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In Reply to: A way to approach it posted by Historian on October 22, 2005 at 20:03:43:
Yeah-I'd post liks to info for public consumption and awareness--this one's definitely an "answer NOT a fool according to his folly".
Even ONE crrent member "snapping to it" & leaving, especially if others were convinced to leave, would be worth the effort to post.
Here's a blurb from the "Answer Bank" webpage that aptly desribes committed TFI members, who choose what to believe every day, just like the rest of us:
Spot A Psycho
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a widely used index for diagnosing antisocial personality disorder (APD), which is often known as psychopathic or sociopathic personality disorder.
Sufferers have a disregard for the rights of other people and the norms of society. They are usually indifferent to the threat of pain and show no indication of fear when threatened.
Anyone with APD (or a similar disorder) will show three or more of the following symptoms.
* Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviour, as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest.
* Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.
* Impulsivity, or failure to plan ahead.
* Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults (re-education camps!)
* Reckless disregard for safety of self or others.
* Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain steady work or honour financial obligations.
* Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalising having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the individual must be at least 18 years old, must show signs of antisocial behaviour that are not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or manic episodes (a severely elevated mood), and must have shown signs of conduct disorder (bullying, overt aggression, cruelty, destructive behaviour) before the age of 15.
Hmmm. Food for thought.
Sinbcerely,
OT2 (OldtimerToo)
