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   From: katt@gmail.com   
      
   On Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:53:18 -0500,  NoBody says...   
      
   > > Says the whacko who's jealous of me, because I did things Rudy could only   
   > > DREAM of doing.   
   > >   
   >   
   > I notice that dear Rudely has been completely neutered around here.   
      
   Yes, but being the undeserved narcissist he is, can only deny it. He's so   
   fucked in the head and has such low self-esteem, he has to write things to   
   convince himself that he's something he isn't.   
      
   Poor Rudy... undeserved narcissist. This is him, to a tee:   
      
   Narcissists often deny or deflect criticism, and it's not uncommon for them to   
   deny things about themselves, even when faced with evidence to the contrary.   
      
   There are several reasons for this behavior:   
      
   Defense mechanism: Denial is a defense mechanism that helps narcissists   
   protect their self-image and avoid feelings of shame, guilt, or   
   vulnerability. By denying any negative aspects of themselves, they can   
   maintain their grandiose self-image.   
      
   (it's a sickness)   
      
   Lack of self-awareness: Narcissists often have a limited ability to reflect on   
   their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They may genuinely believe that   
   they are not flawed or that their behavior is justified.   
      
   Gaslighting: Narcissists may deny things to manipulate others and make them   
   doubt their own perceptions or memories. This can be a way to control the   
   narrative and maintain power over others.   
      
   Fear of vulnerability: Narcissists often struggle with vulnerability and   
   intimacy. By denying any flaws or weaknesses, they can avoid feeling   
   vulnerable or exposed.   
      
   Need for control: Narcissists often need to feel in control and maintain a   
   sense of power over others. By denying criticism or negative feedback, they   
   can assert their control and dominance.   
      
   In the case of your acquaintance, it's possible that they are using denial as   
   a way to cope with the discomfort of hearing negative feedback or criticism.   
   By talking about themselves in a positive light, they may be attempting to:   
      
   Reassert their self-image: By focusing on their positive qualities, they can   
   reaffirm their self-image and maintain a sense of self-worth.   
      
   Distract from criticism: By dominating the conversation with positive self-   
   talk, they can shift the focus away from criticism or negative feedback.   
      
   Avoid accountability: By denying any problems or flaws, they can avoid taking   
   responsibility for their actions or behaviors.   
      
   It's essential to remember that dealing with a narcissist can be challenging   
   and emotionally draining. If you're concerned about this person's behavior or   
   its impact on you or others, consider:   
      
   Setting boundaries: Establish clear boundaries and communicate your needs and   
   expectations.   
   Seeking support: Talk to trusted friends, family, or a therapist about your   
   experiences and feelings.   
   Maintaining emotional distance: Be cautious about getting too close or   
   emotionally invested in this person's life.   
      
   Keep in mind that you can't change or fix a narcissist; your efforts are   
   better spent on taking care of yourself and setting healthy boundaries.   
      
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   "Trump Derangement Syndrome" Is a Real Mental Condition   
      
   All you need to know about "Trump Derangement Syndrome," or TDS.   
      
   "Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a mental condition in which a person has   
   been driven effectively insane due to their dislike of Donald Trump, to the   
   point at which they will abandon all logic and reason."   
      
   Justin Raimondo, the editorial director of Antiwar.com, wrote a piece in the   
   Los Angeles Times in 2016 that broke TDS down into three distinct phases or   
   stages:   
      
   "In the first stage of the disease, victims lose all sense of proportion. The   
   president-elect's every tweet provokes a firestorm, as if 140 characters were   
   all it took to change the world."   
      
   "The mid-level stages of TDS have a profound effect on the victim's   
   vocabulary: Sufferers speak a distinctive language consisting solely of   
   hyperbole."   
      
   "As TDS progresses, the afflicted lose the ability to distinguish fantasy from   
   reality."   
      
   The Point here is simple: TDS is, in the eyes of its adherents, the knee-jerk   
   opposition from liberals to anything and everything Trump does. If Trump   
   announced he was donating every dollar he's ever made, TDS sufferers would   
   suggest he was up to something nefarious, according to the logic of TDS.   
   There's nothing - not. one. thing. - that Trump could do or say that would be   
   received positively by TDSers.   
      
   The history of Trump Derangement Syndrome actually goes back to the early   
   2000s - a time when the idea of Trump as president was a punch line for late-   
   night comics and nothing more.   
      
   Wikipedia traces its roots to "Bush Derangement Syndrome" - a term first   
   coined by the late conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer back in 2003.   
   The condition, as Krauthammer defined it, was "the acute onset of paranoia in   
   otherwise normal people in reaction to the policies, the presidency - nay -   
   the very existence of George W. Bush."   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)