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myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 127 out of 3,985 in politics 4 years ago

Requests for campaign contributions routinely come across my desk at work, especially lately, and I do look at them which is why the one that arrived today from Sarah Palin was opened and read.

What a shocker! An attack fundraiser! shocked Normally, the material I receive from candidates is filled with glowing reminders of past achievements and promises of a bright future so I can honestly say that I have never received anything like this before. It's two pages long, asks for an Emergency Pledge of $5,000, $2,5000, $1,000, $500, $100 or $50 three separate times and focuses almost exclusively on attacking "the Obama Democrats". Here are a few quotes:

"The Obama Democrats are coming at us with everything they've got - fair or unfair, true or false - because they have one goal this election - to gain total control of Washington - anything else for them is failure.

Because unless they have total control of our government they won't be able to raise taxes, bring back the 'era of big government', block domestic oil drilling, shift control of the Supreme Court to the left and finally turn our national health care system over to Washington bureaucrats."

And what do they plan to do with these contributions?:

"Your contribution will help us identify and mobilize Republican and Republican-leaning voters, fund crucial registration, absentee and early voting programs and defend our Republican candidates from the vicious smears and attacks the Obama-Biden Democrats and their far-left special interest allies are relentlessly throwing at us."

There is no mention of John McCain, what he stands for, what he hopes to achieve if elected...nothing positive at all.

The response page, where you check the amount you're donating and can provide your credit card information (for your convenience) begins with the following:

"I've seen the depths the liberal elites and the Obama Democrats are willing to stoop to in order to tear us down and win control of Washington."

Is this October or what?!

 

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tags:  a vote for obama is a vote to wipe usa off the map, fighting dirty, fund raising, nasty politics, national health care
 
1. myLot reputation of 82/100. Barbietre (1234)   ranked 593 out of 3,985 in politics   4 years ago

Wow, that is not nice. I also usually throw those things out. But sadly that letter does not surpise me. You know the losing dogs are the ones that get the nastiest. We had 3 dogs and one (A crazy cocker spaneil) kept losing fights with the bigger one ( bicon mix) and even when she was pinned ( the other do did not want to fight and rarely bit, just flipped her on her back, and put a paw on her chest to subdo hersurrender) she kept trying to fight. Thefight was over but the cocker spaniel did not get it. Sounds like the election!lol


myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 127 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

I think you're right. That's all I'm hearing on the news lately is about McCain and Palin going on the attack. All of the candidates need to realize that people are tired and this negativity can come back to bite them.

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2. myLot reputation of 91/100. mcat19 (1074)   ranked 742 out of 3,985 in politics   4 years ago

It seems pretty typical of the McCain campaign. They sure don't pull any punches. I guess if you can't win on policy, you have to hit below the belt and do character assignation. I doubt that it will do him any good. Usually, such mean spiritedness backfires. I sure hope it does. We don't need more of this.


myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 127 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

I think people are too worried about the economy and don't need to deal with a month of attacks and counter attacks. Seems to me that positive talk would go farther.

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3. firewind451 (69)   ranked 2,133 out of 3,985 in politics   4 years ago

Rofl Spalladino. I've seen the Obama letters. They make that one look tame. No I dnot have nay handy. I never bothered to keep them but the next one I get I will post. OBama from the very beginning played the race card and accused the republicans of "smearing" him. Even before the republican national convention. Or maybe you forgot the "Oh and by the way, did they tell you I am black?" comment? Or how about " They will tell you i don't look like all the other presidents " one?
And if nay really believes that Obama is ahead they are living in a shallow world. According to the "polls" 18% (19% today) of republicans are gong to vote for Obama.
In fact I think I'll start a discussion on that. :)


myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 127 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

Why would you think I've forgotten those remarks, firewind? You're new so you have no way of knowing that I'm a former undecided, recently decided, but that doesn't mean that I'm completely unfair. happy Yes, Obama did make some preemptive strikes along racial lines. I wasn't thrilled about them at the time either. I also remember that McCain said Rev. Wright was off limits at one point but I guess he either flipped on that or Palin is going off half cocked.

I actually did receive one from Obama back when I was still undecided and it focused on the theme of "Change" but I'm sure his mailings change as circumstances do. As far as the polls go...all of the major polling indicates that Obama is ahead but no one will really know for sure what's gonna happen until election day.


firewind451 (69)   ranked 2,133 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

I was being rhetorical on the race baiting there. I enjoy your postings btw. I think commented on a couple.
As to the polls, I truly believe the msm is so far in the tank for Obama that they are engaging in voter suppression by cooking the poll numbers.


myLot reputation of 90/100. lloydanthony111 (1180)   ranked 274 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

The reason you don't have any handy is because they don't exist. I'm a volunteer for the Barack Obama campaign and I'm on every mailing list, text message list and phone bank list.

I've never received a letter like the one describes in my mail, email or text message. And I've never seen one at campaign headquaters.

If a letter like this existed on behalf to the Barack Obama campaign, it would have been discussed on talk radio, television and in the media.

Lloyd


firewind451 (69)   ranked 2,133 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

SUre the media would cover them. Just like the covered the letters Obamma sent
out during the primaries. I do believe Hillary had to hold a pres conference to show how Obama was lying about her health care plan in his letters. Just like the media covered Obamas rise to power by having lawyers go through voter registration files in Chicago to "unearth" sinister flaws such as not crossing all the "t''s" and misspellings to get his opponents thrown off the ballot. Just like the media is making a big deal out of Obamas desire to form a "national security force" as well funded and as large as the U.S. army for domestic purposes. Just like the media made a big deal out of his voting for Fisa. Just like the media is bringing to light the fact that John Glenn is an Obama supporter. Just like the fact the media is bringing out the fact that McCain was cleared of all charges in the Keating five scandals and the investigating attorney, a democrat btw, said that McCain is an honest man. Just like....
Well you get the idea.
The media has no interest in fund raising letters btw. From either side.

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4. myLot reputation of 42/100. redyellowblackdog (4040)   4 years ago

Hmmm... could you post the address for any myLotters who might want to make a contribution? The way you describe it makes me think there might be people wanting to contribute.


myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 127 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

It says that, for your convenience, you can also make donations on the website. I wouldn't want to violate any rules by posting the address. wink

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5. myLot reputation of 81/100. ZephyrSun (3727)   ranked 102 out of 3,985 in politics   4 years ago

So are you writing out a $5,000 check? lol I thought that there were limits on how much one could donate? I don't think that I have ever wanted October to be over so fast before this year. Just think we only have 29 days until it's almost over. See I don't think it will go away after election day lol


myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 127 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

You know what, I think you're right and it seems like they're using a loophole in the rules to get larger contributions. This letter asks for donations to McCain-Palin Victory 2008, which also includes the McCain-Palin Compliance Fund, "to which the federal election laws permit you to contribute up to $2,300 to help offset the McCain-Palin 2008 campaign's legal and accounting costs incurred during the campaign." Sounds a little fishy now that I look at it again.

And, no, I didn't write a check...I can't find my favorite pen. lol

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6. myLot reputation of 83/100. irisheyes (3349)   ranked 213 out of 3,985 in politics   4 years ago

This is strange. You said you often get these requests. Are they often from only the VP candidate? Do you think it's possible our little Sarah did this on her own without McCain's knowledge? I know she likes to call herself a maverick but she seems like a loose cannon to me.

She better hurry up with those registrations. Most states have deadlines. Our's in Pennsylvania was today so she can't use any of that money to register new voters here and I would think time was running out everywhere.


myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 127 out of 3,985 in politics  4 years ago

No, campaign literature from state, county and local candidates are mailed to my job all the time. If Sarah did do this and it breaks some kind of campaign finance laws she's in a lotta hot water! Now that you mention it, today was the last day to register in Florida, too. Since she's in the state I hope she had lots of luck in the short amount of time she had earlier. Actually, I don't think registering new voters is a high priority for the camp...I would think ad time on tv is priority.

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7. myLot reputation of 83/100. lilwonders456 (3526)   ranked 34 out of 3,985 in politics   4 years ago

I have been recieving those kinds of letter from the republican party sence the primary. Always the same. Always asking for money. I just throw them away. I honestly do not have the money to give them. Plus I do not like either candidate so why should I give them my money.

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8. myLot reputation of 95/100. CinderInMySoul (4337)   ranked 730 out of 3,985 in politics   4 years ago

huh. ive never seen a contribution letter like that!! though i must say it doesnt really surprise me. which isnt a good thing lol!
you'd think they would at LEAST mention ONE positive thing that either Mccain or Palin have done..something, shoot anything!

obviously its aimed straight at the overzealous republicans that cheer like the Beatles have come to town at the campaign events that Palin speaks at. lol!

id send it back to them and highlight the "Ive seen the depths the liberal elites..." highlighted with boldy written sharpie saying "Really? this is how you're going about your campaign now?"

LMAO!

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9. myLot reputation of 34/100. zukepr (11761)   4 years ago

I am not really surprised
I think fear is setting in with the republicans
they know they dont have a chance to win as long as they play fair
they only way they can keep their control over this control is by slinging mud

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10. myLot reputation of 58/100. kerriannc (3239)   4 years ago

lolYes this is October Spalladino. This is also the season for silliness. So are you willing to contribute to this madness. I think that Sarah is saying what she has on her mind which is not doing the party any good. Remember that there is a saying that goes "Drastic Time Calls For Drastic Measures". This is what Sarah is doing.lol

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