PROJECTION: SMEAR STICKS BEST TO A CLEAN SPOT
The old name for this was scapegoating... and it continues on, unabated. In fact, we only need to look at those closest to us and at our elected politicians to see this unfortunate tactic is still in full force everyday. Right, - how about the 'flag' list BARRY? by Kathy Krajco Something all abusers, destructive narcissists or bullies do. And are all too often believed. Projection is a new name for an old thing, scapegoating. In this section I just explain it in general terms, with examples. In the next section, we zero-in on how narcissists project and what is unique about the way they do it. Projection. We find it everywhere. Which should be no surprise. It's actually the oldest trick in The Book. Really. The Serpent pulled it on Eve in the Book of Genesis when, in the very act of lying to Eve, he accused God of being the liar. Here's how the story goes. The serpent had just suggested that Eve eat the Forbidden Fruit, and she replied that God told them not to becau...