Did I mention that I got spammed by the Republican National Committee?

Technically, I got spammed by the good folks at directoffers.net, but it's not like they do this sort of thing out of charity. Or perhaps they do. Can't say I know the GOP's stance on spam, but I can see where they'd vaguely support it as good for commerce (as opposed to the Dems, who could back spam on a First Amendment basis).

The email starts:

"The Republican Party's cadre of Team Leaders is on the march, and you will be a valuable member.  As a member of this team, you are part of a fast growing network of volunteers who help President Bush achieve his agenda for America by spreading his message and helping elect more Republicans across the nation."

Why does having a cadre of leaders sound like Enron's management plan? Shouldn't the Team Leaders be at the head of the cadres? Of course, the word "cadre" was pretty well co-opted by the commies, so to put it in a parlance that even W would understand, it sounds like too many cowboys and not enough Indians (not that they'd be all that welcome in the GOP). Not that the Wellesley cadre would have any cowboys, either. The spurs might catch on the leather interior of their M-class Mercedes SUV.

Now that the RNC admits that Bush has an agenda, can gay people now oppose him claiming they need to stop the "dim-witted grown up frat boy" agenda?

The email continues with that line we've all come to know and love when unexpected email arrives in our box:

"This email has been sent to you in order to verify your subscription to receive email updates from the Republican National Committee."

I did send my reply to the listed address to ask the fine people at directoffers.net to remove from this list, but we'll see. Perhaps I'll be asked to join the Team Followers cadres, or get to let Dick Cheney stay over one night to keep him on the move and away from terrorists. Or helping OJ find the real killers. Whatever he's up to when he's on the move.

I suppose if I were a Republican, I would feel a little sad that the party is now on the same level as the herbal Viagra and inkjet cartridge refill people. Actually, I feel that way regardless. Maybe the Dems will put passes making random people super-delegates for the 2004 convention in Value-Paks.

Then again, both parties seem skilled at spamming themselves.