Posted on 02/28/2008 10:14:15 AM PST by Vision
After listening to an Obama sound bite it struck me that he is not speaking to someones intellect, but to their emotions in a leading way. And the message is somewhat God like even though the content is vapid and ignorant.
Which made me wonder if he is a sociopath.
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Profile of the Sociopath
This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.
Glibness and Superficial Charm
Manipulative and Conning - They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
Grandiose Sense of Self - Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."
Pathological Lying - Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt - A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
Shallow Emotions - When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
Incapacity for Love
Need for Stimulation - Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
Callousness/Lack of Empathy - Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature - Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency - Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
Irresponsibility/Unreliability - Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity - Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle - Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.
"Where is your God NOW, Moses?"
To me, that is one and the same!:-)
I totally agree, ladyinred!
Sometimes they are pretty close aren’t they? But for campaign purposes it helps to call him a radical liberal. When we call him a commie, we look nuts.
Sounds a lot like Bill and Hillary.
I equated it with bowing before stepping onto the mat in a different discipline--to show respect for the martial art and the long chain of those who developed it.
The only exception allowed was for a guy named Omar and he was excused because it was against his religion (unspecified) to show respect to any flag for any reason.
More evidence that Obama has a personality disorder, might be a sociopath.
Awww, c'mon!
Watching black churches burn when growing up?
Marching with MLK?
The first Black president?
Depends on what the definition of "is" is...?
Sorry, but the Bearer of Muhamed can't hold a candle to the bent one...
Obama is talking issues. He is for national health insurance, changing our foreign policy, attacking the wealthy and industry, pro abortion, probable amnesty in some form.
How can you say he is not talking issues. He is talking and telling us exactly what he believes and what he will do.”
Right, you forgot about reparations from whitey.
“He shows no understanding for the gravity of what he’s talking about.”
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Dead on the money, and this is key. Obama prattles on about everything with absolutely zero real understanding of what he is proposing..........or else he understands exactly what he is proposing and I am not sure which is worse.
“He must be the anti-christ...only logical answer.”
Actually, our 85-year-old friend hit us with that one a few weeks ago. She’s serious.
Yes. I don't think BHO is a sociopath, but his primary opponent might be...
This criteria points also to McCain. It was something how McCain lied and lied.
I’m not enough of a shrink to diagnose anyone with anything. All I know is Obama keeps digging a deeper and deeper hole. Any farther and he won’t be able to get himself out.
This is relevant. I’m personally getting a little tired of having to adhere to the list of things we can question about this empty-suited slickster. Obama is a messiah for the godless. He is a dangerous individual who is evasive and stealthy. Fellow Freepers, do NOT be discouraged from bringing up legitimate questions about this man’s policies, beliefs, and pshyce as they are ALL RELEVANT issues.
Scary
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