goRPaul
05-29-2011, 05:55 PM
I want to know how RPF's feels, because I'm not sure which way I fall on this, and this has already been the subject of some debate. Trevor Lyman and BTM have come up with a "moneybomb schedule (http://breakthematrix.com/politics/elections/ron-paul-money-month-win-race-2012-moneybomb-calendar/)" which has about one moneybomb a month all the way through May 2012. Most or all of them fall on relevant dates, such as Ron Paul's Birthday on August 20th.
Why I like it-
He makes valid points that the moneybomb has lost the media shock value that the original one had, and that the campaign needs a more consistent and reliable source of funding. He also says he's open to suggestions of other dates, and that nothing is set in stone.
Here's why I don't like it-
It feels like a rigid top-down approach that would ordinarily make the libertarian in me shudder. Even though he said nothing is set in stone, there are individualized pages for each moneybomb, with the pledge counter and everything. And to think that the campaign may be adopting and relying on the Lyman moneybomb schedule makes me a little sick to my stomach. I'll support the campaign no matter what, but that will be tough to turn a blind eye to.
Why I like it-
He makes valid points that the moneybomb has lost the media shock value that the original one had, and that the campaign needs a more consistent and reliable source of funding. He also says he's open to suggestions of other dates, and that nothing is set in stone.
Here's why I don't like it-
It feels like a rigid top-down approach that would ordinarily make the libertarian in me shudder. Even though he said nothing is set in stone, there are individualized pages for each moneybomb, with the pledge counter and everything. And to think that the campaign may be adopting and relying on the Lyman moneybomb schedule makes me a little sick to my stomach. I'll support the campaign no matter what, but that will be tough to turn a blind eye to.