To the editor: For a decade now, licensed psychotherapists equivalent to me have been sounding the alarm on President Trump. Make no mistake about it: He meets the complete diagnostic standards for delinquent persona dysfunction (also referred to as sociopathy) and is a malignant narcissist. That is the precise psychological profile of cult leaders and dictators. (“Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president, capping historic comeback,” Jan. 20)
Regardless of this, voters have chosen him twice now over extremely certified ladies of character.
As a trauma therapist who has devoted my life to ending cycles of abuse, I’ll by no means forgive these in energy who not solely failed to guard us by acquitting Trump after he was impeached for inciting an rebel, however have additionally elevated him again to energy for their very own private achieve by utilizing gaslighting and propaganda.
I’d say I don’t perceive how one thing like this might occur, however as a clinician who has extensively studied persona issues and cults, I truly perceive fully.
For megalomaniacs, infiltrating our authorities is solely a method to amass excessive wealth and energy. So except you’re somebody ready of immense wealth, energy and privilege who stands to learn from this administration, buckle up and buckle down. The oligarchy is right here.
Lara Lisbe, Encino
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To the editor: Trump’s inauguration ceremony was about what I anticipated from Trump. He hasn’t actually modified a lot in perspective as he has in quantity. He’s the identical individual he was in 2017 (and in 2000, and in 1989, and farther again).
However this time, he is aware of a hell of much more concerning the setting within the “area” and the political habits and practices of a few of its extra well-known veteran “gladiators.”
I used to be not impressed by something Trump mentioned throughout his inaugural tackle, nor by the actual fact that there have been a few dozen people seated to the left of Trump (who most likely didn’t need to be there) who refused to face as much as applaud something (as a result of they’re sore losers or just sick of him).
Anyway, to me, it was an enormous “no matter.”
No, what impressed me was what Carrie Underwood did when it appeared that one thing had gone mistaken with the sound system: She did what she got here to do and sang anyway. Underwood’s expertise and willpower spoke to me of what makes us, People, totally different from everybody else.
I believe that’s one thing to be happy with.
Arthur Saginian, Santa Clarita
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To the editor: In his pre-inauguration column, Doyle McManus wrote, “Trump’s first inaugural speech was ‘American carnage.’ He has mentioned this one is totally different.”
We had hoped as a lot. Here’s what may have been:
“Girls and gents: First, I’ll thank President Biden for the robust financial system he has left us, and for the general energy of our nice nation and for the management he has demonstrated the previous 4 years.
“We’re an important nation, however we face challenges. Ongoing local weather change and its results, financial difficulties for too many individuals, healthcare — these, together with persevering with strife around the globe, have been with us for a few years. We’ll work to proceed the progress that previous administrations have made.
“I do know that America has been divided, too many people following our personal separate sources of data. I do know that I’ve been a lot of the reason for that and I pledge to you all that I’ll work within the coming years to cease that, to carry us all collectively to face the longer term as one nice folks. I ask that you simply all be part of our administration in that effort.
“Thanks, and should God bless the USA and its folks and all the opposite international locations of the world.”
Paul Cooley, Culver Metropolis
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To the editor: Having simply learn a transcript of Trump’s inaugural tackle, I’m awestruck by one factor.
“America first” is all and solely about taking. Taking the Gulf of Mexico. Taking away gender identification. Taking each useful resource we will from the Earth. Taking extra money from overseas nations (tariffs). Taking the Panama Canal. Taking away incentives for electrical automobiles.
Giving has been erased as we, one of many richest nations on Earth, carry our flag onto new horizons. We’re higher than this.
Neil Granitz, Lengthy Seaside
