Obama's cult??

[JKaiser]

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/02/and-obama-wept.html

[waiting for hope]

1. Christ!

Joe Klein, writing at Time, notes "something just a wee bit creepy about the mass messianism" he sees in Obama's Super Tuesday speech.

"We are the ones we've been waiting for," Obama said. "This time can be different because this campaign for the presidency of the United States of America is different. It's different not because of me. It's different because of you."

Says Klein: "That is not just maddeningly vague but also disingenuous: the campaign is entirely about Obama and his ability to inspire. Rather than focusing on any specific issue or cause — other than an amorphous desire for change — the message is becoming dangerously self-referential. The Obama campaign all too often is about how wonderful the Obama campaign is. “

I happened to think it's creepy too - but make sure you have your flame retardant suit on, you are going to need it.

[mkultra]

2. this is the same message of jfk

This, "its not me its you" is the same message the JFK used. It means that if you really want change you have to get involved and it speaks to those who feel that their vote doesn't matter.

[Kittycat]

6. Ever heard of Power to the People?

It's called giving us our country back. He's recognizing that he isn't going to get anything accomplished unless we want it, and we're willing to cut through all the crap to work together to do it. I happen to strongly agree with this process... We need to get off of our collective asses, stop fighting against each other - and start working together to move forward.

[soundguy]

3. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms leave your candidate immediately!

Ten warning signs regarding people involved in/with a potentially unsafe group/leader.
Extreme obsessiveness regarding the group/leader resulting in the exclusion of almost every practical consideration.

Individual identity, the group, the leader and/or God as distinct and separate categories of existence become increasingly blurred. Instead, in the follower's mind these identities become substantially and increasingly fused--as that person's involvement with the group/leader continues and deepens.

Whenever the group/leader is criticized or questioned it is characterized as "persecution".

Uncharacteristically stilted and seemingly programmed conversation and mannerisms, cloning of the group/leader in personal behavior.

Dependency upon the group/leader for problem solving, solutions, and definitions without meaningful reflective thought. A seeming inability to think independently or analyze situations without group/leader involvement.

Hyperactivity centered on the group/leader agenda, which seems to supercede any personal goals or individual interests.

A dramatic loss of spontaneity and sense of humor.

Increasing isolation from family and old friends unless they demonstrate an interest in the group/leader.

Anything the group/leader does can be justified no matter how harsh or harmful.

Former followers are at best-considered negative or worse evil and under bad influences. They can not be trusted and personal
contact is avoided.

Link http://www.rickross.com/warningsigns.html

[Vilis Veritas]

5. LOL...

You are funny. Thanks for the laugh.

Peace.

[jillan]

7. hehe.

[JKaiser]

14. lol Seems like a lot of people in DU are displaying these characteristics..

especially the loss of sense of humor.. :)

[racaulk]

4. .

:popcorn:

[Eurobabe]

8. oh please another Obama basher with low post count

:eyes: C'ya!

[JKaiser]

10. I didn't bash anyone.. I just found an article..

[jillan]

11. Warning - don't take the comments you will receive personally.

[JKaiser]

17. I won't.. It doesn't hurt my feelings..:)

[Adelante]

9. Welcome to DU, JKaiser

:hi:

We have a lot of reactionaries here now. :)

[Tennessee Gal]

12. It is unsettling.

[MethuenProgressive]

13. In Obama's Own Words:

“When Morgan Freeman comes over to greet Obama, the senator begins bowing down both hands in worship. ‘This guy was president before I was,’ says Obama, referring to Morgan Freeman's turn in Deep Impact and, clearly, getting a little ahead of his own bio. Next, a nod to Bruce Almighty: ‘This guy was God before I was.’”
Barack Obama, quoted in Men's Vogue

[ElsewheresDaughter]

15. hah so others see it too... better call the fire department you're gonna get flamed in 3...2...1...

[krabigirl]

21. lol, tell me about it

[Mass]

16. Jack Tapper and Joe Klein - How are they more acceptable bashing Obama than bashing Clinton.

[HeraldSquare212]

18. Funny how themes appear here a few days before they go national

Same thing happened with the Reagan thing and the present votes.

[krabigirl]

19. It's about time the msm starts talking about this. I've noticed it from the beginning,

it's creepy.

[underpants]

20. RNC funnel Tapper?

uh-huh

oh and Welcome to DU JKaiser :hi:

[madrchsod]

22. the cult of personality"...

there are people in every movement that jack is talking about. he could have written the same about hillary supporters or any political movement but he did`t. biased? probably

[stillrockin]

23. Corporate media hard at work, telling us what/why we think.