The "Anti-hipster Effect" of Obama's campaign

[George_Bonanza]

Obama's movement has reached such a cultural status that it makes the Dean phenomenon look like a flash in the pan. While this is ecstatic news for many of his earlier devotees, it runs the risk of becoming noxious for those who did not bother to examine him until very recently. They don't feel like joining because they are too proud to seem as if they're just going with the flow, so they try and dismiss their missed opportunity to have been at the epicenter by demeaning Obama as a fad, or the political equivalent of an air-headed blonde. Believe me, I know the feeling, because I felt the same way about Dean four years ago: here was a candidate who I grew to dislike mainly based on the annoying fact that I wasn't able to become excited by him, though many others were. I wanted to join in because he was right on most things, but it seemed like it was too late for me to become a genuine supporter given the torrential wave that his campaign had seemingly become.

So for all of you who don't like Obama mostly as a reaction to his popularity, let go of your confusion and frustration and take an honest look at him.

[no name no slogan]

1. What about those who don't like him because

they don't agree with his platform or don't think he's experienced enough?

[Blue_In_AK]

2. I'm trying

but I never warmed to him from the beginning, so it's hardly as a response to his increasing popularity.

Before you flame me, I will vote for him if he's the nominee, just as I would for Hillary.

[Raejeanowl]

4. Once I Suspect Flavor of the Month

It becomes difficult for me to acknowledge what might truly be admirable or advantageous qualities. I'm deeply cynical of "pop"ularity. Been fooled before by smoke and mirrors.

[Blue_In_AK]

5. I hear ya.

Another deeply cynical soul here. I think cynicism in one's later years may be proportional to one's idealism as a youth. (Of course, I don't know how old you are, but I've been around the bend a few times. I don't trust any of them anymore.)

[Fresh_Start]

6. I've frequently believed that a cynic

is an idealist whose been disappointed over and over again.

I'm with you, I don't trust any of them anymore
Hell if I could, I'd have them write a detailed contract exactly what they were going to do by which date.

[NOLALady]

3. Somehow,

I NEVER consider the interest or support of others when it comes time to vote.

[Fresh_Start]

7. same here

likewise I don't follow consumerism trends either.
Like a flat screen TV would be nice, but I'll wait until I have to replace my TV.