I wasn't thinking clearly.
The knob probably has a victim mindset and is taking the opportunity to feel better by persecuting someone he sees as lower. Failing, he is likely to reinforce his role as victim, for next time (Karpman triangle).
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FeralCatMan Long ads need comments sections, Thu 31 Dec 2020, 14:19,
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The Karpman triangle diagrams need updated with a fourth type, not part of the triangle but set to one side and named 'team leader' or 'manager'
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