Wow — two political campaigns calling within minutes of each other… on my cellphone… while I’m in the studio… while I had the ringer on.
Oops. My bad.
Primary day approaches!
One was a robocall from a name I recognize. The caller’s number was revealed on my cell. Oh the temptation to return this call at 3:00 AM.
I hang up on robocalls and this was no exception. The candidate got ten seconds of my time and left a bad taste in my mouth.
This is not a movie, but it would be nice if he lost by one vote.
The other call was from “Private Number.” I thought it was my secret friend from the San Fernando Valley. I quickly answered.
Not my pal. It was another candidate, but this time with a live voice.
“I think your candidate is a crazy person,” I said.
That is what I actually think.
“You won’t get my vote,” I continued. “Please don’t call back.”
He politely said, “Thank you.” Classy touch from the wacko’s camp.
I hate any kind of solicitation call whether they be from a political campaigns or folks offering to get me a better rate on my credit card¹. I find it distasteful that politicians carved an exclusion to the “Do Not Call” rule just for themselves. Shame on you.
There is a happy ending. I meant what I said about the candidate! It’s so seldom you get to let them know.
¹ – Note to solicitors. Since Helaine took over the books in 1982 we haven’t paid a penny in credit card interest. Stay away.
I was posting a pic on my Facebook wall the other day when I noticed to my right, under recent activity I had “Liked” Linda McMahon……NOOOO I DID NOT!!! I have NO idea HOW that happened, but it sure ticked me off!!! And I removed it……sneaky for sure!
This is a good time to add I will not be revealing the name my crazy person caller.
I’ve almost completely stopped answering the phone because of poltical pollsters. Guess I’ll be letting the machine take it until November.
Unless I recognize the number or it shows from my contact list, I send out to voicemail. I can then decide what I want to do. If they don’t leave a message, then I guess it wasn’t that important.