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Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 07:10 PM Feb 2021

Well, the RNC just called.

Normally I don't answer when I see their initials on the caller ID, but after watching today's session, I thought it might be interesting to do so.

They were calling with a 1-question survey:

Do I think...
1) That the DEMOCRAT Party is bringing unconstitutional charges and an illegitimate trial against (president) tRump; or
2) That the Republican Party should do any and all things necessary to defend tRump and have him acquitted of all charges.

Needless to say, I corrected the caller's use of "Democrat" and told him he called the wrong number if he's looking for Republican support. He immediately went into his spiel of how I can submit my donation to the RNC, which at least led to ending the call in laughter.

Another RNC number now blocked...

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Well, the RNC just called. (Original Post) Totally Tunsie Feb 2021 OP
I hope you spoke very slowly and took up a lot of their time leftieNanner Feb 2021 #1
Well, I guess MyOwnPeace Feb 2021 #2
Correction: RepubliQ party. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #14
The questions seem a tad leading in one direction.... Karadeniz Feb 2021 #3
I never get the chance to answer those calls because my robo call blocker stops them Siwsan Feb 2021 #4
Over time, the RNC has called using at least 15 different numbers. Totally Tunsie Feb 2021 #7
Same here Traildogbob Feb 2021 #10
But,... but,... what about fuel for trDumpie's luxury private jet ? magicarpet Feb 2021 #5
Any "contribution" I'd want to send them is the type Totally Tunsie Feb 2021 #6
Drumpf: Great President? Or Greatest President Ever? sfstaxprep Feb 2021 #8
I have had two Republican knocks on my door last year. gordianot Feb 2021 #9
I finally unsubscribed to their spam mail MyMission Feb 2021 #11
Did they offer you a spot on Trump's legal dream team? gratuitous Feb 2021 #12
Well, I was a Legal Secretary in my first job, so Totally Tunsie Feb 2021 #17
Oof nicer than I would have been vercetti2021 Feb 2021 #13
LOL canetoad Feb 2021 #15
"Oh! Would be much glad to help! Am daughter of king of Nambia! struggle4progress Feb 2021 #16
LOL - You're much quicker on the draw than I. Totally Tunsie Feb 2021 #18
The Radical RepublQan Reich has a Radical Nazi Command? Whodathunkit! Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #19
I would have asked the caller what country he was from DFW Feb 2021 #20
I would have asked the caller what country he was from DFW Feb 2021 #21

Siwsan

(26,329 posts)
4. I never get the chance to answer those calls because my robo call blocker stops them
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 07:17 PM
Feb 2021

I see RNC and a 202 area code number show up on caller-id, the phone rings just once, it is identified as a nuisance call and booted.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
7. Over time, the RNC has called using at least 15 different numbers.
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 07:24 PM
Feb 2021

I keep blocking; they keep changing their number. It's like playing Whack-A-Mole.

Traildogbob

(8,893 posts)
10. Same here
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 10:08 PM
Feb 2021

Robo caller is my hero. They intercept around 15 per day. They all hang up on the hilarious audio answering bots. I then “Block Caller” but it amazes me how many numbers all these scammers have, I can block 10 a Fay and more keep coming. Endless calls with most having local numbers. Try to call any one, and it says this number is no longer in service. A second after calling. This should be illegal.

magicarpet

(14,219 posts)
5. But,... but,... what about fuel for trDumpie's luxury private jet ?
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 07:19 PM
Feb 2021

A little contribution would be most thoughtful of you.

sfstaxprep

(9,998 posts)
8. Drumpf: Great President? Or Greatest President Ever?
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 07:32 PM
Feb 2021

Did you ask for a 3rd option besides what was offered?

I was laughing just reading how they asked you for a donation, glad you did as well.

gordianot

(15,256 posts)
9. I have had two Republican knocks on my door last year.
Tue Feb 9, 2021, 10:06 PM
Feb 2021

After answering the door the first time you would think they would have learned to avoid me. After the second time in November I made it clear there would not be a third time. Not one of them was wearing a mask.

MyMission

(1,856 posts)
11. I finally unsubscribed to their spam mail
Wed Feb 10, 2021, 12:34 AM
Feb 2021

Last month, shortly after the insurrection. Don't know how they got my email last year, but I'd a get 9-13 daily in my spam folder. I'd look at a few before emptying the folder every week.

The grifters always looking for money, by selling merchandise, offering VIP treatment to attend fundraising events , offering free merchandise with a contribution, brief surveys, thanking me for being a loyal supporter which I am not! I did write a few unkind words when I unsubscribed.

I can't believe they actually unsubscribed me, and I am so pleased that they did.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
17. Well, I was a Legal Secretary in my first job, so
Wed Feb 10, 2021, 03:37 AM
Feb 2021

I guess that qualifies me, at least judging by what we saw today.

Didn't Tiffany graduate from law school? Maybe she can keep Daddy out of the Pen.

vercetti2021

(10,156 posts)
13. Oof nicer than I would have been
Wed Feb 10, 2021, 12:43 AM
Feb 2021

First its democratic party. Second. You looking for a donation? Why not ask Russia. Do I sound like a moron? Do I sound like I eat fat and grits every day?

canetoad

(17,216 posts)
15. LOL
Wed Feb 10, 2021, 12:53 AM
Feb 2021

Who was it that said (in living memory) that you can get any answer you want from a poll? Maybe Kellyanne.

struggle4progress

(118,379 posts)
16. "Oh! Would be much glad to help! Am daughter of king of Nambia!
Wed Feb 10, 2021, 12:56 AM
Feb 2021

Was killed by angry mob! All family but me jailed! But still have 16 million of dollars hidden in National Nambia Credit Union Insurance company! Eager to share with you! Even had dream saying you would call! Need 10 thousand dollars to bribe officials. You can help me get? You have bank account number I can use?"

DFW

(54,506 posts)
20. I would have asked the caller what country he was from
Wed Feb 10, 2021, 03:45 AM
Feb 2021

When they say the inevitable „I‘m American!“ I would answer, nice try, but anyone who passed the third grade in the United States knows it‘s „Democratic.“ So go back to Cuba or Russia or wherever it is you‘re really from, and call me back when your English has improved.

DFW

(54,506 posts)
21. I would have asked the caller what country he was from
Wed Feb 10, 2021, 03:45 AM
Feb 2021

When they say the inevitable „I‘m American!“ I would answer, nice try, but anyone who passed the third grade in the United States knows it‘s „Democratic.“ So go back to Cuba or Russia or wherever it is you‘re really from, and call me back when your English has improved.

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