Look, I am a very committed Democrat but there is one thing I cannot stand ! . . .
Please continue after the fuming orange smoke coming out of my ears !
I do not like to be called at home for contributions. I think it is extremely rude. You're not paying my damned telephone bill, DNC. And, I never asked you to call. You barge into my home, without any regard whatsoever as to what I am doing and then rudely ask for money. Now you have thoroughly PISSED ME OFF!
So, I politely inform you through clenched teeth that I will not be donating today. But, this is not good enough for the telemarketer. He then asks if I would like to donate a smaller amount. No, I won't be contributing today, I say again. Should I vote Republican, I am thinking?
Coming back to my senses, I proceed as nicely as I possibly can, though I am really riled up by now. Have I mentioned yet that I am supposed to keep my blood pressure low? This shit is seriously infuriating, but I am really trying my best to be nice.
All the while I am wondering if the caller is a committed volunteer, just taking up the cause or if this is a professional fund raising company, sucking up the vast majority of the donated cash and passing on a smidgen of the take. Maybe I have gotten too cynical for this world.
But, the DNC and anyone else looking to sell me something or begging for cash could really do this old curmudgeon a very big favor. . .when you're looking for my cash, maybe you could just send me something in the mail ? I swear, I will look at it and you're chances are a whole lot better than barging right through my front door via the telephone and pissing me off once again.