I got a robocall today and I fell for it. Someone says "We need to tell President Obama to pass the Keystone XL Pipeline. People are hurting and they need jobs. The pipeline will provide these jobs. Press "1" and tell the President to approve the pipeline." If I had hung up at this point I would not be kicking myself right now.
I pressed "1" thinking that I would actually be able to say "Don't listen to these people. The pipeline is a really bad idea and will only provide about 50 permanent jobs" But nothing except, "Thank you. Paid for the Petroleum Institute of America".
There was no option for a no vote. There was no opportunity to say what I really thought. All I can do is warn others not to press "1" and to tell President Obama that I am proof positive that the number of people who want him to approve the pipeline via this opinion poll is totally suspect. Disregard the numbers presented by the Petroleum Institute of America.
I feel slimed.