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MineralMan

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22. I do not know you, so I write more completely than I might

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 01:32 PM

Apr 2013

if I did know you. In addition, this is a public forum, and many others are reading our exchange. I'm not condescending, because I do not have any idea what you know or who you are. It's detailed explanation, due to that.

I'm not writing solely to you on DU, even when I'm replying to a post you wrote. I'm sorry you felt annoyed by that.

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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