Flip FlopPosted By Howard Knytych |
IMHO, accusing a politician of "flip flopping" is generally a red herring. It doesn't allow for a person to develop his/her attitude about an issue over time, particularly as that issue develops. Maintaining a flexible attitude with regard to evolving issues is a smarter strategy than rigid, unchanging adherence to a policy. For example, many of us who iniitally accepted the that WMDs existed in Iraq have now "flip flopped" as we've learned that idea was bogus.
By insisting doggedly that "staying the course" is a political virtue, regardless of the turn of events, GWB is finding out that to accuse Kerry of flip flopping is a double edged sword. Particularly when he is finally forced by events to change his position.
By insisting doggedly that "staying the course" is a political virtue, regardless of the turn of events, GWB is finding out that to accuse Kerry of flip flopping is a double edged sword. Particularly when he is finally forced by events to change his position.