Definition of "quid pro quo"

[ColbertWatcher]

a Latin phrase than translates into American as I.O.U., my friends

--Wikiality.com

[Quantess]

1. Context would be helpful.

Edit to add: at least 95% of us don't know what your OP is referring to.

[ColbertWatcher]

5. It's supposed to be a joke...

...and a jab at McCain's use of the phrase "my friends".

And his lobbyist problems.

[Quantess]

6. That's superb! Except, I missed it the first time around.

Now, if I could only find a link to what you're talking about, I would be supremely happy!

[ColbertWatcher]

7. A link to McCain's lobbyist troubles?

Gee, where to start?

There have been two threads on DU today that I can remember:

McCAIN AND THE LOBBYISTS started by DUer laststeamtrain and Jack Abramoff: John McCain’s other Lobbyist problem... started by DUer seafan.

Does this help?

[Quantess]

8. self edit

[ColbertWatcher]

9. OK.

But, please don't assume I believe "we" are all elitists.

Keeping up on the news is not elitist; it's being informed.

And you're welcome for the links.

[Quantess]

10. self edit

[ColbertWatcher]

11. I haven't kept up with all articles.

Just those few that have to do with John McCain and lobbyists. In fact, there are those who are more informed about that subject than I.

And yes, I am mainlined with speed, thank you for asking.

[Quantess]

12. LOL. I'm sorry for being silly.

I have had a few drinks.

[mahina]

2. If I remember my latin,

'this for that', roughly.

[KharmaTrain]

3. A More Updated Version...

"You blow me, I'll blow you".

[InkAddict]

4. Silence of the Lambs - Hannibel to Clarisse.

What the manipulator says to the potentially manipulated.