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Top 10 RINOs (Republicans In Name Only)
Human Events Online ^ | 12-27-05 | WestVirginiaRebel

Posted on 12/27/2005 4:43:40 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel

Ranked by the editors of Human Events

1. Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R.I.)

Once approached by Democratic Leader Harry Reid to switch parties, Chafee has long supported liberal polices. He backs legal abortion, gay rights, federal-funded health care, strict environmental protections and a higher minimum wage. Opposes ANWR drilling. Also was the only Republican in Congress not to endorse the President's reelection and one of three who tried to gut Bush's tax cuts.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Connecticut; US: Delaware; US: Iowa; US: Maine; US: New York; US: Pennsylvania; US: Rhode Island
KEYWORDS: 2005review; boehlert; castle; chafee; collins; giuliani; gop; gopmodsquad; leach; pataki; republicans; rinos; romney; shays; snowe; specter; theusualsuspects; topten
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To: Clemenza
Rudolph Giuliani: A gun-grabbing, gay loving, pro-abort, big spending, pro-UN corrupt scumbag who is beloved by the mainstream media.

Except for the big spending part, you described him to a "t".

You forgot to mention he endorsed Mario Cuomo for governor one year.

He is liked by the media for the republican nomination, if he was the nominee, the Media would villify him as Hitler right after.

Before 9/11, the media in NYC loathed him.

101 posted on 12/27/2005 6:18:21 PM PST by Sonny M ("oderint dum metuant")
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To: Soul Seeker

No, I think McCain knew Kerry was a loser and he doesn't want to play second to Kerry.

On this we agree.
McCain won't play second to anyone. He's not my kind of candidate.

Still think the MSM knew Kerry needed Red States to win and over hyped the VP suggestion.


102 posted on 12/27/2005 6:18:51 PM PST by ConservativeGreek
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To: keat

Call McCain what he is a liberal RINO. They have really been powdering his ass on here for the past few days, trying to remake him to appear more conservative than he is.


103 posted on 12/27/2005 6:19:54 PM PST by Modok
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To: keat

So can we at least call him a RIVRO?

YES!
Absolutely, that's perfect!


104 posted on 12/27/2005 6:20:55 PM PST by ConservativeGreek
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To: ConservativeGreek

tis true....those states could join Quebec maybe...or the Maritime Provinces

some of them might not complain actually


105 posted on 12/27/2005 6:23:49 PM PST by wardaddy (If they don't own at least one pick-up, then they need to be watched closely)
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To: Hank Rearden
"RINOs exist because the GOP doesn't care"

I agree, but to go to the very root of the problem, we real conservatives are a minority. We just don't have the votes to keep RINO's out.

106 posted on 12/27/2005 6:24:15 PM PST by Zman516 ("Allah" is Satan, actually.)
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To: SierraWasp

Bush was a moron to sign that damned thing expecting SCOTUS would do his work for him. Ugh. He's done a number of STUPID things: pushing illegal's amnesty, McCain-Feingold, run away pork spending, always caving on "veto" threats... the man is an embarrassment!


107 posted on 12/27/2005 6:24:55 PM PST by newzjunkey (Prayers for our Troops and those missing loved ones this Christmas.)
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To: Tribune7
Ping. Snarlin Arlen is listed third
108 posted on 12/27/2005 6:25:53 PM PST by Temple Owl (uqu)
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To: Modok
I assume there is some feeling that McCain should be considered for the Republican nomination in 2008, even on this site.

Well, when I think about who deserves my support I'm going to look at more than their voting record. I'm going to look at their principles, their love of freedom and free enterprise, their respect for the constitution and how they hold up under fire.

I'm afraid McCain fails miserably on all counts.
109 posted on 12/27/2005 6:29:42 PM PST by keat
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To: wardaddy

those states could join Quebec maybe...or the Maritime Provinces

Sad to say but Massachusetts and Maine could disappear into the Maple Leaf State and not know the difference.


110 posted on 12/27/2005 6:30:31 PM PST by ConservativeGreek
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To: streetpreacher

I agree with most of what's been said thus far about RINOs but allow me to make some differentiations among the motley crew. First, such RINOs as Snow, Chafee, et al., have ALWAYS been RINOs. But the WORST of the lot is Hagel. He comes from a legitimate conservative tradition. AND - he's the only RINO who has serious presidential ambitions. Thus far, he's tried to subvert the Patriot Act and George Bush's prosecution of the war in Iraq. Say what you will about John McCain but he's been the most consistent proponent and supporter of the war in Iraq and the war on terrorism in general. I know these RINOs will disagree with Bush on domestic issues (so do I on some!) but on the all-important isssue of national security and combatting terrorism the most DANGEROUS RINO is Hagel. He's also betrayed his conservative base in Nebraska -- they, and all FReepers, should let him know that this sort of posturing for media and liberal approval, won't go down with us. Have you noticed how popoular such RINOs are with the media (so long as they remain useful idiots and criticise Bush) but how seldom true conservatives become their darlings? Every conservative should send a clear message: DOWN WITH HAGEL!!


111 posted on 12/27/2005 6:47:09 PM PST by T.L.Sink (stopew)
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To: WestVirginiaRebel

If you had to make a comprehensive list of RINOs, it would be a mile long. Lindsay Graham belongs at the top of the list.


112 posted on 12/27/2005 7:19:02 PM PST by Holden Magroin
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To: WestVirginiaRebel

A list like this is not complete without Governor Arnold and Congressman Bill Thomas.


113 posted on 12/27/2005 7:25:06 PM PST by ElkGroveDan (California bashers will be called out)
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To: ConservativeGreek
Rebel, if you notice the list all come from blue states except Iowa. More socially conservative Republicans would not be elected under any circumstances State wide in NY, Massachusetts, RI or Maine.

Exactly right. Maine has become dominated by the increasing population of the south part of the state, over half of which are transplants, many from Massachusetts, where they are fleeing the socialist paradise they created. Unfortunately, they never learned.

The northern part of the state, though, is much more conservative - as a matter of fact Michaud is more like a DINO.

114 posted on 12/27/2005 7:57:51 PM PST by Fido969 ("And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32).)
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To: streetpreacher
10. Rep. Jim Leach (Iowa)

Leach deserves much higher billing than #10. Especially lately, he votes with Iowa's lone Democrat Representative (Boswell) WAY more often than he votes with the three real Republicans.

Leach just happens to also be the genius who called for the abolishment of the Electoral College immediately after Dubya beat Gore. Think about it... not just a Republican, but a small-state Republican says we should dump the Electoral College and choose the President by popular vote!

Jim Leach used to be at least fiscally conservative and a thinking man. But lately, he's outed himself as not only a liberal, but also a buffoon.

115 posted on 12/27/2005 8:30:46 PM PST by newgeezer (Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

yeah, I would have put Boehlert above Pataki at least (though not very far above)


116 posted on 12/27/2005 8:40:56 PM PST by Behind Liberal Lines
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To: newgeezer

Considering how many shills didn't make the list though, 10 is still a pretty dubious honor.


117 posted on 12/27/2005 8:41:19 PM PST by streetpreacher (If at the end of the day, 100% of both sides are not angry with me, I've failed.)
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To: newzjunkey
To me he's a strange combination of Nixon, LBJ and at times... Reagan. He's better on foreign policy than domestic like Nixon. He's a wild spender like LBJ and yet a persistent and determined soul like Reagan, even better than Reagan when under intense pressure!

I generally agree with you, but only think he's an embarrassment on some domestic issues. Of course those are generally the most important ones unless your enemies are the USSR, China, or militant muslim murderers!!!

118 posted on 12/27/2005 10:24:10 PM PST by SierraWasp (EnvironMentalism... America's establishment of it's unconstitutional State Religion!!!)
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To: Fido969

Maine has become dominated by the increasing population of the south part of the state,

Interesting, only one northern Maine county went red in 2004. See map link below. However, they are more conservative than York or Cumberland counties. Unfortunately they don't have the population to make changes State wide.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2004/countymap.htm


119 posted on 12/28/2005 4:53:40 AM PST by ConservativeGreek
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To: p23185

Couldn't agree more. He seems a little 'passive/aggressive' to me....lol


120 posted on 12/28/2005 5:34:17 AM PST by penelopesire
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