just been asked via telephone if I would vote for......
just been asked via telephone if I would vote for......
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oilandwater

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1,427 posts

220 months

Tuesday 6th April 2010
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Mr. W..... a prospective labour candidate. I asked what his policies were with regards to the continuing battering of the motor car, petrol prices road charging etc.
'Well I don't know what his policies are on that matter.' She said.
'Why not' said I, 'surely you should know.'
There followed a very long pause.
'I know he wants to protect the environment from car fumes.'
'That’s a load of bull.' I said. 'You have been brainwashed by tv.'
A slight slanging match ensued.

I think you can guess the rest of the conversation.

If they are going to canvass, surely they should know what the candidates policies are.
argue

efa

Edited by oilandwater on Tuesday 6th April 22:36

hidetheelephants

35,970 posts

223 months

Tuesday 6th April 2010
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I got one from the SNP; I told her I was leaning toward UKIP hehe

The Hypno-Toad

13,310 posts

235 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Christ if anyone rang me up to ask if I was going to vote Liarbour they'd have a very expensive phone bill. I'd just spend twenty minutes gut laughing before telling them to go stick a dagger up their strap. rofl

zax

1,071 posts

293 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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The Hypno-Toad said:
Christ if anyone rang me up to ask if I was going to vote Liarbour they'd have a very expensive phone bill. I'd just spend twenty minutes gut laughing before telling them to go stick a dagger up their strap. rofl
I say play along, keep them occupied. Pretend to be a floating voter and let them waffle on endlessly before finally telling them that you think Gordon is a prize , Labour are Satan's own disciples here on earth and that you intend to vote for anyone but their man/woman.

Stops them from spending their time on somebody who really could be turned to the dark side...

HereBeMonsters

14,180 posts

212 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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I had the Green Party knocking on my door the other day. Had to point to the two ancient gas guzzlers on the drive, trackday helmet hanging up in the hallway etc. for him to get the idea.

Jasandjules

72,607 posts

259 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Tell them, only when hell freezes over.

Galsia

2,266 posts

220 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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HereBeMonsters said:
I had the Green Party knocking on my door the other day. Had to point to the two ancient gas guzzlers on the drive, trackday helmet hanging up in the hallway etc. for him to get the idea.
laugh It would have been even better if you answered the door holding a burning piece of plastic...

Mazda Baiter

37,069 posts

218 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Galsia said:
HereBeMonsters said:
I had the Green Party knocking on my door the other day. Had to point to the two ancient gas guzzlers on the drive, trackday helmet hanging up in the hallway etc. for him to get the idea.
laugh It would have been even better if you answered the door holding a burning piece of plastic...
You should have pointed out that your old cars are very environmentally efficient. See them struggle to argue their way out of that thin paper bag.


Unfortunatly, my uncle is standing as a Green Party candidate.

Fortunately it is is a constituency where a shadow cabinet Tory currently holds the position. I think the country is safe from his drivel.

HereBeMonsters

14,180 posts

212 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Mazda Baiter said:
Galsia said:
HereBeMonsters said:
I had the Green Party knocking on my door the other day. Had to point to the two ancient gas guzzlers on the drive, trackday helmet hanging up in the hallway etc. for him to get the idea.
laugh It would have been even better if you answered the door holding a burning piece of plastic...
You should have pointed out that your old cars are very environmentally efficient. See them struggle to argue their way out of that thin paper bag.
I have tried that, but they don't want to listen.

It's just like trying to get Jehovah's Witnesses to explain dinosaurs.

Mazda Baiter

37,069 posts

218 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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HereBeMonsters said:
It's just like trying to get Jehovah's Witnesses to explain dinosaurs.
Oooh, I'll have to remember that one. hehe


Jesus TF Christ

5,740 posts

261 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Mazda Baiter said:
HereBeMonsters said:
It's just like trying to get Jehovah's Witnesses to explain dinosaurs.
Oooh, I'll have to remember that one. hehe
I believe the official line is that fossils were put into the Earth by God to test our faith.

HereBeMonsters

14,180 posts

212 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Jesus TF Christ said:
Mazda Baiter said:
HereBeMonsters said:
It's just like trying to get Jehovah's Witnesses to explain dinosaurs.
Oooh, I'll have to remember that one. hehe
I believe the official line is that fossils were put into the Earth by God to test our faith.
So why would God need to test our faith? Is he insecure?

hidetheelephants

35,970 posts

223 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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HereBeMonsters said:
Jesus TF Christ said:
Mazda Baiter said:
HereBeMonsters said:
It's just like trying to get Jehovah's Witnesses to explain dinosaurs.
Oooh, I'll have to remember that one. hehe
I believe the official line is that fossils were put into the Earth by God to test our faith.
So why would God need to test our faith? Is he insecure?
No, he's a sociopath intent on messing with our(their) heads.

DSM2

3,624 posts

230 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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oilandwater said:
Mr. W..... a prospective labour candidate. I asked what his policies were with regards to the continuing battering of the motor car, petrol prices road charging etc.
'Well I don't know what his policies are on that matter.' She said.
'Why not' said I, 'surely you should know.'
There followed a very long pause.
'I know he wants to protect the environment from car fumes.'
'That’s a load of bull.' I said. 'You have been brainwashed by tv.'
A slight slanging match ensued.

I think you can guess the rest of the conversation.

If they are going to canvass, surely they should know what the candidates policies are.
argue

efa

Edited by oilandwater on Tuesday 6th April 22:36
All you need to do is ask the caller to give you one good reason why you should vote for the candidate. Soon be gone then.....................

mrmr96

13,736 posts

234 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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HereBeMonsters said:
Jesus TF Christ said:
Mazda Baiter said:
HereBeMonsters said:
It's just like trying to get Jehovah's Witnesses to explain dinosaurs.
Oooh, I'll have to remember that one. hehe
I believe the official line is that fossils were put into the Earth by God to test our faith.
So why would God need to test our faith? Is he insecure?
Don't question Jesus.

Marf

22,907 posts

271 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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mrmr96 said:
HereBeMonsters said:
Jesus TF Christ said:
Mazda Baiter said:
HereBeMonsters said:
It's just like trying to get Jehovah's Witnesses to explain dinosaurs.
Oooh, I'll have to remember that one. hehe
I believe the official line is that fossils were put into the Earth by God to test our faith.
So why would God need to test our faith? Is he insecure?
Don't question Jesus.