"High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars... Then the worst happens: Markets shrink and collapse, businesses and industries shut down, and millions of people lose their jobs."
Here, in context, is the late US President Ronald Reagan's comment about the downside to tariffs.
And here is how Google's Gemini defines "Malignant Narcissist":
A malignant narcissist is a term used in psychology, though it is not an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): Including grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, an exaggerated sense of self-importance, and a profound lack of empathy.
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Including a disregard for the rights of others, manipulative and exploitative behavior, and a lack of remorse or conscience.
Aggression and Sadism: A tendency toward aggression, hostility, and, in some cases, deriving pleasure from the pain or suffering of others.
Paranoid traits: A tendency toward suspiciousness or a belief that others are conspiring against them.
Essentially, a malignant narcissist exhibits the core self-absorption of narcissism combined with a much darker, more exploitative, and aggressive nature, making them potentially more harmful to those around them than an individual with only classic NPD.
Key characteristics often associated with a malignant narcissist include:
Extreme grandiosity and a need for power and control.
Lack of empathy and an unwillingness to recognize the feelings or needs of others.
Manipulative and exploitative behavior, often using charm or deceit to achieve personal goals.
Aggression or cruelty, sometimes taking pleasure in humiliating or hurting others (sadism).
Lack of remorse or guilt for their actions.
Paranoia, suspecting others of having ulterior motives.
Inability to take responsibility, instead blaming others for their failures or misconduct.
