The base, immature mind is pure ego exactly like a child’s. That is usually stage one of human development, but not in Trump’s case. With him it’s stage one and done. He lacks self awareness and a reasonable level of adult intellect, attracting backers of similar qualities who also see themselves as victims when they don’t automatically get their way,

    James M. Ridgway, Jr.

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    Jim Ridgway, Jr. is a military writer and author of the recently republished American Civil War narrative, “Apprentice Killers: The War of Lincoln and Davis.”