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...political change has prompted a surge in grassroots political activism. But as gratifying as it is to see otherwise apathetic voters—especially students—getting excited about politics, much of the Obama grassroots has focused not on substantive policy-based support, but on mindless hero-worship. To see this phenomenon firsthand, there’s no better place to turn that than that ubiquitous record of the modern zeitgeist: Youtube.com...
...this may constitute what some pundits have labeled a “cult of personality.” Unlike a traditional cult, however, the rise in Obama worship seems to have emerged as a groundswell from among the general public, not as the product of a planned campaign strategy. Indeed, Obama seems to be the latest victim of a political trend that most recently subsumed Republican candidate Ron Paul. A staunch Libertarian, Paul is certainly one of the more eclectic politicians running for president—his opposition to the Iraq War and free trade made him a pariah...
...that this kind of support often takes on a life of its own and becomes unmanageable by politicians or official campaigners. Although Obama probably doesn’t have to worry about his supporters embracing conspiracy theories, there are other potential political liabilities to the rise in Obama worship...
...from Much Ado About Nothing to get some action: “The world must be peopled!” Obviously Harvard students need some help with their game, because every seat in the Eliot Library was filled. Although there were certainly senior thesis writers who worship dear Will, many audience members were just looking for a classier Thursday night than Stein Club (which was appropriately dubbed last Thursday “ValenStein”). One audience member was even overheard saying, “We’re so cultured. Oh my god, we’re showing...
...display from Feb. 1 through April 27, offers towards understanding its uniting concept. The introductory text reads, “‘The World as a Stage’ acknowledges how life and art are experienced in our spectacle-soaked era of reality TV and celebrity worship, in which both ordinary citizens and the famous share center stage.” In lieu of an artist, a movement, or a time period as the orienting category for the exhibition, the unifying theme becomes central for understanding the rationale behind the selection of works. But while the title, introduction...