Do Political Players Project their own Negative Traits on their Opponents?
Accuse your opponents of what you yourself are doing… Adolf Hitler Mein Kampf
There is a natural tendency to vilify your opponents, and sometimes that takes the form of accusing them of what you do or would like to do. Some political movements take it to the extreme, making an art form of the practice. Check out two instances below of projection at it’s most extreme.
Accusation
Donald Trump colluded with Vladimir Putin before the 2016 election to defeat Hillary Clinton.
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Accusation
Ukrainian Quid Pro Quo
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