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brush

(59,923 posts) Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:27 PM Jan 2021

How I defunded the police yesterday. [View all]

My cell phone rang yesterday.

I picked it up and swiped to unlock.

I clicked the green, on-screen receiver icon.

I listened.

It was a representative from the local police union.

He asked for a donation.

I didn't speak.

I clicked the red, on-screen receiver icon.

It felt good.

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How I defunded the police yesterday. [View all] brush Jan 2021 OP

As soon as they identify the police supporting organization I say, "NO!" csziggy Jan 2021 #1

You defunded an especially odious function Cirque du So-What Jan 2021 #2

Had these rude bastards swearing at me when they go off script. Arne Jan 2021 #3

Many of those are scams relayerbob Jan 2021 #4

I don't engage with them at all. brush Jan 2021 #6

I rarely do, but sometimes just to fuck with them relayerbob Jan 2021 #7

I detest those scams. I told them last time that I'd be diverting my Trump donation to them hlthe2b Jan 2021 #5

They called me a few weeks ago... TheRealNorth Jan 2021 #8

I've been polite with them before in the past TlalocW Jan 2021 #9

Heehee! I like the reaction you got. brush Jan 2021 #10

I unplugged my landline because of those people jmowreader Jan 2021 #11

"Who the fuck is this? Tell me right fucking now." brush Jan 2021 #12

I just keep saying "Hello?... Hello?" till they hang up. Talitha Jan 2021 #13

That's what I do. Dawson Leery Jan 2021 #14

Scam call. The money does not go to the police. Midnight Writer Jan 2021 #15