I got my second call of the day this afternoon from some toll-free 866 number. I picked it up this time, and it was my state Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles! And she wanted me to vote for Larry Phillips for King County Executive! Never mind that I mailed my ballot days ago, and voted for one of the many non-Larry Phillipses for county executive (and no, it wasn’t her).
But wait, aren’t annoying auto-calls to cell phones illegal? Usually. They’re prohibited by FCC regulations, unless the call’s from or on behalf of a non-profit or tax-exempt group (like, say, a political campaign). Those don’t count as “solicitations.” Larry, if you’re gonna call me, at least tell me what you’re wearing.
Screen them all, dude, at least the numbers you don’t recognize.
All politicians are exempt from cell phone blocking laws.
Who do you think writes the laws in the first place?
I’m guessing he was wearing shades.
I got that call on my cell phone as well, and I also already voted (also for a non-Larry candidate!). Caller ID showed “private number.” The call was paid for by the Washington State Council of County and City Employees (I think). What a waste!
This is why I voted against the bag fee.
And yes, I got this call too.
I got the call…and it was the only way I knew who to vote for…And unlike all of you, it was for Larry Phillips…