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How to Handle Political Telemarketing?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the obnoxious-calls-are-still-obnoxious-calls dept.

TheOtherChimeraTwin writes "Slashdot has touched on telemarketing in the past. The No Call lists work pretty well for me except for a flood of political calls. They guys use automated dialers with recorded messages and use bogus caller id information, calling back multiple times. Political surveys are done by real people, but they hang up on me if I stray from answering their questions. Does anyone have a solution better than just hanging up on these slime? I'd just vote for their opponent, but sometimes I'm getting called by both sides. The distraction of these calls is annoying and the problem is only going to get worse."

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  1. Do what I did by Average_Joe_Sixpack · · Score: 5, Funny

    Join the libertarian party ... they don't have enough money to telemarket.

  2. lie by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I normally just make crap up.

    I want my flying car, a county wide monorail system, holoTV that bring hot girls into your living room like on Logans Run, domed cities and a discount on soylet green crumbs.

    And masturbation in public to be LEGAL.

  3. Easy by MyLongNickName · · Score: 3, Funny

    Me: "Which candidate is this?"
    Them: Candidate A
    Me: Who is his opponent?
    Them: Candidate B
    Me: Okay. I'll vote for Candidate B. Thanks for interrupting my day.

    Enough peopl do this, people won't call.

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    1. Re:Easy by cagle_.25 · · Score: 2, Funny
      In Candidate B's office

      Op #1: Hey guys, I've got a list of contrarian voters. Who wants to make the calls?

      Op #2: That would be me. Who's first?

      Op #1: "MyLongNickName (822545)"

      Op #2 (dials 822545): Hi, I'm calling on behalf of Candidate A's campaign

      You: I'll vote for Candidate B. Thanks for interrupting my day.

      Op #2: Sorry to bother you, sir. (hangs up) Yes! Another easy vote.

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  4. This one worked for me. by gettingbraver · · Score: 5, Funny

    I got a telemarketing call from one of the major parties the other day. I politely thanked the caller, said that I understood how important fundraising was to a candidate, then mentioned that I was a member of the Green Pary and asked if the caller like to make a contribution. THEY hung up on me!

  5. Re:Tips by WilliamSChips · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm not getting a telezapper until it actually zaps telemarketers.

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  6. Re:Both sides? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Kodos? If we're gonna elect kodos might as well elect Cairne Bloodhoof for President. FOR THE HORDE!