Comments on: You have 1 new Duffy-gram

By: Paul Radcliffe

Paul Radcliffe — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:39:48 +0000

Customized direct mail is an advanced technique but I've seen it used several times in my riding. When they know your mailing address, they can assume a LOT of things. With your IP address, they can try to assume other things too.

By: terry1

terry1 — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:12:24 +0000

Paul. How many other personalized political ads have you seen?

By: Paul Radcliffe

Paul Radcliffe — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:53:47 +0000

I have to admit, this is the best piece of online political advertising I've ever seen. Clear, succinct, slightly customized and generally pleasant.

By: Omanator

Omanator — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:58:07 +0000

Got my Duffy Gram as well. I am delighted. Great way to talk to others and make my ideas known.

By: Omanator

Omanator — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:57:08 +0000

Got my Duffy Gram and I am delighted. Great chance to talk to other people and voice your opinion.

By: Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:44:30 +0000

In answer to the burning question…

A friend forwarded “Mike” to his friend with a very unusual name. Alas, Mike says, “Hello there.”, instead of “Hello there, Paul”. But he still says, “Nice to see you again.” (In my case, this is true, as Mike was kind enough to pose for a photograph with me back in 2006.)

By: NovaDog

NovaDog — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:08:15 +0000

Received my Duffy gram, participated and sent some out to friends. Great idea.

Wink for Mom

By: terry1

terry1 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:28:03 +0000

hey, you guys are still trying to catch up to the Libs. Is that why Harpo is working to delay an eelction. Libs are still way ahead in fund raising this year.

By: Name

Name — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:04:19 +0000

Sweet I just got mine too!

By: Gabby in QC

Gabby in QC — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:28:56 +0000

I received a personalized Duffy-gram as well, but it did not play as smoothly as it does here. It stops and starts frequently, yet it's the same computer. I don't know why that is.

Despite that glitch, though, I think this is a great idea. I know I'm repeating myself but ... I believe whatever ads the Conservative Party puts out in an upcoming election, whenever that is, should concentrate on the positive, on an upbeat tone like the one Senator Duffy uses in this Duffy-gram.

Whatever the Party has accomplished thus far and what else remains to be done should be highlighted. The slogan "Moving Forward" speaks to that very well. And the map showing what projects are under way is a very effective way to tell Canadians how their tax money is being invested. Asking Canadians what their priorities are is also a good idea.