I wasn't upset about getting a political telemarketing call, nor am I judgemental about the telemarketer herself (who was an older lady with a decidedly American accent). I have actually organized these campaigns for an organization I worked for, and they reliably bring in a lot of money and cost a lot less than other fundraising methods -- I'm not against their existence.

I just objected to being told to "put it on a credit card" after I said I couldn't afford it. If she had said, "oh, anything you could do would be helpful, even $15 dollars, even $10" I wouldn't have been upset (though I still wouldn't have made the contribution, because I really can't justify making contributions right now) -- it was just such a bad message for Emily's List to be sending...