I think you oversimplify. Yes, he IS an attention whore, but he is also a dick. They are not mutually exclusive. One could probably come up with a few dozen other descriptions as well, all accurate.
Originally Posted by Old-T
Word!
Although the guy is obviously an insufferable asshole, he has a pathological, deep-seated craving for attention.
And he lives in a bubble of isolation. Remember the period just before the election last year? He started thread after thread after thread for the sole purpose of gloating about Romney's "virtually certain" victory. He probably reads right-wing blogs only, and is dismissive of analysts like Nate Silver -- who, after all is said and done, knows a thing or two about interpreting data compilations.
Sort of reminds me of the NFL cornerback who mocks and taunts a wide receiver -- just before he gets his butt scorched for a long touchdown!