
Throughout history, people afflicted with this disorder who have gained positions of power tended to be precisely the kind of people who should not be entrusted with it. The strongest desire for power is pursued by the most ruthless individuals lacking in compassion and humanitarian skills.
A person who appears to be afflicted with narcissistic personality disorder has been nominated as a U.S. presidential candidate. Those who visibly oppose America’s democracy are following him. If elected, all events leading to democracy failing will have been met. When a democracy fails, individual freedoms and civic governing laws go with it.
Every American must continue the fight to keep our democracy alive and working while making it even stronger. The tools to save America are citizens becoming active, understanding what is at stake and voting to keep our democracy.
A democracy begins with a strong sense of purpose, often rooted in spiritual or religious beliefs. People work together, united by common values and a shared vision. As the democracy grows, it faces challenges and threats. During this phase, courage and determination emerge. People come together and fight for their independence while often giving their lives pursuing it.
The struggle pays off with liberty when freedom for all is achieved. Individual rights are respected while institutions are established to protect them. With freedom comes prosperity. The economy flourishes, and people enjoy material abundance while innovation and creativity thrive.
Citizens' complacency spreads over time. People are more focused on their own interests, neglecting society's common good. Corruption and selfishness increase. The population becomes complacent and takes its liberties for granted. People lose interest in public affairs such as voting. Democracy becomes distrusted by many citizens. Apathy sets in and people become indifferent to their civic responsibilities. They rely on others to solve society’s problems. Congressional leadership becomes dysfunctional. As apathy deepens, dependence on government grows.
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New generations take on their attitudes about government from the current population. They live their lives without realizing their freedoms are fragile and can easily be taken away. Many citizens become victims of their own apathy and complacency. They want someone to solve all their problems. They look toward an authoritarian figure for the solution. This moves democracy away from its original purpose.
When a democracy reaches this stage, a person often emerges promising to solve all problems. They blame the current government as the problem. This person’s condemning statements drive wedges deeper between citizens and their government that amplifies the unrest. They present their self as saving the nation. Actually, they are feeding their own narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) with the intentions of replacing a democracy with an authoritarian type government. This authority approach is perceived by many citizens as a solution. They are unaware what changes may be dictated.
America’s democracy has reached this point.
Clinical psychologists describe a person with narcissistic personality disorder as having an unreasonably high sense of self-importance and requiring constant admiration. They feel they deserve privileges and special treatment. They demand to be recognized as superior. They belittle other people to make themselves appear superior. They are authoritarian by nature and falsely state their achievements while denying any responsibility for a failure. They are preoccupied with fantasies about success, power and recognition. People with this disorder have trouble handling comments they view as negative criticism. They react with rage when criticized or accused of a failure. They have difficulty managing their emotions and behavior. Under the veneer of leadership they dehumanize people who oppose them. They demean, enslave and exterminate those who oppose them. They take a cruel approach and cast the government as causing the problems in the current democracy.
A democracy is on its “death bed” when a person afflicted with narcissistic personality disorder becomes its leader. Combined with significant resources that include financial and dissident followers the person creates a power platform from which they foster hate against the existing government. They support homegrown terrorist and hate organizations to assist them in overthrowing the current government. Narcissistic rage occurs on a continuum which may range from passive-aggressive aloofness and expressions of irritation or annoyance to serious outbursts including extreme antisocial behavior. Narcissistic rage is the uncontrollable anger that results from a threat to a narcissist's self-esteem. The impact of false, emotional statements by the narcissistic individual become weapons against a democracy.
Throughout history, people afflicted with this disorder who have gained positions of power tended to be precisely the kind of people who should not be entrusted with it. The strongest desire for power is pursued by the most ruthless individuals lacking in compassion and humanitarian skills.
A person who appears to be afflicted with narcissistic personality disorder has been nominated as a U.S. presidential candidate. Those who visibly oppose America’s democracy are following him. If elected, all events leading to democracy failing will have been met. When a democracy fails, individual freedoms and civic governing laws go with it.
Every American must continue the fight to keep our democracy alive and working while making it even stronger. The tools to save America are citizens becoming active, understanding what is at stake and voting to keep our democracy.
*Richard C. "Dick" Hall, of Norman, is an Army veteran who served 30 years in federal civil service.
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