He admits he doesnt understand Cores argument. Like you said, friendly observing fence sitter, which is probabaly where you should be. Next step though if to listen to both arguments and make an informed decision on who is correct or how they might be both wrong. Instead he is virtue signalling unfortunately
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Fence sitting never suited me I'm afraid, and to sit on the fence is one thing, but to lean over and touch the grass because you really don't belong on the fence but are too afraid to jump, that's just being a pussie.