[Yaelle]

superficial analysis, but it seems that Ted Cruz has many of the same psychological pathologies as Obama - narcissism, lack of empathy, poor socialization, tendency to lie to maintain his persona - which stem from father abandonment issues, early life insecurities and lack of mature parenting.

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A pretty good analysis. Though throw in some Asperger’s because he lacks social skills, doesn’t pick up social cues. Some narcissists are great at it, use it to use people better. Cruz doesn’t even sense, in front of the cameras, that his daughter isn’t in the mood for a kiss.

[Arthur McGowan]

People throw “narcissist” around a lot with regard to Trump.

But even his ex-wives are on good terms with him. And his kids are absolutely nuts about him.

If he’s a narcissist, he doesn’t seem to be a malignant narcissist.

Cruz’s kids recoil from him. And Cruz has bragged about spanking them. (I think he thinks this is “Christian” or “biblical.”)