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BigmanPigman

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17. I was listening to a psychiatrist explain this last week.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 07:50 AM

Jan 22

Everything on that list is exactly what he said. I was curious about Stephen Miller and tRump and did what their mental issues were, mainly sociopath vs psychopath.

I have heard various doctors over the years when I hear about mass murderers like Ted Bundy.

Psychopaths are very good at what they do and they can spot the most vulnerable person in a room full of people. They know who to target and manipulate right away. When they realize you are not being conned by them they quickly move to their next victim. Deception and manipulation are their main skills in life.

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📌 One more time for the people in the back: He's a psychopath. [View all] littlemissmartypants Jan 22 OP

Great, Frightening Post! Chasstev365 Jan 22 #1

Awesome drawing!!! mysteryowl Jan 22 #2

I have heard a high percentage of political leaders are psychpaths. mysteryowl Jan 22 #3

Politics and Business. littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #5

Hey I also wanted to thank you for bringing this Tadpole Raisin Jan 22 #30

Yeah bucolic_frolic Jan 22 #4

Would it be possible for our grade schools KS Toronado Jan 22 #6

Training people to identify, assertive reactions and avoidance, maybe. littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #8

LOL, I'll check it out KS Toronado Jan 22 #19

30% is a very alarming number LymphocyteLover Jan 22 #7

Prevalence estimates for psychopathy tend to be lower outside the US ... Auggie Jan 22 #9

Probably because other countries value family, time off, Tadpole Raisin Jan 22 #16

Link suggests genetics is mostly the reason why Auggie Jan 22 #27

True. But societal norms may then play a role in what Tadpole Raisin Jan 22 #29

Something empowers/stimulates the gene. Media? Politics? Auggie Jan 22 #31

Well, I do have a brother who's a psychopath but I can't say that pychopathology is... NNadir Jan 22 #33

Top 10 occupations which attract psychopaths. Tadpole Raisin Jan 22 #10

Thanks so much for sharing this, TR. I'm curious, why did chef surprise you? ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #11

Mostly I think due to lack of any interaction with those people. Tadpole Raisin Jan 22 #14

Interesting. Thanks for the reply. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #20

Fascinating. ShazzieB Yesterday #37

The Dark Triad Javaman Jan 22 #12

Ah yes, the dark triad. ShazzieB Yesterday #38

Toxic masculunity, in large part SheltieLover Jan 22 #13

Jeezus. That's a lot of mean out there. Joinfortmill Jan 22 #15

I was listening to a psychiatrist explain this last week. BigmanPigman Jan 22 #17

Great, unnerving article ybbor Jan 22 #18

Hahaha!!! littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #25

Thinking of Francisco Solano Lopez, Paraguayan dictator who warred against RVN VET71 Jan 22 #21

Interesting. Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to have to read about it some more. Later when the roads freeze & I'm littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #26

Probably just check out his name on the web RVN VET71 Tuesday #34

It's so nice..... SergeStorms Jan 22 #22

Well, yeah. I have a brother who fits the bill but happily... NNadir Jan 22 #23

Perfect description of him! Mtnmama Jan 22 #24

It's barbtries Jan 22 #28

My ex is a psychopath. Glad he's my ex. Clouds Passing Jan 22 #32

Very interesting. ShazzieB Yesterday #35

❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #36