The great thing about calling somebody a "RINO" is that the term has no fixed meaning -- it generally just means that person using the term "RINO" disagrees with the insultee on some matter of policy.
One would think that those who blithely toss about the term "RINO" would be able to tell us exactly what defines a "True Republican." But somehow they're never able to do so.
That ought to be a clue as to the real problem here ... but it's easier to just shout "RINO" than to actually come up with a workable definition for "True Republicans."
...it’s easier to just shout “RINO” than to actually come up with a workable definition for “True Republicans.”
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Oh, I think it’s quite easy to define or at least describe the things that constitute a “RINO.”
1. Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
2. Willingness to agree to some form of tax increases or “revenue enhancements.”
3. Willingness to expand government programs, like Medicare Part D
4. Willingness to accept some form of abortion on demand
5. Acceptance of “gay marriage” as a normal lifestyle equal to traditional marriage.
6. Support of extensive extra-Constitutional Federal government powers
7. An apologetic attitude toward prosecuting a war against our enemies, or the treatment of enemy prisoners Re: where they are held, or their interogation.
8. A general willingness to “cross the aisle,” to practice “bipartisanship,” and to generally compromise or acquiesce to Liberals on any given issue.
Now, not ALL of these are required to be dubbed a “RINO,” but if one holds to 3, 4, or MORE of these, you MIGHT be a RINO. And if none of these criteria ring true, just think JOHN MCCAIN. THAT is the perfect picture of a RINO.
So, NOW we have a criteria for the RINO. By the way, I’m gonna copyright this — All Rights Reserved. Don’t try to steal it! LOL