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# **The “Perpetual Conflict” Model: Karpman’s Drama Triangle in Joel Johnson’s Behavior**
### *A Forensic Analysis of Manufactured Conflict as a Narcissistic Control Mechanism*
### *A Forensic Analysis of Conflict as a Narcissistic Control Mechanism*
**Prepared for Scholarly Reference on Digital Narcissism & Online Manipulation**
**Author: Mark Randall Havens**
**Platform: Neutralizing Narcissism**
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## **1. Introduction: The Engine of Narcissistic Conflict**
Manipulative individuals do not merely **engage** in conflict—they **depend on it.**
## **1. Introduction: The Role of Conflict in Joel Johnson’s Engagement Style**
For narcissistic manipulators like Joel Johnson, **conflict is not an accident or an inconvenience—it is a necessary mechanism for control**.
For individuals like **Joel Johnson**, conflict is more than a byproduct of discourse—it is an **intrinsic feature of his engagement model**. His **rhetorical strategy** does not seek resolution but **reinforcement**—ensuring **continuous cycles of intellectual and social combat** that preserve his perceived authority.
Joel’s behavioral patterns map directly onto **Karpman’s Drama Triangle**—a psychological model that outlines how individuals **cycle through three roles in manufactured conflict:**
This report applies **Karpman’s Drama Triangle**, a psychological model that explains how individuals unconsciously cycle through **three distinct roles** in ongoing conflicts:
1. **Victim** – Helpless, persecuted, seeking validation.
2. **Persecutor** – Aggressor, justifying attacks.
3. **Rescuer** – The “hero” who protects others from an imaginary threat.
1. **Victim** – Portrays himself as under attack, persecuted, or marginalized.
2. **Persecutor** – Positions others as aggressors, frauds, or intellectual inferiors.
3. **Rescuer** – Casts himself as a defender of truth and rationality.
By cycling through these roles, **Joel maintains an artificial sense of importance, avoids accountability, and keeps his social ecosystem under his control.**
This report applies **Karpman’s Drama Triangle** to Joel’s discourse dataset, analyzing how he weaponizes these roles in real time.
Through forensic linguistic analysis, we examine **Joel Johnson’s discourse patterns** to document how he **strategically shifts between these roles** to maintain control, suppress opposition, and justify his rhetoric.
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## **2. Karpman’s Drama Triangle: The Framework of Manufactured Conflict**
## **2. Karpman’s Drama Triangle in Joel Johnson’s Behavior**
### **2.1 What is the Drama Triangle?**
The **Drama Triangle** is a psychological model developed by **Stephen Karpman in 1968**, originally to describe patterns of toxic interpersonal relationships. It has since been applied to **manipulative social dynamics, political rhetoric, and online discourse.**
In **pathological narcissists**, the Drama Triangle **isn’t just an occasional behavior—it is a survival mechanism.** The narcissist **cycles between three roles** to:
- **Control perceptions**
- **Evade accountability**
- **Keep people emotionally invested**
The **Drama Triangle**, developed by **Stephen Karpman in 1968**, explains the recurring cycle of **conflict-driven engagement** found in manipulative interpersonal and social dynamics.
### **2.2 Joel Johnson’s Use of the Drama Triangle**
Joel’s **public discourse** and **documented online interactions** reveal a **highly structured and deliberate cycling** between these three roles.
For **narcissistic personalities**, the Drama Triangle is more than a reactive behavior—it is an **active strategy for influence and control.** This model is particularly relevant in **digital spaces**, where narcissistic individuals can:
| **Drama Triangle Role** | **Joel Johnson’s Application** | **Tactical Purpose** |
- **Control the narrative** by shaping conflicts to their advantage.
- **Evade responsibility** by constantly shifting roles.
- **Cultivate loyalty** by positioning themselves as essential figures in an ideological struggle.
### **2.2 Joel Johnson’s Application of the Drama Triangle**
Analysis of Joel’s discourse reveals a **patterned cycling** between these roles.
| **Drama Triangle Role** | **Joel Johnson’s Application** | **Strategic Outcome** |
|----------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------|
| **Victim** | "They’re all ganging up on me!" | Gains sympathy, deflects scrutiny. |
| **Persecutor** | "These people are liars and frauds!" | Justifies aggression, silences dissent. |
| **Rescuer** | "I’m here to expose corruption and help others see the truth." | Builds a loyal following, positions himself as a hero. |
| **Victim** | "This is harassment; people are out to ruin me!" | Gains sympathy, discredits critics. |
| **Persecutor** | "These people are intellectually dishonest frauds!" | Justifies attacking others while maintaining superiority. |
| **Rescuer** | "I’m exposing bad actors for the greater good." | Positions himself as a necessary authority figure. |
By oscillating between these roles, **Joel creates an endless loop of artificial conflict**, ensuring he is always **the center of attention**—never accountable, never irrelevant.
This cycling creates **a self-sustaining feedback loop** where **Joel is always relevant**, either as a **martyr, an enforcer, or a hero.**
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## **3. Victimhood as a Manipulation Tool**
## **3. Victimhood as a Tactical Defense Mechanism**
**“I am the real victim here.”**
**“They’re obsessed with me—I must be saying something right.”**
### **3.1 How Joel Uses Victimhood to Evade Accountability**
A narcissistic manipulator **relies on victimhood as a shield**—not because they are truly oppressed, but because **victimhood disarms criticism** and **invites blind loyalty.**
### **3.1 How Joel Uses Victimhood to Evade Scrutiny**
Joel’s **first line of defense** when confronted is to **position himself as a victim of undue hostility.** His rhetoric consistently frames criticism as **an orchestrated attack** rather than legitimate discourse.
Joel repeatedly **frames himself as a target of conspiracies, smear campaigns, and personal vendettas.**
| **Joel’s Victimhood Narrative** | **Real-World Purpose** |
| **Victimhood Narrative** | **Intended Psychological Effect** |
|------------------------|-------------------|
| **“This is a witch hunt.”** | Attempts to frame accountability as persecution. |
| **“They’ve been after me for years.”** | Rewrites history to create a long-standing injustice. |
| **“People are obsessed with me.”** | Attempts to delegitimize valid criticism. |
| **“I’m just one guy being attacked by a mob.”** | Appeals to bystanders for sympathy. |
| **“This is a smear campaign.”** | Recasts accountability as persecution. |
| **“I’m being stalked.”** | Frames scrutiny as obsessive harassment. |
| **“They hate that I speak the truth.”** | Transforms criticism into proof of righteousness. |
| **“They’re targeting me personally.”** | Deflects from his own actions. |
**Linguistic Markers of False Victimhood in Joel’s Speech:**
- **Hyperbolic Language** (“constant attacks,” “relentless harassment”)
- **Overuse of Absolutes** (“always,” “never,” “everyone,” “nobody”)
- **Reversal of Aggression** (“I only responded because I was provoked.”)
**Key Linguistic Markers in Joel’s Speech:**
- **Hyperbolic Accusations** (e.g., *“coordinated attack,” “relentless harassment”*).
- **Use of Deflection** (e.g., *“they only criticize me because I’m winning”*).
- **Selective Outrage** (*Criticizes others but claims unfair targeting when held accountable*).
This pattern serves **a dual purpose**: It **protects Joel from scrutiny** while reinforcing his **followers’ emotional investment in his persona.**
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## **4. The Persecutor Role: Justifying His Own Attacks**
## **4. The Persecutor Role: Framing Others as the Aggressors**
**“I’m not attacking—I’m exposing the truth.”**
**“They’re all frauds and cowards.”**
### **4.1 How Joel Uses the Persecutor Role to Maintain Dominance**
Once Joel has established himself as a **victim**, he **shifts into attack mode**, justifying **aggressive, manipulative, and even unethical behavior** under the guise of self-defense.
### **4.1 Shifting from Victim to Aggressor**
After positioning himself as a **target**, Joel transitions into **the Persecutor role**—claiming **moral and intellectual superiority** over his opponents.
| **Persecutor Behavior** | **Joel’s Rhetorical Strategy** |
| **Persecutor Behavior** | **Joel’s Justification** |
|------------------|-------------------|
| **Character Assassination** | “These people are frauds.” |
| **Moral Justification** | “I’m just calling out deception.” |
| **Intellectual Superiority** | “They’re too stupid to understand my position.” |
| **Demonization of Opponents** | “These are bad people who need to be stopped.” |
| **Personal Attacks** | “These people lack the intelligence to engage with me.” |
| **Defamation** | “They are pathological liars and grifters.” |
| **Ad Hominem Dismissals** | “This is why I don’t waste my time with low-level thinkers.” |
| **Moral Superiority** | “It’s my duty to call out deception.” |
**Key Traits of Joel’s Persecutor Role:**
- **Moral Grandstanding** – Presents himself as ethically superior.
- **Projection** – Accuses others of his own behavior.
- **Public Callouts** – Uses smear tactics to silence opposition.
### **4.2 The Attack Cycle**
1. **Joel claims he is being persecuted.**
2. **He then aggressively attacks his critics.**
3. **When confronted about his behavior, he returns to victimhood.**
**Case Example: The Attack Cycle**
1. **Joel presents himself as a victim.** (“They’ve been trying to take me down for years.”)
2. **Joel then attacks his “oppressors.”** (“They are dangerous frauds who should be exposed.”)
3. **When confronted, Joel returns to victim mode.** (“Now they’re attacking me even more!”)
This cycle repeats **indefinitely**, creating **endless conflict where Joel is always either the victim or the righteous warrior—but never the aggressor.**
This cycle ensures **he is never seen as an aggressor**, despite frequently **engaging in smear tactics, public callouts, and rhetorical escalation.**
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## **5. The Rescuer Role: Manufacturing a Hero Narrative**
## **5. The Rescuer Role: Manufacturing a Savior Narrative**
**“I’m just here to help people see the truth.”**
### **5.1 How Joel Uses the Rescuer Role to Build a Cult of Loyalty**
Once Joel has justified his **aggression**, he reframes himself as a **Rescuer**—a figure who is fighting **for the greater good**.
### **5.1 How Joel Uses the Rescuer Role to Build Loyalty**
Joel positions himself as **a necessary figure** in **exposing dishonesty and defending intellectual rigor.** This serves several functions:
This allows him to:
- **Recruit allies** who believe in his “cause.”
- **Deflect accountability** by framing criticism as an attack on his “mission.”
- **Create dependency** among supporters who feel indebted to him.
- **Legitimizes his aggression** as a “moral duty.”
- **Creates a sense of dependency** among his followers.
- **Prevents neutral observers from questioning his behavior.**
| **Rescuer Strategy** | **Joel’s Application** |
|------------------|-------------------|
| **“I’m exposing corruption.”** | Frames personal vendettas as noble pursuits. |
| **“I’m standing up for the weak.”** | Gains loyalty by presenting himself as a savior. |
| **“If you don’t support me, you’re with them.”** | Forces polarization, eliminates neutrality. |
| **“I’m here to expose corruption.”** | Frames his actions as noble rather than self-serving. |
| **“People deserve to know the truth.”** | Reinforces his role as an authority figure. |
| **“If you’re against me, you’re with them.”** | Eliminates neutrality, forcing polarization. |
**Psychological Effect:**
- **Encourages blind loyalty** (followers see him as a selfless hero).
- **Shields himself from criticism** (any attack on him becomes an attack on his cause).
- **Creates an “Us vs. Them” mentality** (polarizes his audience).
**Case Example: The “Hero Trap”**
- **Joel positions himself as a defender of truth.**
- **People who question him are labeled as “traitors” or “corrupt.”**
- **Followers become emotionally invested, unable to question him without cognitive dissonance.**
This strategy ensures that **followers remain emotionally invested**, as they begin to **see his battles as their own.**
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## **6. Conclusion: The Perpetual Conflict Machine**
Joel Johnson does not **resolve conflicts—he perpetuates them.**
## **6. The Perpetual Conflict Machine**
By constantly **shifting roles within the Drama Triangle**, he ensures that:
- **He is always relevant.**
- **He is never fully accountable.**
- **He controls the social dynamics of every interaction.**
Joel Johnson does not **resolve conflicts**—he ensures they remain **ongoing and unsolvable.**
**Key Takeaways:**
By constantly shifting between **Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer**, he:
✔ **Creates continuous engagement around himself.**
✔ **Eliminates the need for self-reflection or accountability.**
✔ **Controls the psychological landscape of his followers.**
### **Key Takeaways:**
- **Victim Mode** = Gains sympathy, avoids scrutiny.
- **Persecutor Mode** = Justifies aggression, silences dissent.
- **Rescuer Mode** = Builds loyalty, creates ideological dependency.
- **Rescuer Mode** = Builds loyalty, enforces ideological purity.
This **endless cycle of artificial conflict** is the **engine that fuels his narcissistic pathology**.
This **manufactured cycle of conflict** is the **cornerstone of Joel’s online presence**, ensuring that he is always at the center of discourse, **never irrelevant, never accountable.**
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## **7. Future Research Recommendations**
- **The Role of the Drama Triangle in Digital Harassment Cases**
- **Narcissistic Leadership & the Creation of False Conflict**
- **Online Cult Dynamics & the Weaponization of Victimhood**
This report serves as an **archival reference for understanding the psychological mechanisms of manufactured conflict in online narcissism.**
🔹 **The Role of Manufactured Victimhood in Digital Manipulation**
🔹 **Rhetorical Strategies of Intellectual Narcissists in Online Discourse**
🔹 **The Psychological Impact of Conflict-Based Engagement Models**
This report serves as an **archival reference for understanding digital narcissism and the tactical engineering of conflict.**