How did this crap about Obama claiming to be a Messiah start?

[Armstead]

This characterization of Obama as claiming to be pure and messianic is really being repeated endlessly here.

Does the fact that Obama is calling for a more positive and hopeful style of politics mean that he mistakes himself for Jesus?

Does the fact that he believes civility has a place in politics mean that he is holier than thou?

Is he claiming that being a relative newcomer to Washington is akin to saying he is the product of a virgin birth?

Does having enthusiastic supporters mean they are cultists or see themselves as the Apostles?

Is having self confidence the same as having a God complex? What politician who runs for president isn't arrogant and believe they have what it takes to lead the country?

I think it's about time his critics found another meme. That one is getting boring.

[rox63]

1. The Hillbots are the only ones who are saying this n/t

[maximusveritas]

2. They said the same thing about Dean and the Deanics

Whenever a candidate gets a major movement started, his detractors will use these kinds of attacks against him. It's really a weak response.

[robbedvoter]

11. Whenever a Democratic candidate believes his own PR, and that the MSM trully loves him

he's going to act arrogantly and make mistakes.
I asked Deaniacs too why did they thing th RW media was pimping Dean; "because they've seen the light" We already know how that one ended
Same answers now
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4263047&mesg_id=4263047

[Armstead]

16. It is a fine line to walk, I'll admit

The MSM does tend to get crushes....Which is often followed by equally foolish attacks to knock the same people of the pedestal.

And I'm sure being the subject of an MSM crush can cause someone to lose perspective.

Nevertheless, I don't that Obama has let it all get to his head too much. Not enough to put him into the self-appointed messiah category anyway.

[robbedvoter]

26. When Kerry makes DEMANDS on the media not to cover Florida (on campaign behalf)

you know that they feel entitled.
Much of their points of contention with the so call racial attacks were inflamed - and fed back to the media
They officially developed a strategy to gain sympathy from being Clinton;s victims

"Advisers believe that the more the Clintons poke at Obama, the more sympathetic he becomes"
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/01/obama_and_clinton_to_clintons.php

[Bitwit1234]

24. Gee these people must be wrapped in a time warp...all they have to do

is go to all the other sites..it's not only being said here....over there they say his supporters say he walks on water...go google and find them if you don't believe.

[robbedvoter]

27. And a visual

[KittyWampus]

22. I was thinking that too. Dean inspired deep enthusiasm AND a movement. It's jealousy, IMO.

Hillary does not especially move crowds the way Obama does.

[jakem]

3. i think it is because people genuinely like and admire him

while i can only assume others promote Clinton for some other reason.

[displacedtexan]

4. I think it started with people comparing Dean supporters to Obama supporters.

Of course, I could be wrong.

[comradebillyboy]

28. I loved Dean and can't stand Obama

Dean had real positions and an exceptional record as governor, and unlike his main 2004 competitor, a real fighting spirit.

[El Supremo]

5. At the time of his virgin birth.

:hi:

[Lucinda]

6. I think it started after his being "called to serve" quote

But i'm not sure of the timing. I think someone will likely provide the correct quote for you.

[Armstead]

7. Did he work in a diner?

Just kidding

[Lucinda]

9. You're forgiven. I have a thing for snowmen.

:P

This deals with some of the religious rhetoric:
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/01/21/obama/index.html

[chieftain]

18. JFK said in his Inaugural Address:

"Here on Earth God's work must truly be our own". That did not make him a Messiah or me a cult member. Nor should Obama's call to service be the basis for the snark he routinely receives on the characterization of him and his supporters. I am not calling your post snark but it is a recurring negative theme pushed by opponents that is pretty silly.

[Lucinda]

29. The OP asked "how." I provided an example of campaign efforts that

are likely sources of the POV some DU'ers are expressing.

[Meshuga]

8. You don't support their candidate therefore you must be sheep...

...and your candidate must be the messiah.

[Kittycat]

10. I'm recommending your thread - just because of the idiocy of what has been going on.

[Alexander]

12. Jealous Shillbots don't like that Obama's likeable and Hillary isn't.

Because many of us here acknowledge that Obama has charisma and is a good speaker, we're "cultists" who follow our "messiah". :eyes:

[radfringe]

13. he was spotted walking on water

about the same time Hillary was turning that water into wine

[WCGreen]

14. I seriously think people look to him as a messianic figure...

A transcending figure, if you will...

But I don't believe for a moment that Obama fancies himself as the second coming...

[Yossariant]

15. Cult-like fanatics are a clue

[ErnestoG]

17. The Hillary mob at their usual antics. Memes-R-Us.

They are good at that. They ignore facts, and prefer to start smear campaigns.

[Big Blue Marble]

19. It is because they know he is gaining on Hillary

and they have nothing of substance to throw at him except messiah and missed handshakes.

[FrenchieCat]

20. Jealousy and panic mixed together equals what you see....

[Catherine Vincent]

21. I have never referred to Obama as "the Messiah". nt

[Irishonly]

23. I saw it in an editorial cartoon

Was the cartoon first or did the cartoonist pick up on the Messiah chatter? I do wish issues would be covered instead of nonsense.

[TwilightGardener]

25. People like him, they lose their cynicism about politics and are inspired

when he speaks--apparently, that's a negative. What-the-fuck-ever.

[MagsDem]

30. That's the Tuesday / Sunday Obama supporter meme

On Wednesday he is the reincarnation of MLK, and on Monday, Friday, and Saturday he is the next JFK. His campaign put out a memo about it -- said it was ordered from Obama himself. LOL - Didn't you get the memo?

[VotesForWomen]

31. because his supporters seem to think he walks on water. nt