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MindPilot

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3. As if they care what we have to say

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 10:47 AM

Apr 2013

I seriously doubt if any of our messages to elected officials are read, and those that are, are passed around for amusement value.

Obama, Pelosi, Boner, Reid, Rove probably sit around the oval office snorting coke and entertaining themselves with our pleas for governance. "Hey look at this one Karl, they actually think we give a shit about them!"

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Which Phrases Are More Effective When Communicating with Elected Officials? [View all] MineralMan Apr 2013 OP

LOL. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #1

That is definitely not so in many cases. MineralMan Apr 2013 #2

A couple of years ago, enlightenment Apr 2013 #9

Different forms of communication are handled differently. MineralMan Apr 2013 #13

i certainly agree with your points... creativebliss Apr 2013 #19

Here's why: Each Congressional Representative has MineralMan Apr 2013 #21

Great Explanation... creativebliss Apr 2013 #29

Thanks. The sheer numbers are daunting. Now, I don't know MineralMan Apr 2013 #30

Great digging! creativebliss Apr 2013 #37

I did some digging, and found some details on the MineralMan Apr 2013 #36

Yes, I'm aware of that. enlightenment Apr 2013 #20

I do not know you, so I write more completely than I might MineralMan Apr 2013 #22

Only slightly annoyed, MM. enlightenment Apr 2013 #23

As if they care what we have to say MindPilot Apr 2013 #3

Actually, they all read some letters and emails. MineralMan Apr 2013 #4

We really need a hyperbole font. I would never _open_ with a line like that! MindPilot Apr 2013 #5

In that case, my post is not directed at you. MineralMan Apr 2013 #6

I use, "Your votes and positions decide my vote." Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #7

That's excellent. MineralMan Apr 2013 #8

I attempt to remind the pols that this is a democracy and that people have the power. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #11

Last time I called my congressman, the person I spoke with told me they'd get back to me - forestpath Apr 2013 #10

Complain about the treatment. MineralMan Apr 2013 #14

Oh, the first time I got the wrong reply I did contact them. forestpath Apr 2013 #16

Keep trying. Persistence pays off. MineralMan Apr 2013 #17

Will keep that in mind. forestpath Apr 2013 #18

Haha classic mineral man whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #12

Thanks. I'm always trying to help people make a difference. MineralMan Apr 2013 #15

''An envelope with $100,000 in cash will be left in your name at the Hilton in Arlington...'' Octafish Apr 2013 #24

get your hands up against the wall and spread your legs datasuspect Apr 2013 #25

Try: "And my friend Ulysses S Grant agrees!" demwing Apr 2013 #26

The word, "donation" and the phrase, "credit card number" will catch their attention Jamastiene Apr 2013 #27

+1 deutsey Apr 2013 #31

If you were donating significant amounts of money, you wouldn't say such words HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #32

When i write mercuryblues Apr 2013 #28

If I were a representative receiving vile messages... Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #33

Hello, I am Mr. Smith, executive administrative assistant for koch Industries rustydog Apr 2013 #34

speak softly and carry a big stick? warrior1 Apr 2013 #35

"I live in the district you represent," and "I have always supported you." slackmaster Apr 2013 #38

Good lines. MineralMan Apr 2013 #39