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pnwmom

(110,260 posts)
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 10:31 PM Jul 2018

Are you a Democrat or are you with the Party of Trump?

Just spotted some campaigners at a corner in my neighborhood, a bunch of signs lying on the ground.

And I made a promise to myself. From now on, when a campaigner comes to my door, I will say:

Are you a DEMOCRAT or Party of TRUMP?

If they're a Democrat, I'll listen to what they have to say and maybe get out my checkbook.

If they say the race is nonpartisan, I'll say: Fine. Still want to know. Are you a Democrat or with the Party of Trump? And then, for Democrats, I'll accept a written handout, so I can follow up to see the candidate is really a Democrat (just happening to be running for a non-partisan position.)

If they say, "I'm a Republican, but . . . "

I'll say, "Have a nice day!" (The northern version of "Bless your heart&quot and shut the door.

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rusty quoin

(6,133 posts)
1. One time, someone running for office came up to me.
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 10:40 PM
Jul 2018

I asked, “Democrat or Republican?”

He asked, “What does that matter?”

I asked, “Are you kidding me?”

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
2. I'm just waiting for some GOPer to come to my door. I'm going to chase them down the street.
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 10:59 PM
Jul 2018

pnwmom

(110,260 posts)
3. LOL. We should sic our dogs on them.
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 11:07 PM
Jul 2018

Just kidding. My dogs would love anybody. They're not very discerning, sadly.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
5. My ladyfriend's sister is staying with us right now and has a little chihuahua. She'll chase them.
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 11:39 PM
Jul 2018

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pnwmom

(110,260 posts)
6. Chihuahuas can be scary little creatures! Yeah, sic the Chihuahua after them! n/t
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 11:54 PM
Jul 2018

jimlup

(8,010 posts)
4. You are too nice!
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 11:28 PM
Jul 2018

If they said "I'm a Republican..." they would be lucky if I just shut the door!

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