We often use flip-flop when a politician changes their mind.. but isn't changing your mind when you have new information what we are SUPPOSED to do as rational people? when you have new information you MIGHT develop a new perspective on something.. there's nothing wrong with that.. in fact it is the mature and intelligent thing to do. Flip-flopping is when someone changes their mind for no reason, or perhaps merely for personal gain... so do you think politicians flip-flop or just change their mind more often?
2007-02-26 02:38:56 · 12 answers · asked by pip 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
spell check got me on misuse... I think I spelled it with two ss's on mis by accident.. and I was in a hurry when I hit the spell check option.. but hey, at least i spelled intelligent correctly.. that's more than most can do on their questions.. but thank you for pointing out grammar.
2007-02-26 02:50:38 · update #1
Spot on. Intelligent people reserve the right to change their minds. Only the black and white, up or down, good or evil cons think ideas, positions, and morality are fixed. That is a recipe for failure.
2007-02-26 02:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WE don't misuse the term - the followers of republican talking points and their media shills misuse the term 'flip-flop' to signify indecisiveness when a candidate may only be responding to changing situations or events..
If Kerry had run a better campaign, this term would have sunk fast. Since he didn't we are still hearing it.
I think "Stay the Course" was intended to be the virtue that was held up against the 'flip-floppers'...but that term has become quite a negative, as well.
2007-02-26 02:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right, and I think politicians change their minds for both good reasons and no reason other than their stand on a certain issue is no longer popular. I think people can tell the difference, and don't need to have it pointed out to them repeatedly, I for one am sick of hearing it. The term flip-flop is a Republican talking point that has gotten out of hand, and needs to stop.
2007-02-26 02:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by blackdahiliamurder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You make some valid points. (We also misuse the words "miss use.") I've long thought that a basic reason for our cynicism about our politicians is that we can't see into their minds and figure out whether or not they really mean what they say or are instead just saying what they think we want to hear. It's so much easier to assume the worst.
2007-02-26 02:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Flip Flop" was used on Kerry to point out how Bush was "Steadfast in his resolve"
Translation: Kerry realized he and the rest of the americans were sold a bill of goods and decided to stop supporting a miserable foreign policy failure. All the while Bush remained "steadfast in his resolve" to make this mess even messier.
Personally, I prefer a man who can admit a mistake. I also prefer a man who doesn't waive to Stevie Wonder, but hey, thats just me.
2007-02-26 02:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by Frank 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is used more by the right wing then the left. It became popular when Kerry was running, and is now being used on Clinton. Funny how Guliani has completely changed his views on gun control, gay marriage, and abortion, but has not been called out on any of it yet. Hmmmmm.
2007-02-26 02:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and sometimes overlook those that change their mind,because the name is bush. was it flip flop or changing his mind,based on info in regards to iran and OBL
2007-02-26 02:45:59 · answer #7 · answered by b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only when it used on one person, there are many in congress that have flip flopped on an issue.
2007-02-26 02:43:33 · answer #8 · answered by sydb1967 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are 100% correct.
Although, some just change their mind when they are campaigning for office.
2007-02-26 02:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by Its Hero Dictatorship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most desirable to update your opinion when you have additional facts.
It is most despicable to change your moral position when you are bullied.
i.e.: McCain caving on the Torture Bill.
That was IMPORTANT.
2007-02-26 02:43:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋