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Loonbeam
So, I've started my own new campaign against Robocalls, and here's how I am doing it.  For each election cycle (except Presidential I think, I'd go break) here's how its going to work.  For every unsolicited robocall I get, I am going to set aside a donation of $10 for the OPPOSITION party of whoever is making the call.  That's right, if you call me, your opponent (or at least their national org) will get $10.  Plus, you get to pay for the call!

So far, at the conclusion of Tuesday's elections, the DNCC will be receiving a check for $170, and the RNCC will be getting $10.   I live in NJ (registered Independent), and apparently the luminaries of the GOP really want me to get out and vote.

Enclosed with each check will be something like the following:

Dear (DNCC/RNCC):

Enclosed please find a donation in the amount of $___ for your general campaign fund.  This amount has been generously set by your friends on the other side of the aisle.  For every unsolicited robocall I receive, I put aside $10 of my hard earned paycheck and send it to the opposing party of whoever makes the call.  Sadly, this means that based on robocalls on behalf of your party, I am also sending $_____ to the DNCC/RNCC.

So please, keep making those robocalls.  I'm sure both parties can use the support!

I'm curious to see what the response is..

For those who prefer not to donate to either party, I suspect a charity that is anathema to them might work.  Something like ACORN in response to Republican calls (I'm blanking on a Democratic option atm)
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