I can't help but think this is what's happening. I guess they're sort of both nerds in different ways though. Some are super sensitive to animals and others are anaylitically rigorous about their sensitivity. I think the vegans have been living "hipster nerdy" but have no idea what they're up against. Real nerds, who won't be hipster nerdy no matter how hard they try and have nothing to loose. They have no social standing and can therefore be as "unpopular" in their opinion as they want. I suspect a nerd will be the pendulum that swings and replaced these left-leaners in politics... Nerds!!!!!! Ahhhhh! Hipster vegans!!!!! Ahhhhh, as well!