The cargo cults come to America
Zombie » Barry O, He Go: the Cargo Cult Presidency of Barack Obama:The presidency of Barack Obama is a cargo cult. And Obama himself is the new John Frum.
But unlike traditional cargo cults, which persist despite decades of fruitless prophecies, the Barry O cult is disintegrating before our very eyes, as Hope and Change Airport - built entirely out of hollow bamboo and even hollower promises - has failed to attract the predicted heaven-sent magical prosperity.
Even if you disagree with Zombie's analysis, the article is a good introduction to the strange phenomenon of cargo cults.
But unlike traditional cargo cults, which persist despite decades of fruitless prophecies, the Barry O cult is disintegrating before our very eyes, as Hope and Change Airport - built entirely out of hollow bamboo and even hollower promises - has failed to attract the predicted heaven-sent magical prosperity.
Even if you disagree with Zombie's analysis, the article is a good introduction to the strange phenomenon of cargo cults.