It would be inaccurate to say the Tea Partiers are racists. What they are, in truth, are narcissists. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes inaccurate narcissist partiers
Sarah Palin is a symbol of everything that is wrong with the modern United States. As a representative of our political system, she's a new low in reptilian villainy, the ultimate cynical masterwork of puppeteers like Karl Rove. Matt Taibbi cynicalkarllow share on social
The joy of being a consumer is that it doesn't require thought, responsibility, self-awareness or shame: All you have to do is obey the first urge that gurgles up from your stomach. And then obey the next. And the next. And the next. Matt Taibbi awarenessconsumergurgle share on social
Conspiracy theorists of the world, believers in the hidden hands of the Rothschilds and the Masons and the Illuminati, we skeptics owe you an apology. You were right. The players may be a little different, but your basic premise is correct: The world is a rigged game. Matt Taibbi apologybasicbeliever share on social
A compelling story, even if factually inaccurate, can be more emotionally compelling than a dry recitation of the truth. Frank Luntz compelemotionallyfactually Change image and share on social
The tea partiers are a great addition. The tea partiers have invigorated a base that has been dormant for a long period of time. We're going to have a broad array of different views in our Republican conference, and I think it might be more interesting than any I've been in in a long time. John McCain additionarraybase share on social
One thing a narcissist doesn't like is to look in a mirror that is in any way genuinely reflective of what's on the other side of it. Jay Parini genuinelymirrornarcissist Change image and share on social