General Discussion

I respect that it would be improper for Dr. Lee to comment on this part of Trump's pathology, much as she cannot say, "Trump is a sociopath." But I'm confident that we can construct a rather accurate picture. (grin) I'll start with a rather extreme example, and note that if we examine the childhoods of the most infamous of sociopaths, there are some constants.

Those who murder, for example, tend to be male. Those who are spree or serial killers -- also male --tend to kill women. Frequently, they kill "prostitutes," in part because this is a most vulnerable population, and in part because of their image of their mothers. In almost every case, we find that this pathology is rooted in their relationship with their mother. All of their anger, frustrations, and resentments towards females are rooted in that relationship with Mom.

I find it interesting to consider two types: those who openly talk about their relationship with their mther, and those who keep the mere mention of it a tightly-held secret. Both Ed Kemper and Charles Manson would, after being caught, talk a lot about their mothers. It was in part to blame their mothers, even when Ed pretended to take responsibility for his horrors. Manson never took responsibility.

Likewise, Trump has never taken any responsibility for any of his misdeeds. Memories of his mother are buried deeply inside of him, and do not appear in his conscious mind. From his relationships with his wives, girlfriends, and the victims of his unwanted assaults, we know he views women as mere objects, not human beings with their own wants and needs.Thus, he misses out, without knowing it, of the opportunity to get the rewards of a healthy relationship with a partner.

Now, to his daughters. In both cases, these relationships are unhealthy. Can you imagine what it must be like for Tiffany to hear her father said he didn't want her in photographs with him, because she is "fat"? First, she is not "fat." Even if she was, big deal. That's his daughter. But she is as disconnected in Trump's conscious mind, as is his mother. She is the most sympathetic of his children.

His relationship with Ivanka is equally troubling. On one hand, he views her as a projection of himself. One the other hand, based upon numerous sick things he has said publicly, he wants to have sexual relations with her. Perhaps these two factors combine to explain why he isn't upset by people telling him to go fuck himself?