Don't Drink the Kool-Aid
I've never posted about politics before but I feel like there is a reason to now. Ever since the primary campaigns started up I've been troubled by this wholehearted devotion to Barrack Obama that a good portion of the country seems to have taken to. It's not that I'm appalled that people agree with the things that he says, but what troubles me is that I think a lot of his supporters don't really know what he stands for and yet they're so dedicated to him and his campaign. So I whipped up a graphic in my spare time that gets to the point:
For those of you unfamiliar with the reference, read this. For those of you who do get it, I think you'll agree that the message is more fitting here than it ever has been when used in pop culture. Again, this is not aimed at those who have listened to the little bit of actual content that he's said and agree with him (because there may be no hope for you). This is for those of you with moderate to conservative political views who have fallen under Barack's sweet, sweet spell. This is meant to be a wake up call and a grassroots effort to try and make it okay to stop listening to the way he says things and instead listen to what he actually says. If people start doing that, I think there is hope this November yet. As it stands, I've only ever heard his supporters talk about how inspiring and charismatic he is, which is no good reason to elect a President.
Spread the word!
This message isn't going to do much good if the word doesn't get out there. To do this, I've got three ways. The first is to do as I've done and put this little poster I've created on your website, or your blog, or your Facebook page, or wherever it is that people go to hear your voice. If you want to put it on your website, here is the HTML code:
<a href="http://cameronhinkle.com/blog/id/1719814690632762619">
<img width="150" height="225"
src="http://www.cameronhinkle.com/images/dontdrinkthekoolaidsmall.jpg" />
</a>
You can link it to whatever site you want by changing the value inside "href". Link it to your party's website or the official website of your favorite candidate or leave it as it is and it will link to this post. You could also not link to anything, the important thing is getting the message out. If you want to add it to your Facebook or MySpace or Bebo page, right click on the image and select "Save Image As...", save it to your hard drive and then upload it to your account. If people want different sizes I'd be happy to make them, just email me what size you want.
The second way to spread the word is by wearing it- on your head, chest or car. I set up a Cafe Press account today and created a hat, t-shirt, and bumper sticker. Wouldn't you look awesome walking into work wearing this hat? Forget about all the crap you'll take from your coworkers, you'll be doing them a favor. Anyway, the store is set up at http://www.cafepress.com/badkoolaid. Bumper stickers are $3.49, T-Shirts are $11.99, and hats are $12.99. If you really want an item that I haven't setup there, let me know and I can add it.Lastly, Digg this! And Stumble it, and Reddit it! I'm not exactly the Blogomaniac; I'm not going to have thousands of people reading this as soon as it hits the web. If you think it's a worthwhile message, click the little buttons at the bottom of the post to send it to the news aggregation sites. You'll be doing your part to help keep America America.
To be clear, this is not an endorsement for Hilary or McCain. This is just an effort to wake up those who need it before it's too late.
Comments
I came across your site and have to say that I applaud your efforts! Don't get phased by the few posts or the nasty ones that come in. The nastier, the better, it shows you frustrated someone and that your blog made an impact. You are 100% correct that there is a cult like following for Obama. A young woman said yesterday that she wouldn't vote for McCain because Obama was better looking. Ummm...Yeah.....that's a reason to vote, and basically shows the intelligence level of liberals. Obama will destroy this country and then blame the republicans, the way dems always do, but after 4 years of terrorists being given rights, socialism taking America to its knees and a President with no experience destroying everything good that is left in America, people will hopefully wake up. Every 1 person you get the point across too is one saved from this socialist man. You should do some research on socialism and post it on your blog so that these people who know nothing about it can learn what their future President Obama is leading them into in this free country of ours. Keep up the good work! And rememeber: If you don't vote for McCain, you will end up with Obama.
Well CafePress.com was the only place I was selling the T-Shirt at and they flagged it as violating their terms and conditions (not sure for what). For some reason, they didn't flag my bumper stickers (possibly because they were selling well and the t-shirts weren't).
At any rate, I decided to just take the bumper sticker design and put it on the t-shirt. I don't think it looks as good as the previous design I made specifically for the t-shirt, but it does look good and it gets the message across. So now you can go to my CafePress shop and buy a Don't Drink the Kool-Aid T-shirt. There are two options and a $5 difference between them. The difference is just a higher quality fabric.
With 22 days left, there's still time to get the word out and McCain sure needs it! Don't drink the Kool-Aid!
Hey I love it! I really want to buy a tshirt before the election but i cant seem to find the link. HELP ME OUT PLEASE!!!!
Hehe, touche. I have had to delete a few comments for profanity but yes, the Anti-Obama effort is not going as well as we all had hoped. But while my blog comments aren't piling up, I have managed to sell over 500 Don't Drink the Kool-Aid bumper stickers and about the same of the other two designs combined. Time is certainly running out and the poll numbers aren't looking good. Get your stickers now! :)
Big following you have here. Like 5 comments over the last 4 months.
Ron Paul: Delivering America in 2008.
obama is a joke..
i will definitely be voting agaist him, the things he stands for are absolutely appalling.
NOBAMA.
First of all, this post isn't to explain my distrust of Obama. Obviously you're an Obama supporter and this is not to convince you of anything. This is for those who have been sucked in by the candidate where they would not have been if he wasn't so charming. If you actually agree with the few things he's said, this won't do anything to change your mind and it's not supposed to.
Secondly, I just want to make it clear that I do not support John McCain. In November, I'll be voting against Barack Obama in the most effective way possible. If that means voting for John McCain (which I expect it will), then I'll do it begrudgingly.
pretty poor explanation for your distrust of obama.
another mcain supporter grasping at straws?
