The Right's Extreme Narcissism
by tristero
Here is the creator of 8Chan, commenting on the El Paso shooting. The article claims that he regrets his role in founding the site. Here's how he expresses that regret:
“Another 8chan shooting?” he tweeted on Saturday. “Am I ever going to be able to move on with my life?”
How about the families of the victims? Will they be able to move on with their lives? How about the living but physically and psychologically wounded victims?
The guy's remark reveals the same combination of psychopathology, lack of empathy, and narcissism that Trump shows humanity — and which is likely to destroy it.
Yes, the 8Chan creator shows a dim awareness that maybe his Frankenstein monster might also be bad for others. He wants it shut down (well, duh).
But to answer his question, no, he will never be able to move on with his life. If he didn't want the cause of being branded the creator of 8Chan, well, he shoulda thought of the consequences. Sorry but it's cause and effect. It's the law of the universe.