I brought up your question while talking with a friend who is a manager in human resources.

She said that many of the bullies and members of hate groups are manipulative types. It isn't that they want the victim to be one of them, it's the control that they live for.

She said some of the leaders, esp, can be psychopaths. And she also assured me that there are more psychopaths around than have been analyzed by professionals, because they tend to be intelligent and charming when they want to be. She said it's a real problem in business, where some of the characteristics, while objectionable in real life, are admired in business.

Characteristics of a psychopath:
* Manipulative
* Cunning
* Exploitive
* Arrogant
* Poor judgment, reckless, repeat mistakes
* Callous
* Irresponsible
* Chronic and glib liars
* Lack of self-control
* Lack of empathy, remorse, guilt
* No moral standards
* Impulsive antisocial behavior
* Totally self-centered
* Criminal tendencies
* Promiscuous
* Incapable of real love, lack of deep emotion

Sue