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In reply to the discussion: I had someone knock on my door yesterday afternoon [View all]NJCher
(35,662 posts)15. yeah, that is sad
These people are not getting compensated.
They are attempting be a part of a "participatory democracy," something we sadly need in this day and age.
A person-to-person visit is far more effective than a phone call or an email.
When people come here, I thank them for what they're doing. I thank them for their time, their effort, and for caring.
lworf is a long-time, well-respected poster here. I am surprised to hear this sentiment from her.
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I would just add that some people get lists with independants and swayable Republicans and
stevenleser
Nov 2012
#68
Not everyone spends all day on DU, and are not necessarily high-information voters.
AAO
Oct 2012
#19
it's not so much to change minds as to get out the vote and give the final nudge
yurbud
Oct 2012
#25
Well, given Oregon's Castle Doctrine, I'd be nervous to do the door-to-door campaigning
classof56
Oct 2012
#32
Undecideds are the people who are too frantically busy surviving to pay attention--
eridani
Oct 2012
#45
In the interest of not being insulting . . . it's "Jehovah's Witnesses", not "Jehovahs"
ET Awful
Oct 2012
#31
We had a similar visitor last night -- about 6:30 p.m. -- already getting a little dark.
JDPriestly
Oct 2012
#29