I don’t think he’s a flake. I am grateful he’s served in the military. I just don’t think he’s a very serious or well versed candidate and maybe that’s because he shot up in the polls too quickly. He’s not prepared yet. Perhaps he’ll do better with more debates under his belt. Like I said, I met him in the atmosphere of the *after the debate party*. He was nice, personable and fun.
When someone says a candidate is not serious, I take that to mean he/she lacks gravitas and immediately the word flake comes to mind. Just the way I think. No problem. ;^)
Your observation that Perry is not prepared enough is more on the mark and I agree.