A snapshot of the presidential candidates

Decisiveness is steadfast adherence to principles. Unyielding persistence in errors is obstinateness. And though decisiveness can be a meritorious quality, obstinateness – stubbornness if you will – is never considered to be a virtue.

Remaining unflinching in the face of changing realities is sheer ignorance. Consistently making alterations and modifications to one’s stance and viewpoints commensurate with the realities of a continually changing world is flexibility. Only the demagogue appealing to the simpleton’s absence of wisdom defines such expeditious resilience as “flip-flop.” Flexibility is a virtue.