The Dark Tetrad of Trudeau

 

We are witnessing the reemergence of an authoritarian political class whose beliefs systems are reminiscent but not identical to the totalitarianism of the 20^th Century:

Let us examine the reemergence of a political class which displays some very nasty psychopathic tendencies and how they use their dark tendencies to manipulate public support. We will also examine why behaving like a Besserwisser is indicative of being an ideologically possessed sociopath. Progressivism as a false front for a narcissistic manipulation:

"To do evil a human being must first of all believe that what he's doing is good... Ideology - that is what gives devildoing its long-sought justification and gives the evildoer the necessary steadfastness and determination. That is the social theory which helps to make his acts seem good instead of bad in his own and others' eyes, so that he won't hear reproaches and curses but will receive praise and honors." ~ Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

The origins of the concept of Dark Tetrad political traits:

The idea of the Dark Tetrad traits was originated by Erin Buckles, Daniel Jones, and Delroy L. Paulhus in 2013. They expanded the concept of the Dark Triad, which was first proposed by Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002, by adding sadism as a fourth trait. They argued that sadism was distinct from the other three traits and that it had a significant correlation with them. You can read more about their research in this article ¹..

Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/27/2023

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What is the Dark Tetrad?

The Dark Tetrad traits are four personality characteristics that are associated with negative and harmful behaviors. They are:

- **Narcissism**: A belief that one is special, superior, and entitled to admiration and respect from others. Narcissists are often self-centered, arrogant, and manipulative. They lack empathy and have a fragile sense of self-esteem that depends on external validation. ¹²

- **Machiavellianism**: A tendency to see people as a means to achieve one's own goals. Machiavellians are often cynical, deceptive, and ruthless. They have a low moral compass and are willing to exploit others for their own benefit. They are also strategic and adaptable to different situations. ¹²

- **Psychopathy**: A condition characterized by a lack of affective empathy and the willingness to harm others. Psychopaths are often impulsive, selfish, and callous. They have a disregard for social norms and laws, and feel little or no remorse for their actions. They are also charming and persuasive, and can manipulate others with ease. ¹²

- **Sadism**: A tendency to derive pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others. Sadists are often cruel, aggressive, and violent. They enjoy inflicting physical or psychological harm on others, and may also be aroused by it. They have a high need for dominance and control, and may seek out situations where they can exert their power over others. ²³

The Dark Tetrad traits are not mental disorders, but rather normal or "everyday" personality features that fall in the dark or malevolent spectrum. They are moderately interrelated, meaning that people who score high on one trait are likely to score high on the others as well. However, they are also theoretically distinct, meaning that they have different origins, manifestations, and outcomes. People with high Dark Tetrad traits tend to cause problems for themselves and others, such as criminality, social distress, and organizational dysfunction. They also tend to have low levels of compassion, agreeableness, and life satisfaction. ¹²³

 

Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/27/2023

(1) Dark triad - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_triad.

(2) Dark Tetrad | Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dark-tetrad.

(3) The Dark Tetrad of Personality | SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-28099-8_1059-1.

 

Dark Tetrad traits and their influence on Politics:

 

According to some research, people with dark tetrad traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, and sadism) may be more likely to run for political office than people with lower levels of these traits. One study found that the dark tetrad traits were significantly related to political ambition and participation, and that these traits were more influential than the light triad traits (humanism, Kantianism, and faith in humanity) ¹. Another study found that people who reported knowingly sharing false political information online were more likely to have a desire to run for political office, as well as higher levels of a psychological need for chaos, dark tetrad traits, and paranoia ². These findings suggest that some people with dark tetrad traits may be motivated by power, status, and dominance, and may use politics as a means to achieve these goals. However, these studies are correlational and do not imply causation. There may be other factors that influence the relationship between dark tetrad traits and political office, such as personality, ideology, culture, and context. Therefore, it is not possible to say that all people with dark tetrad traits are more likely to run for political office, or that all people who run for political office have dark tetrad traits.

 

Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/27/2023

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(2) Who knowingly shares false political information online?. https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/who-knowingly-shares-false-political-information-online/.

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Why folks are so easily taken in by politicians who exhibit pathological narcissism and the psychopathic tendencies inherent to the Dark Tetrad:

 

Obviously, this is the key question. Since there is no definitive answer to how politicians with dark tetrad traits gain political support, let us examine some possible explanations:

- They may use their charisma, charm, and manipulation skills to persuade and influence voters, especially those who are more susceptible to emotional appeals, fear-mongering, or conspiracy theories ¹².

- They may appeal to the values, beliefs, and identities of certain groups of people, such as those who share their ideology, ethnicity, religion, or culture, and create a sense of loyalty, solidarity, and ingroup favoritism ¹³.

- They may exploit the dissatisfaction, frustration, and resentment of some segments of society, such as those who feel marginalized, oppressed, or victimized, and offer them a scapegoat, a solution, or a vision of a better future ¹³.

- They may project an image of confidence, competence, and authority, and convince voters that they are the best or the only ones who can solve the problems, challenges, or threats facing the nation or the world ¹².

- They may hide, deny, or rationalize their dark tetrad traits, and present themselves as benevolent, altruistic, or patriotic leaders, who care about the common good, the public interest, or the greater cause ¹².

 

These are some of the possible ways that politicians with dark tetrad traits may gain political support, but they are not exhaustive or conclusive. There may be other factors that affect the relationship between personality and politics, such as the political system, the media, the culture, and the context. Therefore, it is important to be critical, informed, and vigilant when evaluating the claims, actions, and motives of political candidates and leaders.

 

Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/27/2023

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Let me read from an article published on Nov 27^th 2023 in the National Post entitled: 'So-called Canada' – the mainstream academic belief that Canada is illegitimate by Tristin Hopper

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/so-called-canada-the-mainstream-academic-belief-that-canada-is-illegitimate

“Major non-profits go out of their way to avoid using the word 'Canada,' even when petitioning the Government of Canada

As Canadian academics and activists have churned out a slew of petitions and statements calling Israel an illegitimate state deserving of violent “resistance,” not a few observers have noted that these declarations almost always express the same sentiment for Canada itself.

A controversial petition from earlier this month that denied the presence of rapes in the Oct. 7 massacres was drafted by signatories “residing in so-called Canada.” A York Federation of Students statement endorsing the attacks referred to both Israel and Canada as “so-called” states. The Palestinian Youth Movement – a primary organizer of Canadian anti-Israel rallies and an explicit proponent of Hamas terrorism– almost never uses the word “Canada” without the “so-called” prefix.

“There’s … dripping contempt for Canada, the country where many of the people who signed are on the public payroll,” wrote Calgary Herald columnist Don Braid in a reaction to the usage of “so-called Canada” in the rape denial letter. A recent post to a McGill University student forum expressed outrage that one of their student society’s anti-Israel statements didn’t appear to recognize Canada as a sovereign country. “They referred to our country as ‘so-called Canada’ … I find this appalling and insulting.”

But while the term “so-called Canada” may be shocking to the un-initiated, it’s long been mainstream in the country’s academic and activist sphere. From major universities to top non-profits such as Greepeace, it has now become routine to casually dismiss the legitimacy of the country where they operate and often draw their funding.

Dalhousie University used the term in their official statement marking Truth and Reconciliation Day. The University of Victoria published a report last year on “child welfare policy in so called Canada.” A UBC thesis on the “racial inequity” of rock climbing puts “so-called Canada” right in its title, a prefix not applied to mentions of Bangladesh or India in the text.

It’s in a University of Guelph paper on the alleged racism of disaster evacuations – one that includes a federal policy analyst as a co-author. Even the journal Canadian Food Studies routinely refers to “so-called Canada” or the “imperial enterprise called ‘Canada.’”

It’s also common for non-profits to avoid using the word “Canada,” even when those groups are directly attempting to pressure the Government of Canada.

Greenpeace appears to have made it official policy to avoid referring to Canada by name. In just the last year, it has issued press releases referring to “forests in so-called Canada,” “so-called Canada’s plastic waste” and “devastating wildfires across so-called Canada.”

In 2021, the Toronto-based Jane Goodall Institute published a demand for “climate justice” from the federal government – while simultaneously calling said government’s validity into question. “Environmental racism in so-called Canada often manifests as harm inflicted on Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities,” it read.

The phrase is usually employed as an expression of Indigenous solidarity, and is usually paired with terms such as “stolen land” or Turtle Island – a term used by some Indigenous peoples for North America that was popularized in the 1970s by U.S. poet Gary Snyder.”

 

My final thoughts and an earnest prayer:

There you have it. Pathological narcissists with dark tetrad traits are indoctrinating the next generation of our children with one goal admitted goal in mind, namely a Marxist denial of our history and the real truth about it. Their entire intent is to tear down the very foundations of limited, constitutional democracy without offering a single vision for the future other than furthering their Cultural Revolution. The psychopathy of Dark Tetrad personality disorder has received the full approbation of the Academic class who have helped to create a generation who have replaced faith with nihilism, character with narcissistic projection, and culture with revolution. God have mercy on us. I pray this, for the sake of my righteous ancestors who helped to found Canada as a Christian nation under God, and for the sake of the faithful remnant who descended from them, may God deliver us from the pathological narcissists whose every doctrine and policy is aimed at creating national amnesia where not a single Canadian will be left who can remember their own heritage and the love of God which made our national legacy possible!