No, people think he's an ass because they can't keep up with he work ethic and passionate energy. they resent it. also, to get in front of 100,000 people and sing, you gotta have an ego. But if you look at his lyrics and interviews, the guy is pretty self depricating, and never talks himself up. he talks up his music and his causes, but never himself.
Your obviously a fan of U2 Traps. I think he is an ass cos he is always jamming his opinion (usually political. i might add) down everyones throat at every opportunity.
To suggest it is because ''i cant keep up with his work ethic and passionate energy'' as you put it makes you sound like Bono

While i understand the man can do no wrong in your eyes, not everyone feels the same.
I have to repeat, while his intentions may be well meaning, i dont want his political and idealogical ramblings about what he is doing to save the world with my egg whites for breakfast.
By the way, what is with the fucking sunglasses indoors?
