PLEASE HELP: AN EASY $2,300 for Ron Paul's Campaign!

[agaiziunas]

Please help me out, I know the folks at this forum can make it happen. I have a friend that will donate $2,300.00 to Ron Paul on Feb 1st under what I consider to be really easy terms (given the supporters on this forum & the moneybomb Feb 1)

This friend of mine is a Republican on the fence. He is planning to cross party lines and vote for Obama Feb 5th, I keep mentioning Ron Paul's message to him (without forcing it).

Today I got him to agree to something that made my jaw drop. He's pretty damn successful, in the $200k+ income bracket (my best guess). He's "impressed" with my ferverent dedication to Paul but issued me a challenge - get $4,600.00 in donations (of people that would not have otherwise donated) and he will kick in his $2,300.00 maximum & vote for him Feb 5th.

SOOOOOO easy on Feb 1st. So here's what you can do to help:

On Feb 1 when you donate, come here & check if the $4,600.00 has been met or not. If it has not, go donate, UP YOUR DONATION BY AT LEAST $1 (so it is a donation you would not have done if other than for this offer), and then paste your confirmation here. Once we reach $4,600.00 I will post a "CONGRATS" update to the post and get him to do his $2,300.00.

Please check here before you donate to see if we have reached our goal.


Cheers!!!

***EDIT 1/30/2008 6:22pm CST***
I apologize, should have made this more clear (based on comments in the thread so far). I am in IL, so is my friend. We have open primaries, so you simply fill out your voting card for which party you wish to vote for, and that is the smart-card they give you for the voting machine (smart-card at least in DuPage Co.)

Also, all we want from this post is a total of $4,600.00 in donations that have been "upped" due to the post, and if you're giving $51 why not $52 (or as another generous poster in this thread, $102)? Even if you only up your donation by $1 you'll get $26 matched for your $1 increase.
***END OF EDIT***

[newyearsrevolution08]

what state are you in that allows you to SWITCH parties still?

a bit more info there buddy,

I know in cali the last chance was january 22nd so what state are you in?

[tonyr1988]

what state are you in that allows you to SWITCH parties still?

a bit more info there buddy,

I know in cali the last chance was january 22nd so what state are you in?

A lot of states are open primaries. It's pretty retarded to only allow party members to vote in the primary / caucus....especially the states that exclude independents from voting.

But....can we only up by $1 - wouldn't an increase in like $5 be something beyond what we normally would have? That makes it 5 times easier. :)

[newyearsrevolution08]

reason I am asking though, making sure whoever is posting this KNOWS the rules in his or her state is all.

Many here in cali still think they can go vote for ron paul even though they are democrats. Many people really dont know the rules in their own states.

[SigurdVolsung]

I was only gonna donate $51 for the Feb 1st money bomb, but since it seems like your from IL like me, I will double that to 102$ for this wager of yours.

[agaiziunas]

A lot of states are open primaries. It's pretty retarded to only allow party members to vote in the primary / caucus....especially the states that exclude independents from voting.

But....can we only up by $1 - wouldn't an increase in like $5 be something beyond what we normally would have? That makes it 5 times easier. :)

I apologize, should have made this more clear. I am from Illinois, it is an open primary. IL is also Obama country, he has been a media darling here since day 1 (it is HIS state). He also has a huge appeal to young voters here, and I tell you most of it is based on MSM & local media coverage.

[FSP-Rebel]

I'm still a little hazy on the details and would like to participate.

[agaiziunas]

I was only gonna donate $51 for the Feb 1st money bomb, but since it seems like your from IL like me, I will double that to 102$ for this wager of yours.

So your $102 has now become $153! Kudos!

C'mon guys, even if you make your $51 donation $52, now it becomes $78 for your extra $1 investment. I want this to happen, please.

I know, I know... $2300.00: small potatoes in the grand scheme of things, but if we got just 100 people doing the same thing it would be $230k, almost a week's worth of regular donations.

Just up it at least a buck and let us make an "easy" victory.

[CzargwaR]

I'm also from IL, and I'll now donate 71 instead of 51 as I planned, I'll post when I do

[bkreigh]

From Maine ill donate 76 instead of 51 +$25

[Crickett]

From Arkansas. I will donate $61. in stead of $51. because of this message. Are you sure it counts if someone who was already donating just makes a larger donation because of you? We want that guys$2300 AND we want his vote!

[omi222]

I was going to give my first $25 on 2/1 , but I'll make it $51 now. +$26

[tamor]

In Illinois you can switch parties at the primary polling place

[ErikBlack]

Getting donations from people who would otherwise not have donated is not the same as getting people who always donate to donate a little more than they had planned. Check your logic.

[bkreigh]

Getting donations from people who would otherwise not have donated is not the same as getting people who always donate to donate a little more than they had planned. Check your logic.

Read post #8. sounds like it will count. If not so be it. Donate more anyway!

[tmosley]

I'm from Texas. I was planning on donating 102. I'll donate 152 instead for your friend.

[CzargwaR]

Donation date started, I donated that extra $20 the email :

Thank you very much for your donation of $71.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

[airtronx]

I donated $201 instead of $100

[Kalash]

I was going for $30.
I'm broke >_<

51 seems to be the goal.
I don't need to eat the rest of the week.

$51.
>_<
(And no, I won't starve, but things will be a little uncomfortable...)


Dear Michael Pohlable,

Thank you very much for your donation of $51.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
407633-8M236724FD1349508

[basejumper]

He's "impressed" with my fervent dedication to Paul but issued me a challenge - get $4,600.00 in donations (of people that would not have otherwise donated) and he will kick in his $2,300.00 maximum & vote for him Feb 5th.



Here is a start for you...I was only going to give $51 but I upped it because every vote counts and every dollar counts. Get your buddy to stick to his word!!!


Thank you very much for your donation of $1,051.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
407213-44072345XK9854849

[miketwalker]

I bumped up from $102 (2 x $51) and just donated $510 instead. So, there's $408 for you.

[NoPants]

My wife doesn't donate but I convinced her earlier tonight to make a $51.51 donation. She supports Dr. Paul, but wouldn't have donated unless I asked her to.

[sherpah23]

Mrs. Heather *********,

Thank you very much for your donation of $25.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
T407753-113409834


Heather normally wouldnt donate at all. She donated $25.00 instead of the $20.00 that she was going to donate based on this thread.

[Ex Post Facto]

I was planning on doing $51 but after seeing this post I donated $201. There is $150 for you. :p

[Kalash]

I was planning on doing $51 but after seeing this post I donated $201. There is $150 for you. :p


You just saw the $201 button and got too lazy to type in 150...

And we all know it.
;)

[thekeeper]

Mr. Kenneth XXXXXXX,

Thank you very much for your donation of $76.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
T407449-113409562

I was going to donate $51.00. I found $15 dollars at a Ron Paul sign wave, and my 17 year old son said that he would work for me this weekend for 2 hours helping hand Ron Paul information packages on door knobs if I would give an extra $10. My son and I saw this thread so that was our inspiration for the extra $25.

So there is an extra $25.00.

[RonPaulFever]

Thank you very much for your donation of $51.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
T408047-113410144

[LukeP]

Donated $26 instead of $25.

Thank you very much for your donation of $26.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
T408137-113410240

[Enzo]

Donated an extra $10


Thank you very much for your donation of $110.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
408045-4V613119VA0022822

[jasonuher]

Thats 2024.51 so far!

Only 2575.49 to go, basically half way!

[Royksopp]

Just tell him to stop fucking us around.

If he's got the money, give it. We dont jump through hoops for others.

www.ronpaul2008.com/donate

[ForTheRevolution]

gonna do 25, but threw in 51 for a good cause and your stubborn rich friend. tack on my 26 to the total.

[Expatriate]

Was going to donate $51, upped it to $60. Add my $9.00 to your total.

(I'm kinda broke)

[amp]

I got someone to donate to Ron Paul who probably will end up voting obama. But in the end they understand ron's message and that it will lead the country forward if only one person benefits from hearing his message it was worth it every penny.

I assume your friend knows that every day this onslaught against the dollar continues his money is worth less. So if he still votes obama oh well, but if he at least gives ron paul money thats also a vote. It adds to the collective group that supports ron paul's message, letting more people know this message is popular. He needs to put in a vote for his dollar somewhere ;).

[clg2004carolina]

Hi there

I was planning on giving $51, but after reading the news on the front page, and reading this, I'll now be giving $201. So add $150!

[botounami]

I wasn't going to donate anything, but after this thread...

Thank you very much for your donation of $10 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

You will receive an email shortly with a confirmation number.

[cosm95]

bump

[sora]

We have been going back and forth on whether to donate again or not... we have donated more than we can really "afford" already, and yesterday were thinking that we'd really better not put another donation on the credit card when we don't have the extra in our tight family budget. But the matching funds is an offer I can't refuse. In for $51.

[thefam]

Thank you very much for your donation of $51.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
412475-3NN02774U64909406

[Margaret4RP]

I'm in for $52..............heres my conf no.
T414683-113530076:)

[bugsmasher03]

25 is all i can do hope it helps.

[tmosley]

I donated another 100 on top of my previous 151.

[joshuastjohn]

I was going to skip this money bomb but after reading this post and reviewing my finances I've been convinced to jump in with $51.

Thank you very much for your donation to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

You will receive an email shortly with a confirmation number.

[whutaboutbob]

can we get an updated total in the first post., please?

[basejumper]

I counted $2,549.51 so far.....

[orolonn]

I wasn't going to donate today because of our tight budget, but I did anyways. Wish I could give more, but can't right now.



Thank you very much for your donation of $25.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
T419297-113569273

[bostongirl80]

I was only going to donate $100 today, but upped it to $201 (so +$101)

Dear Leeanne,

Thank you very much for your donation of $201.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
414075-06S60102GM3380923

[Brown Sapper]

Man Im still waiting for my confirmation e-mail. How long did it take everyone else to get theirs? Im good for $250 though.

[orolonn]

I got my confirmation almost immediately.

[Brown Sapper]

Hey now I got this but no confirmation yet

February 1, 2008


Dear Friends,

Ron and I are so honored that you all are contributing to the campaign in honor of our 51st wedding anniversary. That is very special.

We are celebrating our special day as we travel from the California debate to Seattle, Washington and Denver, Colorado for the cause of liberty. We are not giving up our day but sharing it with the voters as you are sharing the fruits of your labor for freedom. Ron says "Freedom works!!" and I believe it does.

Thanks again for your support in prayers, letters and donations. Here are two letters I've received so far that really touched the hearts of me and Ron:

Shellie Singleton from Hampstead, NC says:

"We love you, we treasure you, and we revere you. For the first time ever, my family has finally realized that we are not alone in our desire for the government of the founders. Thank you for bringing so many believers in liberty and freedom together. What an amazing feeling it is to belong to a true revolution, what an awesome responsibility! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!"

Colin Mahon from North Ridgeville, OH writes:

"The two of you may never fully understand how many lives you have touched and changed. I now have great hope for my daughter as I now feel I am making a difference in her world. I went from a disenfranchised, non-voting, angry American citizen that had lost all hope for our country to a political activist in the last 6 months. Thank you for your honesty, integrity and patriotism. You did more than cure my apathy, the two of you saved my life."

We wish we could thank each one of you individually but maybe one day our paths will cross and we will do just that. Ron is so sorry that he could not make it to every event that you have worked hard and planned for. I wish for a few more hours in the day, but since that is not an option we make do with what we are given.

With love to all our wonderful supporters,

Carol Paul

[Aldanga]

I donated $201, up from $51. that's +$150.

[orolonn]

Hey now I got this but no confirmation yet


I got that email at about 2:30 ET...about 45 minutes ago now. Maybe your email is just slow? I have no idea. Can you check your credit card to see if the available balance went down?

This is in their FAQ


I made a donation, but I didn’t get a confirmation e-mail. Did my donation go through? Can I make get a copy of my receipt?

Sometimes, donations come in so quickly to our website that they overload our ability to send out e-mail confirmations to everyone. If you’d like to ensure that we’ve received your donation, please send your request using our online contact form (using “Donation Question” as the inquiry type): http://www.ronpaul2008.com/contact/form.

[Brown Sapper]

Yeah it out of my bank account already but its been only an hour since I donated.

[bostongirl80]

Are you sure entered in the correct email address?
and/or
Have you checked your spam folder?

[Brown Sapper]

Your a genius bostongirl, I sent it to my other email :)

Thank you very much for your donation of $250.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

Your donation will allow us to expand and grow our campaign.

We depend on donors like you to help us spread the message of freedom, peace and prosperity through Ron Paul’s candidacy.

Thanks for being a part of the campaign!

Your confirmation number:
T419071-113568137

Sappers lead the way

[bostongirl80]

:) I did the same thing the last time I donated...sent it to work, rather than personal account.