Flip-flop

Lately, in Malaysia, the term "flip-flop" has become rather popular. So, what is flip-flop anyway? Allow me to enlighten everyone.

Flip-flop may be an electronics term. The definition and explanation of which can be found here.

Flip-flop can also be a term in footwear fashion. The definition and explanation can be read here.

Flip-flop is also another term for handspring in gymnastics. Those interested to see a gymnast flip-flopping can see it here.

Flip-Flop is also a Doctor Who audio play. If you are curious about this, you can read about it here.

Flip-Flop, apparently, is also an album's name although I have never heard of it in my life. Those, who may want to know more about the album, can click here.

Flip-flop paint is a type of paint that changes colour depending on the angle in which it is viewed from. More about paint here.

Flip-flop hub meanwhile is a type of hub used in bicycle wheels. Cycling enthusiasts can read about it here.

Flip-flop, believe it or not, is also a biological process involving the enzyme known as flippase. More about flippase that flip-flops here.

Flip/flop is also another biological process involving alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid or AMPA receptor. Feast your mind on this by reading here.

Flip-flop is also a political term. The term is best explained here.

In terms of politics, perhaps one-time Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the greatest proponent of flip-floppers. I don't know whether I am well-versed enough to say whether flip-flopping is good or otherwise. Maybe it is if one is talking about personal principles. Your principles may change as time goes by, brought about by maturity, experience and knowledge.

Flip-flopping may also be good if you are a lemming about to follow the other lemmings jumping off a cliff. Flip-flopping or a change of mind would be good for said lemming.

But if policy-makers flip-flop frequently on policy matters, do you not think that it is bad? Would that not affect public and investors' perceptions? Does that not show incompetency and ineffectiveness? Is that not a sign of ill-advised and poorly planned strategies?

I know I don't like to talk politics. But when politicians and policy-makers flip-flop on decisions and policies, the ramifications go beyond politics. This would definitely affect the public. And when it affects the public, it is no longer just another political issue.

Just my two cents [although I may have to increase this by 40.6% due to the increase in petrol price which would make it roughly 2.812 cents].

Just my 2.812 cents.