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In reply to the discussion: I think Trump may be, in addn to other things, a sadist. [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)20. Then that would not be sadism. Sadists get pleasure from humiliating & causing pain to others.
I was regarding it more as vindictiveness, meanness. But it occurred to me that it's more than that. He actually gets pleasure from it. But you're saying it's part of his ego issue. Which makes sense.
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My bil attended NYMA when tRump was there. My bil was two years junior. He was one of the few Jews
Floyd R. Turbo
Aug 2018
#26
Then that would not be sadism. Sadists get pleasure from humiliating & causing pain to others.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#20
What was your first clue? "Abuser" just sticks out all over him. By the time he stalked Hillary ...
Hekate
Aug 2018
#11
Every time someone mentions him at that debate, I flash back to the Baldwin SNL skit about that.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#22
No, it's not an act for Trump. I heard clips of him on the Stern show. Disgusting.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#29