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In reply to the discussion: Trump says 'a lot of people like it' when he floats the idea of being a dictator [View all]littlemissmartypants
(25,903 posts)18. Pathological liar says what...? Is there not a so-called journalist anywhere that understands pathological lying?
Pathological lying, also known as mythomania (from Greek ???????ί? and pseudologia fantastica (Latin for "fantastic pseudology" , is a chronic behavior characterized by the habitual or compulsive tendency to lie.[1][2][3][4] It involves a pervasive pattern of intentionally making false statements with the aim of deceiving others, sometimes without a clear or apparent reason. Individuals who engage in pathological lying often claim to be unaware of the motivations behind their lies.[5][6][7]...snip...
Defining characteristics of pathological lying include:
●An internal motive for the behavior cannot be readily discerned clinically: e.g., long-lasting extortion or habitual spousal battery might cause a person to lie repeatedly, without the lying being a pathological symptom.[3]
●The stories are presented in a way in which the liar is portrayed in a favourable manner. The liar "decorates their own person"[9][12] by telling stories that present them as the hero or the victim. For example, the person might be presented as being fantastically brave, as knowing or being related to many famous people, or as having great power, position, or wealth.
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Defining characteristics of pathological lying include:
●An internal motive for the behavior cannot be readily discerned clinically: e.g., long-lasting extortion or habitual spousal battery might cause a person to lie repeatedly, without the lying being a pathological symptom.[3]
●The stories are presented in a way in which the liar is portrayed in a favourable manner. The liar "decorates their own person"[9][12] by telling stories that present them as the hero or the victim. For example, the person might be presented as being fantastically brave, as knowing or being related to many famous people, or as having great power, position, or wealth.
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Please those who are responsible for reporting on this menace to society, EDUCATE YOURSELVES!!
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Trump says 'a lot of people like it' when he floats the idea of being a dictator [View all]
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Apr 2024
OP
This might be the first honest thing I've hear come from his cheeto-lipped mouth...
SKKY
Apr 2024
#5
And if they claim to fight for my freedom, you can bet that they're mentally incapable to spot the
Baitball Blogger
Apr 2024
#6
This quote from wannabee "Tyrant" Trump needs to be in ads from now to the election
andym
Apr 2024
#10
My hero "Vladimir" is among them, so is Kim jung Un. They are great judges of character.
RainCaster
Apr 2024
#16
Pathological liar says what...? Is there not a so-called journalist anywhere that understands pathological lying?
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2024
#18
The only people who might support a dictatorship are POSITIVE that they'd be on the "right side" of the dictator
Novara
May 2024
#25
I would suggest when Biden is re-elected that he has a sign-up for those that want to be dictated to.
LiberalFighter
May 2024
#32