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I just found this Narcissist test on line. It pretty much describes Wikinson and Travis to a T.

Here is a self-scoring test intended to be interpreted by professionals, but think of some of your local politicians and see how much applies:

1. Glibness and superficial charm

– smooth-talking, engaging and slick

2. Grandiose self-worth

– greatly inflated idea of one’s abilities and self-esteem, arrogance and a sense of superiority.

3. Pathological lying

– shrewd, crafty, sly and clever when moderate; deceptive, deceitful, underhanded and unscrupulous when high

4. Cunning/manipulative

– uses deceit and deception to cheat others for personal gain.

5. Lack of remorse or guilt

– no feelings or concern for losses, pain and suffering of others, cold-hearted and unemphatic.

6. Shallow affect / emotional poverty

– limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness.

7. Callous/lack of empathy

– a lack of feelings toward others; cold, contemptuous and inconsiderate.

8. Fails to accept responsibility for own actions

– denial of responsibility and an attempt to manipulate others through this.

9. Needs stimulation/prone to boredom

– an excessive need for new, exciting stimulation and risk-taking.

10. Parasitic lifestyle

– Intentional, manipulative, selfish and exploitative financial dependence on others.

11. Poor behavioral controls

– expressions of negative feelings, verbal abuse and inappropriate expressions of anger.

12. No realistic long-term goals

– inability or constant failure to develop and accomplish long-term plans.

13. Impulsiveness

– behaviors lacking reflection or planning and done without considering consequences.

14. Irresponsible

– repeated failure to fulfill or honor commitments and obligations.