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Once upon a time, the term "RINO" referred to very liberal Republicans such as Colin Powell and Michael Bloomberg who support abortion and sometimes endorse Democrats. This definition of a RINO makes sense.
However, recently the die-hard supporters of Trump have been claiming that committed conservatives like Paul Ryan and Marco Rubio are "RINOs." This really pisses me off, because these same people seem to care less about the fact that their beloved Donald has been on record supporting abortion rights, single-payer health care, and giving money to high-profile Democratic politicians (which are things that "loser RINOs" like Bob Dole and John McCain have never done).
Why do Trump supporters see themselves as uniquely qualified to determine who is and is not a RINO? And just as importantly, could these people please provide me their definition as to what a RINO exactly is? Given that Trump has deviated from right-wing orthodoxy in so many ways, please don't give me any b.s. explanation that a RINO is somebody who isn't a "true conservative."
Once upon a time, the term "RINO" referred to very liberal Republicans such as Colin Powell and Michael Bloomberg who support abortion and sometimes endorse Democrats. This definition of a RINO makes sense.
However, recently the die-hard supporters of Trump have been claiming that committed conservatives like Paul Ryan and Marco Rubio are "RINOs." This really pisses me off, because these same people seem to care less about the fact that their beloved Donald has been on record supporting abortion rights, single-payer health care, and giving money to high-profile Democratic politicians (which are things that "loser RINOs" like Bob Dole and John McCain have never done).
Why do Trump supporters see themselves as uniquely qualified to determine who is and is not a RINO? And just as importantly, could these people please provide me their definition as to what a RINO exactly is? Given that Trump has deviated from right-wing orthodoxy in so many ways, please don't give me any b.s. explanation that a RINO is somebody who isn't a "true conservative."
Good points.
Also, how do Trump supporters get off calling Kasich a RINO, when Kasich has been a solid Republican for decades, while Trump has been a Republican for a year.
This whole election cycle is such a farce on so many levels. Kasich increased spending on healthcare for poor people in his state *GASP* while lowering overall government spending and balancing an out of whack budget...this makes him a RINO.
Yet Trump who supported many Democrat positions for years is not a RINO, because he can yell the loudest and insult the best!? We have to trust him that he had a miraculous and sincere transformation as he gives Obama a run for his money on the BS meter.
The R in RINO is for Republican. Just because someone is Republican doesn't mean they must be a conservative.
With all due respect, I realize that just because somebody is a Republican doesn't necessary mean that he/she is a conservative. That's why I gave the examples of Colin Powell and Michael Bloomberg as individuals who are liberal yet nominally identify with the GOP.
I obviously can't stand Powell/Bloomberg types, but a bigger gripe that I have is that the Trump supporters are tossing out the "RINO" term to anybody who disagrees with them. This is very upsetting, since there is so little about Trump (other than his stance on illegal immigration) that makes him a conservative. Given his long history of support for Democratic candidates and causes, he is far more of a RINO than Doles, McCains, and Romneys of the world.
Also, how do Trump supporters get off calling Kasich a RINO, when Kasich has been a solid Republican for decades, while Trump has been a Republican for a year.
This whole election cycle is such a farce on so many levels. Kasich increased spending on healthcare for poor people in his state *GASP* while lowering overall government spending and balancing an out of whack budget...this makes him a RINO.
Yet Trump who supported many Democrat positions for years is not a RINO, because he can yell the loudest and insult the best!? We have to trust him that he had a miraculous and sincere transformation as he gives Obama a run for his money on the BS meter.
I couldn't agree more with what you have written. It's sad that so many people are drinking the Trump Kool-Aid while simultaneously trashing good men like Kasich who have spent their entire careers advancing conservative principles.
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