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Rebrand the RINOs, Have Fun, Win $100+
Pascal Fervor ^ | December 27, 2010 | Pascal Fervor

Posted on 01/03/2011 3:20:35 PM PST by Avoiding_Sulla

***Update: Now $125 thanks to Joan of Argghh!

I've been complaining for some time now that the label Republican In Name Only, and its acronym, RINO, are ineffectual to say the least.

My topmost reason is that a dichotomy exists in the word republican. Conservatives think of republicans as representing the people who elected them, with an eye fixed on protecting and preserving the American constitution with its limits on government and its recognition of personal rights. Progressives think of republicans as elitist and doing what they think is right no matter what the common folk think, and "The Constitution is only a piece of paper."

When conservatives see the "Progressive" subversive wing dominating the party and the decisions it makes, they get really rankled. But simply using the term RINO and intending that to be taken as disparaging by the arrogant politicians does not get the job done. The elitist either laughs at the ill-conceived acronym or looks down at the one who hurls RINO and sniffs "that's the kind of know-nothing who needs me to make the decisions." The elitist may be slightly annoyed by our intentions, but is neither insulted nor embarrassed.

So here's the contest. Come up with a variety of suggestions for an acronym to replace RINO. Here's some guidelines.

I'll decide which new acronym gets $100 from me. My decision is final. I do not yet have a closing date for this contest. I'll decide that soon.

Currently in the lead is SKUNCs.
Statists Knowingly Undermining National Charters
It has great imagery, is clean both up-front and underlying, and also picks on how all contemporary subversives appear to be globalists. 

Bonus: no pol likes being known as a skunk even if they secretly don't mind at all.

SKUNC also has versatility:

PF is grateful to blog owners who have endorsed this campaign.



TOPICS: Government; Humor; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: contest; countermeasures; rinos; statists; subversives
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As stated at the blog, so far the best entry has been submitted by GuyS:

However, it suffers from one big drawback. SKUNC may prove too useful in describing villainous globalists all over the world who are out to subvert their sovereign nations.

That would mean we still need a special new acronym that more readily describes subversive traitors of the USA who hide out in the GOP.

So the contest is still open.

It is hoped that FReepers will spread the word.

It's not a lot of money, now at $125. But surely many FReepers wouldn't mind having fun rebranding the traitors to America and conservatives and earning some money in the process.

1 posted on 01/03/2011 3:20:42 PM PST by Avoiding_Sulla
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

Treasonous Assbag Republicans TAR

Treasonous Assbag Rino Scum TARS

just a suggestion


2 posted on 01/03/2011 3:29:53 PM PST by Germanicus Cretorian (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing)
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To: Germanicus Cretorian

I’m sure there are many would settle for labeling them TAR, provided it’s not for verbal application.


3 posted on 01/03/2011 3:35:31 PM PST by Avoiding_Sulla (How humanitarian are "leaders" who back Malthusian, Utilitarian & Green nutcases?)
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To: Germanicus Cretorian

Republican elected traitor RET


4 posted on 01/03/2011 3:36:22 PM PST by bareford101 (For me, there is no difference in a tolerant, open mind and a cess pool. Both are open to filth.)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

RODENTs

Republicans Operating as Democratic ElephaNTs


5 posted on 01/03/2011 3:38:54 PM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

How about RebubliCON meaning we are conned into believing they are really republican when they get to DC and act like the other party.


6 posted on 01/03/2011 3:39:07 PM PST by chris_bdba
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To: BradyLS

As in: “ ‘RATs and RODENTs will be the death of our Republic!”


7 posted on 01/03/2011 3:40:29 PM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

I like Mark Steyn’s name: DIABLO

Democrat
In
All
But
Label
Only


8 posted on 01/03/2011 3:41:52 PM PST by Kandy Atz ("Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want for bread.")
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To: bareford101

PC’S..PsuedoCons


9 posted on 01/03/2011 3:43:14 PM PST by screaminsunshine (Beware the Big Government Media Complex)
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To: Kandy Atz

i think diablo suit them. They’re essentially democrats in all but label only


10 posted on 01/03/2011 3:45:22 PM PST by 4rcane
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To: Kandy Atz

**I like Mark Steyn’s name: DIABLO**

wondering how to replace the Elephant and replace it with the “DODO BIRD”


11 posted on 01/03/2011 3:45:45 PM PST by gwilhelm56 (NY... Can't afford to Live Here... Can't Afford to LEAVE!!)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

TURD’S..Totally Unreliable Republican Douchebags


12 posted on 01/03/2011 3:46:49 PM PST by screaminsunshine (Beware the Big Government Media Complex)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

I thought the term “Cocktail Party” covered it pretty well. It covers everything from CHarlie Crist to Nelson Rockefeller and Lincoln Chafee.


13 posted on 01/03/2011 3:53:35 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

American Republican election sellout

ARES


14 posted on 01/03/2011 3:57:45 PM PST by bareford101 (For me, there is no difference in a tolerant, open mind and a cess pool. Both are open to filth.)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla
Lillies In Man Pants.
15 posted on 01/03/2011 4:07:44 PM PST by Pan_Yan
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

Radicals, liberals, marxists, globalist, propagandists, vote deceptors,loyalists

Names not acronyms.


16 posted on 01/03/2011 4:10:08 PM PST by USSR Didnt Fall
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

How about just resurrecting the name “mugwumps” from the Grover Cleveland days.

A mugwump is a republican that acts like a democrat.


17 posted on 01/03/2011 4:13:39 PM PST by Suz in AZ
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

CINO-Conservative In Name Only
RepublicRAT, as in crats and rats


18 posted on 01/03/2011 4:18:02 PM PST by nomad
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To: Avoiding_Sulla

Not an acronym, but “Vichy Republicans” should suffice.


19 posted on 01/03/2011 4:19:40 PM PST by MuttTheHoople (Democrats- Forgetting 9/11 since 9/12/01)
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To: Avoiding_Sulla
Call a Spade a Spade - RINO = Democrat = Communist.

I vote REPUBLICOMMIE..

Vote out a Republicommie for your Mommy!!!

20 posted on 01/03/2011 4:21:44 PM PST by IrishPennant (No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care...."Me")
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