Despite today's ridiculous rhetoric & preposterous punditry, know that fewer than 3 in 10 of the UK *electorate* voted for the #sociopathic Tories in 2019, & just 22% voted Tory in the #HartlepoolByElection.
But 'what's the difference between a sociopath & a psychopath' you say?
Why would I say Tories are 'sociopathic'?
Psychopaths & sociopaths share a similar set of traits: they both have a poor inner sense of right & wrong, & they both lack empathy - they can’t seem to understand or share another person’s feelings. But there are some differences, too.
One difference between psychopaths & sociopaths is psychopaths don’t have a conscience. If they lie to you in order to steal your money, they won’t feel any moral qualms, though they may pretend to. They may observe others & then act in a way that ensures they're not “found out".
A sociopath typically has a conscience, but it’s weak.
They may know that taking your money, or that relentlessly lying to you for their own advantage is wrong, & they might even occasionally feel some guilt or remorse, but that certainly won’t stop their behaviour.
If you recognise some of these traits in politicians, you might think we're being governed by psychopaths or sociopaths. But just because they're mean, selfish, immoral, vacuous uncaring bullying liars who treat you with contempt, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have a disorder.
It’s not easy to spot a psychopath. They can be intelligent, charming, & good at mimicking emotions.
They may pretend to be interested in you, but in reality, they probably don’t care.
“They’re skilled actors whose sole mission is to manipulate people for personal gain".
Sociopaths are less able to play along. They make it plain that they’re not interested in anyone but themselves.
They often blame others & have excuses for their behavior.
Some experts see sociopaths as “hot-headed.” They act without thinking how others will be affected.
Psychopaths are more “cold-hearted” & calculating: they plot their moves, using aggression in a planned way to get what they want. If they want more money or status, they make a plan to take out any barriers that stand in the way, even if it’s another person’s job or reputation.
Recent research suggests a psychopath’s brain is not like other people’s.
It may have physical differences that make it hard for the person to identify with someone else’s distress.
The differences can even change basic body functions.
When most people see violence in a movie, their hearts beat faster, breathing quickens, & palms get sweaty, whereas a psychopath gets calmer, which may help them be fearless & engage in risky behavior, because “They don’t fear the consequences of their actions".
So when I suggest that many senior Tories may well be sociopaths, I'm actually being quite polite.👍
Here's some evidence & information about our charming, charismatic & ruthless PM, which might help you better understand who the real Boris Johnson is:
Someone has beaten me to it.
It looks like Boris Johnson may well be a psychopath:
docs.google.com/document/d/1ae…
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