Not just projection here, this is classic Fabian Socialism where they impose socialism without letting the public know that that’s what they were doing. After Fabius from the second (or third) Punic war who established the concept by leading Hannibal around the country and using harassment, ambush, and scorched earth tactics to wear him out, after he had beaten the Romans soundly in prior battles.
Great point.
And I thank you for causing me to look up more information on the Fabians.