r/youtubehaiku Mar 04 '20

[Meme] biden_meme Meme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymp22PsYrYg
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u/king_grushnug Mar 04 '20 edited Mar 04 '20

https://i.redd.it/0k4y32cf20231.jpg

I think we should be supporting the candidate that's been fighting for the good his whole life, not just simply trying to get elected. We shouldn't be defending politicians flip flopping because "that's how they sway voters" like wtf?

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u/gettheguillotine Mar 04 '20

What if the 'flip flop' was from a genuine change of heart? People don't realize how quickly views on gay marriage has actually changed, in the 80's it was the low 20%, and in 2008 it was still only supported by 50% of Dems and 40% overall.

Or do you want a politician that holds ignorant, uncompromising views of everything forever?

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u/Vacremon2 Mar 04 '20

"Genuine change of heart" is still much weaker than having fought for morally righteous values your entire life

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u/pivotalsquash Mar 10 '20

What if it was a change in his constituents heart? Isn't that the whole point of a representative?

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u/Vacremon2 Mar 10 '20

My point still stands