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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:30 AM Original message |
Help! Military recruiter called and won't stop till he talks to my son! |
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livetohike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
1. Here is what I would do: |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:35 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Military recruiters might be exempt from that |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:36 AM Response to Reply #1 |
7. I don't think this applies to governmental entities... |
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livetohike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:39 AM Response to Reply #7 |
17. Not sure about the government entities but |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:49 AM Response to Reply #1 |
40. Government is exempt from the DONOTCALL program |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:23 AM Response to Reply #40 |
124. Practice Phone Safety: Don't pick up if you don't recognize the |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:49 PM Response to Reply #124 |
153. Yep - caller id is a private secretary for $5/month. Such a deal! |
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HiddenInVA (47 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:29 PM Response to Reply #153 |
177. Caller ID!! |
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dv8 (11 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:46 PM Response to Reply #153 |
182. Caller ID is about to be obsolete |
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gulfcoastliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:59 PM Response to Reply #182 |
195. What is that? |
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KurtNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
160. Check this Seattle story |
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FourStarDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 07:17 AM Response to Reply #160 |
203. That is a shocking story! This family was preyed upon. |
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dejaboutique (244 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 10:20 AM Response to Reply #160 |
212. why resort to being a child? |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
2. Wouldn't that be considered a form of telemarketing? |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:41 AM Response to Reply #2 |
103. Be proactive. Look up contacts for your local College Republicans |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 06:46 PM Response to Reply #2 |
193. It's not. |
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wakeme2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
3. Ask him what type of sexual pervert is he and if he calls again you |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:40 AM Response to Reply #3 |
20. ooooh, that's good |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:41 AM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Unfortunately, the caller was a young man, himself. |
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King Coal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:22 AM Response to Reply #24 |
122. Call 911 and tell them he is scaring you. |
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KG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
4. treat him like a stalker |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:38 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. that's my favorite solution!! |
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habitual (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:38 AM Response to Reply #4 |
12. Fight his arrogance |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:42 AM Response to Reply #12 |
29. I expect all kinds of intimidation to happen. |
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Hong Kong Cavalier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:40 AM Response to Reply #4 |
19. Referee's whistle? Nah. Too tame. Air horn! (Just kidding) |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:41 AM Response to Reply #19 |
23. That's my suggestion as well (below) |
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MurrayDelph (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:55 PM Response to Reply #23 |
184. I was thinking air-horns as well, |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:18 PM Response to Reply #19 |
139. No it wouldn't. Phones have safety limiters to prevent that from happenin |
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Hong Kong Cavalier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:32 PM Response to Reply #139 |
170. In my best Johnny Carson voice: |
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chopper (345 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
6. its good... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:40 AM Response to Reply #6 |
21. Ohhhh! I like the tape recorder idea. |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:53 AM Response to Reply #21 |
109. The law looks ambiguous to me |
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kster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 06:37 PM Response to Reply #21 |
192. Your answering machine went on accidently ..nt |
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getmeouttahere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:49 AM Response to Reply #6 |
42. If you have an answering machine.... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:51 AM Response to Reply #42 |
45. I let the second call come in on the recorder. |
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Sir Jeffrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:24 AM Original message |
I second this approach n/t |
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matcom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
8. he is lying to you |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:45 AM Response to Reply #8 |
34. Well, I thought I was being brusque just by hanging up on him. |
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Toots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:55 AM Response to Reply #34 |
110. I am amazed you don't wish to sacrifice your child for the GOP |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
9. I don't know how to make them stop |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:39 AM Response to Reply #9 |
16. Or an air horn... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:50 AM Response to Reply #9 |
43. Thanks, I printed the article and will give it to my son to read. n/t |
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SlipperySlope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:05 PM Response to Reply #9 |
154. a must read |
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earthside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
10. Threaten to Sue |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
13. Tell him you're going to call the police |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:53 AM Response to Reply #13 |
48. The police in this right-wing community are probably on their side. |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
14. Airhorn |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:43 AM Response to Reply #14 |
32. airhorn strategy |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
15. Can you possibly block the number? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:54 AM Response to Reply #15 |
50. What a great idea! Thanks! |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:54 AM Response to Reply #15 |
51. you cannot use callblock for government phone numbers |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:11 PM Response to Reply #15 |
158. Then they will show up at the door when you aren't there, or |
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Richard D (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
18. If he calls again . . . |
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Drifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
22. Invite him over to the house ..... |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:43 AM Response to Reply #22 |
30. Then excuse yourself from the room |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:47 AM Response to Reply #30 |
36. LMAO |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:55 AM Response to Reply #22 |
54. If I invite him in once, it might have a vampire effect and he may |
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prole_for_peace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:50 AM Response to Reply #22 |
106. they are like vampires, once you invite them in they can |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:38 PM Response to Reply #22 |
180. That's a very good idea - make him waste all his time |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
25. Tell him |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:47 AM Response to Reply #25 |
37. No don't hang up... |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:01 AM Response to Reply #37 |
61. Yeah |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:15 AM Response to Reply #61 |
74. Oh, what a great line, "Save another mother's son by going shopping" |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
26. Pushy buggers aren't they... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:17 AM Response to Reply #26 |
79. It doesn't help that his area of interest is in line with military tech. |
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Greybnk48 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
27. First I told them my son did not graduate |
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Media_Lies_Daily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
28. Do you know a lawyer...a friend...who is willing to call this guy's.... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:19 AM Response to Reply #28 |
84. If it gets that bad, I'll hire one. |
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Hapameli (449 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:43 PM Response to Reply #84 |
171. Check out the National Lawyers Guild Military Resistance Project |
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tk2kewl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
31. Have your son tell him, in no uncertain terms... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:20 AM Response to Reply #31 |
87. I may eventually have to put my son on the line, but I'll be sure |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:51 AM Response to Reply #87 |
107. nooooooooooooo once they talk to the kids they never give up!! |
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Rob H. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:33 AM Response to Reply #107 |
129. That's what happened to me (see below) |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:09 PM Response to Reply #107 |
135. Yikes! Okay. Thanks for the advice. I'll take it. Better safe than sorry |
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REACTIVATED IN CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:25 PM Response to Reply #107 |
149. But it is the parent's telephone they are calling on |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:32 PM Response to Reply #87 |
178. He has no right to speak to your son. You are the guardian |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
33. I'd get a restraining order. That's stalking. |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:09 AM Response to Reply #33 |
70. That is what my daughter did |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:18 AM Response to Reply #70 |
82. Of course it would, or that would be descrimination! |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:23 AM Response to Reply #82 |
93. True |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:21 AM Response to Reply #93 |
121. Another idea: We collect a few of these stories and start writing |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:28 AM Response to Reply #121 |
127. I am willing to |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:04 PM Response to Reply #127 |
134. I'm sure it was traumatizing for her. Creeps. If you want to write |
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komplex (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
35. Yeah!! Don't let your kid make his own decisions!!! |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:49 AM Response to Reply #35 |
39. News flash for you |
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komplex (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:56 AM Response to Reply #39 |
55. A minor needs parental consent to enlist. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:22 AM Response to Reply #39 |
89. Thanks, that is correct. He's still my dependent child. |
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gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:52 AM Response to Reply #35 |
46. The kid's a minor |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:23 AM Response to Reply #46 |
92. I'll get the commanding officer's name next time. Thanks. |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:52 AM Response to Reply #35 |
47. The Kid Is a Minor |
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komplex (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:59 AM Response to Reply #47 |
57. Well, I don't plan on |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:00 AM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Will You Rent Him a Hotel Room For It? |
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komplex (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:04 AM Response to Reply #59 |
64. He's going to do it the same way I did it... |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:08 AM Response to Reply #64 |
69. Why Not Rent Him the Hotel Room Then? |
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komplex (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:15 AM Response to Reply #69 |
75. I don't understand you. |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:23 AM Response to Reply #75 |
91. I Can't Say It Any Better Than This Poster Did |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:16 AM Response to Reply #35 |
78. Sounds like the kid has already made his own decision |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:20 AM Response to Reply #78 |
86. Exactly |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:24 AM Response to Reply #78 |
94. After recruiters call in the crack dealers, credit card companies |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:48 AM Response to Original message |
38. A Couple of Ideas From a Former Telemarketer |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:51 AM Response to Reply #38 |
44. LOL. How about running through a list of everything you've |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:55 AM Response to Reply #44 |
53. And Also |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:09 AM Response to Reply #44 |
71. Definitely tell him about how your menstrual cycle may have changed |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:08 AM Response to Reply #71 |
114. I could easily work that into a conversation |
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Divameow77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:27 AM Response to Reply #38 |
96. When a telamarketer calls my husband |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:56 AM Response to Reply #38 |
111. i do that..i tell them about a phoney yeast |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
41. Tell him to eat shit and die. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
49. Tape Record the conversation and send it to Michael Moore's website |
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ikri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
52. You're missing an opportunity |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
56. Tell him that you have contacted a journalist about his |
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Kittycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:07 AM Response to Reply #56 |
67. I like this... And file a restraining order |
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LibDemAlways (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
58. Yesterday Franken had a recent high school grad on |
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Extend a Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
60. put him on speaker phone |
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militaryWife (105 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
62. Let's not overreact here |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:10 AM Response to Reply #62 |
72. I agree and disagree |
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GiovanniC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:17 AM Response to Reply #72 |
80. On The First Call, There Would Be No Reason to "Prank" |
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militaryWife (105 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:25 AM Response to Reply #72 |
95. thank you |
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CRK7376 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 08:44 AM Response to Reply #95 |
205. Hang in there with your spouse in Korea! |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:32 AM Response to Reply #72 |
99. While we shouldn't be actually injuring the recruiters who call, |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:23 AM Response to Reply #62 |
90. Do you have a link for that? |
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militaryWife (105 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:35 AM Response to Reply #90 |
101. After command, |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:18 AM Response to Reply #101 |
118. I don't think it's misleading |
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militaryWife (105 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:30 PM Response to Reply #118 |
168. what happens |
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VLC98 (398 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 09:12 AM Response to Reply #118 |
208. My husband was an AF recruiter about 5 years ago. |
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CRK7376 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 08:47 AM Response to Reply #101 |
206. ACRC is very tough, |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:32 PM Response to Reply #90 |
169. No, they can order you to be a recruiter. |
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JLW (31 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:23 AM Response to Reply #62 |
123. Parents have to sign for minors anyway..... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:59 AM Response to Reply #62 |
133. I agree that two calls are not excessive, BUT, he said he wouldn't |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
63. Nicely ask him to stop calling. If he calls again tell him that the next |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:58 AM Response to Reply #63 |
112. doesn't work from what all my friends say.. |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
65. Parents need to prevent these contacts by notifying the kid's school ... |
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CRK7376 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 08:55 AM Response to Reply #65 |
207. I sent a letter to both the |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
66. Contact your son's school |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:08 AM Response to Reply #66 |
115. Here's the NCLB wording: |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:15 PM Response to Reply #115 |
137. Thanks. I didn't know about the letter. |
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Eloriel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
68. Forget tne police, and air horns and such |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:10 AM Response to Reply #68 |
73. Can't block the government. But a notice that the press will |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:18 PM Response to Reply #68 |
140. My son and I are on the same page, that's for sure. |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
76. I JUST now thought of this! We have "Privacy Manager" on our phone. GET IT |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:19 PM Response to Reply #76 |
141. Hmm... I've not heard of this service, but will look into it. |
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Rob H. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
77. Sad to say, he may not stop even after he talks to your son |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:18 AM Response to Reply #77 |
81. Or say "He's in his bedroom listening to Barbra Streisand records |
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CitrusLib (748 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:29 AM Response to Reply #81 |
97. And then add... |
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Logansquare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
83. Every time he calls, read the Constitution out loud SLOWLY |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
85. What always works |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
88. if your local Congressman is a democrat, contact him |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:20 PM Response to Reply #88 |
142. I'm in hell's kitchenette. Right-wing county. |
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BringEmOn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
98. Get these two to sign on the line, then you can talk to my kid..... |
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demgurl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
100. Sorry, didn't read thread before I replied.... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:22 PM Response to Reply #100 |
143. Thanks for posting anyways. You're the 100th poster to this thread. |
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Lowell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
102. Tell him Great! |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:22 PM Response to Reply #102 |
144. LOL! Thanks for the smile. I needed one today. |
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AX10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
104. This is stalking. It is a criminal act on his behalf. |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
105. get a police whistle..or a metal whistle...and when he calls... |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
108. Could the adult kid sign over "Power of Attorney" to his folks ... |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
113. Get a tape recorder and record some "War is evil""No more killing" |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:10 AM Response to Reply #113 |
117. Naw, get War by Edwin Starr |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
116. Okay, a little racially insenstive but... |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:24 PM Response to Reply #116 |
146. Okay, you get a chuckle too. |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
119. Out him. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:25 PM Response to Reply #119 |
148. My son does have a very dry sense of humor. |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
120. Someone said it earlier |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
125. Look, I understand the guy was pushy and rude |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:12 PM Response to Reply #125 |
175. "Where's the civility?" |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:41 PM Response to Reply #175 |
200. Oh, I understand that it's frustrating. |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 11:18 AM Response to Reply #200 |
214. To be blunt, I don't care |
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tsuki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
126. Why are they calling children when there are so many chickenhawks |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
128. Tell him to call you back when the Bush twins enlist. |
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King Coal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
130. You know what? It would be against the rules to tell you what I would do. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 10:51 PM Response to Reply #130 |
194. I would do that, too. Thanks for not getting us dusted. |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
131. Do not let him speak to your son..he will just keep calling and calling |
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democrat_patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
132. Call the police, get a restraining order. |
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Jacobin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
136. Go to your local registrar of voters |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:28 PM Response to Reply #136 |
150. Those voter lists are not available to everyone. |
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Catfight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
138. Forward your number to the WH |
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BigBearJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
145. Tell him your son is gay |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
147. if he keeps calling back |
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mzteris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
151. several years back |
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Mairead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
152. Get his name and rank, and ask for his boss's phone number |
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Tux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
155. Depending on age of your kid |
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BR_Parkway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
156. Tell him he's not home, he's gone to a Pride Parade. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
157. Yes his command, ask to talk to his command |
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ls317 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
159. Question??? |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 04:07 PM Response to Reply #159 |
185. Interesting. My son doesn't meet any of the qualifications you metnion. |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
161. Guys coming back from Iraq are being forced to work recruiting offices. |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:53 PM Response to Reply #161 |
172. Claiming to be your son is good for at least one call |
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ls317 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
162. Section 9528 |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 04:09 PM Response to Reply #162 |
186. Thanks! Great reference. |
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unhappycamper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
163. If you live in FL, you can shoot them thru the door when they ring your |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 04:11 PM Response to Reply #163 |
187. Well, how about if I just put up a bucket of water over the door sill |
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unhappycamper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 05:18 PM Response to Reply #187 |
191. That should work nicely. |
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FourStarDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 07:29 AM Response to Reply #163 |
204. LOL! One benefit of living there I suppose. :) nt |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
164. Harrassing telephone calls used to be a crime. |
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Twist_U_Up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
165. Tell him hes gay |
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mdelaguna2000 (300 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 02:09 PM Response to Reply #165 |
174. Does the gay excuse really deter them? |
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Joacheme Misrahe (100 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:48 PM Response to Reply #174 |
183. No, it does NOT work |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:44 PM Response to Reply #183 |
202. . |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 09:40 AM Response to Reply #183 |
209. response.... but sir (or madam)... I did just tell... |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
166. What I would do |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
167. Try this website (leave my child alone) |
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Skwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
173. Sign up for call blocking. e/o/m |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
176. Next time he calls, pretend to be your son. |
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Stuckinthebush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
179. When they ask for your son, say..."Speaking" |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 03:43 PM Response to Reply #179 |
181. go to michael moores site or cindy sheehans and see if they |
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TorchTheWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
188. Here's what my neighbor did |
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realFedUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
189. Support H.R. 551 - Student Privacy Protection Act of 2005 |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
190. opt out |
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GodHelpUsAll2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
196. block the number |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
197. Here's what I would do- Tell him to "hang on, one second". |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
198. Keep a big whistle by the phone. Next time he calls, |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
199. change your phone number.. |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-17-05 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
201. Here's how I got rid of one who kept calling my son: |
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VLC98 (398 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 09:43 AM Response to Reply #201 |
210. No offense, but do you think... |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
211. here are two resources for parents: |
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Pathwalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
213. If it's YOUR phone number, he can't continue to call WITHOUT |
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realFedUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-18-05 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
215. Anyone else seeing recruiters at high school graduations... |
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