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lastlib

(23,238 posts)
Fri Jan 31, 2020, 06:12 PM Jan 2020

OMG--I just got a survey/fundraising solicitation from the RNC........!

Only problem--I have to put my own postage stamp on it. (Maybe I could "borrow" one from my tRump-voting mother?...........IDK)

What to do.......??? Suggestions?

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OMG--I just got a survey/fundraising solicitation from the RNC........! (Original Post) lastlib Jan 2020 OP
I got one Monday - was going to write a big "fuck trump" on it rurallib Jan 2020 #1
i love those...fill it our in black sharpie samnsara Jan 2020 #2
Good idea! lastlib Jan 2020 #3
Q: "Which is the most important economic issue facing you and your family?" lastlib Jan 2020 #4
can't beleive how chintzy they are about the stamp. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2020 #5
That's because they know people would just mail in empty envelopes back, if it's pre-stamped. TheBlackAdder Feb 2020 #13
True,,, tosh Feb 2020 #16
Fill the envelope with your other junk mail and send it back to them. Totally Tunsie Feb 2020 #6
I gotta pay the postage. lastlib Feb 2020 #7
I hope I get one. Dem2theMax Feb 2020 #9
Help thyself! lastlib Feb 2020 #14
Спасибо. Dem2theMax Feb 2020 #15
I like the cut of your jib. crickets Feb 2020 #10
It is likely paper that you can't put to one use that I thought of. Blue_true Feb 2020 #8
Send them some Monopoly money. GoCubsGo Feb 2020 #11
I received the same thing early this week peggysue2 Feb 2020 #12
I don't mind the stamp. Don't repukes hate the Post Office? n/t retread Feb 2020 #17

rurallib

(62,416 posts)
1. I got one Monday - was going to write a big "fuck trump" on it
Fri Jan 31, 2020, 06:15 PM
Jan 2020

and send it back but just decided it wasn't worth my time and stamp.

lastlib

(23,238 posts)
4. Q: "Which is the most important economic issue facing you and your family?"
Fri Jan 31, 2020, 06:40 PM
Jan 2020

My "Vladimir Putin" answer: "Russia sanctions!"

Q: "Do you believe ObamaCare should be repealed and replaced?"
A: "NYET!"

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
5. can't beleive how chintzy they are about the stamp.
Sat Feb 1, 2020, 03:41 PM
Feb 2020

All the more money for their pockets, looks like. We know that Herr Hair siphons donation $$$, no reason to think that others don't.

TheBlackAdder

(28,203 posts)
13. That's because they know people would just mail in empty envelopes back, if it's pre-stamped.
Sat Feb 1, 2020, 05:44 PM
Feb 2020

.

If it's a regular stamp, they lose out. If it's a metered stamp it's billed when mailed.

I'm sure they would get more empty envelopes than legit ones.

.

tosh

(4,423 posts)
16. True,,,
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:55 AM
Feb 2020

And I always added some extra weight by taping a few pennies to the return “donation” form.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
6. Fill the envelope with your other junk mail and send it back to them.
Sat Feb 1, 2020, 03:54 PM
Feb 2020

Check first to be sure there's no identifying info on it.

Note: This works especially well when they provide the postage - it costs them money to get garbage back.

The RNC and the Young Republicans National Federation have been calling here at least twice a day, all of which go unanswered (although I've been tempted to play with them a bit). No matter how many times I block their number(s), they still keep trying. Persistent little devils
I'm surprised the Dems aren't doing the same - I answer those calls.

lastlib

(23,238 posts)
7. I gotta pay the postage.
Sat Feb 1, 2020, 05:01 PM
Feb 2020

I filled out the survey they sent me as if I was Vladimir Putin--even put his name on it and the "address" for the Kremlin. Every question they wanted a 'yes' answer, I wrote in "Da;" for 'no', I put "NYET!" In the part where I filled in my donation, I wrote (in black Sharpie), "Vat am I paying all these RUBLES for??" And of course, I gave them my occupation and employer as "president of Russia." Had a really good time with this!

lastlib

(23,238 posts)
14. Help thyself!
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 12:14 AM
Feb 2020

It's for a good noble cause! I find that ridicule is a VERY powerful weapon against these asswipes.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
15. Спасибо.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 12:37 AM
Feb 2020

According to Google, that's 'thank you' in Russian.



Now I will be looking forward to getting mail.
I'm prepared!

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
8. It is likely paper that you can't put to one use that I thought of.
Sat Feb 1, 2020, 05:09 PM
Feb 2020

So write a big "FUCK YOU!!!" on it then borrow a stamp from your mom and send it back.

GoCubsGo

(32,084 posts)
11. Send them some Monopoly money.
Sat Feb 1, 2020, 05:24 PM
Feb 2020

Another option would be fake Russian rubles, which you can purchase from one of a few sources that turn up in a search of "Russian prop money." Fake Chinese money would also work. Amazon sells a wide variety of play/prop money.

Get the stamp from your mom.

peggysue2

(10,829 posts)
12. I received the same thing early this week
Sat Feb 1, 2020, 05:40 PM
Feb 2020

Went straight into the circular file! I'm not wasting a stamp on these mobsters.

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