NPD - probably right. These kind of people elevate their own low self esteem
by systematically bringing others down. They do not offer anything positive,
because that would be helping others. NPDs are devout egoists.

John

"canticle" > wrote in message
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> Narcissistic Personality Disorder
> > wrote in message
> news
> > There's a person I've encountered who is always
> > very critical of other people. For example he criticizes
> > people for being vegetarian for ethical reasons, and
> > for health reasons, and criticizes the suggestion that
> > people try to deliberately contribute to decent lives
> > for livestock with their lifestyle. But, he can never
> > suggest a superior alternative to that of which he is
> > so critical. Is there a name for that type of disorder,
> > and/or someplace where people can learn more
> > about it?
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