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madamesilverspurs

(15,811 posts)
Mon Oct 17, 2016, 10:02 PM Oct 2016

Ring...ring...

“Good evening, ma’am!” said the cheery young man when I answered the phone. “I’m calling from the Donald Trump campaign,” he continued, “and may I ask who you are planning to vote for?” Without hesitation I answered, “Hillary Clinton, of course.”

“Um, what?” he responded, clearly unprepared for my selection. “Really? I mean, um, can you tell me why you aren’t voting for Donald Trump?”

“Sure,” I said. “I prefer a President who has some knowledge of history, a basic understanding of foreign policy and the mechanics of international relations, and most of all, familiarity with our guiding principles as set forth in the Constitution. Other than that, I don’t want a President who abuses women, mocks the disabled, shames immigrants, disses veterans, fails to pay his debts, and sleazes his way out of paying taxes.”

“Oh,” he muttered, not quite as cheery as he had begun. “Well, uh, thanks for taking the time—”

“One more thing,” I said. “You might want to suggest to Mr. Putin that he be more careful in providing the data base from which you make your calling lists.”

“Um…”

“Dos vedanya,” I said. Click.


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Ring...ring... (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Oct 2016 OP
Most excellent. krispos42 Oct 2016 #1
Did that really happen? True Dough Oct 2016 #2
It didn't happen. markd315 Oct 2016 #12
Actually, it did happen. madamesilverspurs Oct 2016 #13
had something similar happen about a week after I had voted for Hillary rurallib Oct 2016 #17
Lol! sheshe2 Oct 2016 #3
Perfect. CentralMass Oct 2016 #4
Excellent! I enjoyed reading your post, Madame! k&R! eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2016 #5
BRAVISSIMA !!! fierywoman Oct 2016 #6
"Dos vedanya"! LOVE IT!! lastlib Oct 2016 #7
Spa`siba! Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2016 #8
Ya, might have to print that out and leave by my house phone. fleabiscuit Oct 2016 #9
K&R... spanone Oct 2016 #10
Superb! 2naSalit Oct 2016 #11
Was it Peggy? awoke_in_2003 Oct 2016 #14
Your summary of why not to vote for him is brilliant... AmericanActivist Oct 2016 #15
Ring...ring... pinboy3niner Oct 2016 #16
Can his doc declare him unfit for ALL public service? Beartracks Oct 2016 #18
Thanks! I'll be ready for the next call. Nitram Oct 2016 #19
I got the same call MadashellLynn Oct 2016 #21

markd315

(12 posts)
12. It didn't happen.
Tue Oct 18, 2016, 12:28 AM
Oct 2016

I really think all stories like this are greatly exaggerated. I used to be on tumblr and there's a lot of them.

I could see something of this format working as a campaign ad though.

madamesilverspurs

(15,811 posts)
13. Actually, it did happen.
Tue Oct 18, 2016, 01:09 AM
Oct 2016

But I cleaned it up a bit, seeing as how he woke me from a much-needed nap. Woke me up, mentioned Trump, that's a combo guaranteed to make me a bit testy. Afterwards, it did occur that I should have suggested that he occupy his time with something more beneficent. Ah, well.


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pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
16. Ring...ring...
Tue Oct 18, 2016, 06:09 AM
Oct 2016

"Hello Mr. Trump, this is your draft board. As your educational deferments have expired, we're calling you to serve our nation in the armed forces."

"Um...my foot hurts. Let me talk to my doctor and get back to you."

MadashellLynn

(411 posts)
21. I got the same call
Tue Oct 18, 2016, 05:39 PM
Oct 2016

last night. Cheerful young man telling me how important it was to get out and vote for Trump. I wasn't as articulate as you but I did tell him I already voted for Hillary and would NEVER vote for Trump. He just said okay and hung up.

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