Posted: 8/25/2012 2:42:21 AM EDT
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DSM-IV-TR 301.81 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition narcissistic personality disorder (in Axis II Cluster B) as:[1] A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements). Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love. Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions). Requires excessive admiration. Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations. Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends. Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others. Is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her. Shows arrogant, haughty behavior or attitudes. |
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Add: Wrote a misleading book about his early years. Is very secret about his true past. Der Fuhrer! He was a true canteen commando. Didn't go near the fighting since he was a runner for the regiment. Got his iron cross from Hindenburg after WW I. How'd he get shot if he wasn't near the fighting? Hitler was a scumbag but he fought admirably in the first world war. |
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Add: Wrote a misleading book about his early years. Is very secret about his true past. Der Fuhrer! He was a true canteen commando. Didn't go near the fighting since he was a runner for the regiment. Got his iron cross from Hindenburg after WW I. How'd he get shot if he wasn't near the fighting? Hitler was a scumbag but he fought admirably in the first world war. He was never shot. Gassed. Edit to add: I did find a reference to catching a shell fragment in the leg. But some websites do NOT mention this. |
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To be fair, I would bet that most top tier public officials exhibit traits that allign with many of the definitions in the DSM. It takes a 'non-normal' personality style to rise to that level of prominence...if it were 'normal' (as defined in clinical psychological terms) than most people would be famous, wealthy, politicians. As it turns out, most people arent, and the ones who are represent a special minority.
The main difference between zero and other high-level officials is that his handlers do a poor job at managing his media exposure. He comes across as an uncaring and overconfident prick....and that has a lot to do with his legions of assistants....suggesting that he is a very poor executive and that he hires inneffective staff. And this is what happens when a man with 'zero' experience gets into office. |