Hillary's latest fundraising gimmick (copied from Obama) is an e-mail/letter appeal offering a free meal at her house to one lucky entrant, and a guest. "Let's do lunch! Let's talk, you and me," she says in the come-on, and in a companion e-mail blasted out today Bill Clinton says he may just drop in to the meal.
Our invite contains five (!!!) links to make a donation to her campaign -- which kind of makes us wonder whether she wants to talk as much as she wants our money -- and implies that the contribution is the price of admission to the lunch lottery. "Lunch With Hillary? Contribute by Friday, Sept. 7th and you and a guest could join Hillary for Lunch at her home." The version posted on Hillary's website is more terse: "Let's Do Lunch: Make a Contribution."
But it turns out that the come-on is a little misleading. If you click on the "Official Rules and Restrictions" link at the bottom, along with learning details like the fact that the campaign estimates the value of lunch with Hill and Bill at a mere $3,000, you'll find out that you don't have to give her a thin dime to have a chance at sharing her culinary delights.
"No purchase or contribution necessary to enter," it says.
There's even a separate mailing address and separate e-mail link for people who want to enter without contributing, and the assurance, "Making a contribution will not improve your chances of winning." (Full text below)
Presumably, the come-on itself is allowed to mislead people into thinking they have to make a contribution to participate, and the fine print saying they don't is required by some arcane law relating to prize contests. But, you know, it kind of opens the door, doesn't it?
If you want to give Hillary a piece of your mind instead of a contribution, apparently you're eligible to go for it. There is such a thing as a free lunch in Hillaryland.
"Official Rules and Restrictions
No purchase or contribution necessary to enter. Contest void where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations governing such contests apply. Contest limited to legal residents of the U.S. who are at least 18 years of age and who support the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton. The sponsor of the contest is the Hillary Clinton for President ("Committee"), 4420 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. Making a contribution will not improve your chances of winning. To enter without making a contribution, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with name, address and phone number to: Lunch with Hillary Contest, 4420 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 OR e-mail lunch@hillaryclinton.com. All entrants who choose to contribute must adhere to the federal contribution limits and prohibitions as set forth on our online contribution page at www.hillaryclinton.com/contribute. All entries, either online or mail-in, must be received by September 7, 2007 at 11:59:59 PM EDT. Drawing to be held September 8, 2007. Winner(s) will be notified on September 11, 2007 via phone. You need not be present to win. Winner(s) is responsible for all applicable taxes. Each time that you contribute is eligible for one chance at prize only. Prize includes two round-trip tickets to Washington, DC and lunch at Hillary Clinton’s Washington, DC home. Estimated value of such prize is $3,000; actual value will vary depending upon the winner’s particular travel arrangements, which shall be determined at the sole discretion of the Committee. Winner(s) will be chosen at random. Odds of winning dependent upon number of eligible entries received. No substitutions or cash alternatives offered. By participating, contestants release and agree to hold harmless the Committee, and any of its directors, officers, employees and agents from any liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the contest or acceptance, possession, or any use of any prize or related travel. No warranties, express or implied, are created by entry except the award of a prize to holder of winning entry. The Committee is not responsible for computer, software, network, or transmission problems or late, lost, or misdirected entries or other submission errors. The Committee has the right to terminate, cancel or modify the contest at any time. To view the Committee’s privacy policy, please go to: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/help/privacy/.
Contribute and enter
Paid for by Hillary Clinton for President"
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FBI FINDS HSUBERG
www.r8ny.com/blog/vj_machiavelli
It seems that the FBI has found the HSUBERG.
Disgraced Dem donor arrested in Colorado Times Union - Albany NY www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=619452&BCCode=BNNATION&newsdate=9/6/2007
Hillary Soprano and her fellow Democrats are jumping for joy that the HSUBERG has been found.
You would be too if you lost a HIILLRASIER.
The NY Times reports "since 2004 election cycle Mr Hsu personally contributed $600,000.00 to Democrats around the country and raised hundreds of thousands more"
Many Democrats who received these funds are still trying to give the money to charity.
Please remember these two charities below
"NAVY SEAL WARRIOR FUND'
WWW.SEALFUND.ORG
"Special Operations Warriors Foundation" WWW.SPECIALOPS.ORG
ps I wonder how many lunches Hillary Soprano and HSUBERG have had ????????
pps will she visited him in jail ??????