Okay, folks. June 5 is HUGE.

[freshjiva]

We're now seeing the ramp-up to the 2012 Presidential race. Herman Cain has made headlines with surprisingly good showings in recent polls. Mitt Romney has secured $10M in pledges and is launching his high-profile Presidential announcement today. Sarah Palin has her own celebrity roadshow that is attracting massive media attention.

We need to send a bold response.

Let's rally around our choice for President in 2012 and show the nation who has the most passionate, most grassroots, most creative, and most non-Establishment supporters. Let's send a clear message to the GOP Electorate: Ron Paul is a true advocate of limited government, and that is why his supporters rally around him with such enthusiasm. Honestly, I've never admired a politician more than I admire Ron Paul. He has not only been consistent in his message, but more importantly, he's been RIGHT on everything from warning about the failure of our drug wars to the blowback-inducing foreign intervention to the dangerous inflationary bubbles of the 2000s.

There isn't a single candidate who is more consistent, more honest, and more visionary, than Ron Paul.

Let's put our doubts about the Campaign aside and support Ron Paul to the maximum this Sunday, June 5. We need to make this moneybomb bigger than the last one, and show that Ron Paul is a frontrunner in this race.

Let's go, folks. I'm in for my biggest donation I've ever made in my life. I'm in for $1200.

We're in it to win it. Let's make it happen. Who's with me?

[trey4sports]

I am!

[jmag]

I'm in.

[jrskblx125]

I agree this is a huge money bomb. We need to make more than last time thats for sure.

[sailingaway]

I'm in!

[KCIndy]

Me too!

We need to raise a LOT more, and a LOT earlier, than we did in the '07-'08 election cycle.

[KingRobbStark]

I'm going to donate till I can't donate no more. That's...a promise.

[Romulus]

...

[Bryan]

Front page bump.

[Bruno]

Donate to the Iowa projects! The $$ goes towards the total, but will help specific projects you choose to support here where we need it most.

http://iowaforronpaul.com/projects.php

[cdc482]

I'm in!

[ItsTime]

Linked this thread on the New Hampshire for Ron Paul 2012 facebook page :)

[07041826]

I haven't donated in a while; I'll kick in at least $50

[RabbitMan]

I'm popping in $100. Probably $50 to the main, $50 to the Iowa mailbox campaign.

[flightlesskiwi]

count me in... i do have a (dumb) question: has anybody donated via smartphone? i won't be near a computer on the 5th.

[sailingaway]

count me in... i do have a (dumb) question: has anybody donated via smartphone? i won't be near a computer on the 5th.

I'm pretty sure I did it to Rand's campaign that way at least once. Didn't feel entirely secure about it, which is why I remember, but I did it.

[ItsTime]

count me in... i do have a (dumb) question: has anybody donated via smartphone? i won't be near a computer on the 5th.

Write a check and say its for the moneybomb?

[asurfaholic]

I will be proud to donate, again. At least $50

[trey4sports]

I'm in for a Benjamin

[Kregisen]

Has this moneybomb been highly promoted? Plus there's less than 2,000 attending on the facebook event... I sure hope it gets its full potential...I'm in though!

[trey4sports]

Has this moneybomb been highly promoted? Plus there's less than 2,000 attending on the facebook event... I sure hope it gets its full potential...I'm in though!

I think were on pace for 600k - 800K based on the growth of the pledges. It would be nice if we could increase the average donation if we're going to be low on number of pledges.

[Kregisen]

I think were on pace for 600k - 800K based on the growth of the pledges. It would be nice if we could increase the average donation if we're going to be low on number of pledges.

Why are we so low on pledges? How did you guys reach 6.5 million in one day last year?? Obviously it was later in the primary but still...4 years later and all this growth with a better economy, I can't imagine why we're getting so much less.

[ItsTime]

(speculation) Ron Paul will be calling all his big donors that day to have them max out. The avg pledge should be bigger than other moneybombs.

2000 couples maxing out will equal 10million.

[heavenlyboy34]

We're now seeing the ramp-up to the 2012 Presidential race. Herman Cain has made headlines with surprisingly good showings in recent polls. Mitt Romney has secured $10M in pledges and is launching his high-profile Presidential announcement today. Sarah Palin has her own celebrity roadshow that is attracting massive media attention.

We need to send a bold response.

Let's rally around our choice for President in 2012 and show the nation who has the most passionate, most grassroots, most creative, and most non-Establishment supporters. Let's send a clear message to the GOP Electorate: Ron Paul is a true advocate of limited government, and that is why his supporters rally around him with such enthusiasm. Honestly, I've never admired a politician more than I admire Ron Paul. He has not only been consistent in his message, but more importantly, he's been RIGHT on everything from warning about the failure of our drug wars to the blowback-inducing foreign intervention to the dangerous inflationary bubbles of the 2000s.

There isn't a single candidate who is more consistent, more honest, and more visionary, than Ron Paul.

Let's put our doubts about the Campaign aside and support Ron Paul to the maximum this Sunday, June 5. We need to make this moneybomb bigger than the last one, and show that Ron Paul is a frontrunner in this race.

Let's go, folks. I'm in for my biggest donation I've ever made in my life. I'm in for $1200.

We're in it to win it. Let's make it happen. Who's with me?
Damn, I thought June 5 was just my mum's birthday.

[Arklatex]

I'm in.

[trey4sports]

(speculation) Ron Paul will be calling all his big donors that day to have them max out. The avg pledge should be bigger than other moneybombs.

2000 couples maxing out will equal 10million.

It would be really cool if Ron personally made the calls to the big donors.

[KCIndy]

4 years later and all this growth with a better economy, I can't imagine why we're getting so much less.


Growth and a better economy??? Where? When did that happen? :eek::eek:

[QueenB4Liberty]

I'm in, but I might not be able to give as much as I was hoping earlier. :( But hopefully things start looking up.

[thehungarian]

I have $1.36 to my name. Otherwise I would.

[Uriel999]

Damn, I thought June 5 was just my mum's birthday.

Lol it's my dads bday! I'm gonna try to donate over my phone too. Unlike when I donated in 08 I actually have money so I can donate a bit more.

[ItsTime]

It would be really cool if Ron personally made the calls to the big donors.

It would be. But knowing Ron Paul, and how long winded he is, he may only get 4 phone calls in! ha

[Kregisen]

Growth and a better economy??? Where? When did that happen? :eek::eek:

Well 4 years ago was the start of the recession and now it's officially over, and we're seeing job growth. Unemployment is less than it has been in a few years, maybe not when the $6.5 mil moneybomb was but close.

[Carehn]

I'm considering maxing out. I feel like a jack ass because i don't ''give'' money to people, especially politicians, But this is just something i have to do. I'm investing in my future.

[LibertyEagle]

Ok, guys, I haven't been around that much lately so I don't really know how things are setup this time around. Do any of the Meetups still exist? If so, each leader should be messaged about the moneybomb and asked to pass it to the others in his meetup. Also, we contacted a number of the gold/silver dealers and also a variety of select newsletter guys and asked them to announce it to their membership. Peter Schiff helped bring in a lot of money because he announced it. He definitely should be contacted.

Hundreds and hundreds of such emails were sent out. In addition to others contacting everyone they knew on MySpace. I guess it would be Facebook, this time around.

People posted under youtubes, contacted their friends and family... the whole nine yards.

If we're going to help make this successful, a whole lot of us are going to need to get busy. It's too late in the game for just one or two people to do all of this.

[sailingaway]

Unfortunately the meetups were told to fold into C4L, but now C4L for FEC reasons can't have anything to do with the campaign... it's kinda a mess in that regard.... people are reviving them and setting up new ones but there is no central structure.

We are posting under youtubes and in comments on relevant articles, at least I am. I hope people are posting in other forums they go to, that is what got me on the first money bombs I donated to. Mind you that was on the day itself with the ticker rising, which was pretty neat... but when I go to post, I see others are posting too, so it isn't just me. :p

[Michigan11]

I'm in!

Posting comments on youtube, craigslist, and other forums is a great start

[sailingaway]

Well 4 years ago was the start of the recession and now it's officially over, and we're seeing job growth. Unemployment is less than it has been in a few years, maybe not when the $6.5 mil moneybomb was but close.

Um, have you looked at financial news in the last couple of days in particular?

Job growth has not kept pace with job loss, people have just fallen off unemployment rolls as their benefits ran out, as I understand it. However, that makes an even stronger case for Ron than before.

[trey4sports]

I'm considering maxing out. I feel like a jack ass because i don't ''give'' money to people, especially politicians, But this is just something i have to do. I'm investing in my future.

Well i will def. give you +rep when you donate :)

[CrissyNY]

I'm in; I also have 3 of my sisters recruited as new donors and new voters.

Freedom IS popular.

[trey4sports]

Ive been using the "like" button to like FB groups and posting a link to the moneybomb on the groups wall. Here is the thread to show you exactly what to do and phrases to search http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?295900-Help-me-use-Facebook-to-promote-the-moneybomb!

[Rocket80]

I donated via iPhone last money bomb because i was in an airport - worked just fine. As for turnout and big $bomb days, in 07/08 the campaign was hot and intense early. This time not so much...at least not yet. I'll give $100 per moneybomb but I'm hoping eventually it will getore intense and something will pump me up and rly motivate me. Also, rp is already established as a good fundraiser and the moneybomb candidate- I honestly don't see money bombs as the best tool for media attention... Anymore

[Kregisen]

Um, have you looked at financial news in the last couple of days in particular?

Job growth has not kept pace with job loss, people have just fallen off unemployment rolls as their benefits ran out, as I understand it. However, that makes an even stronger case for Ron than before.

I haven't seen those stats, all the ones I've seen have been job growth and lower unemployment rates, with a higher GDP. I don't think anyone will say the economy is currently worse than it was a couple years ago in the middle of the recession...

[sailingaway]

He just plain needs the money, and early, because this time they want to win it.

[trey4sports]

It would be awesome if the big money donors come through and we have a 1 million + day

[Arklatex]

Also, we contacted a number of the gold/silver dealers and also a variety of select newsletter guys and asked them to announce it to their membership. Peter Schiff helped bring in a lot of money because he announced it. He definitely should be contacted.

Hundreds and hundreds of such emails were sent out. In addition to others contacting everyone they knew on MySpace. I guess it would be Facebook, this time around.

People posted under youtubes, contacted their friends and family... the whole nine yards.

If we're going to help make this successful, a whole lot of us are going to need to get busy. It's too late in the game for just one or two people to do all of this.

qft I remember seeing a ton of links for the first moneybomb on youtube, that's how I found out about it!! Just everyone pick out your favorite anthem and go mention something big is taking place and to be apart of it!!!

[LibertyEagle]

Unfortunately the meetups were told to fold into C4L, but now C4L for FEC reasons can't have anything to do with the campaign... it's kinda a mess in that regard.... people are reviving them and setting up new ones but there is no central structure.

We are posting under youtubes and in comments on relevant articles, at least I am. I hope people are posting in other forums they go to, that is what got me on the first money bombs I donated to. Mind you that was on the day itself with the ticker rising, which was pretty neat... but when I go to post, I see others are posting too, so it isn't just me. :p

I don't recall there ever being a central structure for Meetup, per se. Regardless, that still leaves us with the gold/silver dealers with websites, newsletters, or radio shows. Also friendly financial newsletters. Has anyone contacted Peter Schiff? And how about the guy who owns that RonPaul2012 Facebook page that has tons of subscribers? Does he know about the moneybomb? He could let those over 100,000 friends of his know about the moneybomb.

These things could provide a huge bang for the efforts and were part of what made the moneybombs during the last election so successful.

Thing is, this time a lot more than just a few people are going to need to take part in getting these things done.

Note: For you shy folks, this is not hard. A paragraph or two is all it requires. These people are mostly all friendly to Dr. Paul's ideas already.

[sailingaway]

I don't recall there ever being a central structure for Meetup, per se. Regardless, that still leaves us with the gold/silver dealers with websites, newsletters, or radio shows. Also friendly financial newsletters. Has anyone contacted Peter Schiff? And how about the guy who owns that RonPaul2012 Facebook page that has tons of subscribers? Does he know about the moneybomb? He could let those over 100,000 friends of his know about the moneybomb.

These things could provide a huge bang for the efforts.

I agree. I don't know how to get to the financial / gold newsletters but they do often pick these up. I am starting to see it in a few blogs.

[LibertyEagle]

I agree. I don't know how to get to the financial / gold newsletters but they do often pick these up. I am starting to see it in a few blogs.

A friend and I got the gold/silver dealers in the last election by googling. There are lists out there. The financial newsletters are a little trickier in that a much smaller proportion of them like the good doctor. But, there are several that are worth the shot. Such as Mark Skousen's newsletter, Don McAlvany's newsletter...

Who are the radio folks we know that are very friendly to Ron Paul? That Charles whomever guy (He was in the FOR LIBERTY video), also the radio host that Collins talked about all the time, and how about the Southern Avenger? There are more than a few precious metal guys who have radio shows and really like Ron Paul. Those are just starts.

Oh, and Dr. Mercola, who LOVES Ron Paul and has the largest natural medicine website in existence. We need to make sure he knows about it and send him links to one of the best videos about the moneybomb. Well, I also seem to remember Dr. Paul wrote something recently about unpasteurized milk. We should send that too. Last election, he posted videos and wrote an article about Ron Paul and posted them on his website. www.mercola.com

Has anyone approached Lew Rockwell about announcing this moneybomb? He may not be able to do it, but it sure wouldn't hurt to ask. Also, Future of Freedom Foundation, the Birch Society, and what is that website (dang I can't remember squat tonight) that a man named Read started with Dr. Paul? It was one of the first liberty organizations in existence. Does anyone remember its name? They have a great website with tons of good stuff on it. All should be very friendly to Dr. Paul.

Is anyone willing to help with all this? We do not have much time.

[HarryBrowneLives]

Richard Daughty (AKA THE Mogambo Guru) has a huge economic newsletter and is funny as hell to boot. I love that guy.

[LibertyEagle]

Way cool!. Does he by chance have a website? Since we only have a couple days to get to them and get them to announce this moneybomb on the 5th, that is. :)

[truthdivides]

And how about the guy who owns that RonPaul2012 Facebook page that has tons of subscribers? Does he know about the moneybomb? He could let those over 100,000 friends of his know about the moneybomb.

I assume he does, the profile picture is the legalize gold and silver blue/eagle picture. He seems to be on top of things, so I would assume he'll be putting updates on the moneybomb up throughout the day and encouraging people to donate.

[tnvoter]

I haven't donated to any political cause since 2008 for Dr. Paul.

I will be donating again June 5.

[4Knights4RonPaul]

Can we muster up some signs to put up:

Rop Paul Patriots Unite
June 5th Money Bomb
www.ronpaul2012.com

[Cigaboo]

Ready to donate when the time comes.

I'm in agreement that we need, and should be able to raise a lot more money quicker than our last campaign. And I hope the campaign starts spending the money on advertising earlier too. The faster we get the word out for Ron Paul, the more supporters we'll gain. The more supporters, the more people to spread the word and donate even more money.

[libertarian4321]

Yeah, I'll donate something.

But what is with the rather fringe-sounding "legalize gold and silver" bit?

That ain't going to help.

[tangent4ronpaul]

Let's go, folks. I'm in for my biggest donation I've ever made in my life. I'm in for $1200.


That's a very nice donation, but I'd like to say be careful.

For one, if you max out you won't be able to donate in later money bombs were you money could be used to get others to match and thus extend it.

Secondly, last time the campaign just sent campaign supplies out to Meetups upon request. Then without notice, they started making us pay for them and this came out of our donation limit. We don't know what they are going to do this time, but if you max out you may be preventing yourself from buying slim jims, yard signs, T's etc from the campaign.

-t

[LibertyEagle]

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[LibertyEagle]

That's a very nice donation, but I'd like to say be careful.

For one, if you max out you won't be able to donate in later money bombs were you money could be used to get others to match and thus extend it.

Secondly, last time the campaign just sent campaign supplies out to Meetups upon request. Then without notice, they started making us pay for them and this came out of our donation limit. We don't know what they are going to do this time, but if you max out you may be preventing yourself from buying slim jims, yard signs, T's etc from the campaign.

-t

It's not a great idea to discourage someone from donating early in the campaign. They told us that 1 dollar now is worth 5 dollars later on. They need the money now in order to plan.

As far as the supplies are concerned, last time if you had maxed out they would give you the supplies. I know this from personal experience.

[Bergie Bergeron]

bump

[tangent4ronpaul]

It's not a great idea to discourage someone from donating early in the campaign. They told us that 1 dollar now is worth 5 dollars later on. They need the money now in order to plan.

As far as the supplies are concerned, last time if you had maxed out they would give you the supplies. I know this from personal experience.

Not trying to discourage him from donating, just saying be careful. As in think about pacing yourself a bit. He probably donated to the last one, and is planning to donate half of everything that he can with about a year to go.

I do agree that early dollars are worth more.

-t

[sailingaway]

Yeah, I'll donate something.

But what is with the rather fringe-sounding "legalize gold and silver" bit?

That ain't going to help.

I don't mention that part.

[sailingaway]

It's not a great idea to discourage someone from donating early in the campaign. They told us that 1 dollar now is worth 5 dollars later on. They need the money now in order to plan.

As far as the supplies are concerned, last time if you had maxed out they would give you the supplies. I know this from personal experience.

this

[TruePatriotFreedomLover]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but the official site now has 'The Revolution vs Romneycare' moneybomb section up- check it out:
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/06/03/june-5th-money-bomb-the-revolution-vs-romneycare/

[sailingaway]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but the official site now has 'The Revolution vs Romneycare' moneybomb section up- check it out:
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/06/03/june-5th-money-bomb-the-revolution-vs-romneycare/

yeah, and the media is picking it up. We need to come through.

[Johnnymac]

bump

[LibertyEagle]

yeah, and the media is picking it up. We need to come through.

Agreed. Has anyone contacted Peter Schiff and some of the people I mentioned a few posts up? Seriously, we have to make sure everyone knows so that they can promote it to their respective audiences. We do not have much time to do this.

[Napoleon's Shadow]

Unfortunately the meetups were told to fold into C4L, but now C4L for FEC reasons can't have anything to do with the campaign... it's kinda a mess in that regard.... people are reviving them and setting up new ones but there is no central structure.

We are posting under youtubes and in comments on relevant articles, at least I am. I hope people are posting in other forums they go to, that is what got me on the first money bombs I donated to. Mind you that was on the day itself with the ticker rising, which was pretty neat... but when I go to post, I see others are posting too, so it isn't just me. :pYeah, and Facebook has changed their structure too which has caused us some problems too....grrr... :mad:

[Napoleon's Shadow]

It would be really cool if Ron personally made the calls to the big donors.

(speculation) Ron Paul will be calling all his big donors that day to have them max out. The avg pledge should be bigger than other moneybombs.

2000 couples maxing out will equal 10million.
Good idea, don't know if it will happen though. Has Ron ever done this in the past? :confused:

[ItsTime]

Legalize gold and silver and on a sunday were REALLY bad marketing ideas. Lets over come the handicap and make this huge anyway!


Good idea, don't know if it will happen though. Has Ron ever done this in the past? :confused:

No idea. But his staff seems to be pushing this money bomb hard so I would assume they will be doing their part!

[sailingaway]

Digg this to help spread the message! http://digg.com/news/politics/june_5th_ron_paul_moneybomb

[pacelli]

The most obvious issue in the -07-08 campaign was that the BIG fundraisers came too late. Ron himself stated at the time that they were going to have a difficult time figuring out how to spend it.

This is the reason why this moneybomb is so important. It isn't to contend with Mitt-for-brains Romney. The goal of this moneybomb is to give Ron Paul a huge fundraising EXPLOSION so that the campaign can WIN the early states. This is not a reactive moneybomb. Whoever wrote the Ron Paul email talking about Romney's 10 million was selling it short.

This is a preparatory moneybomb. Allow the campaign to prepare for... well... THE CAMPAIGN. If we can inject the campaign with several million dollars tomorrow, they will be able to effectively plan for their expenses for Iowa in order TO WIN, NOT MERELY EDUCATE.

Make no mistake about it... tomorrow is a financial test of the entire grassroots. Ron needs no more convincing. It took about 1.5 million dollars to convince Ron to run. If I am to believe the email, Ron wants to win. Ron is essentially saying he'd like several million dollars RIGHT NOW, in order to win the early states.

[sailingaway]

The most obvious issue in the -07-08 campaign was that the BIG fundraisers came too late. Ron himself stated at the time that they were going to have a difficult time figuring out how to spend it.

This is the reason why this moneybomb is so important. It isn't to contend with Mitt-for-brains Romney. The goal of this moneybomb is to give Ron Paul a huge fundraising EXPLOSION so that the campaign can WIN the early states. This is not a reactive moneybomb. Whoever wrote the Ron Paul email talking about Romney's 10 million was selling it short.

This is a preparatory moneybomb. Allow the campaign to prepare for... well... THE CAMPAIGN. If we can inject the campaign with several million dollars tomorrow, they will be able to effectively plan for their expenses for Iowa in order TO WIN, NOT MERELY EDUCATE.

Make no mistake about it... tomorrow is a financial test of the entire grassroots. Ron needs no more convincing. It took about 1.5 million dollars to convince Ron to run. If I am to believe the email, Ron wants to win. Ron is essentially saying he'd like several million dollars RIGHT NOW, in order to win the early states.

This is the point. They appear to be patterning this meme, even the graphic, on the Rand Paul fight moneybomb which was responsive to a fundraiser Grayson had in DC. http://www.kentuckyfight.com/ But that isn't the point. The point is that Ron needs to run a first class campaign and that involves heavy mobilization at the front end (straw poll) and advertising. He needs money to get his message to more people CORRECTLY not the way the media spins it, so he has new donors. He never intended to just run the same race he already ran. Hence the money bomb. And now that Ron has sent out his email referencing Mitt as a challenge, I really hope we can come through. And that takes advertising this outside this forum, as well as within it.

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Good idea, don't know if it will happen though. Has Ron ever done this in the past? :confused:

Don't think Ron Paul has ever done that. Hopefully something is planned, otherwise this money bomb probably ain't going to do so well.

The ticker is very nice though. Would like to see Ron Paul go directly after his opponents this time (including on television.)

[AgentOrange]

OK, I haven't donated since 4 years ago, so could someone remind me of the rules? What are the contributory limits for an individual and/or couple? Also, someone is this thread said that buying campaign advertising stuff counts towards the limits (ie bumper stickers, slimjims, t-shirts)--is that correct? Thanks!

[ItsTime]

OK, I haven't donated since 4 years ago, so could someone remind me of the rules? What are the contributory limits for an individual and/or couple? Also, someone is this thread said that buying campaign advertising stuff counts towards the limits (ie bumper stickers, slimjims, t-shirts)--is that correct? Thanks!

Max is 2500$/person 5000$/couple. If you buy items from the campaign it counts, if you buy it from someone else it does not.

Thanks for making a donation tomorrow!

[sailingaway]

You can digg it here: http://digg.com/news/politics/june_5th_ron_paul_moneybomb