A Great Soldier and General

"I thought you were agreeing that he was a lowlife. What does "The force of projection is strong in this one..." even mean?"

First, the wise thing to do would have been to fucking ASK instead of becoming incredibly hostile.
Second, why did you make a follow up comment (a personal attack even) where you used my comment against me... if you did not understand its meaning?

You really didn't do yourself any favors here.

Now, to answer your question:
"projection refers to unconsciously taking unwanted emotions or traits you don't like about yourself and attributing them to someone else. A common example is a cheating spouse who suspects their partner is being unfaithful."

That keyboard warrior calling someone like Lee a "lowlife and failure in every sense of the word" was exactly doing that. That is why I quoted his comment and said what I said.

"First, the wise thing to do would have been to fucking ASK instead of becoming incredibly hostile.
Second, why did you make a follow up comment (a personal attack even) where you used my comment against me... if you did not understand its meaning?"

First, the wise thing to do is to express yourself in clear English without using profanity. All caps are shouting too.

My reaction was not "incredibly hostile". I thought you were agreeing someone who called General Lee a vile name.

"Now, to answer your question:
"projection refers to unconsciously taking unwanted emotions or traits you don't like about yourself and attributing them to someone else. A common example is a cheating spouse who suspects their partner is being unfaithful."

Yes, I am aware of that meaning but it was unclear from your post that was what you meant.

I see what you mean now. All good. This has been cleared up. Cheers!

Robert E. Lee was a great soldier and general.