Some time ago a friend of mine found herself inexplicably on Ken Mehlman’s e-mail spamming list, and now she constantly receives his cheerleading rants, fundraising appeals, and other (mostly inane) announcements.
The most recent one is this:
Dear ...........,
On January 31, President Bush will deliver his State of the Union Address, laying out his bold agenda for the coming year. That evening, thousands of Americans all across the country will come together for State of the Union House Parties. Will you join us by hosting a State of the Union House Party in your home?
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We all remember the thousands of Parties for the President held across America during the last Presidential campaign. If you didn't participate in those House Parties and don't really know what a house party is, let me explain. A House Party is a great way to carry the President's message into your community, while having fun with friends old and new. Just go to GOP.com, sign up, set up your party, and send the invitations - all in five minutes or less. Not sure who to invite? You can use our Web site to invite 5, 10 or 20 Republican volunteers near you. (same link) We'll give you all the tools you need to make your party a success.
Hosting a House Party on the 31st (same link) is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and bring neighbors together as we kick off another year of making history. Get started now. (same link)
You've stood strong with President Bush as he has expanded freedom around the world and made America more prosperous. As always, thank you for your support. I hope I can count on you to continue to stand with President Bush by hosting a State of the Union House Party on January 31. (same link)
Sincerely,
Ken Mehlman
Chairman, Republican National Committee
Needless to say, I find this spiel particularly clueless (”...he has expanded freedom around the world and made America more prosperous...”), tasteless (”... as we kick off another year of making history...”), vacuous, and idiotic (organize a party to listen to a State of the Union Address??? And what is more, possibly with a group of unknowns sent purposely to your house by the GOP if you don't know anyone to party with? What has the GOP become, a Tupperware group, or maybe professional party organizers? "You host the party, we'll supply the partiers"?).
My friend, who was recently laid off and is desperately looking for a new job, shot back this reply:
Dear Ken:
Thanks for thinking of me as usual! This year I am
"job hunting" and you know how executive searches can
be. I won't be throwing my usual soiree.
I will certainly forward your message on to the expat
crowd abroad who are ever so happy to help!
Have any suggestions on my job search?
Best to you all,
Babs
Touché.