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I think of myself as an original thinker. Of course, what I often pass off as "thought" is usually finding ways to connect seemingly-disparate observations or finding a new perspective to an event, but since I'm defining myself, I can choose whatever terms i like.

But I've never been ashamed to see another's thought and use it myself. As long as I give full credit to my source, I don't believe I have violated any ethical standards.

That's a rather long-winded way of saying that a commenter over at Willisms brought up what appears to be a truly brilliant point. CharlieDontSurf, consider yourself acknowledged for this idea:

Jack Abramoff and George Soros: compare and contrast.

Abramoff: convicted felon and big political money guy that everyone, especially the right, is trying to distance themselves from.

George Soros: convicted felon and big political money guy that the left lines up to take money from.

Perhaps Abramoff should have set up some professional shills like Media Matters and some 528 groups like Soros did, if he wanted to avoid getting into his current troubles...

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Comments (9)

How many elected official... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by DUDACKATTACK!!! | January 24, 2006 11:28 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

DUDACKATTACK!!!:

How many elected officials did Soros directly contribute to in exchange for political favors for himself or his associates?

Quick Jay! Comapre These:
To These!!

Posted on January 24, 2006 11:28

So... Dud's point is that S... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by SCSIwuzzy | January 24, 2006 11:45 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SCSIwuzzy:

So... Dud's point is that Soros does a much better job of keeping the money laundered than Abramoff.
And of course, Abramoff was like a bagman, where Soros is like a Columbian kingpin.

Posted on January 24, 2006 11:45

I question the timing.... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Confederate Yankee | January 24, 2006 12:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Confederate Yankee:

I question the timing.

Posted on January 24, 2006 12:02

You know dudack, if you wor... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by B Moe | January 24, 2006 12:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

B Moe:

You know dudack, if you wore earmuffs it might keep those bees from nesting in your head.

Posted on January 24, 2006 12:10

Hey hey, lets cut Dud here ... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Robert | January 24, 2006 12:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Robert:

Hey hey, lets cut Dud here some slack. Let us compare them. The are both fruit. They both have seeds. They both rot. There are quite a bit of similiarties. Don't you hate it, Dud, when people start using logic against you?

Posted on January 24, 2006 12:19

Ya know...I grew u... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Timmer | January 24, 2006 12:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Timmer:

Ya know...

I grew up in Chicago and I've lived in Hawaii. For Democrats to say anything about payoffs and corruption by Republicans is just absolutely amazing to me.

I'm not saying two wrongs make a right, both parties have very little concern for us any more, but for the Dems to get all high and mighty and trying to act offended? Who do they think is buying this?

Posted on January 24, 2006 12:31

Soros's conviction (in Fran... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Earl | January 24, 2006 12:38 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Earl:

Soros's conviction (in France) was unrelated to his political contributions. Abramoff is in trouble with the US legal system, because of his political contributions. I'm no fan of Soros, but these differences aren't exactly subtle.

Posted on January 24, 2006 12:38

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8. Posted by DUDACKATTACK!!! | January 24, 2006 1:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Shorter Robert, Jay and BMoe

Posted on January 24, 2006 13:25

I read that thread over at ... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by LilRedhead | January 24, 2006 2:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

LilRedhead:

I read that thread over at Willisms and to give credit where credit is due, that truly brilliant connection was first brought up by JohnJ. Read more here.

Posted on January 24, 2006 14:24

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