We need to turn "Romney" into a verb
just like "Santorum" is now a noun denoting something other than the proper name of a former US Senator.
And so:
To "romney" is 1.) to take positions on all sides of a question, each in turn, or simultaneously; 2.) to answer the same question in different ways depending upon the perceived position of a given audience; 3.) to change a position multiple times for political or personal gain; 4.) to equivocate to such an extent that one's personal views become meaningless. Examples, "Asked the same question three days later, the candidate romneyed by saying he was both for and against a woman's right to choose in the case of rape or incest. Colloquial, "Did you hear her on CNN last night? Man, she just romneyed all over the place."
Alternately, as a noun,: "to pull a 'romney' is to rush into a position without knowing the facts, to make a fool of oneself out of eagerness to show one's machismo, cleverness, political savvy, generally without regard for the consequences for others."
Or, as a classic romney, we could use the term BOTH ways, depending on the situation and how we're feeling at the moment.
Your thoughts on this would be most appreciated.
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