Barry Soetero and His Narcissistic Presidential Disorder

The Anointed One has probably been on the presidential fast track since he was an Indonesian student named Barry Soetero at Occidental College.  This fast track life molded BHO into a classic narcissist.  As a rookie narcissist he lied to obtain a scholarship reserved for foreign students because he felt he was entitled.  Now, as a full-blown narcissist, he feels entitled to force his socialist beliefs on America.  Reviewing the description of narcissism at the www.MayoClinic.com site got me to thinking…read the symptoms below and tell me it doesn’t sound like The Anointed One.

BHO is a made up President…totally scripted, big flashy smile, a wife from central casting, the requisite two children, a famous dog, rich friends in high places and no real substance.  But he can’t take criticism and lashes out at anyone who dares question his socialist policies, his Chicago-style tactics or the Communist sympathizers on his staff.  And just how many times can you use the term “I” in a speech without seeming disconnected from reality?  He takes credit for everything but blame for nothing.  From the Mayo Clinic description, “When you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may have a sense of entitlement.”

Compare BHO’s narcissism to high paid professional athletes who have been given everything from the minute they were identified as blue chip players in junior high school.  Their narcissism is reflected in antisocial behavior involving drugs, guns, fighting dogs, and physical abuse of those close to them.  The Anointed One’s narcissism is reflected in his insistence that America wants to hear him anytime he speaks, or that people in other countries want to see him in a town hall meeting, or that he can tie up traffic in any city when he wants to take his wife on a ‘date’ or that he can fly into Copenhagen and automatically save Chicago’s Olympic bid or that he can completely change his name and hide his personal history.  Because he’s entitled.

Barry is scary.  And probably in need of counseling.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (www.MayoClinic.com)

Definition

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration. They believe that they’re superior to others and have little regard for other people’s feelings. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem, vulnerable to the slightest criticism.

Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Personality disorders are conditions in which people have traits that cause them to feel and behave in socially distressing ways, limiting their ability to function in relationships and in other areas of their life, such as work or school. In particular, narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, in the same category as histrionic, antisocial and borderline personality disorders. Narcissistic personality disorder treatment is centered around psychotherapy.

Symptoms

Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms may include:

• Believing that you’re better than others
• Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness
• Exaggerating your achievements or talents
• Expecting constant praise and admiration
• Believing that you’re special
• Failing to recognize other people’s emotions and feelings
• Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans
• Taking advantage of others
• Expressing disdain for those you feel are inferior
• Being jealous of others
• Believing that others are jealous of you
• Trouble keeping healthy relationships
• Setting unrealistic goals
• Being easily hurt and rejected
• Having a fragile self-esteem
• Appearing as tough-minded or unemotional

Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence or strong self-esteem, it’s not the same. Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence and self-esteem into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal. In contrast, people who have healthy confidence and self-esteem don’t value themselves more than they value others.

When you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may have a sense of entitlement. And when you don’t receive the special treatment to which you feel entitled, you may become very impatient or angry. You may also seek out others you think have the same special talents, power and qualities — people you see as equals. You may insist on having “the best” of everything — the best car, athletic club, medical care or social circles, for instance.

But underneath all this grandiosity often lies a very fragile self-esteem. You have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. You may have a sense of secret shame and humiliation. And in order to make yourself feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and efforts to belittle the other person to make yourself appear better.

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