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detrius · 06-08-2012, 03:00 AM

...you're a citizen of Germany and get emails like this during the election season:

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Dear H.,

I have said this before: we cannot do this alone.

Fortunately, we have people like you who have built an incredible foundation of grassroots support.

And with your help, we are committed to making the 2012 Democratic National Convention in North Carolina a resounding success. This year, we’ll be hosting a convention which -- for the first time in modern history – is not being funded by corporations, lobbyists, and PACs. Instead, we’re counting on people like you, giving $5, $10, or whatever you can afford, to make this the most open and accessible convention yet.

And we want to say thanks by bringing grassroots supporters like you to Charlotte to be there for the big event.

If you give $5, or whatever you can right now, you will automatically be entered to join us at the Convention in September -- airfare, accommodations and tickets to the convention covered for the week.

Barack and I are committed to this convention because it reflects the values we believe in -- a political process where people, not special interests, hold the power.

I hope to see you in Charlotte!

Sincerely,

Michelle

P.S. Since we started this campaign together, supporters like you have been with us every step of the way and today, I’m asking for your help to make the 2012 Democratic National Convention in North Carolina a success.

Give $5 – or whatever you can right now – to own a piece of this convention. When you do, you’ll be automatically entered for the chance to be there.

Paid for by New American City

No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 7/2/12. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor here. Alternatively, click here to enter without contributing. One winner will receive the following prize package: one round-trip ticket within the U.S. to Charlotte, North Carolina and hotel accommodations for one; on a date to be determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion (approximate combined retail value of all prizes $1,250). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of 50 United States and District of Columbia and 18 or older (or of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility. Click here for full details, restrictions, and Official Rules. Sponsor: Committee for Charlotte 2012, 400 S. Tryon Street, Suite 500, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202

Sorry Michelle, but in order to donate to your campaign, I'd have to own corporate stock of a company in the US.

ETA: Oh, I almost forgot that 20% of the Volkswagen AG is owned by the German state of Lower Saxony (which is where I live). Volkswagen donates to the automotive lobby in the US, which supports Republican candidates like Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. So not only do the "anti-voter fraud" Republicans get my foreign money, they also do so against my explicit will.

**Joshua Nightshade** · 06-08-2012, 03:28 AM

A raffle to go to the DNC? In Charlotte? I am so excited I can't finish this post —

Markubis · 06-08-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshua Nightshade

A raffle to go to the DNC? In Charlotte? I am so excited I can't finish this post —

That's a first!

Ann Otoole · 06-08-2012, 07:09 AM

fuck that. heading to tampa for the RNC means you get to go to the castle in ybor (party towne). who gives a shit about the politics when you can stagger around drunk in the street? (actually inadvisable because there will be thousands of republican nazi enforcers to arrest you if you appear to be happy)

Richie Waves · 06-08-2012, 07:15 AM

I get a lot of campaign emails from the US too.

Zaida Gearbox · 06-08-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Richie Waves

I get a lot of campaign emails from the US too.

Wow! I'd be annoyed if I started getting campaign emails from Germany and Ireland.

Kara Spengler · 06-08-2012, 11:21 AM

This has to be the only good thing about living somewhere that does not have representatives or senators.

Lord · 06-08-2012, 11:28 AM

Uh, by the way, this letter never claimed that they were speaking on behalf of the DNC. It sounds more like a way for them to sell you some vacation timeshares once you get there.

detrius · 06-09-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kara Spengler

This has to be the only good thing about living somewhere that does not have representatives or senators.

Oh, we do, but our parties are mostly financed by membership fees, financial contributions from our parliamentarians, public money and event income. It's actually all pretty balanced, so donations from natural persons like myself aren't so important (those are up to 20% of a party's income, corporate money is max. another 12%). It's also all strictly regulated, I'm not even sure if our politicians are even allowed to ask non-party members for donations.

Kara Spengler · 06-11-2012, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by detrius

Oh, we do

We do? What are the names of the senators and representatives from here in DC please? I am sure the DC Statehood Green party would LOVE to know the answer to that question!!!

We have a single delegate to that body. She is not able to vote. Her only semi-official power is to serve on committees where she can be forced to be quiet (yes, this has happened when they were discussing a DC-only law).

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06-08-2012, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Otoole Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 16,374	fuck that. heading to tampa for the RNC means you get to go to the castle in ybor (party towne). who gives a shit about the politics when you can stagger around drunk in the street? (actually inadvisable because there will be thousands of republican nazi enforcers to arrest you if you appear to be happy)

06-08-2012, 07:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Richie Waves Banned "jon" he does it!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Offaly, Republic of Ireland Posts: 16,827 My Mood: SL Join Date: 27/06/2005 Client: Phoenix & imprudence	I get a lot of campaign emails from the US too.

06-08-2012, 11:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lord Abnormally Normal I Don't Really Exist Do I ? Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,220 My Mood: Client: I try all of them, but for everyday use it's Cool VL Viewer.	Uh, by the way, this letter never claimed that they were speaking on behalf of the DNC. It sounds more like a way for them to sell you some vacation timeshares once you get there.

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