Saturday, September 5, 2026

On property taxes

Many have reasons for voting to abolish property taxes. One can be certain that even if one doesn't own property, a landlord will raise rent in order to pay the tax. So, it affects everyone, regardless.

Some also believe that one should not have to pay taxes if their mortgage has been paid off. If one really thinks about it, it seems like extortion, but if one allows something to happen, it will continue to occur. 

One can always believe that taxes are important for infrastructure and for many social benefits. However, quite often that money is used fraudulently and misused in wasteful ways with no benefit to citizens, but only for the bad administrators to gain wealth. Drain the widespread swamp!

Friday, September 4, 2026

Why a narcissistic person plays the victim

Narcissistic people play the victim to escape blame, control situations, and gain sympathy when their behavior is challenged. [1, 2]


Why Narcissists Play the Victim

Avoiding Accountability: Shifting into the victim role lets them deflect responsibility and dodge the consequences of their mistakes. [1]

Eliciting Sympathy: Portraying themselves as wounded or unfairly treated manipulates others into offering emotional support and defense. [1, 2]

Maintaining Control: Playing the aggrieved party reverses the power dynamic, making the actual victim feel guilty or responsible. [1, 2]

Protecting the Ego: Because they cannot handle shame or criticism, turning themselves into the injured party preserves their fragile self-image. [1, 2]

How the Behavior Appears

Blame-Shifting: They accuse others of doing the exact things they are guilty of doing.

Exaggerating Past Hardships: They use historical grievances to excuse current wrongdoing.

Flipping the Narrative: When confronted with facts, they claim they are the ones being attacked or abused. [1, 2, 3]

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