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PugMom 03-05-2020 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Gigi3000 (Post 1724305)
Anyone that would be swayed by a door to door solicitor should NOT be voting. Just like that lady on the news who voted for Pete Bettigigi then found out he was gay and wanted to cancel her vote. Really? Seriously? Some people just shouldnt vote.
excellent point!:)

Taltarzac725 03-05-2020 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 1724334)
Not me. With a lot of folks their religion is their politics and their politics is their religion. Narrow view, closed minded, my way or the highway kind of folks.
I have met a few people like that here in the Villages but not that many.

PugMom 03-05-2020 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1724317)
I have only encountered political operators at the Villages' postal centers. And these are usually people talking about someone running in County or Villages' elections. And often it is the person herself or himself.

We have been here almost 15 years.
YES! or to get us to sign any kind of petition. i like to listen before i tell them to go away, lol.

DeanFL 03-05-2020 08:54 AM
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1. Completely agree with OP


2. That said, ready oneself until Nov

3. Props to Posters for not degrading the Thread :BigApplause:

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PugMom 03-05-2020 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mwpoet (Post 1724326)
No signs, no hats in meetings should be the rule. No door to door!
OMG, please! those rules sound like ones set by some kind of dictator, & i'm not sure i believe some of these posts. what's going to happen to you when a REAL crisis hits? a loved with with a sudden illness, or natural disaster. i assure you then the flags/hats/signs wont matter. waaaay too much griping going on here for me, see you all tmrw! oxo

Gmaf6 03-05-2020 09:00 AM
We had the same in our area only it was pushing for the Democrats.....we have Ring, so if I don’t recognize you, I don’t answer. It’s that time of year folks.

Love2Swim 03-05-2020 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by largokid (Post 1724156)
We live in the Hillsborough area and this afternoon a person (Don) with Republican Party affiliations rang our doorbell to speak with the registered voters in the house. I am absolutely furious that someone with political affiliations would have the audacity to be going house to house to (I assume) collect votes for the Republican party. I don't care WHAT party is out there they shouldn't be coming to our home! We see enough of the ridiculous political fighting in The Villages in the paper, The Villages.com, etc. so we don't need more politics on my doorstep. My husband told the gentleman he wasn't allowed to "solicit" in The Villages but the guy replied he wasn't soliciting that "it was a political speech". GRRRR -- thankfully I wasn't home! I will get lots of flack about this posting but if it keeps the political party solicitors off my doorstep I'm happy!


PS: The Villages Office was particularly unhelpful in providing any method for stopping political peddlers.
I agree. We were sitting at one of the restaurants on the Square and were approached by political operatives handing out their "stuff". It ruined my meal, frankly.

Matthew Wag 03-05-2020 09:08 AM
solisitation
 
I agree, while I am a strong Conservative, I still don't want any solicitation at my door! You will be met with a very angry Veteran and could be dangerous to your ability to walk again. Plain and Simple do not solicit in TV should be upheld!!

OrangeBlossomBaby 03-05-2020 09:24 AM
I don't mind religious folks and politicians at my door. As long as they don't mind me telling them why they should convert and become Pastafarians of Anarchy.

ALL HAIL HIS NOODLY APPENDAGE (unless you don't want to).

Byte1 03-05-2020 09:26 AM
Many on here make a good case for legalizing grass in the Villages. Way too many angry folks here.

Kathe 03-05-2020 09:29 AM
I agree 100%. I would have been more than annoyed!

Topspinmo 03-05-2020 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Wag (Post 1724350)
I agree, while I am a strong Conservative, I still don't want any solicitation at my door! You will be met with a very angry Veteran and could be dangerous to your ability to walk again. Plain and Simple do not solicit in TV should be upheld!!
Then you will go to jail if you attack somebody for simply ringing you’re door bell and wanting to talk to you.

Topspinmo 03-05-2020 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Love2Swim (Post 1724348)
I agree. We were sitting at one of the restaurants on the Square and were approached by political operatives handing out their "stuff". It ruined my meal, frankly.
Really :pray:

justjim 03-05-2020 09:34 AM
Soliciting
 
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Originally Posted by largokid (Post 1724156)
We live in the Hillsborough area and this afternoon a person (Don) with Republican Party affiliations rang our doorbell to speak with the registered voters in the house. I am absolutely furious that someone with political affiliations would have the audacity to be going house to house to (I assume) collect votes for the Republican party. I don't care WHAT party is out there they shouldn't be coming to our home! We see enough of the ridiculous political fighting in The Villages in the paper, The Villages.com, etc. so we don't need more politics on my doorstep. My husband told the gentleman he wasn't allowed to "solicit" in The Villages but the guy replied he wasn't soliciting that "it was a political speech". GRRRR -- thankfully I wasn't home! I will get lots of flack about this posting but if it keeps the political party solicitors off my doorstep I'm happy!

PS: The Villages Office was particularly unhelpful in providing any method for stopping political peddlers.
It’s a myth the “no solicitation” rules of The Villages. However, in some cases “Florida friendliest Home Town” is also a myth. The Villages has all kinds of friendly people and some not so friendly.

Unfortunately only about 50% of Americans will vote this year. A bit higher in The Villages. It’s shameful IMHO.

dewilson58 03-05-2020 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Wag (Post 1724350)
Plain and Simple do not solicit in TV should be upheld!!

By whom??.................unenforceable.



:ohdear:

1Neighbor 03-05-2020 09:36 AM
What drivel. I didn’t close my mind when I moved to FL. I would like to know who is running for office and what they believe. You certainly cannot depend on the media to provide accurate information. Those who give their time to so inform us are performing a public service that ought to be appreciated. What a tragedy that the only two things worth talking about these days (religion and politics) have been so shunted. HOORAH for free speech when put forth with courtesy and dignity.

noslices1 03-05-2020 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1724227)
That is the wisest comment ever made on this forum!!
So, the “wisest” comment means you wouldn’t knock on anyone’s door for “nothing”, but would you knock on someone’s door for “SOMETHING”? Original poster was not too “Wise”.

Pinball wizard 03-05-2020 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Gmaf6 (Post 1724343)
We had the same in our area only it was pushing for the Democrats.....we have Ring, so if I don’t recognize you, I don’t answer. It’s that time of year folks.
What if it's Publishers Clearing House????

:welcome::welcome:

Taltarzac725 03-05-2020 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Pinball wizard (Post 1724380)
What if it's Publishers Clearing House????

:welcome::welcome:
If your are the big winner they would probably send Steve Harvey to tell you that you won. Or someone like him.

ColdNoMore 03-05-2020 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Neighbor (Post 1724367)
What drivel. I didn’t close my mind when I moved to FL. I would like to know who is running for office and what they believe. You certainly cannot depend on the media to provide accurate information. Those who give their time to so inform us are performing a public service that ought to be appreciated. What a tragedy that the only two things worth talking about these days (religion and politics) have been so shunted. HOORAH for free speech when put forth with courtesy and dignity.
But, you really think that you can depend on someone whose job it is to go door-to-door...preaching/spreading their own bias? :oops:

Really? :ohdear:

I'll just stick with the known & legitimate media sources, who provide actual proof...of what they report.

Regardless of how limiting...facts can be.:ho:

nevjudbaker 03-05-2020 10:31 AM
I agree with you. This could become a security issue as well. Anyone could use that to break into a home. No soliciting means no one comes to your door. They can put their speech on paper & mail it to all residents.

Norbifier 03-05-2020 10:43 AM
Knocking on your door to promote a candidate or political party is not solicitation. You aren't being asked to BUY anything. Read the definition of the word "solicit"

gail swanson 03-05-2020 10:49 AM
I’m sorry small things can upset you so. Life is so short. Let it go.

blueash 03-05-2020 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Wag (Post 1724350)
I agree, while I am a strong Conservative, I still don't want any solicitation at my door! You will be met with a very angry Veteran and could be dangerous to your ability to walk again. Plain and Simple do not solicit in TV should be upheld!!
What is the matter with you? Why are you even suggesting that a "strong Conservative Veteran" would even think that attacking someone for ringing your doorbell is in any way an appropriate response? I doubt the military taught you that ethic. Soldiers in war are held to a higher standard of how they treat the civilian population than that. Now explain to me please what action you feel is appropriate for you to employ on someone who rings your doorbell that will permanently cripple that solicitor. Please tell me that you don't have a gun as you clearly are not in control of your excessive anger and need help.

EdFNJ 03-05-2020 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Wag (Post 1724350)
I agree, while I am a strong Conservative, I still don't want any solicitation at my door! You will be met with a very angry Veteran and could be dangerous to your ability to walk again. Plain and Simple do not solicit in TV should be upheld!!
What a horrible comment. The answer is to close the door and not break a knee. There are many Veterans ("strong Conservative" and otherwise) that would not agree with that.

tsmall22204 03-05-2020 11:33 AM
Welcome to the election year.

billethkid 03-05-2020 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Norbifier (Post 1724397)
Knocking on your door to promote a candidate or political party is not solicitation. You aren't being asked to BUY anything. Read the definition of the word "solicit"
FYI

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In its most basic definition, the word solicit means to ask for. For instance, a person can solicit a sale, a donation, a vote, or “a moment of your time”. In civil law, solicitation means any request or appeal for anything of value.Feb 1, 2019

graciegirl 03-05-2020 11:41 AM
Sumter County Supervisor of Elections > Home

If you want something to be proud of look how many registered voters we have in Sumter County. The population in Sumter County is about 130K.

eltingg 03-05-2020 11:50 AM
Although it may be irritating, I think coming to your door like that is okay. If you have questions about a candidate or their candidate you have the person to answer those questions directly rather than listening to political pundits on TV.

Pinball wizard 03-05-2020 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1724382)
If your are the big winner they would probably send Steve Harvey to tell you that you won. Or someone like him.
With my luck it would be Ed McMahon!!!

jebartle 03-05-2020 12:37 PM
:coolsmiley::bigbow:
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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1724386)
But, you really think that you can depend on someone whose job it is to go door-to-door...preaching/spreading their own bias? :oops:

Really? :ohdear:

I'll just stick with the known & legitimate media sources, who provide actual proof...of what they report.

Regardless of how limiting...facts can be.:ho:

jebartle 03-05-2020 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1724421)
FYI

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In its most basic definition, the word solicit means to ask for. For instance, a person can solicit a sale, a donation, a vote, or “a moment of your time”. In civil law, solicitation means any request or appeal for anything of value.Feb 1, 2019
The key quote is "anything of value"......,hmmmmmm!

Rango 03-05-2020 12:45 PM
If you don’t recognize the person, don’t answer the door!

Mumbles 03-05-2020 12:55 PM
Fake rules
 
In a humble but strong opinion... since there is NO law, rule, or practice in The Villages to stop solicitation, it is dishonest to put up any sign that states "No solicitation"... if the reason for putting up such a sign is to make the person feel you are backed by municipal or state law when you absolutely know you are not.

As for "fury", why give in to such a horrible emotion when it can really explode your blood pressure? Don't you like yourself and wish to live a healthful life? If the solicitation didn't stop over time, what would your next step be: murder? Life, I believe, is too precious to play silly games with such things. Peace out.

fishon 03-05-2020 01:09 PM
Political solicitor, door to door salesman or Jehovah's Witness, bid them good day and shut the door.
What's the big deal?

EdS 03-05-2020 04:06 PM
Solicitation
 
I understand that there is a Florida State Statue "Title XXXIII" that states a permit is required from the state to solicit.

Bucco 03-05-2020 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1724423)
Sumter County Supervisor of Elections > Home

If you want something to be proud of look how many registered voters we have in Sumter County. The population in Sumter County is about 130K.
I would much prefer the opportunity to be proud of who those voters chose.

Villageswimmer 03-05-2020 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1724309)
I find your post surprising. I can't imagine why anyone would try to get someone to vote Republican in The Villages. OR to get someone to VOTE in The Villages. We had one of the highest turnouts in the state in our little burg.

We have lived in The Villages for over a dozen years and not one soul has EVER come to talk to us from a political party.

I think if you are registered D or R, they leave you alone. If you’re a no party identified (I forget exact terminology), they come to convince you to come around to their way of thinking. I know this from experience.

AlFricchione 03-05-2020 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by largokid (Post 1724156)
We live in the Hillsborough area and this afternoon a person (Don) with Republican Party affiliations rang our doorbell to speak with the registered voters in the house. I am absolutely furious that someone with political affiliations would have the audacity to be going house to house to (I assume) collect votes for the Republican party. I don't care WHAT party is out there they shouldn't be coming to our home! We see enough of the ridiculous political fighting in The Villages in the paper, The Villages.com, etc. so we don't need more politics on my doorstep. My husband told the gentleman he wasn't allowed to "solicit" in The Villages but the guy replied he wasn't soliciting that "it was a political speech". GRRRR -- thankfully I wasn't home! I will get lots of flack about this posting but if it keeps the political party solicitors off my doorstep I'm happy!

PS: The Villages Office was particularly unhelpful in providing any method for stopping political peddlers.
That is just the way politics works. You better pack your bags and go fight in Congress-not that they would listen- your point is moot! Sorry!

stadry 03-06-2020 06:19 AM
Love2Swim, what restaurant was that ? which square ? all january, we didn't find any food/restaurants that great to be ruined by an approaching interloper


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