He sounds like some anachronistic lefty wimp from the late '60s/early '70s, who were saying how "wonderful" the damned Black Panthers were, because they gave poor black kids breakfast.
I know... I get so mad with his love of the "social services Hezzers".....
I do think he's trying to tone it down a bit...... for now.
Perfect description. Senseless tool. (Not you, Shep).