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I understand the reason why you have no time for any kind of compromise, But in the real world of politics compromise is the only way anything gets done. To think that any Republican can step in as the ML and never compromise is a sign that you have absolutely no idea how Washington D.C. operates.

For this president to get most of his agenda passed in his first two years in office is a minor miracle when you consider what this country has been through. Trent Lott deserves his share of the credit for this success. Sure we can all belly ache over a few of the compromises that did not go our way, But the overall success in these last 2 years is nothing short of incredible. We have seen our majority in the Senate stolen away and the constant drumbeat that George W. Bush stole the 2000 election and yet in no time at all the tables have turned in our favor, and we now have the majority in all three branches of the Government. A major accomplishment IMHO

For you to start painting anyone who compromises in Congress as a RINO is rediculous. I agree that Trent Lott has to go, But it's not because of his performance as the ML, but for the way he has handled himself after he made his remarks at Thurmonds B-Day Party. I've listened to all of you "My way or nothing" types for too long and you usually vote for candidates that couldn't garner any more votes than Ralph Nader

"For you to start painting anyone who compromises in Congress as a RINO is rediculous. I agree that Trent Lott has to go, But it's not because of his performance as the ML, but for the way he has handled himself after he made his remarks at Thurmonds B-Day Party. I've listened to all of you "My way or nothing" types for too long and you usually vote for candidates that couldn't garner any more votes than Ralph Nader"

I am an Independent Conservative Constitutionist Christian and have voted in general elections for no one other than Republicans. It is not *JUST* the compromise that offends me; it's *HOW* he compromises. And, for the record, Lott has redefined the art of compromise. I fully understand how DC works and I liked it better when we had leaders that persuaded with logic and passion. RINOs are part of life, but letting them lead de facto is unacceptable if the party is ever going to gain generational majorities like the RATS have. If you believe that Lott has done a good job as Leader, then that is you opinion, which I presume comes from your 'moderation'. If you are upset with the Lott only *NOW*, then you can understand why I have been for years, because this is *SO* predictable. In fact, I did predict this, to the *TEE*.