patryan.bsky.social
Retired Rn, mom of 5, grandmom of 11. Liberal, hate trump and all who like him. Will fight for our Democracy.
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Which request he denied despite evidence
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Bravado masking massive insecurity
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Describing Trump to a T in those last three sentences
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Summary: Interwoven Psychological Factors
Narcissism protects Trump from his own shame and appeals to others who fear shame.
False superiority helps both Trump and followers disown vulnerability.
Authoritarianism offers simplicity and identity in a complex, destabilizing world. (16/17)
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So, are we talking Jim Jones here?
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“Overwhelmed by choice and insecurity” equals immaturity
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leader’s persona. Psychological safety is found in overidentifying with a dominant figure.
4. Authoritarianism and the Leader-Follower Dynamic
Authoritarianism is deeply psychological, not just political. (10/17)
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It’s so sad to think that this many people suffer from the same thing as Trump, but it makes perfect sense
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a borrowed sense of superiority:
Nationalist slogans ("Make America Great Again")
Polarizing rhetoric ("us" vs "them")
Cultivation of grievances that elevate the in-group and demonize the out-group
This creates a shared narcissistic bubble where group identity becomes tied to the (9/17)
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Trump taps into this psychology by:
Presenting himself as invincible and assertive
Offering scapegoats for pain or humiliation (immigrants, elites, media)
Modeling a kind of shamelessness that is seductive to those who feel burdened by their own shame
His shameless behavior can feel (7/17)
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Like begets like
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Attracting People with Internalized Shame
Authoritarian figures often attract followers who identify with strength and dominance as a way to cope with their own feelings of inferiority or shame. (6/17)
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Probably why he has not been loved in the Senate. It has always seemed to me that he is more tolerated.
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Hakeem to be continued to be continued what time is it is a tremendous disappointment.
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Hopefully, they will both lose on that bet.
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Agree
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I love Cory, but yes.
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I understand your post, but she said that because she’s stupid.
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He was a delight. May he rest in peace
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The thing about Trump wanting to investigate Beyoncé, Bruce and Oprah, they have more money than the federal government does, so good luck with that.
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Impeach-Remove-Firing Squad 47.
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How?
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Mr. Vought protects himself very well. He is very hard to reach, but I will reach him and I will tell him what I think.
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I call Chris Smith, New Jersey 4 several times a week. He doesn’t respond, he doesn’t care, he doesn’t listen. He hibernate in his little office and pretend everything is wonderful.
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There’s ago I would’ve agreed with you, Israel has committed too many atrocities for me to have respect for them.
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They have to be kidding. Are they all suffering from megalomania?
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Yes, sir, thank you for dedicating your life to America and the American people.
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Hey Donnie, we would love to make America great again. When are you leaving?
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I was young in the 60s. I felt safe. I felt optimistic. I felt confident and I was very proud of my country.
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I am all for a tax boycott