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BigmanPigman

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September 7, 2018

Narcissist or Sociopath? Is the fake prez both?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-integrationist/201608/narcissist-or-sociopath-similarities-differences-and-signs
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy as indicated by 5 or more of the following:
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates achievements, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited power, success, brilliance, beauty or ideal love
Believes her or she is “special” and can only be understood by similarly special, high status people
Requires excessive admiration
Has a sense of entitlement
Is interpersonally exploitative
Lacks empathy
Is envious of others or believes others are envious of him/her
Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

Antisocial Personality Disorder
A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since age 15, as evidenced by 3 or more of the following:

Failure to conform to social norms as evidenced by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
Deceitfulness
Impulsivity
Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
Reckless disregard for the safety of others
Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial commitments
Lack of remorse, as being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt others
The individual is at least 18 years of age

Read the full article at the link.
September 7, 2018

The 25th Amend

Lawrence O'Donnell visited this topic one year ago, let's see if anything has changed.
http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/25th-amendment-is-trump-fit-to-serve-984505923997?v=raila&

September 7, 2018

Is tRump mentally fit to be president?

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-gourguechon-25th-amendment-leadership-mental-capacities-checklist-20170616-story.html

"Since President Trump's inauguration, an unusual amount of attention has been paid to the 25th Amendment to the Constitution. That's the measure, ratified in 1967, that allows for removal of the president in the event that he is "unable to discharge the powers and duties" of the office. What does that mean, exactly? Lawyers surely have some ideas. But as a psychiatrist, I believe we need a rational, thorough and coherent definition of the mental capacities required to carry out "the powers and duties" of the presidency."
"Although there are volumes devoted to outlining criteria for psychiatric disorders, there is surprisingly little psychiatric literature defining mental capacity, even less on the particular abilities required for serving in positions of great responsibility. Despite the thousands of articles and books written on leadership, primarily in the business arena, I have found only one source where the capacities necessary for strategic leadership are clearly and comprehensively laid out: the U.S. Army's "Field Manual 6-22 Leader Development."

The New York Times published a letter signed by 35 psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers. The letter suggests Trump’s “grave emotional instability… makes him incapable of serving safely as president.” (Feb. 21, 2017)

The Army's field manual on leadership is an extraordinarily sophisticated document, founded in sound psychological research and psychiatric theory, as well as military practice. It articulates the core faculties that officers, including commanders, need in order to fulfill their jobs. From the manual's 135 dense pages, I have distilled five crucial qualities:

*This article is from a year ago but applies now more than ever. Read the whole article at the link.
September 7, 2018

Have YOU called the senate yet???

Has everyone you know called the Senate? What are you waiting for...this is it folks!
CALL (202)224-3121

Here is a list of contact info for the GOP senators and Dem senators who may be "iffy".
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1011&pid=2543
RESISTANCE WORKS!

September 6, 2018

Spell To Bind tRump: tonight Midnight EST, 9PM PST

Perform the spell tonight to stop tRump and those who aid and abet him.
https://extranewsfeed.com/a-spell-to-bind-donald-trump-and-all-those-who-abet-him-february-24th-mass-ritual-51f3d94f62f4
Get your orange candle, Tower tarot card, salt, water, soil, and feather ready. 🌙

September 6, 2018

CLIMATE PROTESTS. Sat. Sept 8th

Hundreds of rallies are being held in the US and a thousand around the world.
RISE FOR CLIMATE

On Sept 8 we’re planning thousands of actions and events in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil free world that works for all of us. No more stalling, no more delays: it's time for 100% renewable energy for all.

This September, cities, states, businesses and civil society from around the world are gathering in California for the Global Climate Action Summit.

The Summit has invited every mayor, governor, and business leader in the world to make a bold climate commitment to help the world reach the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Plan or join an event on September 8. If your elected officials commit, your rally can be a celebration. If they fail to act, it's a chance to hold them accountable.

https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/rise-for-climate?source=widget

https://gofossilfree.org/8-september/

September 6, 2018

Call the Senate EVERY DAY...CANCEL KAVANUAGH!!!

This is contact info to call the GOP and Dems senators who are "iffy". Call them non stop. Also thank the ones who are fighting this, they need our support to continue. Thanks!
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1011&pid=2543

Cancel Kavanaugh! RESIST!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/cancelkavanaugh?link_id=11&can_id=bfcadfa948ac07d9bf5b1038644acae5&source=email-cancelkavanaugh-update-30k-from-our-goal&email_referrer=email_411125___subject_517578&email_subject=cancelkavanaugh-update-30k-from-our-goal

Over 20 Women's groups are protesting. If you can't march with them in DC then CALL! (202)224-3121
RESISTANCE WORKS! We did it with the ACA and we can do it again. I marched at the STOP KAVANUAGH rally in San Diego last weekend and there were rallies in 150 cities. Now I will be calling senators on both sides of the isle. Please join me, it literally takes 5 minutes and you feel good afterwards.

September 5, 2018

Why won't they use the 25th?

Is he really crazy? How long will this be tolerated?

I read a great article that explains all the factors at play. It is a little long but worth the read.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/the-madness-of-donald-trump-197853/

September 5, 2018

Committee To Investigate Russia from today.

https://mailchi.mp/e7b40896df9c/woodward-trump-practice-interview-packed-with-lies?e=463fb9472f
Articles:
Woodward: Trump Practice Mueller Interview Packed with Lies
Jury Selection Begins for Next Manafort Trial
Twitter and Facebook Face Senators Again
Stone Frenemy to Appear Before Grand Jury
Comedian and political activist Randy Credico says he plans to do impressions during his grand jury appearance Friday.
VTB Sells U.S. Business to Executives

*David Frum, Rob Reiner and others formed this group with others. The Committee to Investigate Russia is a nonprofit, non-partisan resource provided to help Americans recognize and understand the gravity of Russia’s continuing attacks on our democracy. All relevant information is aggregated in one place to provide context and allow users to see the full picture of what Russia has done and will continue to do unless we start paying closer attention.



September 5, 2018

The moron told Woodward that some GOOD books have been written

about him. I don't recall any, do you?

Here is the whole transcript of the moron and Woodward's phone conversation.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/09/04/transcript-phone-call-between-president-trump-journalist-bob-woodward/

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About BigmanPigman

I am 57, retired teacher and illustrator, life-long dem., activist, union member. Also I do not use social media and I'm technologically retarded. I love dogs, rock music and swearing (a lot). My 17 year old "puppy" died on June 2, 2020. She grew up listening to Animals (Pink Floyd). She has kept me sane through the tRump years, not easy, and has given me endless love, companionship, kisses and tail wags.
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