Before and after the South Carolina primary, I forced myself to listen to the responses to questions, debate statements, and speeches of one candidate in particular, mostly because his face and voice dominated the media at every turn.

What he said and his rage when questioned strongly reminded me of a narcissist's way of being (from Wikipedia)

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders' definition of narcissistic personality disorder as a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy...as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

1. Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements) [and in spite of censure and loss of position];

2. Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love;

3. Believes that he is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions); e.g., I am a professor and only I understand history and can interpret it to my needs;

4. Requires excessive admiration;

5. Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations (and reacts with rage when he feels he is not properly respected);

6. Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends;

7. Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others;

8. Is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her;

9. Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes (the rules for others such as loyalty to spouse do not apply to me, I'm special). [become very aggressive when their sense of superiority is threatened]

Some of the comments are my own additions.

I suppose you know to whom I refer. Can you imagine President Narcissist losing his temper like that in a diplomatic situation? Or the consequences flowing from an exploitative, non-empathetic attitude?

No, I'm not talking about the former president of North Korea (though this list would certainly apply); and I certainly hope not the next president of the United States.