Donald I, emperor of the world.

[Ian H]

...though does Andy Burnham come under that category (disruptive candidate) to an extent?

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is disruptive.

 

[Pinno718]

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is disruptive.

Only 2 Brownie points for you.

 

[briantrumpet]

An interesting piece, on polarisation v. tribalism - specifically about the US, but not without some resonance in the UK.

https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-cancer-of-tribalism

 

[CXRAndy]

View: https://x.com/i/status/2000603315982172499

 

[Pinno718]

An interesting piece, on polarisation v. tribalism - specifically about the US, but not without some resonance in the UK.

https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-cancer-of-tribalism

tl;dr

 

[briantrumpet]

tl;dr

I refer the honourable gentleman to the answer I gave earlier (about not expecting people to read them if they don't want to, even pieces that have been written by central figures in US politics).

 

[Psamathe]

Can't bring himself to eulogise, or mourn, the passing of one of America's most talented film directors.

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I was shocked when this was first reported but it's actually predictable given his state of mind. Without diagnosis (I'm not qualified to diagnose and not remotely anyway) it fits the not uncommon aspect to dementia when the worst in people emerges as they deteriorate. Either that or some major psychiatric treatment needed. There is something seriously wrong with a person who responds to such events in such a manner.

 

[Pblakeney]

I was shocked when this was first reported but it's actually predictable given his state of mind. Without diagnosis (I'm not qualified to diagnose and not remotely anyway) it fits the not uncommon aspect to dementia when the worst in people emerges as they deteriorate. Either that or some major psychiatric treatment needed. There is something seriously wrong with a person who responds to such events in such a manner.

There are only two ways to explain that response. He has dementia (or similar), or he simply is an utter, utter daffodil.

 

[CXRAndy]

What's with this daffodil naming?

Is it the new leftie name, weird, fascist were some of your older nicknames for Trump

Anyhow, we planted a wheel barrow load recently, waiting for next spring

 

[Pross]

I was shocked when this was first reported but it's actually predictable given his state of mind. Without diagnosis (I'm not qualified to diagnose and not remotely anyway) it fits the not uncommon aspect to dementia when the worst in people emerges as they deteriorate. Either that or some major psychiatric treatment needed. There is something seriously wrong with a person who responds to such events in such a manner.

It was taking news headlines from him, now it isn't.

 

[Rusty Nails]

There are only two ways to explain that response. He has dementia (or similar), or he simply is an utter, utter daffodil.

I won’t comment on whether he has dementia as this requires a lot more detail than we have, but having read this definition of a narcissistic sociopath it describes him perfectly.

“A narcissistic sociopath (or "narcopath","malignant narcissist") is a term for someone exhibiting traits of both Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), blending grandiosity, entitlement, and a need for admiration with a profound lack of empathy, manipulation, impulsivity, and disregard for rules or others' rights, often leading to abusive and predatory behavior. They exploit people for personal gain, lack remorse, and can be charming but are driven by a deep-seated emptiness and need for control, making them extremely dangerous”

 

[Ian H]

There are only two ways to explain that response. He has dementia (or similar), or he simply is an utter, utter daffodil.

Not daffodil, narcissus - https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/personality-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder

 

[Psamathe]

I won’t comment on whether he has dementia as this requires a lot more detail than we have, but having read this definition of a narcissistic sociopath it describes him perfectly.

“A narcissistic sociopath (or "narcopath","malignant narcissist") is a term for someone exhibiting traits of both Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), blending grandiosity, entitlement, and a need for admiration with a profound lack of empathy, manipulation, impulsivity, and disregard for rules or others' rights, often leading to abusive and predatory behavior. They exploit people for personal gain, lack remorse, and can be charming but are driven by a deep-seated emptiness and need for control, making them extremely dangerous”

Maybe worrying (should be particularly worrying for his family) is that it seems to be getting worse and fast. Either it's a condition that is deteriorating and should be treated (soon) or it's that he feels increasingly powerful and unaccountable so able to behave in such a manner (also rather worrying).

 

[The Crofted Crest]

Not daffodil, narcissus - https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/personality-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder

Compromise: daffodilistic sociopath.

 

[Pblakeney]

Compromise: daffodilistic sociopath.

Further: sociopathic narcissistic daffodil.
Great guy to pick as a president.