For instance.. this post by Jason Easley on Politicus USA:
Eric Cantor Rebrands the Republican Party by Plagiarizing a 2011 Obama Speech
Sounds like a slam dunk, Right? And sure enough, when you read the entry, you're astounded by how much Cantor's speech sounds like Obama's speech.It makes it clear that Cantor was copying Obama... and as the blogger suggests, trying rebrand the GOP.
Unless, of course, Cantor had made a similiar speech before Obama did.
But that can't be. Right? Because then that would suggest that Obama... had copied Cantor???
Which would really be hilarious.
And it is:
Below is a comparison of President Obama’s remarks (as prepared for delivery) and Leader Cantor’s. While their words are similar, their message is very different. Republicans want everyone to have a fair shot at earning their success, but the President is calling for tax increases, government controlled equality of outcomes and sweeping changes that will put Washington in charge of determining opportunity.
Keep in mind, Jason Easley was accusing Cantor of copying Obama's 2011 Kansas speech. But as the blog points out, in 2011, Obama was copying Cantor's material!
Neat trick.
Now someone (pointing to himself) may have tried to correct PoliticusUSA. They might even have tried to let them know how wrong they were.
And originally, PoliticusUSA let that guy link to Cantor's original statements.
But then two things happened. Or rather, didn't happen.
Firstly, the blog never corrected itself. Go figure. The left never admits that they're wrong, thus allowing themselves to think that they're always right.
Secondly, the blog didn't let this guy post again. Go figure, again... if you're going to get it that wrong, you don't want someone suggesting that you should fix your post... when you want to spread the lie.
More importantly... you have to protect Obama from criticism. Especially when you just aimed that exact same criticism at someone else.
I was curious if anyone else had accused Cantor of copying Obama... and lo and behold, the website Smoke And Mirrors provided me with the best pull quote of the week:
Eric Cantor did more than steal the president’s words. Cantor tried to steal the essence, concept, and theme that has been the trademark of Obama’s words and promise on economic equality, rights, and immigration since taking office. Like other transparent and lazy Republicans of his class, Eric Cantor assumes that the voting public will be fooled by sleazy tactics, empty promises, and the same tired policies wrapped in poetic language ripped from a popular progressive president.
We’re smarter than that.
Aren’t we?
No. No you aren't. You're really, really dumb.
Because even though I'm pointing out to you, now, that Cantor said it first, I'm willing to bet that you'll never. Ever. Ever. Admit that you were.
