Yeah, I had thought so too. But like a dog returning to its own vomit, the Progs just can't seem to help themselves. Unencumbered by the thought process.

Never could stand the asshat.

Piers goes whichever way the wind is blowing. He uses the exact word - Spineless

Probably wilful misinterpretation of the facts on his part because he's worried about what he's done to himself.