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January 24, 2012
"A Major Exercise in Political Narcissism "
Far too often, narcissistically flawed individuals are hopelessly attracted by the grandiose opportunities of the political arena(as well as the Hollywood arena) like moths to a flame. Their sense of self is starkly invested in the desire for power over others (always, of course, "for their own good") , constant admiration and adulation and grandiose ambitions. This makes them remarkably adept at what is called the "politics of personal destruction".
For the narcissist it is always a zero-sum game he or she plays with other individuals. From the perspective of the narcissist, if someone else "wins", the narcissist "loses". It cannot be otherwise, since on some level they know that their own talent and skills are way overblown. -- Dr. Sanity: EVERY FOUR YEARS,
Posted by gerardvanderleun at January 24, 2012 7:55 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.