]> http://www.campaignmoney.org/blog/2008/05/07/cash-of-thorns Comments for "Cash of Thorns" en http://www.campaignmoney.org/blog/2008/05/07/cash-of-thorns There&#39;s a thornbush, I&#39;m pretty sure it&#39;s the acacia, from which it is impossible to extricate yourself quickly or smoothly. Once you get swallowed by it it&#39;s slow, torturous work to get yourself out -- kind of analogous to escaping the snare of lobbyist contributions if you&#39;re politician. <a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080507/OPINION02/805070336/1039/OPINION">This article</a> in the <em>Rochester Democrat and Chronicle</em> chastises for giving in to the siren song of lobbyist money (can the acacia bush produce a siren song? discuss) and compromising their integrity with every dollar deposited and round of golf played. Wed, 07 May 2008 19:21:55 +0000