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New Governor Of Alaska
02-12-2008, 06:23 PM
Hello, everyone.

I am 100% for Ron Paul. And I still believe that he can win in November.
Ron Paul to me is an inspiration, he is like a Rock Star, a fresh air....
But whatever the future holds....
We cannot allow to create a vacuum inside of us with the fire of emotions in case he won't win....

Guys!

There are many clever and knowledgeable people in this Forum who should start thinking about running for office.
STOP FOR A MINUTE AND ASK YOURSELF A QUESTION - CAN I RUN FOR A:

1. Mayor of my town;
2. Governor of my state;
3. Congressman;
4. Senator;
5. US President.

WE NEED THOUSANDS OF RONPAULS!

We ought to do it!

Thoughts?

http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/ron_paul_supporters.jpg

steve005
02-12-2008, 06:34 PM
Bump, I will if theses lumps in my neck arent cancer

RonPauledbyYoutube
02-12-2008, 06:44 PM
I can see most of us have a similar idea.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=118002

sgrooms
02-12-2008, 06:46 PM
running for congress in 4 years when i'm eligible. in the meantime, i just became a PC.

RonPauledbyYoutube
02-12-2008, 07:11 PM
I absolutley agree, but take a look at the threads running.

We ought to start planning, organizing and coordinating for the takeover of congress in 2010.

We're trying to figure out who we can select to run for president in 4 years. That is 2012. We can take over congress in 2 years and stop this circus in washington.

Paul Revered
02-12-2008, 07:14 PM
We must stay united.

Mani
02-12-2008, 08:10 PM
And those of us whom aren't running, need to support our fellow men and women with the same intensity and vigor of our support for Ron Paul's presidency.

It is happening!

http://www.paulcongress.com/Candidates.html

These are the faces of our fellow Ron Paul supporters, so moved by his message they are now running for public office!

Ideally you can either:

1) Add your face to this list and start running for office.

OR

2) Begin supporting these great patriots with fund raising, and support the same way we have supported Ron Paul!

PauliticsPolitics
02-12-2008, 08:12 PM
yep, we need constitutional republicans vs. constitutional democrats for the win-win.

ghemminger
02-12-2008, 08:13 PM
Contact your local GOP for a list of open Democratic Offices comming up for election.

ALSO check within the GOP for appointed and elected positions of power

Fields
02-12-2008, 08:23 PM
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?p=1254916&posted=1#post1254916

New Governor Of Alaska
02-12-2008, 08:36 PM
I can see most of us have a similar idea.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=118002

That is good. We need to consult professionals now.

Thank you for the link, RonPauledbyYoutube - I'll take time to read it - http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=118002

:)

RonPauledbyYoutube
02-12-2008, 08:37 PM
I won't be running this time around but I pledge to run in 2 years. I need to build some political rep.

I have a bachelor's in accounting and curently working on my CPA. Married with 3 boys.

Worked in accounting for Webb County, TX for the past 5 yrs.

What suggestions can you give me?

I haven't been involved with the GOP or any political party at all.

What do I need to be accepted as a candidate in the GOP?

My district (28th of TX) is heavily democratic and the congresman Cuellar is running unchallenged. I can take him on. He's a big time liberal. Big entitlement politician.

New Governor Of Alaska
02-13-2008, 07:36 PM
I won't be running this time around but I pledge to run in 2 years. I need to build some political rep.

Let me know where I can donate some cash....

:)



I have a bachelor's in accounting and curently working on my CPA. Married with 3 boys.
Worked in accounting for Webb County, TX for the past 5 yrs.

Super!


What suggestions can you give me?

I cannot give any suggestions, RonPauledbyYoutube. My nickname is just a nickname. I am not a governor of Alaska, but I plan to be.... ;)
I think there should be some people here who can give us real advise on what steps should be taken to file the papers and how to run a compaign....



I haven't been involved with the GOP or any political party at all.
What do I need to be accepted as a candidate in the GOP?

My district (28th of TX) is heavily democratic and the congresman Cuellar is running unchallenged. I can take him on. He's a big time liberal. Big entitlement politician.

Ask Ron Paul....

:)

RonPauledbyYoutube
02-13-2008, 07:43 PM
No donations needed yet. Thanks anyway. There are some candidates who are needing donations from us. Brent Sanders being one of them. There is a money bomb going of tomorrow at http://www.libertywarchest.com/

malkusm
02-13-2008, 07:51 PM
Unfortunately right now, I'm still in college and I'm not really settled into any one location. As soon as I graduate or settle down in a specific area, I plan to get SUPER involved in that area's GOP, run for local office, and influence things from the ground up...

The most important question is, who will support my Congressional campaign in 10 years? Hopefully your dollar will be worth enough that you can donate! ;)

utrunner07
02-13-2008, 07:58 PM
Hello, everyone.

I am 100% for Ron Paul. And I still believe that he can win in November.
Ron Paul to me is an inspiration, he is like a Rock Star, a fresh air....
But whatever the future holds....
We cannot allow to create a vacuum inside of us with the fire of emotions in case he won't win....

Guys!

There are many clever and knowledgeable people in this Forum who should start thinking about running for office.
STOP FOR A MINUTE AND ASK YOURSELF A QUESTION - CAN I RUN FOR A:

1. Mayor of my town;
2. Governor of my state;
3. Congressman;
4. Senator;
5. US President.

WE NEED THOUSANDS OF RONPAULS!

We ought to do it!

Thoughts?

http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/ron_paul_supporters.jpg

This is such a BAD BAD idea, (everyone on here running for gov. positions). 95% of the people on this board probably are not qualified to run for office and would just look ridiculous or ignorant if they tried to run and would give true republicanism and constitutional ism a bad name. This is not the first thread I have seen on this and as I have said before, being a huge fan of the bronco's does not mean you should try out...similar principal applies here. Sure get involved but running for office is not for everyone so saying everyone on here should do it is just ridiculous.

The Proservative
02-13-2008, 08:02 PM
I completely agree. Please help me in this effort to create a common ground from which to launch these new political strategies, races, campaigns. Now it the time to unite before the onslaught coming ahead.

Opulen
02-13-2008, 08:03 PM
Im sure many supporters are qualified to run. Just Imagine If we have congressmans, mayors in every state that belong to Ron Paul group then we can achieve our goal.

malkusm
02-13-2008, 08:04 PM
This is such a BAD BAD idea, (everyone on here running for gov. positions). 95% of the people on this board probably are not qualified to run for office and would just look ridiculous or ignorant if they tried to run and would give true republicanism and constitutional ism a bad name. This is not the first thread I have seen on this and as I have said before, being a huge fan of the bronco's does not mean you should try out...similar principal applies here. Sure get involved but running for office is not for everyone so saying everyone on here should do it is just ridiculous.

Whoa whoa, easy on the pessimism my friend.

To me, being qualified for a local office is EASY. Someone who has lived locally for a good amount of time, knows a lot of the people he will represent, and knows their needs (and obviously is well educated). You don't have to have any special qualifications to get involved in politics at a local level - even if we all just become active in our local GOP and run for county/city council seats, it's a start.

Once you're in at a local level, and have served for 4 years or so, IMO you have a great case for a Representative position in Congress. Point out your voting record in local politics, political activism, desire to help people and understanding of their needs....you might not win, but you can still hold onto a local spot.

Look, I understand that we all shouldn't run in 2 years, or 4 years, or even 10 years. But this is a movement, and it won't happen overnight. I'm willing to invest my time in public service to ensure that I can eventually influence things from the ground up.

fedup100
02-13-2008, 08:06 PM
Well I would run, but since I did inhale, it would be used against me.

Liberty_is_NORML
02-13-2008, 08:15 PM
Well I would run, but since I did inhale, it would be used against me.

Ditto.

New Governor Of Alaska
02-13-2008, 08:32 PM
Im sure many supporters are qualified to run. Just Imagine If we have congressmans, mayors in every state that belong to Ron Paul group then we can achieve our goal.

Many Ron Paul supporters should change their thinking. They should start asking themselves the questions like:
Can I run for office?
Where can I get info about How To Run For Office?
And... Can Ron Paul people help me with advise?

Austin
02-13-2008, 08:38 PM
I'm only 17 (18 in April) so I've got to start out small. I'm going to shoot for Precinct Committeeman.

nullvalu
02-13-2008, 08:41 PM
Young father of 3. If I weren't, I'd be running for State Rep. But since I can't abandon my family for 3 months out of the year, I'm running for Precinct Committeemen & working with about 20 others to infiltrate & take over my county GOP.

nodope0695
02-13-2008, 08:41 PM
I'll have to wait until I'm out of the Navy (five more years), but I'll try and run for something...I don't know exactly what office I could hold, but I'm sure there's something.

torchbearer
02-13-2008, 08:49 PM
I'm running, check out the libertwarchest money bomb: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=120137

we each have a job/role in this revolution, some will be candidates, some will work in those campaigns, and some will support financially.

ForLibertyFight
02-13-2008, 09:12 PM
What is a good major to take in college to help you in your political career? I am really thinking about running for congress in the future after college.

constituent
02-13-2008, 09:18 PM
i might run for tx district 14 sometime. that or the railroad commission.

malkusm
02-13-2008, 09:19 PM
What is a good major to take in college to help you in your political career? I am really thinking about running for congress in the future after college.

To be honest, if you're really serious about going big early (running for Congress at a very young age), law or political justice would be good. But to be honest, you should do whatever you enjoy and worry about your future as a politician later. I'm a statistics major planning to go to grad school for economics, but I still plan on working my way up the ladder (being active in local party politics and getting elected to a local office). It just might take me a little bit longer this way than others.

yongrel
02-13-2008, 09:19 PM
You will eventually see my name on yard signs.

malkusm
02-13-2008, 09:22 PM
You will eventually see my name on yard signs.

Look for me in 2018, that's probably the first time I'll be running for Congress...I figure that's when I'll have enough experience to do so. I have no idea where I'll be. Hopefully we will still have a place to convene and share ideas and I'll have a place to come for great grassroots support for my campaign much like the candidates in this election are getting.

forsmant
02-13-2008, 09:23 PM
I am going to run for County Commissioner. There is a $300 problem though (filing fee).

New Governor Of Alaska
02-14-2008, 05:57 PM
I'm only 17 (18 in April) so I've got to start out small. I'm going to shoot for Precinct Committeeman.

Cool. :)

Begin with setting up a support group. You need people whom you can trust.

nate895
02-14-2008, 05:59 PM
I'm going for state legislature in 2010.

New Governor Of Alaska
02-14-2008, 07:47 PM
Young father of 3. If I weren't, I'd be running for State Rep. But since I can't abandon my family for 3 months out of the year, I'm running for Precinct Committeemen & working with about 20 others to infiltrate & take over my county GOP.

I wish you the very best, Nullvalu.

thePhilosopher
02-14-2008, 07:50 PM
I will be running for something once I finish grad school/law school :D

New Governor Of Alaska
02-14-2008, 08:44 PM
Sounds like a plan, thePhilosopher.... Maybe you can give us a legal advise then....

Thunderbolt
02-14-2008, 08:58 PM
We must stay united.

Most people don't even know what we are uniting around. Sadly, Ron Paul's message has not gotten through to most of his supporters. That is what we should be focusing on now. Teaching people about free markets and spreading the word of liberty. A great deal of people here are extremely hostile toward libertarianism and that is the underpinning of Dr. Paul's message. If we don't even know what the message is about then how can we stay united?

New Governor Of Alaska
02-15-2008, 04:39 PM
Most people don't even know what we are uniting around. Sadly, Ron Paul's message has not gotten through to most of his supporters.

OK.... so...
Can you explain than what the Ron Paul's message is?

linusPAULing
02-15-2008, 05:48 PM
This is such a BAD BAD idea, (everyone on here running for gov. positions). 95% of the people on this board probably are not qualified to run for office and would just look ridiculous or ignorant if they tried to run and would give true republicanism and constitutional ism a bad name. This is not the first thread I have seen on this and as I have said before, being a huge fan of the bronco's does not mean you should try out...similar principal applies here. Sure get involved but running for office is not for everyone so saying everyone on here should do it is just ridiculous.

This is an excellent idea. This is where the true power of the movement exists. The establishment is far more concerned about a wave of constitutionalists infiltrating local, state, and federal government than they are a single presidency... as they should be.

Ron Paul supporters should run for every office available to them!

mysticgeek
02-15-2008, 06:09 PM
Also, we need to run for positions in our local State, county, district, township seats... etc. School board seats too! Mayors... hell everything!

forsmant
02-15-2008, 06:23 PM
I plan on running for my local county board of commissioners. I would like to start a PAC to get local RP republicans to run for local offices. The pay is great and most people have never even heard of these positions. Lets get elected and eliminate as many unnecessary government jobs as possible.

RTsquared
02-15-2008, 06:24 PM
I'm starting way at the bottom. I've submitted my application to be on one of the city advisory boards (preferably the Planning and Zoning Commission). From there...who knows?

New Governor Of Alaska
02-16-2008, 01:21 PM
Also, we need to run for positions in our local State, county, district, township seats... etc. School board seats too! Mayors... hell everything!

That's right. We need to create a legion.

I suggest that everyone of us should set up a support/discussion group of dedicated people in real life and not just in the Internet....

SeanEdwards
02-16-2008, 01:48 PM
I am unelectable.

:D

fight_for_liberty
02-16-2008, 02:16 PM
yep, we need constitutional republicans vs. constitutional democrats for the win-win.

Great point.

By running as a constitutional Democrat it'll be possible gain influence on the /other/ side of the aisle.

Our message goes beyond party lines.

fight_for_liberty
02-16-2008, 02:17 PM
I am unelectable.

:D

Same here! Ha.

tamor
02-16-2008, 02:18 PM
This is what the revolution is all about

Bubba
02-16-2008, 02:22 PM
a) Bump

b)


This is such a BAD BAD idea, (everyone on here running for gov. positions). 95% of the people on this board probably are not qualified to run for office and would just look ridiculous or ignorant if they tried to run and would give true republicanism and constitutional ism a bad name. This is not the first thread I have seen on this and as I have said before, being a huge fan of the bronco's does not mean you should try out...similar principal applies here. Sure get involved but running for office is not for everyone so saying everyone on here should do it is just ridiculous.

WTF?

New Governor Of Alaska
02-17-2008, 02:57 PM
Our message goes beyond party lines.

These two parties have been set up to make it easy to control the potential candidates and it is hard to change it. However, what CAN be changed is people's thinking.
We need to deliver the message....

LibertyRevolution
02-17-2008, 05:37 PM
I think we need to fill congress with people who feel the burden that this government has placed on them, the average middle class american man and woman. You do not need to be a lawyer, or a CEO, all you need to know is, "Does the constitution grant me the power to make this law", and then to vote NAY!

ghemminger
02-17-2008, 08:06 PM
Start with Your local GOP and Registrar of Voters... Find out what ositions you qualify....

Bubba
02-17-2008, 09:31 PM
Also, we need to run for positions in our local State, county, district, township seats... etc. School board seats too! Mayors... hell everything!

Yup

Bubba
02-17-2008, 09:33 PM
These two parties have been set up to make it easy to control the potential candidates and it is hard to change it. However, what CAN be changed is people's thinking.
We need to deliver the message....

Two party system? How naive. One party system. Skull and Bones is just the start of it. Can you say, "Yale"?

New Governor Of Alaska
02-18-2008, 11:00 AM
Two party system? How naive. One party system. Skull and Bones is just the start of it. Can you say, "Yale"?

I agree with you. However, this system was set up way before the Skull and Bones society was established.
Those who put this two party system together knew that all human beings are divided into two categories - conservatives and liberals...

manny
02-18-2008, 11:26 AM
Threads like this make me very happy :)

I think this will be Ron's greatest legacy.

I know we have quite a few guys running for congress - check out paulcongress.com

But it's also important to take back the GOP at every level. Half of the local positions are about socialising sometimes/ jumping through administrative hoops other times: In a word, patience.

If we show it, we can win long term. All those neo-cons who are in positions of power dotted around, mayors, states legislators, local republican activists even, are those who pulled favors for McCain & Co. Let's replace them with real patriots. It will also provide a great platform for promoting our ideas.

New Governor Of Alaska
02-18-2008, 05:27 PM
So what exactly do I (or anyone else who wants to run for office) need to do?
I mean.... where do I start?

I am not shooting for a congresman or president right now... So... What is the "smalest" office can a person run for?

TruthAtLast
02-18-2008, 05:42 PM
I absolutley agree, but take a look at the threads running.

We ought to start planning, organizing and coordinating for the takeover of congress in 2010.

We're trying to figure out who we can select to run for president in 4 years. That is 2012. We can take over congress in 2 years and stop this circus in washington.

I agree. there is a bigger picture here. This isn't just about Ron Paul. It never was. It is a REAL Revolution and you if you want change you must have power and no power is given to people who do not reach for it.

As long as people who don't like or want to get involved in politics, they will eternally be governed by the people who do.

We need to get organized.

You guys need to check out the video in my sig. Then join www.freedom-force.org

They support Ron Paul and have been setting up the groundwork for years. I just found out about them recently.

ghemminger
02-18-2008, 06:28 PM
So what exactly do I (or anyone else who wants to run for office) need to do?
I mean.... where do I start?

I am not shooting for a congresman or president right now... So... What is the "smalest" office can a person run for?


Go to the Registrar of Voters and call the Local GOP

Usually Rebublican Central Committee Member is the easiest. We have a bunch of running for the June BALLOT. PM me if you need help.

New Governor Of Alaska
02-19-2008, 09:56 AM
Go to the Registrar of Voters and call the Local GOP

Thank you. So to get elected one needs to be a member of a party?

heath.whiteaker
02-19-2008, 10:42 AM
i'm running for county commission and it was pretty freaking easy. Now I just have to collect 3,000 signatures.