Mitt Romney another RINO

Camp · 2019-01-03T22:25:27.784Z

I like Romney as a Senator. If he brings some different ideas we can listen and learn.

armycowboy · 2019-01-03T22:28:48.934Z

margaretms2:

The premise of the OP appears to be that Republicans really suck at nominating actual Republicans for the Presidency.

And are not the least bit angry at themselves for it

From the time I’ve joined here, I’ve been fascinated by the way that RINO/“real conservative” get defined in often arbitrary or incoherent ways. But the definition is all-encompassing, non-negotiable, and black-and-white with regard to tribal membership.

So in 2004, when I joined, real “Republicans” and “conservatives” were defined on this forum entirely by absolute support for the war in Iraq and the Bush administration, even though the former, in particular, wasn’t conservative at all. And now, of course, they’ve distanced themselves from it by electing a guy who earned the GOP nomination, in part, by dishonestly claiming he opposed the war before it started.

What makes Trump a “real” conservative and “real” Republican, but not Romney, or Corker, or Flake, or whomever (who, by the way, vote with Trump and the GOP almost 100% of the time)? It’s bizarre. And, as with Iraq, sooner or later they’re going to have shove Trump down the memory hole and evade responsibility for him.

Support Trump = “Real conservative”

Criticize Trump = RINO

Its that simple.

wonderingrover · 2019-01-03T22:39:36.248Z

PaulCapo:

I fear that Mr. Romney will be another John McCain. Another RINO. His too ambitious for his own good and very disruptive already. These guys have never achieved anything worth while in their lives and yet we keep voting them in. Something wrong

Not sure where the information on Romney and McCain never accomplished anything came from, but they are both very accomplished.

Romney served as CEO of Bain Capital, served in leadership in his church, and was a governor. He also has been a faithful husband, which is a hell of a lot more than you can say about Trump.

McCain was a soldier, a POW, and spent a lifetime in public service. He has left a lasting impact on the Senate during his tenure there.

Guvnah · 2019-01-03T22:53:08.030Z

hindsight:

If Romney is a RINO, what does that make Donald Trump?

Trump is RINO on some (even many) issues, and conservative on others.

Ditto Romney.

The all-or-nothing pigeon holing is for the birds.

ComfortablyNumb · 2019-01-03T22:57:31.148Z

Guvnah:

hindsight:

If Romney is a RINO, what does that make Donald Trump?

Trump is RINO on some (even many) issues, and conservative on others.

Ditto Romney.

The all-or-nothing pigeon holing is for the birds.

I disagree. To be conservative I believe you must have at least a modicum of principled ideology. Mr. Trump has proven that he is rudderless when it comes to principle of any kind.

ImRightYoureWrong · 2019-01-03T23:10:00.324Z

hindsight:

If Romney is a RINO, what does that make Donald Trump?

RUSN
10char

Cratic3947 · 2019-01-03T23:11:20.012Z

Dems made people think Romney is cruel to dogs and cheated on his taxes. He can’t seem to learn from that…

FloridaYankee · 2019-01-03T23:29:58.005Z

When what he actually did was raid the pension funds of companies via handsome dividends to himself while loading them up with insurmountable debt.

San Diego Free Press – 30 Jul 12

How Mitt Romney Drove Companies Bankrupt, Raided Pension Funds and Paid...

Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital was very good at making money for Mitt Romney. At the same time it loaded companies Bain bought with debt, borrowed even more money to pay dividends to Mitt Romney …

Cratic3947 · 2019-01-03T23:33:07.713Z

FloridaYankee:

Cratic3947:

Dems made people think Romney is cruel to dogs and cheated on his taxes. He can’t seem to learn from that…

When what he actually did was raid the pension funds of companies via handsome dividends to himself while loading them up with insurmountable debt.

How Mitt Romney Drove Companies Bankrupt, Raided Pension Funds and Paid Himself Handsomely

See, the dems will attack any rep unmercifully. Even nice moderates. Why dim bulbs like Romney can’t seem to figure that out is beyond me…

FloridaYankee · 2019-01-04T01:07:41.605Z

Cratic3947:

FloridaYankee:

Cratic3947:

Dems made people think Romney is cruel to dogs and cheated on his taxes. He can’t seem to learn from that…

When what he actually did was raid the pension funds of companies via handsome dividends to himself while loading them up with insurmountable debt.

How Mitt Romney Drove Companies Bankrupt, Raided Pension Funds and Paid Himself Handsomely

See, the dems will attack any rep unmercifully. Even nice moderates. Why dim bulbs like Romney can’t seem to figure that out is beyond me…

Stating a fact is not an attack and I ain’t no dem.

Chris · 2019-01-04T01:33:08.887Z

Romney got about 93% of the Republican vote from the 2012 Presidential election. And I think that he supports Trump on the border wall.

Chris · 2019-01-04T01:41:10.412Z

I have asked several times for a list of all the Republicans and have it pointed out on that list which ones are the RINOs and which ones are the real and true Republicans. However, I never got that list.

pam95650 · 2019-01-04T01:45:14.953Z

I suppose dodging the draft with the help of daddy’s doctor friend accounts for something quite special. It sure beats putting your life on the line for your country, right?

pam95650 · 2019-01-04T01:47:27.993Z

An ■■■■■■■ extraordinaire.

Publius · 2019-01-04T03:25:07.469Z

Don’t forget saving the 2002 Winter Olympics…

zonulet · 2019-01-04T04:15:48.555Z

Mitt Romney, drier than a popcorn fart, still can’t believe Trump won at something he lost.

sikofit · 2019-01-04T12:00:56.839Z

Tguns:

I still think we would be better off now had Romney won in 2012.

I agree

Jamerican · 2019-01-04T12:35:17.660Z

What makes you a RINO these days?

Is it because as a republican you don’t always go with the status quo?
Is it because as a republican you are your own person and know what is right or wrong?
Or is it because you’re not a follower like most of these 45 drones in the GOP?

Camp · 2019-01-04T12:41:41.641Z

I am laughing so hard my sides hurt.

Everyone is a tool in DC including Romney albeit a very well groomed and mannered tool.

IBC · 2019-01-04T13:12:24.972Z

Meh. If Romney were the R candidate, you’d vote for him, RINO or no.