The doc at work last night received a phone call this week from someone alleging to be with the Republican National Committee. They wanted him, as an allegedly respected leader in his community, to be on an advisory committee. They wanted his opinion on matters of national importance as well as his support for the "President". This was a very flattering thing and the doc, Pete, was intrigued.

"I'm a Republican. I support the President," he said. "But I wanted to know where they got my name."

"From a list of prominent business and professional people in your area," the script went.

"No, really. Where'd you get my name? How did you know I am a Republican?"

Much hemming and hawing ensued and it was clear that the name came from the voter rolls, but the caller didn't want to say that exactly. But that was OK and Pete thought that if he could support the "President", he would.

"We want to place an ad in the New York Times supprting the President and your name will be listed," said the woman on the other end of the phone. "But we need you to help support the cost of the ad by sending us $500."

Doctor Pete may be a Republican, but his checkbook isn't. Charity, he says, begins at home and stays there. "No, I don't think so." He demurred.

"We can actually accept between three and five hundred," came the counter offer.

"No, I don't think I want to do that."

"Well, this one time, we can accept $100."

Pete said thanks, but no thanks. "I'd be glad to go to meetings and tell you what I think. And I do support the President. But, I can't send you any money right now."

And that was the end of it. He says he doesn't expect to get called for any important meetings.

So if you can be an official Republican advisor for $100, then I wonder what an ambassadorship goes for.
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