I heard this on the radio earlier. What is the term for when Democrats accuse Republicans of doing exactly what they do? It's amazing because it's the exact opposite of the truth. I've never met a Republican that doesn't work hard... and now that I think of it, I've never met a Democrat who does.
projection
Projection. They know what they're capable of and, hence, presume that everybody else is as lowlife as they are.
It's called "projection". The Democrats have been inflicted with a very severe manifestation of this disturbing psychological malady for a long long time, and are getting worse and worse.
Rush calls it projection..
Howard Dean is managing to fire-up the base of BOTH parties, while he alienates any sensible independents from the Dems. Keep up the good work Howie.