Originally Posted by
washboard:
“One (or several) personality disorders might explain his apparent inability to understand why others are so upset and offended by what he says.
Of course, he might simply see himself as the champion and saviour of that repressed minority, the middle-aged white 'heterosexual' male. (The same minority which still has most of the power in this country
).
He might think that the whole country is cheering him on.
All of which brings me back to wondering if he might have some diagnosable personality disorder... 
So many to choose from!”
In response to your post, I've just lugged out my 'Abnormal Psychology' textbook, LOL!
DSM IV, Axis II definition:
Summary
Cluster A: Eccentric/Odd
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Paranoid (pervasively suspicious of others & motives)
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Schizoid (aloof, constricted)
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Schizotypal (peculiarities of thought and behaviour)
Cluster B: Dramatic/erratic
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Histrionic (overemotional, attention-seeking)
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Borderline (profound disturbance of affect and identity)
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Narcissistic (grandiosity, inflated sense of self-importance)
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Antisocial (pervasive disregard for rights of others, lack of conformity to social norms & legal standards)
Cluster C: Anxious/ fearful
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Obsessive-compulsive (preoccupation with perfectionism, orderliness, control over self & others, rigidity)
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Avoidant (social discomfort & fear of negative social evaluation)
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Dependent (pervasive patterns of dependent and submissive behaviour)
Hmmmm, where to begin..................