so I get "Join these special guests at the WLF National Issues Conference" in email

[peacebird]

The Democratic National Committee & Organizing for America Present

The 16th Annual Women's Leadership Forum National Issues Conference
Friday, May 7 - Saturday, May 8, 2010
Hilton Washington Hotel
Washington, DC

National Conference Chair: Commit to raise $100,000 or contribute $60,800 per two year election cycle*
National Conference Vice-Chair: Commit to raise $50,000 or contribute $30,400
Host Committee: Commit to raise $25,000 or contribute $10,000
Premium Ticket: Contribute $5,000
General Admission Ticket: Contribute $1,000
Mother/Daughter Tickets: Contribute $1,500
Gen 44/Emerging Leader Ticket (limited availability for those under 35)*
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:wtf:

so - clearly they are not interested in the views of women who are not freaking RICH. I find this event and its ridiculous pricetag to be just a wee bit out of touch with the reality of life for most folks.

I admit it - this email annoyed the bejeesus out of me.

Maybe I am just too touchy, having been given a letter stating that I can choose to give up my job voluntarily or face the possibility of being one of the folks getting laid off involuntary...

[rox63]

1. It's not really a conference

It's a fundraising event.

[peacebird]

2. So why not just call it that? Truth in advertising and all that?

[rox63]

3. I agree n/t