@intransitivelie

He can be rich asshole and also be mentally ill. Many antisocial behaviors are in fact symptoms of certain mental illnesses. I mentioned two other examples in which "rich asshole" overlaps with "mental illness". This is simply reality.

And, stating otherwise is contrary to the actual diagnostic manual.

Stigma - in the minds of the ignorant - is independent of actual facts and functions. And, not a basis for avoiding facts - or making false statements.

You are welcome.

@intransitivelie

Promoting compassion for the mentally ill, esp when that overlaps with "rich asshole", challenges tribal biases of various kinds - was the entire point of my remarks.

The toxic behavior of the man - and the objectively bad outcomes he's generating - aside, I believe him unwell.

And, on that count, I have compassion for his suffering and his humiliation. Just like the other two I mentioned.

There remain those who would find compassion offensive. For them I also hold it.

@Beasley @JxckS

ABSolutely.

We need to build systems that are oligarch proof, and that build rather than tear at community.

@remixedcat @JxckS

I don't know how to answer that until I know if "metal" is a typo or intentional.

I've got something either way.