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Caller-ID: Minnesota 320-111-1111Me (against better judgment – picks up receiver): Hello
Caller: Hello Mr. Price…. (begin sales pitch)…(end sales pitch).
Me: No thanks
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In recent months I have received several telephone calls from the two respective Maryland political parties. Much to my surprise even the democrats have been after my hard earned money, why they believe I will give it to them – I have no idea. But at least they have hired some mannerly telemarketers.
There is much to disagree with the Maryland Democratic Party on; however, this is an occasion to highlight something positive. The caller’s requisite Ehrlich bashing came followed by a polite request, “can we count on you for a donation of $100”. After informing her that I was a registered Republican, voted for Bush twice, Ehrlich once already and planning to again in 2006; she thanked me for my time and was about to say good-bye. I asked her to please remove my name from their list and she said no problem.
I had a very different experience with the Maryland Republican Party’s request for a donation. I’m not really sure why anyone would give out credit card information over the phone to some unknown caller these days. After explaining that I was not going to do that to RNC caller; they continued to ask for a pledge at least (or a promise to pay in the future). This I was willing to do, which was followed by a request for my credit card number – apparently they weren’t paying attention to what I had already said. On a previous attempt to acquire a donation they had spoken to my wife who informed them that I make the financial decision. This didn’t go over very well them either and rudeness ensued.
Perhaps I should call the DNC back and make a donation – asking them to forward the money onto the RNC for me? Nah, it’s probably just easier to make an online donation and avoid the telephone altogether!