Comment: Decades of corruption and tyranny leave Maldivians narcissistic and power hungry
19 Oct 2010, 1:25 PM
Ben Plewright
Over the years I have closely observed an acute realism in the thinking of many of the Maldivians I have come across.
Such realism is a natural response to all of the corruption and tyranny that has been perpetrated by those who are supposed to be grand and noble.
This realism often leads to a profound suspicion about the motives of others. At times, it takes on an Islamic face. In a sigh of despair many proclaim, nothing can be done, it is Allah’s Will.
An observed manifestation of this acute realism in some is extreme narcissistic power hunger and personal corruption. Many reason, well, there is no way to escape corruption, if I am not corrupt I will get done over by the corrupt guy.
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