NY Times: Koch Brothers Give to Libertarians, But George Soros Is Nonpartisan?
Friday’s lead New York Times story by Stephanie Strom focused on an I.R.S. crackdown on politically motivated non-profits established by wealthy investors like the libertarian Koch brothers, and the left-wing George Soros: "I.R.S. Sets Sights On Donors Gifts That Push Policy - Says Tax May Be Owed – Advocacy Groups Draw Scrutiny – A Rare Use of a Provision."
Strom focused mainly on the Koch brothers of the right, and an accompanying photo caption claimed that while David Koch gave to libertarian causes, the left-wing Soros merely "donated millions to other causes."
Big donors like David H. Koch and George Soros could owe taxes on their millions of dollars in contributions to nonprofit advocacy groups that are playing an increasing role in American politics.
Invoking a provision that had rarely, if ever, been enforced, the Internal Revenue Service said it had sent letters to five donors, who were not identified, informing them that their contributions may be subject to gift taxes depending on whether the donations exceeded limits under the tax laws.
These advocacy groups have been drawing more scrutiny, from President Obama as well as others, as they have proliferated and funneled vast sums of money in support of campaigns and causes, without having to publicly disclose their donors.
During the midterm cycle, for example, groups like Crossroads GPS, which has ties to the Republican strategist Karl Rove, and Americans for Prosperity, backed by Mr. Koch and his brother Charles, were heavily involved in politicking, spurring campaign finance watchdogs to complain that they were flouting election and nonprofit laws.
Page A3 featured a slanted photo caption under a picture of David Koch on top of a smaller one of George Soros: "David H. Koch, top, has given generously to a libertarian group, and George Soros has donated millions to other causes." Soros, nonpartisan?
Strom also didn’t label Soros’s leftist political ideology in a September 7, 2010 story on his huge donation to the anti-Israel group Human Rights Watch, calling him "the billionaire investor and philanthropist."
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I firmly believe all NYT employees are given a lie detector test
Submitted by ThisnThat on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 7:51am.
as a condition of employment.
And if they pass it (i.e., are shown to be truthful), they are not hired.
__________
“Didn't win the Medal of Honor? Didn't even serve? Then lie about it. We'll support you." — 9th Circuit Court
TnT, I bet they get IQ tests, too
Submitted by Dave. on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 9:05pm.
LOL - And if they score above freezer temperature they get the boot.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Why would the NYTimes not
Submitted by stratman on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 8:50am.
Why would the NYTimes not describe Soros in the most sympathetic and protective light?
Read more: http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs?page=1#ixzz1MKYQYI14
Koch - Soros false equivalency.
Submitted by Boil It Down on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 11:19am.
It looks to me like a defensive reply to the Fox News report about Soros ties to 30 news organizations. This piece portrays the Koch brothers as equal to Soros with regard to their influence in elections, when in fact there is hardly any comparison. I don't see the Koch brothers waging media warfare on the American public. -bidn-
FRAUD
Submitted by jessieH on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 10:39am.
Soros can spend every last dollar he has on his puppet, obama. It will make no difference. Barry "the bull s**ter" will not be reelected. He can take his moronic "moat" and swim in it.
a hit peice
Submitted by dmacleo on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 11:43am.
kochs also give a lot to art and more liberal stuff. does soros give to conservative groups?
Where is it
Submitted by mrbill on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 2:20pm.
I did not see the word "non partisan" in the article anywhere. Where is it.
I thought only Americans
Submitted by jessieH on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 11:14am.
I thought only Americans could donate to the Presidential election.
Soros Is Nonpartisan
Submitted by Avitar on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 4:59pm.
A partisan favors a Party.
George Soros is anti-civilization he does not favor one thing that would be good for mankind. He favors savagery, barberry, and the fall of civilization. Except for possibly a few Anarchist Parties in Europe I don't know of a party he could that he would not be a detriment to.