Talk:Flip-flop (politics)
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The term flip-flop has been around since long before the 2004 election cycle; see this press release from the Sierra Club in Sept. 1995. Does anyone know the true eytmology of the term (i.e. when it was first used in a political context)? —Minesweeper 11:23, Oct 29, 2004 (UTC)
It is very old, I corrected the 2004 comment, like most comments of the form 'came to public attention' it really means came to the editor's attention. The term was in use during the 80s. Incidentally the criticism of Heath was that he never tried an economic policy long enough to see the results. I also added in the comment on Sheehan because it demonstrates the exceptional vaccuity of the charge. If you can't change your mind about a war after your kid has been killed in it then what can you ever change your mind on? --Gorgonzilla 16:37, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
