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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
It's time to heed the advice of others....and where better to start than SCUDS.
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This is a subtle use of a defense mechanism that reduces cognitive dissonance.
By diminishing the stature of the messenger – the narcissist minimises the impact of the disagreement or criticism on himself. He did it more strongly last night with Fat Man:
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"Yes, I was wrong about Rail Trip. Happy? I doubt it....as you are as miserable as they come."
Now, after he did that, he quickly changes the subject:
"Now, that we have gotten past that, try to actually make one post that is related to the actual discussion. Surely you can do this once."
This is a double shift. When forced to admit something he doesn't like, he makes a definite effort to shift attention away from himself.