Zenyatta v. Rail Trip??

blackthroatedwind · #1 05-10-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardus

This post is missing a few "I's".

It's time to heed the advice of others....and where better to start than SCUDS.

SCUDSBROTHER · #2 05-10-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's time to heed the advice of others....and where better to start than SCUDS.

This is a subtle use of a defense mechanism that reduces cognitive dissonance.
By diminishing the stature of the messenger – the narcissist minimises the impact of the disagreement or criticism on himself. He did it more strongly last night with Fat Man:

""Yes, I was wrong about Rail Trip. Happy? I doubt it....as you are as miserable as they come."

Now, after he did that, he quickly changes the subject:

"Now, that we have gotten past that, try to actually make one post that is related to the actual discussion. Surely you can do this once."

This is a double shift. When forced to admit something he doesn't like, he makes a definite effort to shift attention away from himself.

Antitrust32 · #3 05-10-2010, 06:26 PM

SCUDS are u a shrink or something? cause THAT would be scary!!

SCUDSBROTHER · #4 05-10-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

SCUDS are u a shrink or something? cause THAT would be scary!!

Again, attacking the messenger, and changing the subject. Anything necessary to take the attention off the Narcissist. It's as if he has taught the others how to carry his water for him.

Antitrust32 · #5 05-11-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Again, attacking the messenger, and changing the subject. Anything necessary to take the attention off the Narcissist. It's as if he has taught the others how to carry his water for him.

everyone had their own issues. including you. and including me and everyone else.

i sure dont carry anybody's water.

CSC · #6 05-11-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

everyone had their own issues. including you. and including me and everyone else.

i sure dont carry anybody's water.

Suddenly, this thread has gone to all time greatest status, I may have to stick around here longer to see it's conclusion. It's got everything from horseracing to Rachel to classic Narcissism...Whatelse can one want?

Danzig · #7 05-10-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

SCUDS are u a shrink or something? cause THAT would be scary!!

He stayed in a holiday inn express last night.

SCUDSBROTHER · #8 05-10-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

He stayed in a holiday inn express last night.

4th effort to attack the messenger.

pmacdaddy · #9 05-10-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

4th effort to attack the messenger.

Thanks. Just updated my scorecard.

#10 05-10-2010, 09:06 PM

Danzig · #11 05-10-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

4th effort to attack the messenger.

What psychobabble term do you use to describe thinking everything is about you??

Gaining Ground · #12 05-10-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pmacdaddy

Thanks. Just updated my scorecard.

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

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Originally Posted by Danzig

What psychobabble term do you use to describe thinking everything is about you??

5th, 6th, 7th and mine is the 8th for us following along

SCUDSBROTHER · #13 05-10-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

What psychobabble term do you use to describe thinking everything is about you??

It's not about me. It's about BTW. The only way you can help him (which is your goal...to come to the aid of a Narcissist you like ) is by attacking the messenger who brought the truth. Nobody has attacked the facts. They've attacked the messenger, and that's how people have chosen to reduce the cognitive dissonance that they are finding unpleasant. Look at #3A. IT'S A BOARD FAVORITE. The popular way to diminish an idea is to try to alter it's importance by attacking the person who brought up the idea. That's what BTW did. He admitted he was wrong, but quickly attacked the messenger(FAT MAN,) and changed the subject. Now, all the enablers of BTW have followed his lead by attacking me (the messenger who pointed out the defense mechanism the Narcissist uses) using the technique BTW used in the 1st place (attacking the messenger.)

http://www.rationalrevelation.com/library/cogdis.html

SCUDSBROTHER · #14 05-10-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

This is a subtle use of a defense mechanism known as cognitive dissonance.
By diminishing the stature of the messenger – the narcissist minimises the impact of the disagreement or criticism on himself. He did it more strongly last night with Fat Man:

""Yes, I was wrong about Rail Trip. Happy? I doubt it....as you are as miserable as they come."

Now, after he did that, he quickly changes the subject:

"Now, that we have gotten past that, try to actually make one post that is related to the actual discussion. Surely you can do this once."

This is a double shift. When forced to admit something he doesn't like, he makes a definite effort to shift attention away from himself.

Bump necessary to re-focus attention that the enablers strongly tried to displace.

Indian Charlie · #15 05-10-2010, 06:59 PM

Steve, are you now trying to psycho analyze yourself by quoting your own post?

I know, I know.

I'm sure you have a label for me.

SCUDSBROTHER · #16 05-10-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Steve, are you now trying to psycho analyze yourself by quoting your own post?

I know, I know.

I'm sure you have a label for me.

3rd effort to attack the messenger.

SCUDSBROTHER · #17 05-10-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

This is a subtle use of a defense mechanism that reduces cognitive dissonance.
By diminishing the stature of the messenger – the narcissist minimises the impact of the disagreement or criticism on himself. He did it more strongly last night with Fat Man:

""Yes, I was wrong about Rail Trip. Happy? I doubt it....as you are as miserable as they come."

Now, after he did that, he quickly changes the subject:

"Now, that we have gotten past that, try to actually make one post that is related to the actual discussion. Surely you can do this once."

This is a double shift. When forced to admit something he doesn't like, he makes a definite effort to shift attention away from himself.

Bump due to specific efforts made to displace attention away from this (by attacking the messenger.) If you'll stop the efforts to distract attention away from the subject, then no bumps.

#18 05-10-2010, 09:32 PM

Gaining Ground · #19 05-10-2010, 09:32 PM

isnt the subject zenyatta v rail trip?

SCUDSBROTHER · #20 05-10-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaining Ground

isnt the subject zenyatta v rail trip?

Yet another way to lessen information you don't like......BTW said he was wrong about Rail Trip, but (because he's a narcissist) had to try to alter the importance of that by attacking FAT MAN. I didn't bring Narcissism in. He displayed it 3 times:

1) Writes "Happy?" after admitting he's wrong...........(Narcissistic Technique.)

2) I was wrong, but you're as miserable as it gets........ (Narcissistic Technique.)

3) Changes subject...........(Narcissistic Technique.)