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Andrew Tate charged with rape and human trafficking (www.bbc.com)

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Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking and forming organised crime group to sexually exploit women

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[–] DarkGamer@kbin.social 9 points 2 years ago (4 children)

After hearing the Behind the Bastards episode on this guy, he just seems like a self-aggrandizing blowhard. Why is this brand of narcissism so appealing to certain segments of society?

[–] Underwaterbob@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

Confidence and self-esteem (as misplaced as they may be) are attractive to those who lack those qualities. Anyone with a shred of their own self-esteem or confidence can see right through him. Unfortunately, there are plenty of vulnerable, disenfranchised, or mentally ill people out there ready to be taken advantage of. Hopefully his days in the spotlight are numbered.

[–] artisanrox@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

They're racists, ableists and misogynists. Everything else they scream about is a cover for those types of things.

[–] Tigbitties@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

There's a shortage of positive cis white male role models. Some kids need that and they latch onto whoever is the loudest.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

That's a perfect description. I said narcissist but yours is much better.

I'm also puzzled why his self aggrandizing rants are so popular. There's nothing intelligent in it.