Skip to main content

Political fund-raisers calling

My state doesn't require a registered voter to register with a party, so I should not be on a phone calling list for any political party.

And yet I am.

I have received Republican fund-raiser calls for years so that's no surprise.

But today, I received my first Democratic fund-raising phone call and I am not happy about it.

First of all, even after I told him I couldn't afford to give any money, he proceeded with his script. I interrupted him to inform him that I was one of those people who had to borrow from family members just to keep my utilities on. Then he politely ended the call.

How do I get on these lists???!!!???

I don't think political parties should be allowed to invade the privacy of a person's home by calling and asking for money. Those who want to donate will find a way to donate.

Besides, if you catch me home in the middle of the day, what does that say about me?

1. Either I'm rich and don't have to work so maybe you can get some money out of me.

2. I don't have a job and therefore I don't have extra cash laying around to support the cause of a political party.

More often than not, I believe option 2 will be the main reason you catch someone at home in the middle of the day.

Personally, I think they ought to have to donate a portion of their funds raised to a charity that takes care of the homeless and the sick.

Put your money where your mouth is politicians!

Technorati Tags:
Generated By Technorati Tag Generator

Labels:

Comments

  1. Reflections Magazine editorAug 15, 2008, 7:43:00 PM

    Hi Sandra

    I don't enjoy asking for money. In fact, I have only asked for money once in my life. I asked my father for money to buy my first used car. My husband and I paid for my education, our wedding, our home, our expenses, our children and so on. I hope and pray I never have to ask for money.

    However, if someone is in need, an elderly or disabled person, a homeless child or a family who has lost their everything in a natural disaster, then of course they deserve monetary assistance, not just from the government but from all citizens. And they should not have to ask for it. It should be readily provided.

    Yet, it really bothers me when politicians request contributions for their campaigns. We send them millions and they spend millions. Then they get elected and they spend "our" millions or billions again and guess what? They make some more millions.

    Why does this happen? Because most citizens, me included, are too busy to care and too busy to do anything about it. Only a small number of people control the masses, and I guess that's exactly how the masses want it.

    I have visited your blog a few times and find your postings very interesting. I hope to return again. Thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousAug 16, 2008, 3:19:00 PM

    Unfortunately, the Do Not Call telemarketing list does not apply to politics. If you are a registered voter (regardless of party) they are permitted access to all voter rolls. You're on the list because you are a patriotic American exercising your right to vote. It's shameless on behalf of our politicians to pander this way.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

All comments must be approved before posting. Comments that are not approved are due to spam and shall be reported as such.
Thank you.




Popular posts from this blog

Support Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices

The following is a letter I have sent through automation to write my Representatives encouraging them to support term limits for Supreme Court Justices. Feel free to copy and paste the following letter that I rewrote from the previously formatted letter that will appear in the link provided at the bottom of this article. Or, use their letter. Or, better yet, rewrite it for yourself as I have done.  When you go to the link, your representatives will automatically appear when you enter your address.  This is such a simple way to contact your representatives in Washington, D.C.  Topic - government reform or judicial Letter: Thank you for your service to our country as a representative of the people. Integrity still matters to most people. Unfortunately, we are living in an era where we can no longer depend on one's conscience to dictate or control individual actions. I, and the majority of Americans, have lost faith in the Supreme Court’s ability to act as a neutral arbiter ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Easter Witch

My love of cultural anthropology and my studies of world religions have enriched and enlightened my life. I am always seeking new information about other cultures because not only is it educational, but it also brings into sharper focus how much we have in common with each other, not only across cultural and national boundaries, but even throughout time. This is particularly true with traditions and holidays. Imagine my delight to learn of the Easter Witch! In Sweden and Finland, Easter traditions are similar to Halloween traditions in the U.S. They combine the use of colored Easter eggs and candy, and the children dress up, mostly as little witches. They go door to door, offering their willow twigs, and in return for treats of candy, they offer a little blessing which they recite. Virvon, Varvon! (These words indicate the Witch is waving their willow switch!) Tuoreeks, Terveeks (Fresh, Healthy -) Tulevaks, Vuodeks! (- Forthcoming Year!) Vitsa sulle! (Twig for you!) Pal...
Post a Comment
Read more

Hawley Saga

Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri  Hawley - Business Insider Three things that make the Hawley saga so humorous: 1. The fact that as he entered the building on Jan. 6th, he fist saluted the very people he became terrified of and ran away from. 2. He is currently writing a book about masculinity and the lack thereof, scheduled for release in May, 2023, according to GoodReads. (Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs by Josh Hawley)  3. The third thing? A little speech he made last week about not running or cowering from liberals (apparently he just fears and runs from his supporters).  Clip of Hawley on Twitter "Washington is full of tough people. Currently, there are 91 members of Congress with military experience. Moreover, there are several former first responders: two former sheriffs, one police chief, three other police officers, one former fire chief and a former firefighter. There are also two ex-CIA employees and one FBI agent. Republican ...
Post a Comment
Read more