I might understand if the person in question were a 9th grade dropout but unless he employs a ghost writer he appears to be reasonably educated.
For this reason I characterize the behaviour as willfully "troll-ish", its literally unfathomable an educated individual could espouse a position derived from mental gymnastics that would shame Mary Lou Retton.
The position seems based on supposition of intent, personal distaste or incomprehensible interpretation. Those most inclined to such are 'low information' though I'm doubtful it applies in this instance. While motivation might be extrapolated or confirmation bias taken to the extreme this appears obstinately willful.
For this reason I characterize the behaviour as willfully "troll-ish", its literally unfathomable an educated individual could espouse a position derived from mental gymnastics that would shame Mary Lou Retton.
The position seems based on supposition of intent, personal distaste or incomprehensible interpretation. Those most inclined to such are 'low information' though I'm doubtful it applies in this instance. While motivation might be extrapolated or confirmation bias taken to the extreme this appears obstinately willful.