The world is full of voting trickery.
All of us have witnessed the horror stories of politicians debasing themselves and becoming feckless, within the Republican party. If you’re wrapped up in that cult of personallity and you’re wondering how you can tell if you’re political party has sided with a narcissist, here’s information that will help you out.
What is a narcissist?
Narcissism is widely knowns as a personality disorder.
According to many medical sources. It is where someone has an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled Relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.
Understand that a narcissist doesn’t necessarily know that they are a narcissist. Even if they suspect it, chances are they don’t care and they don’t want to help. So, if perhaps you have gotten entangled in the narcissist web of lies it’s best if you’re prepared before you try to contend with addressing it or getting out of voting for them.
Being an American political leader with narcissism usually doesn’t go very well.
Keep in mind that lots of people throw the term narcissism around. Maybe you’re voting for a political contender that is immature, selfish, or mean, so they put labels on others. Just because a political candidate acts selfish or lacks sensitivity doesn’t mean they could be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorders.
The only clear way to know is to have them evaluated by a mental health professional.
8 signs you are being manipulated to vote for a narcissist.
The following are some signs that you are indeed under the influence of someone who may have some narcissistic tendencies.
1. They’re never wrong.
A narcissist has a tough time, offering an apology, mainly because they don’t think they are ever wrong. To admit they were wrong would make them feel awful about themselves, so it’s tough for them to do so.
2. They are full of themselves.
A narcissist loves attention and needs their ego stroked much of the time. Some say they’re like emotional vampires because they don’t have the self-love deep down that they need in to feel good about themselves. It might seem like they love themselves, because they’re quite selfish and egotistical, but really, they need their ego stroked to feel good about themselves.
3. You’re Always Wrong
As we said before, a political narcissist will never admit that they are wrong, so they’re good at making others wrong. They’ve got a fragile psyche because they have never dealt with their childhood wounds. They have this inflated ego and that makes it really tough for them to hear you when you go to them with an issue. Most of the time they’ll take whatever it is you’re saying and somehow turn it around to make you the one who’s wrong. That’s called
4. They Are Masters at Manipulating
You probably won’t pick up on this for a while, but a narcissist is a master manipulator. They need to control, and at the very root of that need to control is this petrifying fear of being abandoned. They’ll manipulate conversations and situations to make you feel like you’re wrong, because if you feel like you’re wrong, you’re less likely to vote against them.
5. They’re Vain
We’ve already mentioned how egotistical narcissists are. They’re vain, they’re full of themselves, and they think they’re God’s gift to the Earth. They believe that others put them on pedestals, and they put themselves there too. Sometimes it can come across as simply being confident, but the real test comes out when they’re not getting the praise or attention that they think they deserve. Then, they can become angry and begin a whole host of behaviors that are hurtful.
6. They Emotionally or Verbally Abuse
It’s not unlikely for a narcissistic candidate to abuse your intelligence emotionally or verbally. That could be belittling you when you’re out at a campaign rally, sending ugly texts when they don’t get their way, giving you the silent treatment because you weren’t loyal to their political policies, playing mind games with you, and so on. And just so you know, none of this is ever okay.
7. You Never Feel Heard
Chances are you want to emotionally connect with your candidate, but a narcissist is unableto emotionally connect with you. You may go to them for emotional support or just to connect at a deeper level, and you’ll be met with aloofness and perhaps coldness. Their waters will never run deep, and chances are they will never really listen to you.They’ll tell you that you talk too much, or they’ll tell you to go to your friends to discuss your issues. They have very little tolerance for trying to be a support to you as you navigate life.
8. They’re Intolerant
The narcissist will not want to put up with any drama. If they want to create some drama, fine. But let’s say you have an awful time at a campaign event where someone treats you poorly, let’s say for marching to the Capital. You go to their people for support, and they just don’t want to hear it. They might tell you you’re acting like a baby and just grow up and get over It. His people like him, lack empathy and will be challenged when it comes to giving you any emotional support. If you’ve participated in an insurrection, you’re screwed.
Conclusion on not voting for a Narcissist
This is not an exclusive list of narcissistic characteristics, but you’re getting the idea.
- Do you see some of these traits in the candidate or political party you’re voting for?
- Are you in a political party with someone like this?
If so, know that you’re not alone.
It will serve you well to continue learning about narcissistic behavior, but also codependent behavior. You can begin a journey toward working on your own self and becoming stronger in and of yourself.
If you need help, please reach out to a qualified therapist.