>i sometimes get on folks who criticize dems for changing
>their past positions (like gay marriage)...because most of
>those changes are usually just a result of aligning with the
>current platform of a diverse constantly evolving party. its
>technically pandering...but mostly just adapting to the fluid
>requests of your base.

There's pandering, there's adapting to the desires and needs of your base, and there's also room for the possibility that these people, you know, grew as human beings. Like we all do. Just because they're politicians who pander doesn't mean that at least *some* of their positions and 180s aren't genuine.


>but p booty just seems more and more driven by complete
>political expediency and has done complete 180s in the same
>campaign without much explanation. even his
>personality/demeanor...especially towards other
>candidates...has flip flopped a few times.
>
>dude seemed like a genuinely good guy who had noble intentions
>regardless of where he stood on any issue. now he comes off
>as an opportunistic white dude just willing to say/do whatever
>he has to for the next vote.

Agreed. Pete's entire campaign, the changes and the flip flops, seem entirely disingenuous. Whether due to personal shortcomings, or bad advice from aides, I'm not sure. But either way it's been glaring and jarring.