Topic Of The Month: I WILL BUY YOUR VOTE!!!!

[But first, I must 'qualify this post for the Main Prius Forum:]

Are Prius drivers generous?

Let's see . . . [yep, that does it. ]

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[this is a copy of a post I put in Fred's . . . but Fred posts aren't in the running for TOTM consideration. ]
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Unlike the doofus who tried to sell his US Presidential Election vote on Ebay . . .
USATODAY.com - Authorities halt man's eBay offer to sell vote

I am lobbying to pay for your vote for the first PriusChat Topic Of The Month award (July 2008) . . .
http://priuschat.com/forums/topic-month/50939-topic-month-july-2008-a.html

I hereby pledge to take my winnings of the $25 gift certificate to the PriusChat Accessory Shop, DOUBLE IT, and make a $50 donation to the . . .

Shriner's Hospitals for Children research program.
And I will make the donation in honor of "Noble PriusChatters"!
(CAUTION: Non-noble PriusChatters . . . those who don't vote for me . . . WILL NOT BE HONORED! )
Shriners Hospitals for Children: How You Can Help

I will provide proof to Danny of making said donation. Until I do so (could be as late as 8/7/08 as I will be on vacation at a niece's wedding), he can withhold awarding me the badge of honor and $25 gift certificate. [of course he can! ]

If I fail to provide proof, he can erase my votes and award it to the next person in line.

SOOOOO . . . If you would like to help poor, unfortunate, sick children . . . just click on the in the lower right corner of this post.

This is not a joke! It WILL happen . . . if YOU do your part. Just click!

 

I noticed you didn't vote for this thread.

So, out of some sort of principle, you won't support the children? :tsk:

[This whole thing is meant to be lighthearted and fun . . . and it will happen if enough people vote. Think of the children.]

 

If you can't see the humor in it, my apologies to you.

I visioned this as a chance to have people force me to add an additional $50 to what I normally donate each year - and I figured the Shriner's Hospitals for Children would be a worthy and yet non-controversial choice.

So far, the answer to the question of "Are Prius drivers generous?" is a resounding NO!

. . . be it monetarily or otherwise.

 

When I was 'thunking up' this thread, I considered something like that . . . but I decided to make it something GOOD.

Seeing the negativity I have received from big time haters - I had considered adding a poison pill to my offer of, "If I do not win, I will donate that $50 to the John McCain in '08 Campaign " . . . but that would be a lie, as I never contribute to ANY political campaign.

But . . . I do own a gun. (hint, hint)

 

Just what is a "star member"????

Currently, of the top five vote 'getters', only two are informative Prius-related threads - "Mouse Proofing" and this thread (because it asks, "Are Prius drivers generous?" ).

Even though it was placed in the Main Prius Forum, the "what are "nominations"?" thread has noting to do with Prii.

And two of the other non-Prius related threads were started by Danny. What's he going to do? Give himself an award or two and pocket $25 or $50?

Is TOTM a popularity contest? Much like the "Friends"????

"Is TOTM a popularity contest" is one of the questions about the TOTM Award my thread is designed to ask/answer.

Danny's posts about TOTM are big vote getters. Yet this thread - also about TOTM - is met with scorn and ridicule.

If a member of the Liberal's Mutual Admiration Society had thought to do a "I'll pay for your vote" thread - GUARANTEED it would have received more votes.

I have nothing against TOTM, but people should realize the winners may have won for reasons other than posting a great Prius-related thread.

There are three awards to be given away. And even I voted for one of those other threads.

There should be plenty of love to go around.

"Star members" use to be those who had the most "PriusChat Points."
A totally goofy and fun way of awarding others for whatever reason . . . even for begging for points.

But . . .
While you are contemplating the above . . .

Think about the children.
And the fact that I have a gun. :blink:

[And NO! I'm not threatening children. :nono: ]

 

Thanks for the bump and good words.

I bet you also get the satire of the New Yorker cartoon cover of Obama and his wife. Even though it may rub some people the wrong way, it's meant to expose the underlying folly of what is being shown.

And yes, giving to a good cause is a good thing . . . even if it is the result of a folly.

 

In my case, that happens quarterly.

Unfortunately you can't vote for my thread four times. (or even once)