Isn't this a beautiful photograph? Do not the words evoke a pro-environment group? Does not this make you think that the "Green Party" has sent you a mailing? Well, you better think again and read the Fine Print. Because I am here to tell you after I read the fine fine print I began to wonder what the hell these people are up to.I am by no way or means a political dummy or ostrich...I GIVE A DAMN about what's going on politically, environmentally, medically, consumer wise,etc. So, out of curiosity I wanted to know why a so called "Green" voters group would endorse those propositions paid for by PG&E & Mercury Insurance.
According to the disclaimer at the bottom of the page in fine print, I quote: "Appearance in this mailer does not necessarily imply endorsement of others appearing in this mailer, nor does it imply endorsement of,or opposition to, any issues set forth in this mailer. Appearance is paid for and authorized by each candidate and ballot measure which is designated by an *"
I'm going to say right out: What a crock of crap! If this organization was so concerned with being "Green" and pro-environment (because that Is that 'Green' means)...then they would not accept any type of payment from PG&E or Mercury Insurance! Nor would they accept any type of payment or donation from dubious candidates.
When you accept money from bad intentioned corporations & people (Mercury Insurance & PG&E) then you are In Fact endorsing them.....You are aiding & abetting them by taking a pay-off/bribe. There is no two ways about it....you have fallen into the greed way...and you are in no way absolving yourself of collusion by adding a written "disclaimer" on the bottom of your literature.
Ten (10) out of 15 candidates paid to have their names placed in this mailer and all four (4) of the State & City measures (3 of which are anti-environment & consumer) appearing on this mailer were also put in by paid campaign funds.
When I went to the website URL listed on the mailer there was absolutely no information about the group itself posted/available. What there was however was this:
"If you are interested in purchasing placement, please send us a list of candidates and measures that you will be running in the June primary to rtaylor@californiansvotegreen.com. Click here to submit your slate candidacy information (You must have recieved your order confirmation number before submitting. If you need a confirmation number contact pauljoseph29@msn.com)"
Very interesting......makes you wonder don't it?
In all fairness, I emailed Paul and inquired about his intent and I pointed out his group's lack of integrity..... We shall see.....
Voter BEWARE!!!!!
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i also received this in the mail and thought it was sent by the Green Party, which I'm a member of. I was going to take it into consideration while voting today, but noticed they didn't endorse any Green Party candidates (very suspicious!!) and then I read the fine print. I'm glad I noticed that before voting!!
ReplyDeleteVoter rolls are public information, I think, and it is certainly very easy to send a mailing out to all registered "Green" voters when you have the money. Usually the Green Party doesn't have this type of money, so that was also my first clue that this was very suspicious!!