The GOPe Is Alive And Well And Stealing Our Money

Several years ago I made the huge mistake of sending some money to one of the organizations that claim to be "Republican." My usual method is to donate to a particular candidate, and avoid the bloated Republican Party apparatus. But in a moment of weakness and stupidity, I was bamboozled. Or maybe one of those candidates sold my contact information to what has morphed into "WinRed."

I don't remember, and at this point I don't care how it happened. What I do care about is making it stop. But more important than my little experience is the ridiculous, heavy-handed, insulting, and absolutely counter-productive way the Republican Party is trying to raise money.

Here are samples (not comprehensive!) from last week. One of them is my response. It is up to you to decipher which one!

Claim Accepted! Request #6152 regarding excessive political texts is complete. To finalize preferences, update user profile: usa26.io/jopmh9 stop=end

Go fuck yourselves

SIGN HERE: X____________

Your signature is MISSING from Ilhan Omar's deportation petition: 26vote.co/4tdpz1

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It's Don Jr. I wrote this just for you, Friend. It's personal. Could you please take a moment to read it: usa26.io/93y8tf stop=end

Skip the $, we need your opinion. Tell us where you stand on America's future before bed. Reply now: win26.io/zrw1v6 stop=end

I'm begging, pleading, praying for one last chance to win you over.

Will a 100X MATCH do the trick? >> voterep.co/l4jil0

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THIS IS PRESIDENT TRUMP

I need to ask Friend something personal.

Will you still stand with me if... voterep.co/fs5lwh

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Please, [Dildo] , this isn't a plea for money. We're just 5 names short on the GOP Petition to REQUIRE photo ID to vote. Sign now: gop4u.co/pam99j stop=end

Past Due Notice: [29 Days] [Dildo] Your input will be voided if not updated. Skip the line & correct. Profile unlocked for 5 min: 26u5a.co/hkb6qt stop=end

This is offensive junk, and the idea that I will be energized to vote by efforts such as these is laughable. Treat me like an adult, explain the issues, communicate the goals of the organization, and perhaps I will contribute. But this crap has hardened my resolve never to donate again, and worse...it has convinced me that the Republican Party is a deeply unserious organization whose goals are self-serving, and counter to my political philosophy.

Nice going guys!

posted by CBD at 12:00 PM

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