Maybe Tulsi is returning somewhat to her roots? Seems she "flopped" somewhat earlier in her evolution as a politician.

[quote]“Gabbard” is a loaded name in Hawaii politics, synonymous with steadfast socially conservative views.

State Sen. Mike Gabbard has led the charge against same-sex marriage in the state for two decades. His 30-year-old City Council member daughter, Tulsi, long shared his stances against abortion rights and in favor of a constitutional amendment to restrict marriage to being between one man and one woman.[/quote}

The article addresses her "leftward" turn at that point in time.

https://www.civilbeat.org/2012/01/tulsi-gabbards-leftward-journey/

The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)

member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?