“Psychopaths are drawn to and uniquely capable within politics. They are charismatic, show no remorse, crave power and rise to the top. Leading psychologists have built the literature on the corporate form, but statist psychopathy bears investigation. It requires a certain mindset to want to rule others. This person believes they are qualified to and morally justified in making life-changing decisions for millions at the point of a gun (state law). Desire to rule is one thing, but the qualities that enable one to rise in the political hierarchy are perhaps rarer and more pernicious. Psychopaths are manipulative, charming, narcissistic and excellent liars.”
Related posts:
My Question for Simon Johnson
Support the Egyptian Uprising and Go to Jail
The Fantasy of Debt: No Trade-Offs, No Sacrifices
Will Grigg: Abolish Your Local Police
Fight Back Against Hidden Regulations That Threaten Your Health
David Stockman on his Book and the Bailouts
Bob Higgs: The Relentless March of the U.S. Police State
The Future Is Unimaginably Better than Expected
The next big industry to face digital disruption will be our nations
Beyond the Debt-Ceiling Debate
FATCA, GATCA and the Changing Investment Scene, Worldwide
The Neoliberal Financial Skim
Paul Craig Roberts: Growing Up In America
Bill Bonner: How Government ‘Works’
Who Owns Congress? The NSA or the FED?