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Kamala Harris is an Empath — Donald Trump is a Sociopath

October 31st, 2024 · 16 Comments · Politics

Kamala Harris is an EmpathDonald Trump is a Sociopath

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One candidate is trying to scare bitter people into voting out of fear and resentment toward the world.

The other is appealing to “the better angels of our nature” as Abraham Lincoln so poetically put it 150 years ago.

One candidate sees beauty in the world and in the diversity of humanity — and the other sees evil in others — a projection of himself.

One candidate wants to lift people up — as in, a rising tide lifts all boats.

The other, for purely personal gain, exploits the weak’s resentments and feeling of not fitting in or getting a fair shake in life — just like every cult leader in history has done.  He’s preying on the weak, the lonely and the vulnerable — straight from page one of the dictator’s playbook.

One candidate spent their entire adult life as a civil servant — the other his entire adult life trying to take as much as he could from as many as he could.

One is an empath who feels others’ pain and wants to help.  The other is a sociopath — also known as a psychopath or antisocial personality disorder — unable to feel empathy or remorse, or to tell right from wrong.  You can read the Mayo Clinic’s full description, but here’s the first paragraphs:

“Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental health condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.  People with antisocial personality disorder tend to purposely make others angry or upset and manipulate or treat others harshly or with cruel indifference.  They lack remorse or do not regret their behavior.

“People with antisocial personality disorder often violate the law, becoming criminals.  They may lie, behave violently or impulsively.  They have difficulty consistently meeting responsibilities related to family, work or school.

“Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include repeatedly:

  • Ignoring right and wrong.
  • Telling lies to take advantage of others.
  • Not being sensitive to or respectful of others.
  • Using charm or wit to manipulate others for personal gain or pleasure.
  • Having a sense of superiority and being extremely opinionated.
  • Having problems with the law, including criminal behavior.
  • Being hostile, aggressive, violent or threatening to others.
  • Feeling no guilt about harming others.
  • Doing dangerous things with no regard for the safety of self or others.
  • Being irresponsible and failing to fulfill work or financial responsibilities.”

You can read more about it here —
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928

This ^ is the person nearly half the country has been conned into supporting — probably the biggest cult the world has ever known.

By contrast, Kamala Harris is an empath. 

WebMD defines empath:  “While it’s not an official psychological term, empaths are generally understood to be people who are extremely attuned to the feelings and emotions of others.  The term stems from the word ’empathy,’ which is the ability to understand another person from their point of view rather than your own — in other words, to put yourself in their shoes.  It’s not quite the same as sympathy, which means you feel concern for someone who’s going through a hard time.  People with high levels of empathy tend to have strong social, communication, and leadership skills.”

You can read more about it here —
https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-an-empath

One — and only one — of these two types of people will be in charge of the United States for the next four years

There’s never been a person as mentally unfit this close to the job of President in the history of the country.

It seems like every presidential election we hear the phrase — “the most important election of our lifetime.”

At least in the 50 years I’ve been involved in these things, there’s never been as extreme a fork in the road as there is this time.  I hope this is the last election that I hear that phrase.

America’s character and future is on the line.  And if we unite and choose the empath, the cult leader will not be an option again in four years at age 82 with a long list of criminal convictions and judgements against him.

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Here’s my electoral college prediction — unchanged since Sept 14th.  I may still flip PA & NC before Nov 5th — but I may not.  😉 

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You can check out my breakdown of the seven 2024 swing states here.

Or here’s Things You Can Do Beyond Voting.

 

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by Brian Hassett

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16 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Megan Reese // Oct 30, 2024 at 1:28 PM

    After reading and studying this behavior, I have become very familiar with it – EVS in my non-clinical opinion had ASPD as well as NPD and DPD – all together they make up what’s known as the Dark Triad.

  • 2 David Goldston // Oct 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM

    Spot on! Add Narcissist to his disorders.
    Symptoms include an excessive need for admiration, disregard for others’ feelings, an inability to handle any criticism, and a sense of entitlement.

  • 3 Nancy Jones Fulkerson // Oct 30, 2024 at 6:27 PM

    I lived with a guy with a Masters in Psychology and he taught me about personality disorders.

    I hope we choose love instead of hate.

    I’m forwarding this around because you have a way with words.

  • 4 Eric Rossi // Nov 1, 2024 at 11:46 AM

    I know I voted for turning the page.
    I’m a pacifist of sorts with a loud voice.
    I’ll fight for the just cause though, the oppressed is a good enough reason, fighting for true freedom and rights is always worth the fight.
    Nice article.

  • 5 Flow Jones // Nov 1, 2024 at 6:49 PM

    I voted straight Democratic ticket and that’s not my usual style but with Republicans being infested by parasitic MAGA, we have to remove all of them from public office at all costs.

  • 6 Nancy Jones Fulkerson // Nov 2, 2024 at 8:51 AM

    Her rally crowds are huge. That’s a good sign.

  • 7 Kathleen Maguire // Nov 2, 2024 at 12:52 PM

    Please, Please, Please!!!

  • 8 Ron Siwicki // Nov 2, 2024 at 8:59 PM

    Trump is the hero of assholes.

  • 9 Howard Park // Nov 2, 2024 at 10:11 PM

    The new Iowa poll is the best thing I’ve seen in a while. It has a great reputation. Iowa is one state where people don’t automatically lie to pollsters. This bodes well for Wisconsin.

  • 10 Mike LP // Nov 3, 2024 at 3:20 PM

    All eyes on Pennsylvania.
    There’s hope though, Trumps pushing bibles and coal to the working class from the same stage that his billionaire lapdogs push interplanetary travel and their own company’s electric cars so those those poor Rep. folks have GOT to be conflicted!

  • 11 Jerry Cimino // Nov 5, 2024 at 5:36 PM

    Did you see Jacob Soberoff at Temple University 30 minutes ago? A thousand students in line to vote, a 90+ minute wait with only ten machines! It’s gonna be a big night in Philly!

  • 12 Jana B Strevey // Nov 6, 2024 at 12:55 PM

    Pretty scared about the outcome.

  • 13 Muzza Deano // Nov 6, 2024 at 5:48 PM

    From Barack Obama:
    “Over the last few weeks and through Election Day, millions of Americans cast their votes – not just for president, but for leaders at every level. Now the results are in, and we want to congratulate President Trump and Senator Vance on their victory.

    This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues. But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power.

    Michelle and I could not be prouder of Vice President Harris and Governor Walz – two extraordinary public servants who ran a remarkable campaign. And we will always be grateful to the staff and volunteers who poured their heart and soul into electing public servants they truly believed in.

    As I said on the campaign trail, America has been through a lot over the last few years – from a historic pandemic and price hikes resulting from the pandemic, to rapid change and the feeling a lot of folks have that, no matter how hard they work, treading water is the best they can do. Those conditions have created headwinds for democratic incumbents around the world, and last night showed that America is not immune.

    The good news is that these problems are solvable – but only if we listen to each other, and only if we abide by the core constitutional principles and democratic norms that made this country great.

    In a country as big and diverse as ours, we won’t always see eye-to-eye on everything. But progress requires us to extend good faith and grace – even to people with whom we deeply disagree. That’s how we’ve come this far, and it’s how we’ll keep building a country that is more fair and more just, more equal and more free.”

  • 14 Eric Rossi // Nov 6, 2024 at 6:44 PM

    Even with the apparent results, I don’t think anything will change but more chaos and not the good chaos.
    Financially I’d start preparing for the real idea of a depression or a massive spike in goods.
    No one’s life will change in a posative way but the rich.
    Maybe this will be the card they need to wake up. Who knows. Trump is horrible for seeing things through. But it’s sad to think you can buy patriotism.

  • 15 Chris Osborne // Nov 6, 2024 at 8:12 PM

    I’m devastated, but I’m grateful to be able to continue to create art.

  • 16 Sarah Maureen Campbell // Nov 6, 2024 at 11:54 PM

    If I heard another “christian” tell me how blessed they were this week I was going to puke.

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