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Are such politicians aware of their hypocrisy? Do they truly believe in the morally righteous self-image they try to portray?
This video explores the psychology of malignant narcissism in order to better understand the evil that has infected modern politics.
“Utterly dedicated to preserving their self-image of perfection, malignant narcissists are unceasingly engaged in the effort to maintain the appearance of moral purity…”
— M. Peck, People of the Lie
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