I've Had It Up To Here

And by "here", I mean towering above my 5'3" body! Over the last few days, I have come home to my happy answering machine (yes, we still have an answering machine), flashing at me. Telling me I have messages. This is not that unusual. However, as of late, they have ALL been automated political messages. I AM SO SICK OF IT! Even today...Halloween...I get home from a FULL day of fun class parties...ready to rest and make dinner for my family before trick or treating...and what do I get? "Hi! this is blah, blah, blah urging you to blah, blah, blah on November 4th." Ugh! I am a conscious voter. I know who I want and what I want. I didn't ask for their opinion. I didn't ask for them to call my home. Today, I received FIVE messages! Not to mention the two I answered while making dinner. And, ironically...99% of the calls are for candidates or propositions I DO NOT support. Hhmmm...makes me feel good about my decisions. Is it just me or is this out of control? Is this truly a smart and effective way to win votes? Why do I get all of these solicitations? Maybe it's because I am a registered Independent. Therefore, I get the good...the bad...and the ugly.