The Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy

Apparently, Rogers Park Bench was not alone when we compared Hillary Clinton to Hugo Chavez, virtual dictator of Venezuela. Blogger BoRev.net linked to me and wrote: "The right-wing blogosphere immediately, inexplicably, and no doubt organically all made the exact same comparison: that she was announcing her engagement to Hugo Chavez or something. Apparently in their circles this is meant to be a slur." Let me ask you, BoRev: When the folks in your "circles" compare George Bush to Adolf Hitler, is that intended as a slur, or as an accurate comparison of political policies? When such a comparison is made, is it part of a Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy? BoRev, my comparison of Hillary to Hugo was indeed "organic." Is it beyond your belief that more than one person would make such an obvious comparison? Do you really think I get email from Dick Cheney or Rush Limbaugh directing me as to what I should write, as to which catch phrases I should use? Are you that paranoid about a so-called Right-Wing Conspiracy? As for the comparison of Hillary to Chavez, it was not meant as a slur. Yes, it's an unfavorable comparison, but it was made as an accurate one. Chavez wants to nationalize things. Hillary wants to nationalize things. Slur? No, an accurate comparison.