She’s WEF.....so..... I’m going with “controlled” opposition. Somebody in Biden’s handler cadre got a little uppity and Daddy Klaus is reminding them who runs barter town.
There’s far too many egos in play for THEM to all be in lock step all the time. This is a shot across the bow that the propaganda can be turned on them at any time.

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

I do not trust her. She is saying all the right words, almost too perfect. Maybe she has converted and seen the light, but I am not sure yet. Certainly could be controlled opposition. Troublesome past (voted for Biden), and some of her ideas I don't agree with, like national legalization of marijuana (oops I mean "cannabis"). Recreational "cannabis" is ruining Colorado. In general, I would unfortunately say her actions speak louder than her words.

Agree with all comments thus far but one must ask, how come it took her so long? What ideology was she holding on to? None now, I get it but why did she wait so long? The Democrats have always been the party of the stupid or corrupt. Either way, I’m leery…

Anyone and I mean anyone that does not respect the absolute property rights of each and every single US citizen, is not a Patriot as depicted by the authors of the Constitution.
Anyone that assumes that the State should have any involvement in personal decisions (other than common law standards) is a "statist". No, I am not a Libertarian. But a student of Objectivism. (I do not have a Ph.D. though). With that as my standard, does Gabbard fit into the realm of personal property rights? Thus, is she a "Patriot"?
How much Statist poison do you add to your "water" glass before you refuse to drink it?

she was a democrat far, far too long
no trust

if it is between her and a democrat, i'll vote for her
otherwise, nope, not gonna do it

she needs to earn our trust, if possible

Only her hair dresser knows for sure...

for all the mistakes that JFK did
that he did not love this Nation would never come to mind

the same cannot be said of any democrat after 1970

it cannot be said for a great number of them before 1970 also

I said it many times before, having the audacity to say you’re a D these days (at least two decades) in what is supposed to be a representative government is an indication of mental defect or pure myopic ambition. At best she will walk the walk and talk the talk until get orders come from her benefactor(s). RINO

No, I wouldn't trust her any farther than I can spit either, and that's just the baseline of trust. As anything approaching a standard-bearer for anything positive in politics I consider her null-to-negative.

Memories of her statements in the 2019 Democrat debates are hazy, but something I do remember clearly is her cultist's commitment to the "green" religion. The Infogalactic page on her (always, always look there first, not Hoaxipedia, though the results are often a carbon-copy anyway,) shows her ideology to be predominantly Regressive, with some weird forays into semi-Republican positions tossed into the mix (as a member of the Honolulu City Council she worked to defend food-truck operators against city regulations; she broke with hard-Left Democrats on radical Islam, etc.)

At the bottom line we are talking about someone who campaigned for Bernard Sanders because she thinks Hillary Clinton is not hardcore-collectivist enough.

There's a good overview of her - additionally useful because its writer is from the collectivist camp at Vox, so it can't be considered a Republican polemic - here:
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politi...

As long as she does not run for any office as a "Republican," her defection from the Democrat-Socialist Party is a net gain for Republicans as a surface, press-release-level propaganda victory. But the absolute last thing either the Republican Party or the cause of reason, individualism, capitalism and human rights needs is yet another mixed-premises hard-Left-leaning politician weaseling her way into elected office as a "Republican." So... "as long as she does not run for office as a 'Republican,'" we can enjoy the momentary egg on the face of Democrats. But that's about as far as her defection goes, from where I sit.
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Calling out the Democrats is one thing; but she is an acolyte of Klaus and the WEF, and that's a big problem.
I will remain skeptical, of Tulsi.

AndWeKnow suggests she was a plant in the demo party and the WEF to see how they operate and now comes out because they have all the info that is needed.
Maybe?...as I stated, only the hair dresser knows for sure.

It's not about what they say but it is about what they do! My jury is still out on this possible Trojan Horse.

Me dino was thinking (with some ongoing doubts) I maybe had Tulsi figured out for perhaps having deep family Democrat family roots but was nevertheless trying to change the Marxist Jackass Party from the inside until throwing in the towel.
But seeing her smiling face and a raised thumb posing with Antifa thugs in that photograph just does not compute.
That's the same criminal scum who tried to murder Rittenhouse for the fanatical partisan crime of carrying a fire extinguisher.

I remember when Ben NH Campbell changed parties. I was often on the same flight with him from Denver to Dulles, even after he left office, and talked with him dozens of times. I always had the feeling that he became a "Republican" but not a Conservative (too hard to get the Teamster out I guess). On the other hand, if you've read Clarence Thomas' book "My Grandfather's Son" he was a far lefty before seeing the light and now is probably the most conservative on the court. I'll wait to see what ACTIONS she takes but won't be supporting electing her to anything anytime soon.

Auto accidents are way up, associated with marijuana use. The homeless problem has skyrocketed since the community I drive through to get home approved recreational marijuana. The homeless camps are gathered near the recreational marijuana stores. And where there are homeless, there is more crime, trash, etc. More pedestrians (homeless) being hit by cars, because they just stagger around all hours of the day and night. I am ok with medical marijuana, but not recreational. Recreational marijuana also attracts tourists to this area from other states, and they are shall we say, not the cream of society.

This question ultimately comes down this: do you believe that people can change? It really is that simple. Can people be persuaded to put mind over feelings - logic over lust?

I believe that people can change. Now that doesn't mean that Gabbard has earned my trust. Changing and trusting those who change are completely different things. She's still at best a moderate. But I'll take a moderate over the far-leftists which constitute 90%+ of the Democratic Party right now. I'd much rather have someone who is willing to have a conversation about making a better future for everyone rather than just power-hungry elitists who threaten the economy, my children, and freedom in general.

I say give her a chance.

She seems very sincere to me much like any lady who finally gets a gut full. I hope i;m right.

Clearly a patriot.

I honestly can't figure where your heads are at if you question Tulsi Gabbards patriotism.
You are obviously not paying much attention to the interviews she's been giving on Fox lately let alone the fact that she actually served in the military, s
unlike you Couch potatoes who collectively possess the IQ of a gnat, her views are well reasoned and certainly take a great deal of courage to stand against the mainstream .
I'd really love to hang out and chat but I've gotta do the work thing in the morning.