Beware the Reasonable Republican
by Shari Dovale
The term “RINO” means “REPUBLICAN In Name Only” and is a common and shameful term used by conservatives that believe someone from their party has fallen short of their political ideals. It is generally reserved for liberal-leaning politicians that favor any sort of tax increase.
The first RINO is said to have been Teddy Roosevelt, who began as a Republican but later formed the Progressive Party, a forerunner of today’s Extremist SQUAD.
The term “Me-Too Republicans” took over for a time during FDR’s reign, for they would say “me too” on most of Roosevelt’s New Deal policies.
The term RINO was much easier, and Republicans made a showing of cleansing their party with the election of 1992 when they helped Bill Clinton oust George H.W. Bush for violating his no-new-taxes pledge.
Today, more centrist members of the Republican Party are winning the nominations throughout their party, from national elections down to the local races. These moderates embrace their status by calling themselves “Reasonable,” believing it is important to compromise with the Left, as they have made the fear of being called an “Extremist” a mainstream mantra.
Conservatives are not extremists. Their politics have not changed. They have always supported the Constitution and favored lower taxes and smaller government. Societal evolution by the Democrats in power, aided by the moderates in the Republican party, have morphed beliefs that everyone must “go along to get along.”
Some call this a RINO-virus and is “spread through weak and unethical Republican politicians who selfishly place their own personal gain over their constituents. This character flaw cascades from the federal level down to local municipalities. The spread is directly linked to a lack of political accountability and media cover-ups.“
These traitors to their constituents, party, and country are working to undermine the strength of the GOP from within. The GOP, on the other hand, knows this and generally allows it. The platform for the party says one thing, yet there are too many endorsed candidates that do not accept this platform.
How do you determine who is a “Reasonable Republican”?
The “Reasonable Republican” might say they are ‘Pro-Life’ but refuse to vote for a bill that authorizes sanctions. Ask them: Do you believe abortion is murder? Is murder a crime? Should anyone that commits this crime be punished?
This compromising candidate might tell you of their A+ rating with some gun group, but neglect to mention they believe the government should protect those “at risk” by taking their guns.
Did this person wear a face mask unnecessarily? Did they take a Covid-19(84) mRNA vaccine? Do they talk to you about how serious this “disease” is, but do not wonder what happened to the flu?
They will tell you that we should take and spend the federal ARPA money because “if we don’t then someone else will.”
The “Reasonable Republican” is not afraid to compromise. They are not afraid to work with the Left to advance their own agenda. This means that they will compromise YOUR values instead of their own as compromising politicians do not have any values worth fighting for. They would betray the trust of those who voted for them. To these traitors, being an American is just a box to check on a form. There is no love for country, or loyalty to those that elected them.
They are the establishment. They are any Republican that doesn’t stand up for medical freedom and the God-given rights of life, liberty, and property.
They are members of groups like DART (Democrats and Republicans Together). Samantha Collins of Idaho Tribune tells us:
The group, DART, explains its motivations are opposing so-called “extremists” embedded within the Republican Party — ignoring the documented rise in left-wing radicals making their way through Idaho with excessive ease.
They might also be supported by North Idaho Voter Services, an extremist group seemingly developed to unseat the conservative hold in North Idaho. See who they support here: https://northidahovoterservices.org/news/
Another compromising group is North Idaho Way. They have been described as focusing their efforts on “middle-of-the-road” voters. It was recently confirmed that the group discussed leaving God out of their founding documents, so as to not offend non-Christians. Founding members include (from their bylaws):
And let’s not forget the Idaho Conservatives, a group trying to proclaim their conservative bonafides all while projecting their hate for “far-right extremists.”
Conclusion
This list is certainly not all inclusive, but it is not hard to find these “Reasonable RINO Republicans.” All you need to do it stick to your beliefs and be unwavering in your values. These compromising politicians will find you. They will seek you out in their quest for votes.
They will try to explain that compromise is how the world works. You might be strong on farming bills, reducing taxes, stopping Article V changes to the Constitution, or another equally conservative issue, but the not-so-conservative candidates, or Reasonable Republicans, will try to convince you that it is important to work with the Left on them.
Or they will lie to you. They will agree to everything you describe, but vote against the issue after they are elected.
For further examples, look at some of our current and most well known Idaho RINO’s:
US Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID)
Idaho Representative Sage Dixon (R-Ponderay)
Idaho Senator Jim Woodward (R-Sagle)
Don’t be fooled. Don’t get caught up in today’s Radical Leftist Ideology and compromising immorality. Remain steadfast to your faith and God will see us through.
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Excellent article. Murder is murder and tyranny is staring us in the face. For far too long we conservatives have given ground to go along to get along. Time after time RHINO’s have compromised themselves for personal gain and we need to hold them accountable. As a member of the BCRCC I am proud of the Idaho GOP platform which starts off by honoring God. It acknowledges our strength come from him.
https://www.idgop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Updated-Idaho-GOP-Platform.pdf
If I am chosen by the people of Bonner County I will NEVER compromise my conservative values. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and I have taken an oath to the Constitution, I will never forsake either of these.
Dan can’t read the room. Korn can’t read the comments. No wonder they’re both NIW founders.
The discussion had in North Idaho Way was about recruiting people in the middle and moving them toward the right as numbers win elections. THere was concern that by envoking God, it might turn off potential non-believers who also vote. elections are won by gathering more voters, not alienating them like some political groups like to do. This will lead to Idaho going the path of Nevada and Arizona, once solid red states that are now blue because of pointless litmus tests that create division.
The discussiona about removing God was short and was shot down quickly.
Interestingly, looking at the Bonner County Republican Central Committee’s by-laws, they have no mention of God.
Here is an excerpt from the North Idaho Way by-laws:
WE BELIEVE IN THE IDAHO GOP PREAMBLE:
The strength of our nation lies with our faith and reliance on God our Creator, the individual, and the
family; and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
So once again, very little if no research by the author in her attempt to slam a group that is trying to keep Idaho red by educating voters of the benefits of both the Republican Platform and Conservative ideals.
How sad that Redoubt can’t seem to see further than beyond the end of their nose and wants to foster division that will kill our solid red area.
The BCRCC is a subset of the IDGOP. The IDGOP has their commitment to God in their preamble, therefore it is unnecessary for the local county central committee to reiterate it in their bylaws.
Since you are trying to court the blue Democrat vote, it is unreasonable for anyone to believe that you want to keep Idaho red.
As is normal for your commenting, Dan, you are projecting your narcissistic behavior onto another, in this case me. I am not searching out the Democrat voters. I am not showing that I dislike the political make up of the county and wish to change it. I happen to like the people in this county.
The perfect RINO strategy: the hated conservatives in
the Republican Party must be replaced by pro-abortion,
pro-gay rights and anti-Christian, Marxist Democrats.
It is the only way our heroic, San Francisco RINO can
save conservative Idaho.
Our magnificent RINO hero blames unwashed, low I.Q. conservatives
for turning Nevada and Arizona blue when the truth is massive
unchecked illegal immigration (which our hero probably supports)
and rigged elections have been turning many red states to blue.
Progressives: running off the cliff like lemmings.
Rinos: walking off the cliff.
Moral of this story…..either way you are still going off the cliff.
Idaho has an rino infestation.
The rino motto: How do you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time—-aka Bedke
A pretty good article with some bias… I dont see mentioned BCRCC? You mention NIW as a compromising group because they discussed leaving God out of their bylaws, but after discussion put God in their bylaws. Did you know that God is not mentioned anywhere in the Bonner Co Republican Central Committee? That’s a fact. So why didn’t you list them also in your list of compromising groups? Standing for liberty and truth??
This is an excellent description of the Uni-party: Luciferian Marxists, who
have taken control of the Democrat Party and their criminal associates
in the Republican Party.
Great article. I’m not sure why this has been so confusing for many many conservatives to understand. IMHO the Republican Committees aren’t doing enough to vet our candidates.
See https://wheresWasden.com for some good examples, then donate at MacomberforIdaho.com.
We keep marching further to the left. Many conservatives have lost their ability to think for themselves and are following the pied pipers who are only interested in the power to control .