Ozzfest kicked some serious A** and so did we!

[Sematary]

Pictures to follow after I tell you guys about the day.
Including myself, my 7 year old (who couldn't be stopped today) and my step daughter and her boyfriend, we had a total of 10 people working the parking lots today. In deference to the request of the police, we didn't plaster stuff all over peoples windshields but we DID talk to literally THOUSANDS of people. We must have handed out about 4000 of the special Ozzfest fliers we had made up plus hundreds of dvd's (people actually ASKED for them after reading about him ), not to mention tons of various bumper stickers. The interest level was REALLY HIGH. People were wicked cool with us and I had alot of really good conversations with people of all types at the show today. I actually had people THANK ME for coming out and doing what we were doing. That made it all worthwhile right there.
My seven year old helped distribute literature and jumped in on a couple of games of hackeysack while she was at it. :-)
We canvassed different parking lots (there are tons at the Tweeter Center) and my step daughter, her boyfriend and Steve went into the show after noon and handed out a ton of literature in the show.
She came upon a pro-marijuana tent on the fairway and they asked her for a stack of the fliers we were handing out. I talked the guys at the WAAF booth if I could leave a stack and they said YES!!!
As you can see from the pics below - we all had a great time. People were really cool with us and my baby girl was a real ice breaker. :-)

I would say, overall, that it was a 99% positive experience for us AND the people we were mingling with. Some people didn't want to be bothered with politics so we left them alone. We got some people thinking, which is really important and MOST IMPORTANTLY, Ron Paul's name is going to travel the Northeast in all directions. I had a couple of smaller bands who front for larger bands ask for literature to pass out at their own shows - YAY smaller bands. :-)

Anyway, on to the pics:

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp1.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp2.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp4.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp5.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp6.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp7.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp8.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp9.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp10.JPG

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp11.JPG


Video (with these pics included) will hopefully be coming quickly from Bob Dwyer - once I get the pics to him and he can put it all together.

Thanks, Bob

[Scribbler de Stebbing]

Nice work!

Hey, y'all, would everyone mind putting at least their state in their profile so we know, when you post something like this, what part of the country got spammed? :D

[noxagol]

Glad to hear it went so well.

[DjLoTi]

Hell freaking yeah, dude. Right on. These people will def. spread the message, too :) This ROCKS!!!

[Brasil Branco]

Awesome job!

Grrr.... I wish I could do more, but nothing until I get in touch with London meetup groups in October :(

[max]

Nice work at the Tweeter Center man! We are also kicking ass here in North Jersey. Good to see the south is holding up there end too!

[Spirit of '76]

:D Looks like you had a great time and some good success at getting the word out.

Keep it up!

[lloydian]

Kudos. This is the kind of motivated action that is admirable. Where was this?

Is there any chance that we could get an endorsement from the motor city madman? aka ted Nugent

He is quite involved in politics and pro 2nd ammendment

[IowaSupport]

Straight awesome right there.

[richard1984]

Great work! I hope that we can all make impacts like you have, Sematary.

BTW, I went to a big party last night and got a lot of props for my "Ron Paul 2008" pin/button. It was very exciting for me (as was the keg of Samuel Adams Boston Lager!! :D )!



Hey, y'all, would everyone mind putting at least their state in their profile so we know, when you post something like this, what part of the country got spammed?

I agree!!! I'd like to know the distribution of people as well. I mean, it's not like people are gonna stalk you or anything. :rolleyes:

[Lord Xar]

wow! awesome.. awesome... awesome... This is how it is done!! Like wildfire, it will spread. You did an awesome thing.. I am really proud of you. I have to step it up in this area of my support.

[Sematary]

By the way, for those who DON'T know - this was the Tweeter Center about an hour from Boston. We ran into people from as far away as Canada.

[McDermit]

Awesome! Sounds like everything went great.
Did you ever get the buttons that I'd ordered for you? If not, that means the supplier dropped the ball and you'll be getting them late.. in that case, you can distribute them however you see fit.


I can't wait to hear how the Camden Ozzfest goes. I can't be there, but I sent flyers out to 9 different people (and quite a few said they'd be taking friends along to help) for the 22nd.

[RP08]

Nicely done man. Glad to have contributed to such a noble effort. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. I would've loved to be there for the excitement of it all too.

[Sematary]

Awesome! Sounds like everything went great.
Did you ever get the buttons that I'd ordered for you? If not, that means the supplier dropped the ball and you'll be getting them late.. in that case, you can distribute them however you see fit.


I can't wait to hear how the Camden Ozzfest goes. I can't be there, but I sent flyers out to 9 different people (and quite a few said they'd be taking friends along to help) for the 22nd.

No, I never did get them but I guarantee I'll use them when I do. :-)

I still have alot of fliers to distribute so I'm going to start looking for another event to go to. :-)

What was really cool was there were quite a few people who already had seen him on Colbert or the Daily Show or whatever and they were like "Ya - Ron Paul!"

It was awesome!! :-)

[Sematary]

Awesome! Sounds like everything went great.
Did you ever get the buttons that I'd ordered for you? If not, that means the supplier dropped the ball and you'll be getting them late.. in that case, you can distribute them however you see fit.


I can't wait to hear how the Camden Ozzfest goes. I can't be there, but I sent flyers out to 9 different people (and quite a few said they'd be taking friends along to help) for the 22nd.

By the way - the fliers were a HUGE hit!

[Sematary]

bump

[pennycat]

Just outstanding! Yet another example of how the Ron Paul Revolution knows no boundaries!

[MozoVote]

This is great. Glad to hear my donation for the flyers caused a bunch to end up in some hands. Talking to strangers is not easy, we're conditioned to keep politics to ourselves.

[LibertyEagle]

Way to go, Sematary! I know you worked your butt of on this deal.

I wonder if we also should be handing out Voter Registration forms to people at the same time. Because how many of these folks do you think are registered? We've got to get people to register and VOTE.

[dsentell]

Incredible!!! Makes me so excited about this REVOLUTION!!! GREAT JOB!!!

[ksuguy]

Great job. I hit the meeting of a local conservative political group this weekend. Passed out a couple hundred slim jims and got a lot of positive responses.

It was a very different crowd than the one there at Ozzfest, but we got a good reception there too. Just goes to show that freedom can appeal to everyone.

[dmitchell]

Outstanding! Bravo!

[Scribbler de Stebbing]

I wonder if we also should be handing out Voter Registration forms to people at the same time. Because how many of these folks do you think are registered? We've got to get people to register and VOTE.

Excellent idea. Bump for emphasis.

[Sematary]

Excellent idea. Bump for emphasis.

Problem with that is (in this case) you are talking about carrying voter registration cards for several states (along with the campaign materials). A nice idea but a logistics nightmare. Voter registration drives are a great idea though. I intend on doing one or two myself.

[DeadheadForPaul]

Great job Sem!

[lucius]

Good work!

[Sematary]

Hopefully the Philly rally will make this pale in comparison.

[Chibioz]

Excellent work!

[specsaregood]

I actually had people THANK ME for coming out and doing what we were doing. That made it all worthwhile right there.


Told ya so. :) It is awesome when people thank you for doing teaching them about Ron Paul. Great job, I'm hitting our Ozzfest wednesday.

[Sematary]

Told ya so. :) It is awesome when people thank you for doing teaching them about Ron Paul. Great job, I'm hitting our Ozzfest wednesday.

Nice. Have a great time and don't forget to give us pics. :)

[maiki]

Problem with that is (in this case) you are talking about carrying voter registration cards for several states (along with the campaign materials). A nice idea but a logistics nightmare. Voter registration drives are a great idea though. I intend on doing one or two myself.

http://www.eac.gov/docs/NVRA%20FINAL%20UPDATE%2003-13-06.pdf

One form works for all states.

[Sematary]

http://www.eac.gov/docs/NVRA%20FINAL%20UPDATE%2003-13-06.pdf

One form works for all states.

That's pretty damn sweet.

[Devil_rules_in_extremes]

Good stuff... Great work.

[Shatterhand]

Great work. Those fliers are wonderful. Maybe they can be used at other gatherings, etc.

:D :) :D

[sickmint79]

good job man !

[BLS]

Sematary...I want to applaud you my man.

You ARE the Ron Paul Revolution. You are just as much of this campaign as anyone else, and you took your own time, your own efforts and your own money to make this happen, and I'm damn proud that you're on the same team.

If I ever meet you, I will be buying the beers. Straight up.
Nice f'ing work my man! Nice work!

[Sematary]

Sematary...I want to applaud you my man.

You ARE the Ron Paul Revolution. You are just as much of this campaign as anyone else, and you took your own time, your own efforts and your own money to make this happen, and I'm damn proud that you're on the same team.

If I ever meet you, I will be buying the beers. Straight up.
Nice f'ing work my man! Nice work!


ummm - beer
Going to be in Ct. anytime soon? :D

[Harpakhrad11]

http://www.doomwadstation.com/ozzfest2007/rp10.JPG



Wow, I look pissy.

[Sematary]

Wow, I look pissy.

No you don't. :)

[slantedview]

I just saw this thread.

Congratulations !!!! You guys did great.

[bc2208]

Sem, are there any upcoming events in September where you plan on doing this again? I'd be happy to join you.

[Sematary]

Sem, are there any upcoming events in September where you plan on doing this again? I'd be happy to join you.

Nothing of this magnitude but I'm looking to see what's around. I have plenty of stuff left to hand out. If I identify a good target, I'll post a thread. :-)

[bc2208]

Have you considered BC football games?

[Sematary]

Have you considered BC football games?

I'd be up for that - especially if we could hit the crowd before the game then get a bunch of us in to hold up individual letters to spell out ron paul for president
So pm me and we can start to set something up.

[bc2208]

The home games are:
9/1 Wake Forest (wont be there)
9/8 NC State
9/22 Army (Interesting)
9/29 UMass (Parents weekend, prob can't do it)
10/6 Bowling Green
11/3 FSU (Probably a night game - day is better but prob on ESPN and its right before Philly rally)
11/24 Miami (also might be on ESPN)


I will find out if there's anything preventing us from doing this.

[Sematary]

The home games are:
9/1 Wake Forest (wont be there)
9/8 NC State
9/22 Army (Interesting)
9/29 UMass (Parents weekend, prob can't do it)
10/6 Bowling Green
11/3 FSU (Probably a night game - day is better but prob on ESPN and its right before Philly rally)
11/24 Miami (also might be on ESPN)


I will find out if there's anything preventing us from doing this.


Do you have times for these? Since they are all on Saturdays (and I work Saturdays), I need to plan in advance (several weeks at least) so I can re-arrange my schedule. I love the idea though. Awesome!

[bc2208]

No, times are TBA right now I think. I will try to find out though.

[Sematary]

No, times are TBA right now I think. I will try to find out though.

coolness. Maybe we can get a dozen people out for one of these things.
How much are tickets?

[Shink]

Wow, I am impressed! :D I know first hand being a metalhead years before being politically-minded that a LOT of these people care so much about their own personal freedoms. They're going to go to hundreds of other concerts, spread the word, join meetups, and tear through the country with the Ron Paul Machine at full speed. You talked to probably several thousand, but that's going to turn into possibly 50,000+ passionate supporters!

[Sematary]

Wow, I am impressed! :D I know first hand being a metalhead years before being politically-minded that a LOT of these people care so much about their own personal freedoms. They're going to go to hundreds of other concerts, spread the word, join meetups, and tear through the country with the Ron Paul Machine at full speed. You talked to probably several thousand, but that's going to turn into possibly 50,000+ passionate supporters!


/fingers crossed.

[bc2208]

My mistake, here are some times:

9/8 NC State 2:30 pm
9/22 Army 1:00 pm
9/29 UMass 1:00 pm
10/6 Bowling Green 1:00 pm
11/3 FSU TBA
11/24 Miami TBA

how far are you from chestnut hill?

[Sematary]

My mistake, here are some times:

9/8 NC State 2:30 pm
9/22 Army 1:00 pm
9/29 UMass 1:00 pm
10/6 Bowling Green 1:00 pm
11/3 FSU TBA
11/24 Miami TBA

how far are you from chestnut hill?

How about September 22 - Army game.
We need a bunch of supporters for this. How much to get into the game?

[bc2208]

Upper Tier $27, Lower Tier $37, for NCS, FSU, Miami. It's not that big of a stadium, and once you're in, you can float around.

For the Army game, theres a 4/$80 deal for upper level seating.
For the bowling green game, all seating is $10 but the draw won't be high.

[Sematary]

Upper Tier $27, Lower Tier $37, for NCS, FSU, Miami. It's not that big of a stadium, and once you're in, you can float around.

For the Army game, theres a 4/$80 deal for upper level seating.
For the bowling green game, all seating is $10 but the draw won't be high.

Do you think we can get enough people to hold up a banner that says:

Ron Paul
President 2008
GO EAGLES!

[bc2208]

I'm sure. I just want to make sure we're allowed to hand out literature/promote a candidate on school grounds.

[Sematary]

I'm sure. I just want to make sure we're allowed to hand out literature/promote a candidate on school grounds.

If you can get permission from the school, let's do it.

[bc2208]

Will do ASAP, when would you need to know by for 9/22 so I can see who wants to help?

[Sematary]

Will do ASAP, when would you need to know by for 9/22 so I can see who wants to help?

A.S.A.P.

[oriolesfan]

Wow, I am impressed! :D I know first hand being a metalhead years before being politically-minded that a LOT of these people care so much about their own personal freedoms. They're going to go to hundreds of other concerts, spread the word, join meetups, and tear through the country with the Ron Paul Machine at full speed. You talked to probably several thousand, but that's going to turn into possibly 50,000+ passionate supporters!

I was going to write the exact same thing, this idea is brilliant. Metalheads are definitely very independent, free-thinkers who perhaps are often underrepresented at the voting booth. From personal experience as well, I know this is a great target audience for RP's message!

Side note: didn't get to see Ozzfest this year cuz they totally shafted DC and my car was dead all summer :(. Keep up the good work man! \m/

[Sematary]

I was going to write the exact same thing, this idea is brilliant. Metalheads are definitely very independent, free-thinkers who perhaps are often underrepresented at the voting booth. From personal experience as well, I know this is a great target audience for RP's message!

Side note: didn't get to see Ozzfest this year cuz they totally shafted DC and my car was dead all summer :(. Keep up the good work man! \m/

Hopefully, events like this will help spread the word far and wide.
Even if you don't have a car - get slimjims and walk the neighborhoods. Do it up!
I hope we can hit one or two BC games this year - that would be awesome.

[ksuguy]

I'm hoping I can talk the local meetup group into hitting some Kansas State games with me.

[Sematary]

I'm hoping I can talk the local meetup group into hitting some Kansas State games with me.


Sign up at pledgebank for this:
I want you to pledge that you will go to a professional football game this fall and distribute campaign material to people who are showing up for the game. Pro games typically attract upwards of 60,000 people and are a great way to get Ron Paul's name out to the people! We should (supporters of Ron Paul) be able to do this in every single football city in America! Pledge to do it, tell us the city, the date and time and then afterwords show us your video!

As an example - here is what we did at Ozzfest recently:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tQLz610XFdk

Other pledges you can sign on to:

http://www.pledgebank.com/ProFootball

http://www.pledgebank.com/probaseball

http://www.pledgebank.com/nascar

http://www.pledgebank.com/collegefootball

http://www.pledgebank.com/concerts

http://www.pledgebank.com/canvass

[Ozwest]

BONZA MATE!!!- From The Land Down Under "Where Women Roam and Men Chunder". Can't you hear the Thunder? They better run they better take cover.

[Sematary]

BONZA MATE!!!- From The Land Down Under "Where Women Roam and Men Chunder". Can't you hear the Thunder? They better run they better take cover.

Do me a favor and check in on this thread:

http://ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=13565

[Ozwest]

Top Shelf!

[Sematary]

Top Shelf!

Throw some ideas in there. Let's get this puppy done.

[rockfree33]

It still amazes me how the constitution can bring so many different people together and unite for a purpose.

[Sematary]

It still amazes me how the constitution can bring so many different people together and unite for a purpose.

It doesn't amaze me at all but we have to get the word out.
Contact your local meetups or any other meetups you have contact with and ask them to sign these pledges:

http://www.pledgebank.com/ProFootball

http://www.pledgebank.com/probaseball

http://www.pledgebank.com/nascar

http://www.pledgebank.com/collegefootball

http://www.pledgebank.com/concerts

http://www.pledgebank.com/canvass

[Ozwest]

Thanks for your encouragement. I do have ideas and want to input. Only problem for me is I'm a 48 year old computer novice on L plates who is freaked by all this tech. I don't have mastery of this yet but reading this forum and seeing the sharing of ideas and knowledge by its members all towards achieving a most important goal is inspiring. I will get my training wheels and hopefully be able to contribute and at the same time learn to post properly. Currently my internet nouse is equivelant to George Bush's foreign policy. Thanks Sematry

[Sematary]

Thanks for your encouragement. I do have ideas and want to input. Only problem for me is I'm a 48 year old computer novice on L plates who is freaked by all this tech. I don't have mastery of this yet but reading this forum and seeing the sharing of ideas and knowledge by its members all towards achieving a most important goal is inspiring. I will get my training wheels and hopefully be able to contribute and at the same time learn to post properly. Currently my internet nouse is equivelant to George Bush's foreign policy. Thanks Sematry

Keep at it, man.