Now, I know that nonprofits try to eke out a little extra revenue by renting their lists to other organizations. However, I was careless and didn't make sure to request that they not share my name. As a result, my name is apparently being shopped to every right-wing outfit out there. Thanks for the Reagan Ranch calendar, guys! I'm not going to be able to chip in on the cost of transforming it into a shrine or whatever, but best of luck to you!

One of my favorite pieces of mail, though, came from Republican house leader John Boehner. It features a rather unflattering photo of Nancy Pelosi, whose "radical liberal agenda cannot be allowed to go unchallenged."

The letter is four pages in length, and I will spare you the whole thing, but page three is of some interest, as I think it reveals the Republican's party's true agenda.

When I am Speaker of the House, my Republican colleagues and I will listen to the concerns of men and women like you, and we will fight for programs and policies with your best interests

in mind...We will curb government spending and eliminate wasteful programs...

...That means we will not raise your taxes - please do not forget that every tax bill must originate in the House...

...We will strengthen border security, end the "catch and release" of illegal immigrants and guarantee our sovereignty by stopping out-of-control illegal immigration.

All pretty standard Republican lines, yes? Well, here's where it gets interesting:

... We will implement an "all of the above" energy policy that creates jobs, lowers coasts, and ensures we are free from dependence on foreign sources by drilling for oil here at home...

Lowers... coasts?

Oh my goodness... the Republicans must be planning to push California into the ocean! And the other godless liberal coastal states too. Can't say I'm surprised!

Oh sure, it COULD be an innocent typo. But I think it reveals their NEFARIOUS PLOT!

And honestly, if I can spell "nefarious" correctly... can't the Republicans be bothered to get a simple word like "costs" right? Gee, maybe I should donate to poor Boehner's campaign, just so he can afford to hire a proofreader. Sniff.

(P.S. I realize that the word "boner" has double meanings and considering that I'm talking about a Republican here, can easily be misinterpreted...)

(P.P.S. Links to the fundraising letter can be found here: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4)