How to disarm a solicitor.

The scene: 8:30ish on a Wednesday. Friends from out of town are visiting. We haven't seen them in 12 years and it's been quite a night.
Everyone's been drinking, except for Nicole Janelle (she has to lose those last 20 pounds by Oktoberfest.)

The doorbell rings. The porch light is out. Nicole jumps up and runs to the door, yelling, "I'll get it!"

Nice Looking Young Man in Button-Down Shirt: Hi, how are you this evening?

Nicole Janelle: I'm great! How're you?

NLYMIBDS: I'm fine, thanks. I'm here with the Democratic National Committee...

NJ: Oh, good for you!

NLYMIBDS: Oh, yes. Um, so I'm hoping to talk to you about Sen. Barack Obama, have you given any thought to his message?

NJ: Oh, sure, hope, change, all that good stuff. But I'm still undecided. I need to really look at each candidate, what they really want, their voting records, all that. But I am leaning left. I usually do.

NLYMIBDS: You know then, that Sen. McCain has been through four cancer treatments for...

NJ: I know, right?! Plus he's really old. I was totally just talking to a co-worker about that. He's like two generations older than me, that probably won't end well.

NLYMIBDS: Right. So what do you think of the choice McCain has made?

NJ: Dude, I don't even WANT to talk about her. That woman pisses me totally off.

NLYMIBDS (slowly backing away): Okay, sounds like you're pretty involved in what's happening.

NJ: Damn right, I have a voice!

NLYMIBDS (backing away further): And you're planning to vote, you're all registered and ready?

NJ: You better believe it! (chases NLYMIBDS down the steps) Look at my temporary tattoo! It says "Smart Women Vote" and she's wearing a crown!

NLYMIBDS: That's a good one. Well, you have a great night.

NJ: Thank you! You too! Keep reaching for the stars!!

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