> Actually, in politics the phrase "cult of personality" > has a specific meaning that is only distantly related > to the common meaning of "cult." >
Words and phrases are created and modified with different implications, meanings and intents based on historical events and social phenomenon -which is why we can "google" things to today. Your point that "Cult of Personality" is typically used in a specific context is valid. I believe however, that at the time of JFK etc. it's use was more benign than today. The other meanings of the word "Cult" creep in from around the edges and cast subtle dispersions. I don't believe this is diminished by the fact that you can find 6000 zillion web hits either. So I respectfully disagree if the implications is that the term is benign. As far as the rest of it goes, the "So where's the beef?" question does need to be answered. My hope is that we'll see more specifics in the debates. > What happens to all those enthusiastic young people > if Obama wins the White House and doesn't accomplish > his promised magical transformation? Back to MTV and endless texting? > We need to look at *whether he has what it takes* to > do what's needed to get us out of the mess we're in. Agreed.
