How do you respond to political campaign phone calls?
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I'm not a talk on the phone frequently type of person, and stuff like speaking with our internet provider or bank or whatever is done on speaker.brianlux said:Do none of you worry about all those microwaves zapping your brains? (A sincere question, not a put-down).
I'll die from something, anyway...most likely life itself!0 -
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Nah. I am not bothered to sweat stuff like that. I just spend my life enjoying living it rather than worrying about what the next pleasure or convenience that might or might not cause some slight long term harm is.brianlux said:Do none of you worry about all those microwaves zapping your brains? (A sincere question, not a put-down).
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
Other (details, please).Haven't had a landline since about 2001. But, I used to ask them what they were wearing (male or female, didn't matter). "Excuse me sir?" What are you wearing? Is it something cute? Slight pause....."Have a nice night sir."1996: 9/29 Randall's Island 2, 10/1 Buffalo 2000: 8/27 Saratoga Springs
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Other (details, please).PJ_Soul said:
Nah. I am not bothered to sweat stuff like that. I just spend my life enjoying living it rather than worrying about what the next pleasure or convenience that might or might not cause some slight long term harm is.brianlux said:Do none of you worry about all those microwaves zapping your brains? (A sincere question, not a put-down).
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Oh please. We're all consumers.Free said:PJ_Soul said:
Nah. I am not bothered to sweat stuff like that. I just spend my life enjoying living it rather than worrying about what the next pleasure or convenience that might or might not cause some slight long term harm is.brianlux said:Do none of you worry about all those microwaves zapping your brains? (A sincere question, not a put-down).
PJ, with you on that mindset.0 -
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Andhedonist said:
I'm not a talk on the phone frequently type of person, and stuff like speaking with our internet provider or bank or whatever is done on speaker.brianlux said:Do none of you worry about all those microwaves zapping your brains? (A sincere question, not a put-down).
I'll die from something, anyway...most likely life itself!PJ_Soul said:
Nah. I am not bothered to sweat stuff like that. I just spend my life enjoying living it rather than worrying about what the next pleasure or convenience that might or might not cause some slight long term harm is.brianlux said:Do none of you worry about all those microwaves zapping your brains? (A sincere question, not a put-down).
Monkey Driven, Call this Living?0 -
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Hahaha high and mighty there! You must have regularly tested well water, eat and drink all organic, local vegan diet, wear a respirator, and long pants and sleeves and hat and sunglasses and sunscreen at all times.Free said:PJ_Soul said:
Nah. I am not bothered to sweat stuff like that. I just spend my life enjoying living it rather than worrying about what the next pleasure or convenience that might or might not cause some slight long term harm is.brianlux said:Do none of you worry about all those microwaves zapping your brains? (A sincere question, not a put-down).
Surely, you must, because if you drink city water, eat industrial meat or dairy, breathe polluted air, or expose your skin to sunlight you will be exposing yourself to possible harm and certain hypocrisy.Monkey Driven, Call this Living?0 -
I screen my calls and decide which ones are worth listening to.Oh come on people. Yes, it's all polluted, it's all effed up, and we're all gonna die anyway so let's stick out heads in the radioactive waste bin, rub some chemicals on our faces and go out Monday night as the walking dead.
Come on, do you guys really not give a shit about adding to the self-pollution shower? Forget that. I avoid toxic matter, poisonous chemicals, polluted food and micro waves as often as I can but live in the real (i.e. polluted all to fuck) world like every one else.
Maybe I'll mention all that to the next phone canvasser working for my state congressperson. Give them something to break up the monotony.
"Yes, Jane, Senator Smith sounds like a hell of a guy. Hey, by the way, we're all going to have our faces melt off for Halloween.You in?""It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
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It's not all or none. It's not black and white.brianlux said:Oh come on people. Yes, it's all polluted, it's all effed up, and we're all gonna die anyway so let's stick out heads in the radioactive waste bin, rub some chemicals on our faces and go out Monday night as the walking dead.
Come on, do you guys really not give a shit about adding to the self-pollution shower? Forget that. I avoid toxic matter, poisonous chemicals, polluted food and micro waves as often as I can but live in the real (i.e. polluted all to fuck) world like every one else.
Maybe I'll mention all that to the next phone canvasser working for my state congressperson. Give them something to break up the monotony.
"Yes, Jane, Senator Smith sounds like a hell of a guy. Hey, by the way, we're all going to have our faces melt off for Halloween.You in?"
Even with the naivete I've yet to fully shed, I know that. I embrace that, actually.
Leave it to me as I find a way to be (and, as I find a way to give my duly-given shits).
It's not anyone else's business but mine.
And how this went from political calls to so-called self-pollution, no idea.
*edit - I'm not a fatalist, I'm a realist. Idealism mixed in for sure, too much at times. But I also realize my time will come in some form no matter how I try to keep it at bay, so I'll live how I want to live till I no longer can.
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I screen my calls and decide which ones are worth listening to.
I'm not sure how that happened but its Ok. I'm along for the ride and it's good, black or white or grey (and very colorful!).hedonist said:
It's not all or none. It's not black and white.brianlux said:Oh come on people. Yes, it's all polluted, it's all effed up, and we're all gonna die anyway so let's stick out heads in the radioactive waste bin, rub some chemicals on our faces and go out Monday night as the walking dead.
Come on, do you guys really not give a shit about adding to the self-pollution shower? Forget that. I avoid toxic matter, poisonous chemicals, polluted food and micro waves as often as I can but live in the real (i.e. polluted all to fuck) world like every one else.
Maybe I'll mention all that to the next phone canvasser working for my state congressperson. Give them something to break up the monotony.
"Yes, Jane, Senator Smith sounds like a hell of a guy. Hey, by the way, we're all going to have our faces melt off for Halloween.You in?"
Even with the naivete I've yet to fully shed, I know that. I embrace that, actually.
Leave it to me as I find a way to be (and, as I find a way to give my duly-given shits).
It's not anyone else's business but mine.
And how this went from political calls to so-called self-pollution, no idea.
*edit - I'm not a fatalist, I'm a realist. Idealism mixed in for sure, too much at times. But I also realize my time will come in some form no matter how I try to keep it at bay, so I'll live how I want to live till I no longer can.
"I'll live how I want to live till I no longer can" Sounds like the best way to live one's life. The only way, really, isn't it?
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
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Other (details, please).I no longer have a phone land line at home !jesus greets me looks just like me ....0
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Other (details, please).hedonist said:
It's not all or none. It's not black and white.brianlux said:Oh come on people. Yes, it's all polluted, it's all effed up, and we're all gonna die anyway so let's stick out heads in the radioactive waste bin, rub some chemicals on our faces and go out Monday night as the walking dead.
Come on, do you guys really not give a shit about adding to the self-pollution shower? Forget that. I avoid toxic matter, poisonous chemicals, polluted food and micro waves as often as I can but live in the real (i.e. polluted all to fuck) world like every one else.
Maybe I'll mention all that to the next phone canvasser working for my state congressperson. Give them something to break up the monotony.
"Yes, Jane, Senator Smith sounds like a hell of a guy. Hey, by the way, we're all going to have our faces melt off for Halloween.You in?"
Even with the naivete I've yet to fully shed, I know that. I embrace that, actually.
Leave it to me as I find a way to be (and, as I find a way to give my duly-given shits).
It's not anyone else's business but mine.
And how this went from political calls to so-called self-pollution, no idea.
*edit - I'm not a fatalist, I'm a realist. Idealism mixed in for sure, too much at times. But I also realize my time will come in some form no matter how I try to keep it at bay, so I'll live how I want to live till I no longer can.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
Other (details, please).Use a cell, so I don't get political calls, thankfully...
If I ever did I wouldn't answer honestly, polls are pure useless bullshit...I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon0 -
I screen my calls and decide which ones are worth listening to.Hey, you won't believe this! I just got a call from Bernie Sanders. THE Bernie Sanders!
Oh wait, it was a pre-recorded message. Never mind.
The things I put up with to avoid microwaving my brain!"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Use your earbuds with your phone, Brian. Voila - better sound quality, no fried brain cells
. my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf0 -
I screen my calls and decide which ones are worth listening to.
Sorry, I smoked them all.oftenreading said:Use your earbuds with your phone, Brian. Voila - better sound quality, no fried brain cells
. "It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Other (details, please).I hang up within secondsI'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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