Comments on: McCain and Obama Are Both Flip-Floppers, So What?

By: Michael Dickel

Michael Dickel — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:12:48 +0000

I agree that the flip-flop label is more propaganda than value. The real issue with the campaign is financing. Like flip-flopping, they are both guilty of large amounts of money coming through bundling and the influence of industry-wide donations. See “Life as Usual in the Board Rooms and Back Rooms” for an analysis of the striking similarities in the candidates’ funding sources.

By: Dean

Dean — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:46:00 +0000

In my field I write code - a list of statements attempting to describe what should be. It’s amazing what a challenge it is to stay consistent with myself - any discrepancy shows itself as a bug to remind me of just what you said - we are all flip-floppers. We can imagine the straighest of lines, but our fingers can’t control the pens ! So, yes, bring on the debates about real issues. Thanks for another great post !

By: Cristina

Cristina — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:44:02 +0000

Thanks for a good and clarifying insight on the subject. I´m from Spain and wanted to be updated on the American election. Your article was just what I was looking for. Good job!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:39:51 +0000

I love the “so what” remark .. I have used it many times myself and to myself. Big deal!! We all flip flop and they all lie Period. And we know it - so what. It will all come out in the wash -the election-. I don’t know anyone whose mind is not already made up - so watch out for the yellows .. whoever they are. Terrific job and a lot of work on this article. Keep it up - I keep learning. But if McCain and his ilk get in again - Rove’s Third term as they say … I guess I’ll move to India.