I thought it was a joke

The return address part of the brown envelope:

‘Nancy Pelosi
‘Democratic Headquarters’

Every other thieving bastard letter to my mother-in-law has been from an alleged “conservative” or “patriot” organization. Surely this must be an ironic twist and the letter will be a satire of Democratic/Progressive platform or stupid statements by the former House Speaker.

But no. The letter is real, from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and is the “2013 membership renewal statement.” So, if I send a donation of “$25 to $40,” I will be a member of the committee. Wow! I knew the Democratic Party was cheap, but I wasn’t aware of its true cheapness.

But wait! There’s more!

If my $25 to $40 donation reaches committee HQ by June 20, “it will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of committed Democrats …”

Members of the group are not named, but I’d guess they are Wall Street bankers and lawyers, who gave millions and millions of dollars to President Obama for his 2012 campaign.

And, not to be outdone by other thieving bastards, Ms. Pelosi says the country as we know it will be destroyed if the committee doesn’t get the donation of $25 to $40.

“Everything we have spent a lifetime building as Democrats is at stake.

“While President Obama and House Democrats are fighting for a balanced approach to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, grow the economy and responsibly reduce the deficit; John Boehner, Paul Ryan and Tea Party Republicans stand by their obstruction, delay, and across the board cuts that are harmful to our economy, the education of our children, and the security of our country.”

Two other thieving bastard pieces of mail each included $1. I am tempted to send $2 to the Democrats and see if I get on their mailing list.

But, no. Going through a week’s 20-50 pieces of mail addressed to my mother-in-law is job enough.

It’s good to know Democrats use the same tactics of fear and mistrust.