> If they completely flip to the opposite position on an issue, the response is often that both their earlier position was correct and that their new position i

> If they completely flip to the opposite position on an issue, the response is often that both their earlier position was correct and that their new position is also correct. A wonderful thing about nuance is that this is often ok. Sometimes, their actual earlier position and new position are consistent. But will anyone listen if they try to explain why? Usually not.