re: #109 ObserverArt

Now that I think about my own comment and your reply, I am wondering about something.

Is there a recognized fear where the fearful person is scared of a situation because they know their own thinking if they were in the same situation but the one in the control/power position?

It is sort of hard to explain. It would be the wingnut that is so concerned about Obama wanting to put white folk in a camp because they know if they were in power they sure would be putting people of color in camps. In a way, your fear is based on knowing you would be one to be feared.

Your talking about psychological projection:

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.