In case you haven't heard (and why would you if you don't live in Maine) but Ron Paul is in the state today. His coming to Maine is a big deal because it's not like Florida is having a voting to-do tomorrow. Granted of all states, this is probably one he would do best in. (We did vault Perot to second place in 1992.) So why am I about to talk about a Republican on Daily Kos? Well, I got a phone call last week...
The phone rings and I answer. I say hello and instead of someone answering, I get music. Thinking it's some crank call, I hang up. About an hour an a half later the phone rings. Again I answer to more of the same music. It's your basic "On Hold" music you would get from technical support or at a dentist office. Since this is the second call with the same music I decide to see where this goes. I wait, and wait. TWO MINUTES LATER an actual person answers. "Hello Mr. Fred In Portland, ME Ron Paul's vision for America..." I was "Put On Hold In Reverse."
Let me get this straight: Ron Paul is breaking fundraising record after fundraising record and THIS is what he is spending it on? Who calls someone and then puts them on hold? YOU CALLED ME! Plus, I'm neither an independent or a republican. How did you get my number? No wonder Paul can't break 2% in polls. He spends money on this and crappy TV commercials.
Which brings me to Ron Paul supporters. Have you ever talked to a Ron Paul supporter? Some seem rather intelligent and down to earth, then the next thing you know you get into some discussion over "international bankers" and the "Tri-Lateral Commission." It's one of those moments where you wish you could have those 20 minutes of your life back. Sometimes I think I should tell them I am a Freemason and watch their head explode.
*Sigh*
There. I've vented. The right can have their oddball candidates. Just leave me alone AND STOP CALLING MY HOUSE!
Did anyone else get a phone call like this from Ron Paul or any other candidate?