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[INTJ] What does an unhealthy INTJ look like?

Robopop

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If Hilter was so great, why did he make all kinds of irrational decisions that cost him world war 2. And then he took the cowardly way out and killed himself. You aspire to be like that, Hilter is NO badass, more like a dickass coward.
 

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What does an unhealthy INTJ look like?
I learned to shave without a mirror, when I was in the army.
I still shave without a mirror.

It is not my concern what I look like. It is the concern of the other.
 
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Please, please, understand both his statement and my response before you quote me to offer something irrelevant. He employed a straw man argument, interpreting sgtmac's statement at face value - most likely on purpose - instead of taking it within the greater context of the argument: that one can distinguish based on observable and known characteristics; which is more than reasonable, as it is our primary mode of inference.

I was also referring to face value. You had nothing to do with the comment I was making, it was simply directed towards sgtmac's and Jaguar's discussion. He replied to the comment the way he saw it. You could have politely pointed out what sgtmac was saying. Even if Jag was trying to be a smart ass; did you ever consider "what if he wasn't"? People see only what they think you want them to see, there is always the risk of miscommunication. : )

and to take the argument into "greater context",

Are you more likely to define one as being INTJ after close observation? yes. Does that mean because he types them as being INTJ after close observation that they are? No.
It's not reasonable, at all, to generally type someone. We are talking about theoretical types here not a proven science.

Hitler may have shared a lot of INTJ traits, and he probably was a theoretical INTJ. He was organized, determined, ambitious, but also, arrogant, elitist, racist and hateful. )
are those also INTJ traits?
No.

Being INTJ doesn't define people, people define themselves; and Hitler was unique. I'm not telling you who I think you are; you know yourself. Nevertheless, you are likely nothing like Hitler, you may share some traits,as do plenty of people, but I'm hoping they are of efficiency-related attributes, and nothing else.

Hope that clarified some things.
 

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So all the ENTPs, ENTJs, INTJs, and me (INTP) on this thread that disagree with you are wrong, am I correct?

First of all no non-INTJ ever has any valid or meaningful ideas on anything, ever, and secondly...yes.
 

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There was a LOOONG thread on Hitlers MBTI ages ago, and it quite convincingly had most people agreeing he was INFJ.
 

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No, you quite clearly have no understanding of the manifestation of type functions and are basing your assertions solely off of your own perception, mismatching type characteristics to suit the impression you received. Your entire argument is incomprehensible. You have some nerve to state that he lacks knowledge of Hitler, especially in the face of such irony.
All I had to do was read this... you have shown me more foolishness to a point where I'm writing this reply to you out of will power alone. Funny how you assume what I assume while most of your assumptions are false. I don't like arguing with the ignorant. :dont:

God only knows what this fruit nut thinks about women, minorities, and the handicap.
I was thinking the same thing.
 

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No, you quite clearly have no understanding of the manifestation of type functions and are basing your assertions solely off of your own perception, mismatching type characteristics to suit the impression you received. Your entire argument is incomprehensible. You have some nerve to state that he lacks knowledge of Hitler, especially in the face of such irony.

Hitler was introverted, which we know from his own descriptions of himself and those who knew him. During his stay in Vienna as a young man, he spent much time alone reading books and visiting opera houses, and arguing his political stances with Marxist workers. Hitler was described as a polite and reserved individual by those who knew him most intimately. He was a theoretician and was bored in school, preferring to plot his own course of action; wishing to become an artist. He was highly critical, enjoyed reading scientific and technical works, and was not averse to engaging in heated arguments. He was clearly an organizational planner, a TeJ, and the second volume of Mein Kampf was entirely devoted to the structure and organization of the NSDAP. To claim that Hitler was a P is the height of ignorance and absurdity. There is absolutely no indication that he was a P, considering that he led a very structured (mentally, if not always physically due to his poverty) and goal oriented life, especially in the fact that he implanted his own goal oriented idealism into his movement. Ps are simply not the type of individuals who concern themselves with planning and organizing movements based on hard struggle, which make value judgments and may be considered "narrow minded" by the "liberated" Ps. I find proof of this claim in both the theoretical construct of the perceiving type, and in the fact that modern day Ps, especially NPs, are individualistic by nature, and embrace either humanitarian or libertarian philosophies, and not philosophies that would require them to sacrifice their lives for a greater movement, much less one which demands the obedience and discipline of National Socialism. Ps could never lead, or hope to conceive, of such a disciplined political philosophy that rejects individualistic nonsense, and in the case of NFs, political correctness and the humanist delusion. Not to mention the fact that I don't know any NP who concerns himself with political endeavour, least of all NFPs. INFJs and ENFJs are also out of the question for the same reason that all the feelers are: they are much too easily swayed by the utopian idealism of Marxism rather than the idealism of Hegel or Kant, or the humanism of Kierkegaard over the existentialism of Nietzsche, and prefer social harmony over realistic social structure which involves hierarchy. Besides, Fs are much too cowardly and averse to conflict and social stigma to involve themselves, much less lead, in a movement as aggressive as National Socialism; again, we see this truth in modern day Fs, especially of the NF variety. Have you heard of the Führerprinzip? Does this notion strike you as P? It was developed by Hitler.

I don't understand the association with extroversion simply because he was capable of moving crowds. Are you serious? Can introverts not be motivational speakers? Introversion has no bearing on one's ability to lead movements or speak to crowds. According to your logic, introverts could never be in positions of power, despite the fact that they are more than likely overrepresented in political/military leadership roles. Speaking to a crowd and moving it simply means that you understand crowd dynamics and are capable of transferring your passion unto the crowd. Extroverts are no better at this than introverts. Extroverts may make for better clowns, but not for better motivational speakers. Also, will you honestly make the argument that Hitler was extroverted due to the fact that he attended parties and celebrations throughout his political career? Honestly? Is this not ridiculous? He was a statesman! What do you expect!?

Organizing movements as exclusive as the NSDAP is highly NTJ. Hitler did not concern himself with pandering to those he considered "parliamentary simpletons."

Regardless, there is little point in continuing, because as sgtmac stated, Hitler was without a doubt an INTJ. The INTJ personality fits what is known of Hitler through his close associates, his manifesto, his many speeches, his letters, and apparently his OSS profile, best.

This is a reasonably compelling argument. Don't get the leap in logic with the bolded part above though. I wonder why so many people would disagree in the poll that was taken.

Unlike most individuals, I don't shy away from Hitler simply because he is considered a "madman" according to mainstream "wisdom."

I, for one, am proud to have Hitler as somebody who shared my personality. Whether or not you disagree with him, hate him, or love him, his passion, determination, intelligence, organization, and courage are traits which bring out the best in my type.

Mostly, that someone like this could arise to a position of power in the human race is extremely disturbing to me, let alone have them be the same type. Results are what matter and there is nothing to be admired unless you admire evil.
 

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You know, I think we've found the answer to this thread's inquiry...(but the question would be more accurate if we added "obnoxious", "annoying", and "oblivious to the sheer irony of his own lack of self-awareness" to the list.)

Agreed.

Unlike most individuals, I don't shy away from Hitler simply because he is considered a "madman" according to mainstream "wisdom."

I, for one, am proud to have Hitler as somebody who shared my personality. Whether or not you disagree with him, hate him, or love him, his passion, determination, intelligence, organization, and courage are traits which bring out the best in my type.

WTF? since when is suicide linked to determination or courage? It isn't as if he went down brave heart style fighting alongside his men. Intelligence? Organization? How does one explain the clusterfuck that was his military campaign. Passion, okay I'll give you that one, but passion alone does not produce results. You can passionately want to be the most powerful man in the world and still end up committing suicide in the midst of a failed military campaign. I think if we examine his earlier "successes" objectively we won't see many of the positive traits associated with him in your post.

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If Hilter was so great, why did he make all kinds of irrational decisions that cost him world war 2. And then he took the cowardly way out and killed himself. You aspire to be like that, Hilter is NO badass, more like a dickass coward.

oops somebody already said all of that. So, what robopop said.
 

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Not to mention a purpoeseless hate of some people simply because they were slightly different looking and had slightly different beliefs.
 
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Do you understand why he doesn't have a personality? He's dead. Thus making this whole argument rather... pointless, as of now at least. You can ONLY interpret why he did his actions as I'm sure you did not know him personally. Typing him by his actions seems irrelevant because his actions don't necessarily lead to how he obtained his information, which is primarily what typing someone is doing.

Now back on subject! I would say he was an ENFJ. ;)
 
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I also wouldn't just type him by his actions, but the goal he was aiming for, which would you give you more insight to his manner of thinking. I mean if we're going to do this let's look at all the information.
 

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If Hilter was so great, why did he make all kinds of irrational decisions that cost him world war 2. And then he took the cowardly way out and killed himself. You aspire to be like that, Hilter is NO badass, more like a dickass coward.

But, you see, no one said he was perfect.

As for the suicide, some would say that suicide, instead of an act of cowardice, is a final act of bravery; as cowardice often prevents it.
 

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But, you see, no one said he was perfect.

As for the suicide, some would say that suicide, instead of an act of cowardice, is a final act of bravery; as cowardice often prevents it.

I think that would have to depend upon the context of the situation and in Hitler's case I just can't find any bravery in it. In fact I just can't find bravery in any aspect of his "personality" whatever that "personality" was.
 

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I think that would have to depend upon the context of the situation and in Hitler's case I just can't find any bravery in it. In fact I just can't find bravery in any aspect of his "personality" whatever that "personality" was.

That's because you're taking it out of context.

Do as you wish.
 

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That's because you're taking it out of context.

No I think the problem is our individual definition of someone who is a coward and someone who is brave. Beyond the semantics of the words there are individual interpretations of behaviors, beliefs, actions etc that define said behaviors, beliefs, actions etc as either cowardly or brave - and we obviously don't agree on those interpretations.
 

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No I think the problem is our individual definition of someone who is a coward and someone who is brave. Beyond the semantics of the words there are individual interpretations of behaviors, beliefs, actions etc that define said behaviors, beliefs, actions etc as either cowardly or brave - and we obviously don't agree on those interpretations.

This paragraph did not need to be written.

Why do you consider Hitler a coward?
 

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This paragraph did not need to be written.

Why do you consider Hitler a coward?

There are so many reason it would really be impossible to list them all, so to be efficient I'll focus on what's been discussed here recently. His suicide.

Supposedly he committed suicide because of a combination of imminent defeat and fear of ending up like Mussolini. Personally I find suicide under those circumstances cowardice. It isn't like he saved a round for himself (in the event he was captured and about to be tortured) and ran out to continue the "good fight". He never allowed others to surrender, he didn't even try to orchestrate a mass suicide of all Hitler supporting germans, which while delusional would have been a lot less cowardly (in the sense that he would finally at least be willing to extend the same comforts he gave himself to his men). I just don't see any bravery in anything Hitler did. He seemed to me to be a man that was out for vengeance and when it didn't go his way he killed himself rather than facing the music. If his cause was so just and so right why not defend it to the world courts at his trial or at least go down fighting with his men...

To each his own, but Hitler just doesn't play out as brave to me.
 

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Not only was Hilter an evil irrational asshole but both he and Stalin ignored reality. When their advisors and generals tried to warn them of impeding disasters, these were many times, they were threaten by execution.
 

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There are so many reason it would really be impossible to list them all, so to be efficient I'll focus on what's been discussed here recently. His suicide.

I don't really want to debate his entire life either.

Supposedly he committed suicide because of a combination of imminent defeat and fear of ending up like Mussolini. Personally I find suicide under those circumstances cowardice.

I see his suicide as more of a slap in the face to his enemies. To allow oneself to be made an example of, by those who you despise, is not honourable in the slightest. What honor and bravery is there in submission? None.

They made an example of Mussolini; one that opposed his ideals. Hitler would have been paraded about like a prize and then executed in the name of something he did not believe in.

A coward would have begged for mercy.

It isn't like he saved a round for himself (in the event he was captured and about to be tortured) and ran out to continue the "good fight". He never allowed others to surrender, he didn't even try to orchestrate a mass suicide of all Hitler supporting germans, which while delusional would have been a lot less cowardly (in the sense that he would finally at least be willing to extend the same comforts he gave himself to his men).

A dying slap in the face is a slap in the face. The troops were trained to kill others, not themselves and that is what they did, and that is why they died. They died in the name of a cause they believed in. Each soldier had the capacity to commit suicide with his gun, yet they chose to point it at the enemy instead, because they believed in something.

Sure, Hitler could have ran out onto the battlefield with a pea-shooter and a flag, but if he had died on the field, morale would have died with him; along with each mans reason to fight. He did not surrender in the slightest and neither did his men.

I also find it strange that you believe suicide is comfortable.

I just don't see any bravery in anything Hitler did. He seemed to me to be a man that was out for vengeance and when it didn't go his way he killed himself rather than facing the music.

Yes, he killed himself because he didn't get his way... Heh.

If his cause was so just and so right why not defend it to the world courts at his trial or at least go down fighting with his men...

As if they would have let him live... A laughable thought. Secondly, he did go down fighting with his men as they died believing in something he helped create. He gave them purpose. They all died in Berlin, my friend.
 
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