ORIGINAL: Jim_McIntyre
a·nal·o·gy ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-nl-j)
n. pl. a·nal·o·gies
1
a Similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar.
b A comparison based on such similarity. See Synonyms at likeness.
source: dictionary.com
To be analagous, considerations of scale are unimportant. To say someone is like a bull, does not necessarily infer they have an affinity for cows...
Point taken, however we will have to agree to disagree on the subject analogy, in my opinion (which only represents and will ALWAYS only represent ~ .00796% of MAAC members) it is in poor taste.
Can't continue any more of this sparkling repartee today, am off to Ottawa in an hour.
JH