Unlike making prerecorded automatic calls to landline phones, campaigns need a mobile phone user’s permission before routing a text or robocall to a wireless device, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC has issued an enforcement advisory “to promote more widespread understanding of the restrictions” imposed by certain federal laws — and possible fines that could be imposed."
As the 2012 election season enters its final stretch, phones are ringing off the hook across America with political robocalls." Source
Public Service Announcement as this campaign method is favored by the council majority with its big party database. We remember Jim Bond and Jerome Stocks 2010 campaign robocalls in defense of Dan Dalager and denial of any wrong doing in conflict of interest? It was within weeks Dalager was indeed found guilty. In 2008 Rachelle Collier was plagued by a professional robocall blitz (rather than with incumbent voices) presenting her as the candidate supporting needle exchange. I guess the implication she was somehow pro-drugs? It goes on. It is what they do.
"Of course, part of the downside of wallowing in the scurrilous sewer and trafficking in slander and lies is that, sooner or later, you become a toxic mess. Your stink becomes unacceptable to the general public."It is time for a change.
And no, both sides do NOT do it.
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