#45's biographers talk DT's psychology

[litebright]

I referenced this in the baby boomer post, but it really deserves its own. Politico got three of Trump's biographers together and discussed how what he has done so far as president-elect fits into his psychology. 

I just finished reading it and I want to throw up. It is long and worth the read. Here's the conclusion: 


"Kruse: So, last question. At night, when it’s dark and it’s quiet and he’s not sleeping at the top of Trump Tower, do you think Donald Trump is worried that he’s in over his head?



Blair: Not in the least. No.



D’Antonio: I would say not in the least.



Blair: No, no. He’s like, “This is the best thing that’s ever happened.” He’s won the biggest contest there is. He’s got the world’s attention solid for the next four years.



D’Antonio: I think about how Obama has talked about the problem in Syria being one that made it hard for him to sleep and was something he considered every night and every morning. I don’t know that Trump has the ability to think that way. He’s focused on his performance as a ratings machine. So if he gets more Twitter followers and imagines himself to be a star when he takes the stage at press briefings or appears in ceremonial events, that will be enough for him. He’ll think that he’s a success.



Blair: When he’s awake at night, I don’t think it’s because he’s awed or concerned about the responsibilities on his shoulders. It’s because there’s somebody he wants to get even with and how are you going to do it.



O’Brien: The only things that have kept him awake at night historically are money, sex, food, and revenge. And if you take those things out of the mix, it’s not like he ponders the deeper meaning of life. I don’t think he feels that he’s not up to this task. I think he did at different points during the campaign, and I certainly think on election night, and the first few days after that, you could see a kind of a watering down of his bravado. But that seems to have lasted for about a millisecond. Because I think he now feels like he’s fully in charge and has all the aptitude he needs for the office."

[earlgreyhot]

We are so fucked.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Well that's just terrific.

[al320]

The alternate reality of a narcissist is truly an amazing place.

[WanderingWinoZ]

That man Is legit not right in the head....I'm sure we've had other presidents with mental health issues but none that have so endangered the security and sanctity of our republic.

[wambam]

We're all going to die and there's nothing we can do about it.

[CheeringCharm]

This piece is honestly deeply frightening to read.

[aurora]

Chilling:

Blair: The cabinet appointments seem to me to be people who have been successful in some realm, so he takes that as proof of their abilities. But he’s also looking for people that will be in conflict with everyone in that department. Down the line, it’s the same kind of sowing-conflict mode that he’s used throughout his career of setting people against each other so that they’re not going to be loyal to each other and they’re going to be loyal to him.

(emphasis added)

He doesn't care about success of anyone else as long as he is propped up.

[andreay82]

Jan 19, 2017 9:44:13 GMT -5 aurora said:

Chilling:

Blair: The cabinet appointments seem to me to be people who have been successful in some realm, so he takes that as proof of their abilities. But he’s also looking for people that will be in conflict with everyone in that department. Down the line, it’s the same kind of sowing-conflict mode that he’s used throughout his career of setting people against each other so that they’re not going to be loyal to each other and they’re going to be loyal to him.

(emphasis added)

He doesn't care about success of anyone else as long as he is propped up.

His cabinet appointments really are terrifying because of this. He wants loyalists and not people that can effectively do the job.

[jmc325]

This is legit terrifying to read.

[leshoequeen]

Well, happy Thursday folks! Lets all savor today because tomorrow, we are fucked!