SiriusLiberal
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Tue Mar-16-04 05:03 PM
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I'm getting hate messages on my answering machine |
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Our local newspaper printed a letter to the editor that I submitted in response to an article referring to Kerry as "Senator flip-flop." Basically it called attention to Bush's own flip-flops (nothing new - same stuff we read on these boards.)
Anyway, the message asked why I would write all those lies in the paper. The caller ended by saying "Thank you" and that she would have said "sir" but I wasn't deserving of it. It was great!
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youngred
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Tue Mar-16-04 05:05 PM
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1. welcome to the wonderful world of letterwriting |
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wait til they start threatening your family and burning down your house etc.
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eyesroll
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Tue Mar-16-04 05:05 PM
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And welcome to DU! :toast:
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liberalhistorian
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Tue Mar-16-04 05:10 PM
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Good for you, and welcome to DU! Fortunately for me, my son and I live with my parents, and they have a different last name than I do and it's not in the phone book, so when I write my letters I don't have to worry about the wingnut nutballs being able to find me!
Isn't it amazing, btw, that they can dish it out with relish, but they just can't stand even a teensy, weensy taste of their own medicine? Yes, indeed, the "don't-give-me-the-facts-my-mind-is-made-up crowd is something else, aren't they?
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Tue Mar-16-04 05:15 PM
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I've had that happen too. But I got to talk to the asshole. Ended up being some Beverly Hills doctor. I still have his number blocked.
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jus_the_facts
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Tue Mar-16-04 05:22 PM
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5. got the same....and letters sent to my address too..... |
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...back in '93 after writing letters to the editor about Fallwell and his crusade against socialized healthcare with his video tapes of how Bill Clinton was a MURDERER and drug runner....I was informed that I was supporting the DEVIL and JEZABELLE!! I didn't like it nor did I find it humorous...because these people are insane and in the majority down here. :grr:
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proud patriot
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Tue Mar-16-04 10:08 PM
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15. I've had hate mail after to letters to the editor |
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I've also had fan mail ..Pretty cool ..
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Tue Mar-16-04 06:28 PM
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6. Here's a great Bush flip-flop (or, if you prefer, a LIE) |
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From the first presidential debate, Oct. 3, 2000
Bush (on the use of military force):
"I would take the use of force very seriously. I would be guarded in my approach."
and this quote:
"The vice president (Gore) and I have a disagreement about the use of troops. He believes in nation building. I would be very careful about using our troops as nation builders."
There's lots more, too, if you hunt it out.
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Earth_First
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Tue Mar-16-04 06:30 PM
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7. As a Kucinich staffer... |
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my full contact information is readily available on the Internet. I have received hate mail/email and answering machine messages from local political 'celebrities' as well as national 'celebrities'
-anonymous local activists -other campaigns -local political figures -tom metzger
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed
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Tue Mar-16-04 07:41 PM
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9. oooh, hate mail from Tom Metzger |
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Edited on Tue Mar-16-04 07:42 PM by SheWhoMustBeObeyed
Then I'm happy to make your acquaintance. Welcome to DU! :hi:
edit: typo
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Skittles
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Tue Mar-16-04 08:55 PM
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I voted for Dennis. It still burns me that I will now have to vote for President someone who actually voted for that piece of SHIT IWR. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
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democracyindanger
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Tue Mar-16-04 06:40 PM
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A must for LTTE writers :)
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ConcernedCanuk
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Tue Mar-16-04 07:56 PM
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10. OK - somenone in this thread should remember this quote - - |
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. . .
"Too bad all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxi cabs or cutting hair."
hint,
it was pre- 1997
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Tue Mar-16-04 08:27 PM
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You could've found out who she was... Imagine the surprise on Ms. Freeper when she gets a call BACK from what was supposed to be an anonymous call!
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SiriusLiberal
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Tue Mar-16-04 09:59 PM
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There was a US Cellular number, no name, on my caller ID. I called it back and when the lady answered (same one, I could tell by the drawl), I said "Hello, your number was on my caller ID and I..." At this point she starts saying "Hello, Hello, Anyone there" and hangs up.
I wonder if she gets charged for incoming calls. I'd post her number. :evilgrin:
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Tue Mar-16-04 08:44 PM
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12. That's one of many reasons why I've long had an unlisted number! |
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Much of the time, my letters to the editor are satiric, which means that even well-meaning liberals frequently misunderstand them. Judging by the long, angry, clueless replies that my letters often generate, I can well imagine what a phone call from one of those people would be like! :evilgrin:
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