Trump is the poster child for projection. Perhaps he may have even invented it. Wait for his post on that because eventually he’ll ger around to claiming that honor.
“I don’t need votes. We have all the votes we need. We have to stop the cheating,” Trump told Glenn. “Because I actually think we would win the popular vote if it was — If God came down and was your vote counter where it would be honest, I think we win the popular vote. But they’ve cheated for years.”
I'm new to this substack and loving this fascinating series. Thank you, Sam, for putting it together and making psychology easier to understand.
It's hard to naturally put myself into the headspace of someone who has no or limited conscience, but then it starts to make sense how someone could repeatedly lie and commit horrible crimes for their own benefit.
Thinking of the words we use in a conversation and how projection is sub\conscious, it's almost like projection is a shorter pathway to what the person thinks about, consciously/intentionally or subconsciously. 🤔
This line in your article really captures the malignant narcissist: “The simple way to remember projection is to remember almost every single accusation that comes from a narcissist, sociopath or psychopath is a confession.”
As I was reading this piece “deflection” kept popping up in my head as a description for conscious projection. It really is hard to discern if the narcissist ( such as trump) understands that he is being deliberate when he accuses the present administration of being communists and fascists at the same time. Aside from most likely not understanding those terms , he knows they are perceived as bad descriptions and incorporates the terms into his rallies. He just throws the kitchen sink and bathtub to see if that will take the heat from him after a major screwup such as leaving NATO high and dry or separating children from their parents at the border. When blowback occurs, time to start accusing others of your depraved qualities that most find repulsive.
I"d like to point out an example of projection Trump recently used. I cannot remember his exact phrasing but I'll get as close as possible. He started by saying when I get, iirc, in. There will be massive crime. Yes, there will be and Trump and company will be committing it. The term telegraphing also works for this phenomenon. They cannot help telling on themselves.
I'm really enjoying your articles. I'm learning a lot. You make a wonderful sounding board.
Trump is the poster child for projection. Perhaps he may have even invented it. Wait for his post on that because eventually he’ll ger around to claiming that honor.
I think I first encountered projection working at a social service agency involving a staff member. Befuddling.
I finally figured it out.
Seen today - a perfect projection.
“I don’t need votes. We have all the votes we need. We have to stop the cheating,” Trump told Glenn. “Because I actually think we would win the popular vote if it was — If God came down and was your vote counter where it would be honest, I think we win the popular vote. But they’ve cheated for years.”
I'm new to this substack and loving this fascinating series. Thank you, Sam, for putting it together and making psychology easier to understand.
It's hard to naturally put myself into the headspace of someone who has no or limited conscience, but then it starts to make sense how someone could repeatedly lie and commit horrible crimes for their own benefit.
Thinking of the words we use in a conversation and how projection is sub\conscious, it's almost like projection is a shorter pathway to what the person thinks about, consciously/intentionally or subconsciously. 🤔
This line in your article really captures the malignant narcissist: “The simple way to remember projection is to remember almost every single accusation that comes from a narcissist, sociopath or psychopath is a confession.”
As I was reading this piece “deflection” kept popping up in my head as a description for conscious projection. It really is hard to discern if the narcissist ( such as trump) understands that he is being deliberate when he accuses the present administration of being communists and fascists at the same time. Aside from most likely not understanding those terms , he knows they are perceived as bad descriptions and incorporates the terms into his rallies. He just throws the kitchen sink and bathtub to see if that will take the heat from him after a major screwup such as leaving NATO high and dry or separating children from their parents at the border. When blowback occurs, time to start accusing others of your depraved qualities that most find repulsive.
With the GOP, every accusation is a confession.
I"d like to point out an example of projection Trump recently used. I cannot remember his exact phrasing but I'll get as close as possible. He started by saying when I get, iirc, in. There will be massive crime. Yes, there will be and Trump and company will be committing it. The term telegraphing also works for this phenomenon. They cannot help telling on themselves.
I'm really enjoying your articles. I'm learning a lot. You make a wonderful sounding board.
Thank you 😊
✨Great read, Sam ! ✨
Excellent. Can’t wait for more. Keep it com’in. 👍😎