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Kerouac's personal distancing was the primary cause of antagonism towards the politically radical elements of the Hippie movement. Jack Kerouac, a prominent figure in the Beat Generation, distanced himself from the Hippies' political activism, critiquing their methods and ideologies. His stance alienated some Hippies who saw him as abandoning the countercultural struggle. Consequently, his distancing amplified existing tensions and contributed to the growing divisions within the movement.