Since the Armstrong Williams fiasco, we learn that our beloved blogs are not immune from this disease of being on the take. On the right, the Thune campaign paid blogs. On the left, the Dean campaign ponied up cash to bloggers.
As confession is good for the soul, I've decided to come clean. Behold: a list of my already committed sins ... and honesty about the future.
- I've shamelessly received frequent plugs from friends at Anal Philosopher, Dissecting Leftism, Who Moved My Truth, Bill's Comments, Dean's World, Dean's Journal, Booker Rising and others. And, woe is me; they pumped up my daily hits.
- Parrot-parents and friends David and Margaret from Our House treated me to dinner on my birthday. Following, I shamelessly posted photos of their three babies - repeatedly - at what if?
- When I told Andrew Tobias that I was a fan of his software Managing Your Money, but that I could no longer use his outdated floppies on my computer, Andrew allowed me to download a functioning copy. Now, I continue to read and compliment Andrew, despite him being the treasurer for the DNC (aaak!)
And now, now that I have confessed all, what are my future plans regarding payola?
- $50 payoff: I will say I enjoy your blog, even though my teeth grind for at least 15 minutes every evening after I read a few postings at your site.
- $100 payoff: You'll receive at least 3 links to your blog at what if?, despite my relishing cleaning out my birds' cages more than reading your blog.
- $500 payoff: I'll plug your blog, plus send emails to top rated blogs telling them how fabulous you are. Photographs, too, of how gorgeous you look will be linked, even if in reality Michael Moore is a hunk compared to you.
- $1000 payoff: You get the full works. Daily links. Gushing praise. Snail mail letters of idolatry to the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Chicago Tribune and Minneapolis Star Tribune (heh heh heh.) Occasional sex with yours truly - or, if you prefer, home baked brownies or cookies.
OK. That's it. Full disclosure.
I feel so much better now!
LOL I guess I owe you a bundle by now. Great Satire. Don't think my wife would let me try a $1000 pay off.
Posted by: Bill | Friday, January 14, 2005 at 10:04 AM
interesting! but wew! don't you think that's quite a $1000 pay off. LOL
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