Bush's Nightmare ...

[kentuck]

That he might be at a news conference or a public gathering and he will be exposed as the bullshitter and charlatan that he has been trying to hide for most of his life. Someone will remind him that he failed at every business venture ever undertaken - except the ballpark in Arlington. Even then, he was loaned the money to invest by a family friend. He made his fortune on the sale of the park off taxpayer investment, actually.

And someone might remind him that he inherited a $260 billion dollar surplus and it took him an entire year to spend it. And now he has given his friends a huge taxcut and he is staring into $500 billion dollar deficits as far as the eye can see. Yes, he should be afraid for Social Security because his wealthy friends will have to start paying for those IOU's in 10 or 15 years, because of his fiscal irresponsibility.

And the worst nightmare is that someone might expose him as asleep at the wheel when our nation was attacked on 9/11. He may say that he has gone after them ever since that day but that does not excuse his arrogance and incompetence on and before 9/11.

And someone may remind him that everything he has told the American people has been a lie. Name one thing that has not been a lie, he will be asked? He will be hard-pressed to come up with an answer. He awakens as the authorities are dragging him out of the White House, as the toes of his pointed cowboy boots leave scruff marks across the floor as he is dragged out crying like the spoiled brat he has always been and will always be... But that is not his worst dream...

[zmdem]

1. Of course he might also be dreaming

about his 2 terms as governor of Texas and his 2 terms as president of the USA.

[Chipper Chat]

2. KKKarl and Kompany will keep him from ever having to face this.

He is insulated. You will never see our great leader giving speeches or holding a news conference in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, or even Brownsville. Truth? Who wants it. "Gimme dogma" sayeth the flock.

[Eric J in MN]

4. Even in Fargo, North Dakota, members of Democrarcy for America

aren't allowed in to hear him talk about Social Security.

He's insulated from North Dakotans who are so radical(?) that they like Howard Dean.

[aquart]

3. Not even close to his worst nightmare.

He isn't worried about public humiliation because he has hired enough people to see it never happens and he knows how to get even if it does.

His nightmare is that we're coming for him. He's scared that somewhere someone of is angry enough and smart enough and desperate enough or simply wanting fame enough to make a Kennedy of him. And I suspect the image of Jeb as a grieving brother and candidate pisses him off no end.

[Nothing Without Hope]

6. Yes, I think you're right about his fear of being attacked

He's scared that somewhere someone of is angry enough and smart enough and desperate enough or simply wanting fame enough to make a Kennedy of him. And I suspect the image of Jeb as a grieving brother and candidate pisses him off no end.

Yes, that sounds exactly right. He's the coward dying a thousand deaths, except that he has good reason to be so afraid: he's the most hated man in the world!

And I love your point about the "grieving" Jeb. You're soooo right. What a family.

[Nothing Without Hope]

5. Nah, he's a firm believer in Freedom: FREEDOM FROM REALITY!

He's totally delusional, just like too many people in this country. He has never taken responsibility for anything, ever. Mistakes? Not him! Wrong? Hey, he listens to GOD!

He doesn't feel any shame or remorse, he's too delusional -- insane -- for that. It's a special kind of sociopathy. All bad stuff is projected onto other groups, who become enemies to be destroyed. In his own eyes, he's the Great Leader and God's Favorite.

Very, very scary, because with the corporate media spewing all the propaganda, he convinced a whole lot of people who STILL can't stand to think he might be wrong.

[ultraist]

7. LOL! Freedom from reality lol

It's true sociopaths have no guilt or remorse BUT public humiliation DOES BOTHER them. They are so self centered that the one thing that gets to them emotionally is to be embarrased in public. This is why prosecutors try to humiliate the accused that they think are sociopaths.

They are concerned about THEIR image. But again, they have no real emotions for others.

Hitler killed himself did he not? Rather than face public humiliation?

They may keep protestors out of his events because not only do they want to stagecraft the event but they may fear Bush would FLIP OUT in public if someone tried to humiliate him.

Remember how he wigged out during the first debate? They said he cannot handle that sort of thing.

http://home.datawest.net/esn-recovery/artcls/socio.htm
Profile of a Sociopath:

A number of mind-manipulating cult leaders may exhibit many of the behavioral characteristics of a sociopath--an outstanding ability to charm and seduce followers. Since they appear apparently normal, they are not easily recognizable as deviant or disturbed. Although only a trained professional can make a diagnosis, it is important to be able to recognize the personality type in order to avoid further abuse. These traits also apply to a one-on-one cultic relationship.

*Glibness/Superficial Charm
*Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They dominate and humiliate their victims.
*Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right." Craves adulation and attendance. Must be the center of attention with their own fantasies as the "spokesman for God," "enlightened," "leader of humankind," etc. Creates an us-versus-them mentality
*Pathological Lying
*Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
*Shallow Emotions
*Incapacity for Love
While they talk about "God's love" they are unable to give or receive it. Since they do not believe in the genuineness of their followers' love, they are very harsh in testing it from their devotees and expect them to feel guilt for their failings. Expects unconditional surrender.
*Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge, yet testing the beliefs of their followers with bizarre rules, punishments and behaviors. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal.
*Callousness/Lack of Empathy
When devotees become aware of the exploitation it feels like a "spiritual rape" to them.
*Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others. The followers only see them as near perfect.
*Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
*Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blame their followers or others outside their group. Blame reinforces passivity and obedience and produces guilt, shame, terror and conformity in the followers.
*Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Totalist leaders frequently practice promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts. This is usually kept hidden from all but the inner circle. Stringent sexual control of their followers, such as forced breakups and divorces, removal of children from parents, rules for dating, etc.
*Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future. Many groups claim as their goal world-domination or other utopian promises. Great contrast between the leader's opulent lifestyle and the followers' impoverishment. Support by gifts and donations from the followers who are pressured to give through fear and guilt. Highly sensitive to their own pain and health.
*Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image and that of the group as needed to avoid prosecution and to increase income and to recruit a range of members. Is able to adapt or relocate as needed to preserve the group. Can resurface later with a new name, a new front group and a new twist on the scam.
Other Related Qualities:
Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
Authoritarian
Secretive
Paranoid
Extreme narcissism and grandiose
May state readily that their goal is to rule the world

[Nothing Without Hope]

8. Interesting stuff on sociopathy! And I agree about the vanity

You say
They may keep protestors out of his events because not only do they want to stagecraft the event but they may fear Bush would FLIP OUT in public if someone tried to humiliate him.
I think you're exactly right here. It's also one of the reasons why he wears the "bulge" prompter. They can calm him down and keep him pointed where they want him to go. He probably takes meds to keep him calmer too.

Thanks for all the interesting material!

[checks-n-balances]

9. Yeah, GWB fits that description, although sometimes more subtly

and he has managed to surround himself with sociopathic sycophants.

He's not a doofus; he's a criminal.

[MsConduct]

10. It might not be his worst dream, but it's a dream I like A LOT! n/t