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In response to "Holy crap. This surprises me." by JaxSean

I don't know what he actually personally believes, and I don't doubt he's opportunistic scum, but the idea that politicians shouldn't/can't change

Posted by Don Homer (aka DonHomer) Sep 14 '10, 10:27

their positions on things over time is downright absurd.

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"flip flopping" is up there with "elitist" on the list of typical political accusations I hate. -- nm - TFox Sep 14, 10:31 9
- I don't mind that he changes his mind on an issue - but the timing is ill conceived, and it's a major issue. - JaxSean Sep 14, 10:35 1
  - It is opportunistic, I 100% agree. But it might also be the truth. - TFox Sep 14, 10:36
- "If there's one thing you can count on, it's that I'll never incorporate new information into my decision making process!" - Reagen Sep 14, 10:34 1
  - Welcome to politics. Check your morals, ethics, and self-respect at the door. -- nm - Beryllium Sep 14, 10:35
- At least he's not a renter. -- nm - Dano Sep 14, 10:33 3
  - you know what renters run for? - TFox Sep 14, 10:35 1
    - Too true. -- nm - Spawn Sep 14, 10:41
  - It's not like the President purchases the White House. He's a squatter! -- nm - oblique Sep 14, 10:34
- right. -- nm - Don Homer Sep 14, 10:31
I agree that they should be able to change opinions, but this is a pretty big issue. -- nm - JaxSean Sep 14, 10:30 1
- and if he tossed out some vague soundbites in favor, i'd ignore them, but if he releases a detailed statement on his views that he can't shrug off... - TFox Sep 14, 10:34
There are better times to do a full 180 than at the height of an election campaign. -- nm - Mop (222 lbs) Sep 14, 10:29 3
- *ding* Not to mention other evidence supporting the label of "opportunistic scum" -- nm - Strongbad Sep 14, 10:34
- This too. It's the timing. -- nm - JaxSean Sep 14, 10:30
- Sure. -- nm - Don Homer Sep 14, 10:30

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