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logical reality although he continues to be sick or abnormal.

Let as therefore use the term “the dissimulative phase of

pathocracy” for the state of affairs wherein a pathocratic sys-

tem ever more skillfully plays the role of a normal sociopoliti-

cal system with “different” doctrinal institutions.

In this phase, normal people within the country ruled by

pathocrats become resistant and adapt themselves to the situa-

tion. On the outside, however, this phase is marked by out-

standing ponerogenic activity. The pathological material of this

system can all-too-easily infiltrate into other societies, particu-

larly if they are more primitive, and all the avenues of

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pathocratic expansion are facilitated because of the decrease of

commonsensical criticism on the part of the nations constitut-

ing the territory of expansionism.

Meanwhile, in the pathocratic country, the active structure

of government rests in the hands of psychopathic individuals,

and essential psychopathy plays a starring role, especially dur-

ing the dissimulative phase. However, individuals with obvious

pathological traits must be removed from certain areas of activ-

ity: namely, political posts with international exposure, where

such personalities could betray the pathological contents of the

phenomenon. Individuals with obvious pathological traits are

also limited in their ability to exercise diplomatic functions or

to become fully cognizant with the political situations of the

countries of normal man. Therefore, the persons selected for

such positions are chosen because they have thought-processes

more similar to the world of normal people; in general, they are

sufficiently connected to the pathological system to provide a

guarantee of loyalty.95 An expert in various psychological

anomalies can nevertheless discern the discreet deviations upon

which such links are based. Another factor to be noted is the

great personal advantages accorded to such demi-normal indi-

viduals by the pathocracy. Small wonder, then, that such loy-

alty is sometimes deceptive. This applies in particular to the

sons of typical pathocrats, who of course enjoy trust because

they have been reared to allegiance since infancy; if through

some happy genetic coincidence they have not inherited patho-

logical properties, their nature takes precedence over nurture.

Similar needs apply to other areas as well. The building di-

rector for a new factory is often someone barely connected

with the pathocratic system but whose skills are essential. Once

the plant is operational, administration is taken over by

pathocrats, which then often leads to technical and financial

ruin.

The army similarly needs people endowed with perspicacity

and essential qualifications, especially in the area of modern

weapons and warfare. At crucial moments, healthy common

sense can override the results of pathocratic drill. In such a

state of affairs, many people are forced to adapt, accepting the

95 Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell come to mind here. [Editor’s note.]

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ruling system as a status quo, but also criticizing it. They fulfill

their duties amid doubts and conflicts of conscience, always

searching for a more sensible way out which they discuss

within trusted circles. In effect, they are always hanging in a

limbo between pathocracy and the world of normal people.

Deficiently faithful people have been and are a factor of the

pathocratic system’s internal weakness.

The following questions thus suggest themselves: what

happens if the network of understanding among psychopaths

achieves power in leadership positions with international expo-

sure? This can happen, especially during the later phases of the

phenomenon. Goaded by their character, such deviant people

thirst for just that even though it ultimately conflicts with their

own life interest, and so they are removed by the less patho-

logical, more logical wing of the ruling apparatus. Such devi-

ants do not understand that a catastrophe would otherwise en-

sue. Germs are not aware that they will be burned alive or bur-

ied deep in the ground along with the human body whose death

they are causing.

If the many managerial positions are assumed by individu-

als deprived of sufficient abilities to feel and understand the

majority of other people, and who also exhibit deficiencies in

technical imagination and practical skills - (faculties indispen-

sable for governing economic and political matters) - this then

results in an exceptionally serious crisis in all areas, both

within the country in question and with regard to international

relations. Within, the situation becomes unbearable even for