Bill
@billballas.bsky.social
University marketing instructor, political psychology enthusiast and writer (Bill Ballas Neuropolitics1 on Substack.) He/Him.
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In 1913, 10-year-old Sarah Rector, a Black girl in Oklahoma was given a 160-acre land allotment. While the best farmland was reserved for white settlers, her barren plot struck oil, making her one of the country’s first Black millionaires.
December 7, 2024 at 5:09 PM
In 1913, 10-year-old Sarah Rector, a Black girl in Oklahoma was given a 160-acre land allotment. While the best farmland was reserved for white settlers, her barren plot struck oil, making her one of the country’s first Black millionaires.
. . . .As a non-clinician, I admit to not being qualified to make such a diagnosis. However, the 20 criteria and 6 traits are based on how well Mr. Trump's BEHAVIOR or PERSONALITY matches the criteria and traits.
It doesn't help knowing our "Felon in Chief" is also a sick MOFO.
It doesn't help knowing our "Felon in Chief" is also a sick MOFO.
December 10, 2024 at 12:41 AM
. . . .As a non-clinician, I admit to not being qualified to make such a diagnosis. However, the 20 criteria and 6 traits are based on how well Mr. Trump's BEHAVIOR or PERSONALITY matches the criteria and traits.
It doesn't help knowing our "Felon in Chief" is also a sick MOFO.
It doesn't help knowing our "Felon in Chief" is also a sick MOFO.
at least 30 is needed for someone to be classified as a psychopath (though the term is now referred to antisocial personality disorder or ASD, for short).
When it came to the 6 questioners asking if Mr. Trump showed a “persistent disregard for the rights of others” I scored him a perfect 6 of 6....
When it came to the 6 questioners asking if Mr. Trump showed a “persistent disregard for the rights of others” I scored him a perfect 6 of 6....
December 10, 2024 at 12:28 AM
at least 30 is needed for someone to be classified as a psychopath (though the term is now referred to antisocial personality disorder or ASD, for short).
When it came to the 6 questioners asking if Mr. Trump showed a “persistent disregard for the rights of others” I scored him a perfect 6 of 6....
When it came to the 6 questioners asking if Mr. Trump showed a “persistent disregard for the rights of others” I scored him a perfect 6 of 6....
. . . . on a consistent basis
5. Being easily provoked or aggressive
6. Failing to feel remorse (feeling indifferent to or rationalizing the mistreatment of others)
In your PCL-R evaluation, what score did you assign Mr. Trump? I gave him a 31 out of a possible 40. A score of at. . . . .
5. Being easily provoked or aggressive
6. Failing to feel remorse (feeling indifferent to or rationalizing the mistreatment of others)
In your PCL-R evaluation, what score did you assign Mr. Trump? I gave him a 31 out of a possible 40. A score of at. . . . .
December 10, 2024 at 12:24 AM
. . . . on a consistent basis
5. Being easily provoked or aggressive
6. Failing to feel remorse (feeling indifferent to or rationalizing the mistreatment of others)
In your PCL-R evaluation, what score did you assign Mr. Trump? I gave him a 31 out of a possible 40. A score of at. . . . .
5. Being easily provoked or aggressive
6. Failing to feel remorse (feeling indifferent to or rationalizing the mistreatment of others)
In your PCL-R evaluation, what score did you assign Mr. Trump? I gave him a 31 out of a possible 40. A score of at. . . . .
. . . . .the following traits:
1. Disregarding the law (such as committing acts that are grounds for arrest repeatedly)
2. Acting in a deceitful manner (lying repeatedly, deceiving others for personal gain or using aliases)
3. Being impulsive or failing to plan ahead
4. Acting irresponsibly. . . .
1. Disregarding the law (such as committing acts that are grounds for arrest repeatedly)
2. Acting in a deceitful manner (lying repeatedly, deceiving others for personal gain or using aliases)
3. Being impulsive or failing to plan ahead
4. Acting irresponsibly. . . .
December 10, 2024 at 12:19 AM
. . . . .the following traits:
1. Disregarding the law (such as committing acts that are grounds for arrest repeatedly)
2. Acting in a deceitful manner (lying repeatedly, deceiving others for personal gain or using aliases)
3. Being impulsive or failing to plan ahead
4. Acting irresponsibly. . . .
1. Disregarding the law (such as committing acts that are grounds for arrest repeatedly)
2. Acting in a deceitful manner (lying repeatedly, deceiving others for personal gain or using aliases)
3. Being impulsive or failing to plan ahead
4. Acting irresponsibly. . . .
. . . . .how well their behavior or personality matches the item’s description. As stated by the DSM-5 clinical criteria as listed in the Merck Manual, for a patient to be diagnosed with APD, the individual must show a “persistent disregard for the rights of others” in three or more of. . . . .
December 10, 2024 at 12:16 AM
. . . . .how well their behavior or personality matches the item’s description. As stated by the DSM-5 clinical criteria as listed in the Merck Manual, for a patient to be diagnosed with APD, the individual must show a “persistent disregard for the rights of others” in three or more of. . . . .
. . . . that the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is the best, most utilized, and state-of-the-art assessment for clinical professionals to diagnose psychopathy. This evaluation psychology-tools.com/test/pcl-22
features 20 criteria on which a patient is rated 1, or 2 depending on. . . .
features 20 criteria on which a patient is rated 1, or 2 depending on. . . .
Hare Psychopathy Checklist (Original) (PCL-22) - Psychology Tools
The Original Hare Psychopathy Checklist is a 22-item psychological assessment tool designed to assess the presence of psychopathy in individuals.
psychology-tools.com
December 10, 2024 at 12:11 AM
. . . . that the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is the best, most utilized, and state-of-the-art assessment for clinical professionals to diagnose psychopathy. This evaluation psychology-tools.com/test/pcl-22
features 20 criteria on which a patient is rated 1, or 2 depending on. . . .
features 20 criteria on which a patient is rated 1, or 2 depending on. . . .
The categories psychopath and sociopath no longer exist in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, individuals with characteristics of either condition fall under the designation of antisocial personality disorder (APD).
Scholars have claimed. . . . .
Scholars have claimed. . . . .
December 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM
The categories psychopath and sociopath no longer exist in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, individuals with characteristics of either condition fall under the designation of antisocial personality disorder (APD).
Scholars have claimed. . . . .
Scholars have claimed. . . . .
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The Misunderestimating Trap: Many progressives think that people who vote conservative are just stupid, especially those who vote against their economic self-interest.
Some believe that if we tell them the real economic facts, they will change how they vote. 🧵
www.theframelab.org/twelve-commu...
Some believe that if we tell them the real economic facts, they will change how they vote. 🧵
www.theframelab.org/twelve-commu...
Twelve Communication Traps Democrats and Progressives Must Avoid
Dr. George Lakoff outlines the major pitfalls of political framing
www.theframelab.org
December 9, 2024 at 10:42 PM
The Misunderestimating Trap: Many progressives think that people who vote conservative are just stupid, especially those who vote against their economic self-interest.
Some believe that if we tell them the real economic facts, they will change how they vote. 🧵
www.theframelab.org/twelve-commu...
Some believe that if we tell them the real economic facts, they will change how they vote. 🧵
www.theframelab.org/twelve-commu...
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Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
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Last night, I spoke with Amnesty International's executive director about their new report on Israel's war in Gaza and its conclusion that Israel is committing genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSi...
'This is genocide': Amnesty International accuses Israel of Gaza genocide
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Last night, I spoke with Amnesty International's executive director about their new report on Israel's war in Gaza and its conclusion that Israel is committing genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSi...
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They’re planning a heist in plain sight.
“This is an enormous heist. They’re just backing the truck up to the government in front of all of us. A massive bailout to the crypto world,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the GOP crypto bill.
December 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM
They’re planning a heist in plain sight.
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The parts of Build Back Better blocked by the Senate were those which would have directly benefited working people:
- Paid + Family Leave
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal pre-K
- $15 minimum wage
Instead, Bidenomics was all indirect and through the market:
- CHIPS
- IRA
- Infrastructure
- Paid + Family Leave
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal pre-K
- $15 minimum wage
Instead, Bidenomics was all indirect and through the market:
- CHIPS
- IRA
- Infrastructure
December 3, 2024 at 9:31 PM
The parts of Build Back Better blocked by the Senate were those which would have directly benefited working people:
- Paid + Family Leave
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal pre-K
- $15 minimum wage
Instead, Bidenomics was all indirect and through the market:
- CHIPS
- IRA
- Infrastructure
- Paid + Family Leave
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal pre-K
- $15 minimum wage
Instead, Bidenomics was all indirect and through the market:
- CHIPS
- IRA
- Infrastructure
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As Dems reelect a spritely 74-year-old Chuck Schumer as Senate Leader, this is a reminder that U.S. politicians are the oldest of any democracy, despite the U.S. having one of the youngest populations.
December 5, 2024 at 12:53 AM
As Dems reelect a spritely 74-year-old Chuck Schumer as Senate Leader, this is a reminder that U.S. politicians are the oldest of any democracy, despite the U.S. having one of the youngest populations.
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If Trump could use the primary process to reshape his party into a MAGA rally, Dems should at least aim to make theirs look like America. With the upcoming primary season, now is the time to act.
For the rest of us, the best way to help is by donating early in the primaries—when money matters most.
For the rest of us, the best way to help is by donating early in the primaries—when money matters most.
December 6, 2024 at 12:06 AM
If Trump could use the primary process to reshape his party into a MAGA rally, Dems should at least aim to make theirs look like America. With the upcoming primary season, now is the time to act.
For the rest of us, the best way to help is by donating early in the primaries—when money matters most.
For the rest of us, the best way to help is by donating early in the primaries—when money matters most.
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Sometimes it amazes me how unrepresentative the Democratic Party is of its voters, especially considering how crucial younger voters are to their electoral success.
The Senate is a glaring example: half of registered Dems are under 50, yet only one Democratic senator (Ossoff) is in that age group.
The Senate is a glaring example: half of registered Dems are under 50, yet only one Democratic senator (Ossoff) is in that age group.
December 6, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Sometimes it amazes me how unrepresentative the Democratic Party is of its voters, especially considering how crucial younger voters are to their electoral success.
The Senate is a glaring example: half of registered Dems are under 50, yet only one Democratic senator (Ossoff) is in that age group.
The Senate is a glaring example: half of registered Dems are under 50, yet only one Democratic senator (Ossoff) is in that age group.
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As we gawk at the $250M Musk spent elect Trump, take a guess how long it took him to “earn” it back in the market?
It took just 15 minutes. I'm not kidding... 15 minutes. According to Bloomberg, his net worth soared by $8B just today.
That’s billionaire math for you—and it’s all of our problem.
It took just 15 minutes. I'm not kidding... 15 minutes. According to Bloomberg, his net worth soared by $8B just today.
That’s billionaire math for you—and it’s all of our problem.
December 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM
As we gawk at the $250M Musk spent elect Trump, take a guess how long it took him to “earn” it back in the market?
It took just 15 minutes. I'm not kidding... 15 minutes. According to Bloomberg, his net worth soared by $8B just today.
That’s billionaire math for you—and it’s all of our problem.
It took just 15 minutes. I'm not kidding... 15 minutes. According to Bloomberg, his net worth soared by $8B just today.
That’s billionaire math for you—and it’s all of our problem.
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Regimes seem solid until they are not. Every resistance act matters because often regimes are crumbling from within from corruption and yet good at hiding that fact. cc: Russia
December 7, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Regimes seem solid until they are not. Every resistance act matters because often regimes are crumbling from within from corruption and yet good at hiding that fact. cc: Russia
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The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people just passed $2 TRILLION.
12 people. $2 trillion.
The bottom half of America collectively holds $3.5 trillion.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
12 people. $2 trillion.
The bottom half of America collectively holds $3.5 trillion.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
America's 12 richest men now worth a combined $2 trillion
Their net worth is less than $2 trillion short of the wealth of the bottom half of the U.S.
www.newsweek.com
December 8, 2024 at 6:12 PM
The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people just passed $2 TRILLION.
12 people. $2 trillion.
The bottom half of America collectively holds $3.5 trillion.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
12 people. $2 trillion.
The bottom half of America collectively holds $3.5 trillion.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
Takeaway #2 from Dr. Kalmoe's UCI talk was the concept of "moral disengagement." This occurs when political actors dehumanize others, assert themselves to be righteous and opponents evil, act as if the ends justify the means, and diffuse/displace blame from themselves onto others. Reminds me of DJT
December 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Takeaway #2 from Dr. Kalmoe's UCI talk was the concept of "moral disengagement." This occurs when political actors dehumanize others, assert themselves to be righteous and opponents evil, act as if the ends justify the means, and diffuse/displace blame from themselves onto others. Reminds me of DJT
Yes, we can win back our democracy. Watch Dr. Kalmoe @nathankalmoe.bsky.social remind us that our democracy evolved from a violent insurrection against England so about only 7% of colonists could have voting rights in the subsequent country. That was one takeaway.....
sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
UCI Center for Neuropolitics – It’s time to take a new look at politics.
sites.uci.edu
December 7, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Yes, we can win back our democracy. Watch Dr. Kalmoe @nathankalmoe.bsky.social remind us that our democracy evolved from a violent insurrection against England so about only 7% of colonists could have voting rights in the subsequent country. That was one takeaway.....
sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
As Dr. Kalmoe (@nathankalmoe.bsky.social)
reminded us during his presentation at the UCI Center for Neuropolitics, the American Revolution was a violent insurrection against England conducted so about 7% of colonists could have voting rights in the subsequent country. sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
reminded us during his presentation at the UCI Center for Neuropolitics, the American Revolution was a violent insurrection against England conducted so about 7% of colonists could have voting rights in the subsequent country. sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
UCI Center for Neuropolitics – It’s time to take a new look at politics.
sites.uci.edu
December 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM
As Dr. Kalmoe (@nathankalmoe.bsky.social)
reminded us during his presentation at the UCI Center for Neuropolitics, the American Revolution was a violent insurrection against England conducted so about 7% of colonists could have voting rights in the subsequent country. sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
reminded us during his presentation at the UCI Center for Neuropolitics, the American Revolution was a violent insurrection against England conducted so about 7% of colonists could have voting rights in the subsequent country. sites.uci.edu/centerforneu...
Unlike the field of economics which is based on "rational actor theory," no such beast exists in political science (or marketing) despite what professional pundits allege.
December 6, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Unlike the field of economics which is based on "rational actor theory," no such beast exists in political science (or marketing) despite what professional pundits allege.