I was trying to find a logical explanation on his (d)evolution of his personal beliefs, but it was so rabid, so hateful and illogical (along with the usual ultraleft Democrat talking points), and injected with a sense of self-grandiosity in his alleged role of the rise of religious Conservatives in the GOP. He’s clearly not playing with a full deck.
There really isn’t a logical explanation to anything on Salon or other such places. But I think you are correct in your assessment.