matching as the same as above vs matching with the same as above

Some examples from the web:

• Just think of this as the same as any major client visit.
• The same as above with To bottom direction only checked.
• We see death as the same as returning home
• These are the same as above on the street level.
• But we've all known that the stars aren't the same as above the United States.
• Too often - it is true of all parliaments and unions but it is particularly true of the European Union - the method has been seen as the same as the outcome.
• It is extremely difficult to prove that the liquid poured into the ocean is the same as the same as that contained in the tanks.
• Contrary to the Danish proposal, the reporter does not want the scope of the initiative to include terrorism, since terrorism cannot be considered as the same as war crimes and therefore merits a separate decision.
• Same as above, but modifies the color balance of the Chrome layer.
• Same as above for the Executive Director.
• Well think of this as the same thing.
• It makes you feel the same as they...
• Probably the same as most people.
• Lead weighs much the same as gold.
• Which is the same as running into Damon.
• The same as you'll tell the police.
• Here, the same considerations as above apply.
• The same commentary as above applies.
• The same criteria as above must be met prior to re-treatment.
• As to the 2005 list, the same remarks as above apply.

Some examples from the web:

• The same as above with To bottom direction only checked.
• which is reciprocally incorporated with the same front position lamp as above;
• These are the same as above on the street level.
• But we've all known that the stars aren't the same as above the United States.
• Harry wrestled with the same doubts regarding Dexter.
• TO DIRECTIVE 76/761/EEC, SEQUENCE NO 00, WHICH IS RECIPROCALLY INCORPORATED WITH THE SAME FRONT POSITION LAMP AS ABOVE,
• Same as above, but modifies the color balance of the Chrome layer.
• Same as above for the Executive Director.
• We kept passing the same hill with the same mesquite tree.
• Detailed rules for such importation shall be drawn up at the same time in accordance with the same procedure.
• European producers therefore need to fight with the same mechanisms and the same weapons in international trade.
• I am sure we will continue to cooperate with the same priorities in mind and with the same commitment.
• The Hungarian authorities emphasize that IBIDEN HU is able to produce substrates for particulate filters with the same equipment without any significant investment, as any manufacturer with the same production technology could.
• It makes you feel the same as they...
• Probably the same as most people.
• Lead weighs much the same as gold.
• Which is the same as running into Damon.
• The same as you'll tell the police.
• I found a prisoner with the same blood type.
• Once, I took down 3 with the same cartridge.