Schrodinger's insurrectionist 

Someone who decides how much he/she wants to use violence and tear apart government and society solely based on the consequences that come to them personally when others react to their actions, particularly in relation to the insurrectionists who stormed the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021, openly bragged about their participation and pride in their actions in online forums and social media, and then declared that they "regret" their actions after being arrested. It could apply to anyone who wants to cause chaos and tear apart or upend society for any reason but declares a sudden complete reversal upon realizing that others are not in favor of it and that there will be personal consequences for them. The implication is that the consequences and disapproval of others are the main/only reason for their stated regret or the reversal of their position. Related words: Schrodinger's asshole, Schrodinger's idiot

Newscaster: The man, one of many who stormed the Capitol building during the riots on January 6th, has been fired from his job and, if convicted, faces at least ten years in prison. His wife has declined to comment and has stated that she is filing for divorce. The man will be pleading "not guilty" and says that he "regrets" his actions that day. He insists that he did not actually enter the building itself, although he did post a video on Facebook last week of himself standing under the rotunda, screaming, "I have no regrets!" (shows video)
Viewer: Wow. Talk about Schrodinger's insurrectionist!

Schrodinger's insurrectionist by dictionaryenchantress February 9, 2021