Reply #77: I've said this to you once before, Will

[Eloriel]

and the previous time it was about Kerry, IIRC.

By all means, support whoever you like. But please don't rationalize your decision:

I want a President who can change his/her mind on major, major decisions when the facts clearly show that a change must be made. Clark is not sticking to a position because he held the position six months or a year ago.


Clark has been all over the board. That you acknowledge. What you're rationalizing (lying to yourself about) is that there's a principled -- as opposed to self-serving -- reason for it.

Like I said: support him if you like, but please don't feed the intellectual dishonesty of his supporters on this subject. And give a thought to your own credibility as an increasigly read and respected author -- it will suffer greatly if you continue with such shoddy intellectual gymnastics.

Eloriel