DB does provide the perfect case study for leftists as a group.
Psychological projection is a theory in
psychology in which humans defend themselves against unpleasant impulses by
denying their existence in themselves, while
attributing them to others.
[1] For example, a person who is
rude may constantly accuse other people of being rude.
According to some research, the projection of one's negative qualities onto others is a common process in everyday life.
[2] However, the belief that psychological projection includes the denial of any of the perceived negative qualities in oneself is challenged by research, and the concept may need to be revised.
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Carl Jung considered that the unacceptable parts of the personality represented by the
Shadow archetype were particularly likely to give rise to projection, both small-scale and on a national/international basis.
[21]Marie-Louise Von Franz extended his view of projection, stating that: "... wherever known reality stops, where we touch the unknown, there we project an
archetypal image".
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection