Cardinal Keeler is a theologian, not a politician. I doubt he's trying to win brownie points with the chattering class, anyhows. His "principles" are ostensibly more than just political posturing, one would hope.
You are not Catholic either. How dare you comment on matters internal to Catholics. :) I hope this note finds you well. Don't be a stranger. I remember fondly our days together when Go Pat Go was popular.