Comments on: I’m not the only one who thinks Obama is a clinical narcissist

By: Cult of personality « Conservative Liberal

Cult of personality « Conservative Liberal — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:08:59 +0000

[...] So, how do you like my dad’s "happy childhood"? I don’t want my kids to ever have to thank Comrade Obama (or Comrade McCain for that matter) for their happy childhoods. Just like that photographer, I am scared to death of this cult of personality. Go read this scary analysis (via Bookworm): [...]

By: boqueronman

boqueronman — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:46:37 +0000

The article, as much as I would like it to be mistaken, is probably pretty close to accurate. There is a larger problem – the current state of the Democrat Party. For those Democrats posting comments here what are the “founding principles” of the Democrat Party, which pulls their policy formulation into certain defined directions? As as ex-Democrat (neocon, I guess), I believe the Truman-Kennedy party was built on a foundation of classical liberal patriotism and, from that belief, a desire to give a helping hand to those who were demonstrably not being given a fair opportunity in life. The political argument then largely boiled down to the design of appropriate mechanisms to end segregation and deal with an expansionist international communism. Obviously whatever connection the Democrats once had to classical liberalism has vanished in a puff of smoke. What has replaced it? Has much as I try I can’t discover anything beyond the acquisition of power for its own sake. Apparently this requires the use of the federal government authority to enact programs which will either enhance campaign resources (see pro labor union and trial lawyer legislation) or will subsidize additional votes (e.g. 50% of all income tax return filers pay virtually zero net income tax and the rhetoric is still the evil rich vs the “middle class” – so vote for me or “they” will “increase” your taxes). In the long run the remaining non-netroot Democrats must find a way to bring their Party back to play the role of loyal opposition, and, perhaps most importantly, to recognize that their opponents are loyal, not evil, in their opposition when the Democrats are in power.

By: lookingforlissa

lookingforlissa — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:47:49 +0000

Hmm. I thought the article covered the media reactions to Obama fairly well, but the random snapshots captioned with “delusions of grandeur” etc. seem over the top and unconvincing.

By: Bookworm

Bookworm — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:36:16 +0000

Lulu1 writes: “The fact that Obama has never said, “Oh come off it…” but seems to bask in the praise is in itself very telling.”

I never thought about that, but you’re absolutely right. A normal person would certainly be flattered, but would also be humble and, possibly, a little shocked. Obama’s casual, unthinking acceptance makes it plain that he feels he is owed this kind of fanatical worship. It’s quite frightening when you look at his attitude in that light.

By: 1Lulu

1Lulu — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:29:37 +0000

A narcissist charms those he needs and discards people no longer useful. Even those who love Obama can see those that Obama has left along the road now that they (for the moment) interfere with his ascent. (Jeremiah Wright comes to mind).

The author left off quotes from Oprah, “he is the one” and the religious reaction she had to being in His Presence, or the quotes of journalists from MSNBC, “he is a gift to us in so many ways”, “I got a chill running up my leg”, etc etc., or as Book pointed out, his biography in his convention was me me me me. I felt embarrassed for him when I watched it.

And of course, his nomination will usher in a healing of the planet and the oceans. I felt embarrassed for him then too. And appalled when he scratched himself with his middle finger when angry with Hillary Clinton, or made his lipstick/pig “joke”, or made an ad mocking McCain for not using the internet (because he lacks the fine motor dexterity), or insulting regular Americans who cling to their guns and their religion, or in generating a slander campaign of Sarah Palin.

But the media doesn’t report it and people choose not to see it. Not every Obama supporter I know LOOOVES him. Some just would never vote for a Republican and are strict party-line voters. They may have preferred Hillary, but they then convince themselves of Obama’s qualities. Then it’s easy to fall into Obama adulation. perhaps because Bush has been demonized to such as extent, it is easy to turn the Democrat into a saint.

McCain is not a narcissist. Can you imagine anyone gushing that “he is the one” around him or a member of the media announcing a “chill up his leg”? McCain would have cracked a joke, told them to knock it off and reminded people that he was human. The fact that Obama has never said, “Oh come off it…” but seems to bask in the praise is in itself very telling.

The adulation the author described helps explain why so many of his supporters heap criticism on Sarah Palin for being “unqualified” but see as irrelevant Obama’s thin resume.

Ugh. After reading this article, I feel like I need to take a shower.

By: Marguerite

Marguerite — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:13:34 +0000

That was one fantastic read! And the photos were priceless.