Money it’s a gas
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash…

The last week or so my inbox has been flooded with e-mails from the presidential candidates and political parties attempting to pry some hard-earned money from my wallet. Luckily for me, it does not cost me a dime to sign up for their campaign e-mails. I’m glad they don’t have access to my account balance or the e-mails would probably stop.

The candidates are approaching the end of the third quarter for fundraising so they want to get as much money in their campaign coffers as they can before the report is due.

I enjoy seeing the different methods. It’s a kick. Here are some samplings:

On Tuesday I received an e-mail “from” Bill Clinton inviting me to donate some money and then my name would go into a drawing to watch a debate with him. Bill wrote, “We’ll sit down in front of a big TV with a big bowl of chips, watch the debate, and talk about the race.”

A few days later, I received an e-mail from Hillary saying, “If you are one of the three people who get the chance to join him, can you make sure he eats carrots, not chips?”

Mike Huckabee wants me to give “A buck for Huck.” Of course, he’ll also take $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, $500 or even $1,000.

Bill Richardson sent an e-mail that shows a pepper that is white and as he gets more donations, it will turn red.

I can take a ride on the Straight Talk Express with John McCain if I donate (and if I am chosen). Roger Staubach, former quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, sent me an e-mail on behalf of McCain and with ties to football, the huddle, and the quarterback.

Joe Biden tells me some exciting news, “On Monday, Joe Biden picked up the endorsement of Iowa House Speaker Pro Tempore Polly Bukta.” He also said, “…the Biden plan for a political solution in Iraq swept the Senate, 75-23.” So he needs my donation to get the word out about these incredible developments.

President Bush sent a note through the Republican National Committee telling me the Republicans need my help to keep the White House in 2008 and take back the Senate and the House.

Barack Obama’s blogger sent me an e-mail telling about Obama’s work in New York. I also received another one telling me, “All Eyes are on you” and requesting a donation.

Rudy Giuliani is not left out. For $10 bucks I could join his “National House Party” over the web.

Even James Carville is working hard. He sent a note with the subject, “Flying Fur” through the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) asking me to help keep the Republicans from taking back the senate. He said there will be, “Rove-style swiftboat attacks, dirty tricks, dirty lies, and all other manners of mudslinging.” So, I need to donate to, “…make sure we’ve got what we need to hit back as soon as the fur starts flying. “

For those of you with the lyrics to Pink Floyd’s song named, “Money” now in your minds, you’re welcome.

Money it’s a gas
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash…