Please, God, let the election come soon
I'm expecting a phone call from someone I actually want to talk to, so am, exceptionally, actually picking up the phone rather than screening calls. I have gotten three campaign-related pre-recorded calls in the past 5 minutes. Uhhh! This is in addition to enough flyers in the mail everyday to stoke a roaring bonfire. I already know who I'm going to vote for! Just let me do it! :idea: :idea: :idea:
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We, too, have received a God-Awful number of phone calls. May husband suggests trying to collect and swap them like trading cards. "Collect them all!"
Maybe we could set up bingo boards? -
I'm so glad I got rid of my land line.
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i am sick of putting on a fake smile and avoiding shaking the hand of whatever random politician is campaigning at the train station today. And NO at 8am, I don’t feel like shaking anyone’s hand…
If someone attempts to hand be another flyer I am going to go crazy…
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seriously. I was ready to shove the asshats at the eastern pkwy 2/3 station down the stairs/onto the tracks today. I didn't, btw, but I did promptly recycle their papeleo. why can't they give out free candy or dior sunglasses?
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Medusa wrote: We, too, have received a God-Awful number of phone calls. May husband suggests trying to collect and swap them like trading cards. "Collect them all!"
Let Baby Medusa answer
Maybe we could set up bingo boards?
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Okay, okay, I know I usually post rousing commentaries about the need for civil participation. But here's the truth: I am one of those annoying people shoving unwanted literature into everyone's hands.
I wish there was a better way to get out the word, but nobody wants to hear that. But I can provide a small bit of relief: those smiling candidates are suffering even more giving it out than y'all on the receiving end.
Lucky for everyone, the primary is over on Tuesday. I can't wait to get some sleep.
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raulism wrote: Okay, okay, I know I usually post rousing commentaries about the need for civil participation. But here's the truth: I am one of those annoying people shoving unwanted literature into everyone's hands.
I actually used to do a bit of that myself, so I usually manage to muster some empathy for actual humans wanting to talk to me about candidates they care about. What I HATE is when I pick up the phone, say hello, [long pause], then "HI, THIS IS AL SHARPTON!!!" No it's not, it's a recording of Al Sharpton.
The only human call we've gotten this week, to my knowledge, was from Yassky's people. But there may have been other attempts--I don't know if real people are directed to leave messages if you don't pick up. Which, other than this one evening, I've definitely not been doing. -
Did you guys give your # to a major political party at some stage? No recorded politicians calling me.
Which is good, because I couldn't assist if I wanted to. I'm waiting for an overzealous spruiker to get in my way so I can scream something like "your political system denies me suffrage"... -
Ever since we registered all our phones on the "National Do Not Call Registry" (and re-registered) we NEVER receive calls from anyone but friends and family. Period. No calls from any politicos or telemarketers. It's like Nirvana.
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Oh, we've always been on the Do Not Call registry. Politicians are among the groups not held to it. If getting on the registry prevented those calls for you, I think i was just luck or coincidence.
29. If I register my number on the National Do Not Call Registry, will it stop all telemarketing calls?
from here
No. Placing your number on the National Do Not Call Registry will stop most telemarketing calls, but not all. Because of limitations in the jurisdiction of the FTC and FCC, calls from or on behalf of political organizations, charities, and telephone surveyors would still be permitted, as would calls from companies with which you have an existing business relationship, or those to whom you’ve provided express agreement in writing to receive their calls. -
EmilyM wrote: Oh, we've always been on the Do Not Call registry. Politicians are among the groups not held to it. If getting on the registry prevented those calls for you, I think i was just luck or coincidence.
29. If I register my number on the National Do Not Call Registry, will it stop all telemarketing calls?
Ah ha - then it's just serendipity and maybe even karma
No. Placing your number on the National Do Not Call Registry will stop most telemarketing calls, but not all. Because of limitations in the jurisdiction of the FTC and FCC, calls from or on behalf of political organizations, charities, and telephone surveyors would still be permitted, as would calls from companies with which you have an existing business relationship, or those to whom you’ve provided express agreement in writing to receive their calls.
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there's one way to stop the telephone spam: don't vote for anyone who does it.
(a recorded call from hakeem jeffries' organization yesterday tipped me in favor of batson.)
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Robo-calling (that's really what they call it!) has actually been proven to be at least somewhat effective, so it's not likely to go away anytime soon. As much as I might not like incessant campaigning, I'd still rather focus on the candidates' positions on issues in deciding on who to vote for than on whether I'm annoyed at having my vote courted.
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alafairnadia wrote: seriously. I was ready to shove the asshats at the eastern pkwy 2/3 station down the stairs/onto the tracks today. I didn't, btw, but I did promptly recycle their papeleo. why can't they give out free candy or dior sunglasses?
when david yassky was there, i said "so, youre the one i can thank for the 50 billion flyers ive gotten in the mail, huh?" to which he happily chirped "guilty as charged!" at which point i told him to shove them up his ass-ky.
re: not wanting to shake hands... you can just scowl at the ground and walk right through. no one's making you shake it -
Heck, if you really don't like the politician in question, you can always tell them to "Get Bent" or something similar. I've found there isn't much they can do about it as long as you keep moving.
I've been getting a lot of "Out of Area" calls lately that I've been ignoring. I guess the season is the reason. -
Lately, every morning as I attempt to get into the GAP station, a politician du jour's been blocking my way! My husband reports the same on the 7th Ave B/Q. I've learned to simply blindly take whatever flyer they're waving at me and keep moving. I hold the flyer in front of me as I make my way into the station, as there's sometimes a second canvasser further on. Once I hit the subway platform, I throw out the flyer. Environmentally unsound, but it gets me near the subways much faster.
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meganlibrarian wrote: Every morning as I attempt to get into the GAP station, a politician du jour's been blocking mny way!
I am so going to get stuck into one of them at the Q/B if they do that to me. "Do you realise that 22% of adult NYC residents are currently denied the right to vote in local elections?" :evil: -
doctorj wrote: [quote=meganlibrarian]Every morning as I attempt to get into the GAP station, a politician du jour's been blocking mny way!
I am so going to get stuck into one of them at the Q/B if they do that to me. "Do you realise that 22% of adult NYC residents are currently denied the right to vote in local elections?" :evil:
It'a a horrible stat for sure - makes the belief that the US is a land of opportunity for immigrants a vicious lie. -
i just got a form letter in the mail from
Park Slope Neighbors
798 President Street
Brooklyn NY 11215
reminding me a vote for yASSky is a vote for apple pie and organic kittens
and i'm like WTF!!! how did you get my address pendejos???
on top of that these past few mornings the yASSkyites
are parked right outside the train stop
shoving their $5 laminated pamphlets at me
"don't forget to vote on tuesday!"
wink.wink.for yASSky!!!
FuckYouPendejo!!!! CoerceThis!!!! -
Livetotravel wrote:
As lands go, I reckon the US is comfortably above average in the opportunities for immigrants stakes. But its electoral system and suffrage laws seem to be retarded in general, and counterproductive in this context.
It'a a horrible stat for sure - makes the belief that the US is a land of opportunity for immigrants a vicious lie. -
Oh, sweet revenge. Yassky has spent one million dollas so far, and the most recent poll gave him 20% of the vote. I doubt he can do anything more to inform the voters of how great he is, so he will probably lose. And his million dolla investment bought him nothing. :P
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interestingly, i've seen NOTHING in my part of the district. I mean, back near passover i got a truly priceless yassky flyer ("Ask the fifth question this Pessach: Are you ready for a congressman who actually gets things done?"), but nothing since then from anybody, even at the parade. I get things at the farmer's market, but my subway stations are free and clear.
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quijibo wrote: i just got a form letter in the mail from
I just spoke with a friend of mine who is very active in Park Slope Neighbors. He said that the group DOES NOT ENDORSE YASSKY. It's not hard to get your address- the list of voters are public, which is pretty much necessary to prevent electoral fraud. But I don't think the names that were used in the letter to you are even part of Park Slope Neighbors.
Park Slope Neighbors
798 President Street
Brooklyn NY 11215
reminding me a vote for yASSky is a vote for apple pie and organic kittens
and i'm like WTF!!! how did you get my address pendejos???
My friend was pretty pissed. This may or may not have been coordinated with the Yassky staff, but in any case, they should not have used the name of Park Slope Neighbors. -
raulism wrote: [quote=quijibo]i just got a form letter in the mail from
I just spoke with a friend of mine who is very active in Park Slope Neighbors. He said that the group DOES NOT ENDORSE YASSKY. It's not hard to get your address- the list of voters are public, which is pretty much necessary to prevent electoral fraud. But I don't think the names that were used in the letter to you are even part of Park Slope Neighbors.
Park Slope Neighbors
798 President Street
Brooklyn NY 11215
reminding me a vote for yASSky is a vote for apple pie and organic kittens
and i'm like WTF!!! how did you get my address pendejos???
My friend was pretty pissed. This may or may not have been coordinated with the Yassky staff, but in any case, they should not have used the name of Park Slope Neighbors.
I got a letter from a bunch of Yassky ppl yesterday, too. not Park Slope neighbors, but whatever. thankfully my building's paper recycling bin is right next to the mailboxes. it was a really lame letter, too - nothing about his stance on issues or why I should give a fuck. more just a "hey, me and my buddies that live in e. pkway are voting for yassky - you should too!" -
How do you all suggest candidates inform people about themselves and ask for your vote?
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(Somehow a draft of my post got posted, and I just deleted it.)
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ratnerville4ever wrote: How do you all suggest candidates inform people about themselves and ask for your vote?
Debates are helpful. Events at local establishments - bars, restaurants, coffee shops, laundry mats, etc - places where regular folks can ask questions without feeling imposed upon. Maybe one well-thought-out mailing a week or two before the election.
stopping people at subway stations on their way to work/school - not funny - some of us have our commutes timed to the second and prefer to only curse out the MTA when things don't go our way. sending lots of mailings with zero information? not helpful. -
ratnerville4ever wrote: How do you all suggest candidates inform people about themselves and ask for your vote?
* kiss babies.
* shake hands. go out to the green market personally.
go to the train stations personally. don't send your peons
* don't thrust flyers in my hands that makes me feel guilty 2 seconds after i read it as i shove it into the overflowing trash can
* don't tell your local cronies to send letters on your behalf to my home
* cultivate an attractive online presence – build an navigable web site that lets me know more and put that URL where i can read it. don't send your virtual peons
other than that i'll do my own homework and make up my own mind thank you -
alafairnadia wrote: I got a letter from a bunch of Yassky ppl yesterday, too. not Park Slope neighbors, but whatever. thankfully my building's paper recycling bin is right next to the mailboxes. it was a really lame letter, too - nothing about his stance on issues or why I should give a fuck. more just a "hey, me and my buddies that live in e. pkway are voting for yassky - you should too!"
I think in general, writing to your neighbors is a great way to express your views. But there's a right way to do this, and a wrong way.
Here's an email I got regarding the recent Yassky letter:eric wrote: Yesterday, residents of Park Slope received in their mailboxes a
letter endorsing City Councilmember David Yassky in the race for the
11th Congressional District. The letter arrived in an envelope with
a Park Slope return address, and the sender was identified as "Park
Slope Neighbors." The heading on the letter read "Park Slope
Neighbors for David Yassky."
The letter was addressed to "Dear Neighbor," and it was signed by 21
residents of Park Slope. At the bottom of the page, in small type,
was an indication that the mailing was "Paid for by David Yassky for
Congress."
Park Slope Neighbors would like to make it absolutely clear that we
had nothing to do with this letter, and have not endorsed David
Yassky, or any other candidate, in the 11th District Congressional
race, or any candidate in any other race, for that matter. We have
consciously stayed away from any politicking, with an eye toward
possibly seeking non-profit status at some point.
While we fully acknowledge that the name "Park Slope Neighbors" is
not a registered trademark - in fact, we encourage everyone to feel
like a "Park Slope Neighbor" - we believe that the name has become
well established in association with our organization. We were
understandably concerned, therefore, that the letter created the
impression that we were somehow involved. We like to think that we
have established a degree of trust in the neighborhood since our
founding in December 2004, and we're wary about having the PSN name
used in a way in which it was not intended.
It's certainly possible that the use of "Park Slope Neighbors" was a
simple mistake, since Mr. Yassky and his staff are familiar with PSN
and our work. Unfortunately, when we called the Yassky campaign to
ask about the letter, the person with whom we spoke told us we were
wasting his time, and hung up on us.
Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you
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thanks for that. I just called Yassky's office to express my outrage and tell them that they had lost my vote. Here's Yassky's campaign office #
(718) 399-7234.
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